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Toronto Private Custom Tour with a Local Highlights & Hidden Gems

About this experience

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all itinerary—it’s a personalized walking experience through Toronto’s neighborhoods, stories, and spaces that reflect your unique interests. Whether you’re curious about the city’s architectural heritage, eager to explore its multicultural food scene, or drawn to the creative energy of spots like Kensington Market, your host will shape a route that brings Toronto to life in a way guidebooks can’t.

After booking, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with a local host who knows the city inside out. They’ll reach out to design a flexible, immersive route full of spontaneous moments, cultural insights, and hidden corners—revealing the real Toronto, beyond the typical tourist trail.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr–8 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

Select a date and travellers to compare current prices and departure times.

Toronto Walking Tour - 3 hrs
Duration: 3 hours
Toronto Walking Tour - 8hrs
Duration: 8 hours
Toronto Walking Tour - 2hrs
Duration: 2 hours
Toronto Walking Tour - 4 hrs
Duration: 4 hours
Toronto Walking Tour - 6hrs
Duration: 6 hours

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr–8 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
  • Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
  • Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Not included

  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary and highlights

See Toronto through the eyes of someone who calls it home—uncovering its diverse neighborhoods, creative energy, and historic heart with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, designed around you and filled with authentic moments and meaningful discoveries.

Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can tailor an itinerary to your interests—whether that means exploring university architecture, discovering hidden bookshops, or sampling street food in a vibrant market. Here are some highlights to inspire your journey:

Step inside one of Canada's most treasured libraries, home to thousands of rare and beautiful books. Your host will share insights into its fascinating history and architectural elegance.

Toronto’s most eclectic neighborhood bursts with energy—from vintage shops and record stores to international eateries and bold street art. A bohemian hub full of character and color.

Admire the university’s striking blend of Romanesque and Gothic Revival architecture. As you walk through the historic campus, your host will highlight its academic legacy and design heritage.

This Romanesque civic landmark, completed in 1899, remains one of Toronto’s most iconic structures. Learn about its design, historical significance, and role in the city’s development.

A Toronto institution since 1803, this bustling market offers a sensory journey through local produce, artisanal goods, and multicultural food traditions that define the city’s identity.

Meeting and pickup information

  • This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
  • This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • City Unscripted

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
  • After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
  • Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr–8 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option.

If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option.

Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour.

NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 0–12; Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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