Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Highlights
- Discover incredible views, buildings, attractions, statues & urban parks
- Learn about Toronto's industrial past and its importance
- Explore the iconic Toronto Star Building and its history
- Experience the impressive CN Tower and learn about it
- Visit the famous Rogers Centre, home to the Blue Jays
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Flexible tour duration
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Audio guided experience
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Live GPS map included
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Trivia game included
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No time constraints
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Downloadable on multiple devices
Experience the incredible waterfront of Toronto like never before with Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour. This 4.5 km tour takes you on a journey filled with breathtaking views, iconic buildings, tourist attractions, statues, and urban parks. From the CN Tower to Sugar Beach, Princes' Gates to Toronto's Music Garden, and more, you'll not only see Toronto's waterfront but also hear its fascinating stories through your smartphone. With a live GPS map guiding you and tour guide commentary playing automatically as you approach each point of interest, you can enjoy the tour at your own pace, anytime you want. Plus, the tour includes a fun location-based trivia game to make your experience even more interactive. Don't miss out on this professional tour guide experience that allows you to explore Toronto's waterfront without crowded tour groups, tight schedules, and high prices. Book now and uncover the hidden gems of Toronto's waterfront.
At a Glance
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Free cancellation
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45 minutes
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Instant Confirmation
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Available in English
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Wheelchair accessible
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Mobile voucher
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Private Tour
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Family friendly
Featured Reviews
Explore Toronto's stunning waterfront at your own pace with a smartphone audio tour, featuring captivating commentary and a fun trivia game.
Included
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Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
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Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
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Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
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No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
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Customer Service via Phone & Email
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Live GPS map shows route & your location
Excluded
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Attraction tickets
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Smartphone or tablet
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Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
Meeting Point
The tour starts a few steps east of Sugar Beach and proceeds west. Please note the tour experience is very similar in either direction.
Downtown Toronto, ON , Canada
End Point
The end point of the tour is Princes Gates, the entrance to the CNE. Please note the tour experience is very similar in either direction.
800 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 0E1 , Canada
What to expect
Sugar Beach
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Toronto's incredible waterfront! On this 4.5 km sightseeing tour, you'll discover incredible views, buildings, tourist attractions, statues & urban parks. Highlights include the CN tower, Rogers Centre, Sugar Beach, Princes' Gates, Toronto's Music Garden, One Yonge Street + more! Don't just see Toronto's waterfront, hear what it has to say! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
Lower Jarvis St
Toronto's Industrial Past. We'll give you a bit of a pre-curser to the next tour stop and explain how important the industry was to the development of Toronto.
Redpath Sugar Plant
We'll point out this iconic waterfront factory and tell you a bit about it's history.
One Yonge Street
The Toronto Star Building. We'll point out the impressive skyscraper and tell you all about it's longtime tenant that has been churning out newspapers since 1892.
5 Yonge St
Yonge Street. We'll point out the street that once held the Guinness World Record for longest road!
Statue of Jack Layton
We'll point out the statue and accompanying Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and tell you a bit about the man himself!
Waterfront Toronto
We'll take you to a great view of the island and tell you all about it!
The Power Plant
You'll see the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery and learn a bit about why you may want to visit! Note - you can take as much time as you like on the tour, there are no time constraints!
Simcoe WaveDeck
No, the deck isn't warped. It's art! We'll point out and tell you all about the mind boggling piece of art you can walk on!
CN Tower
It would be hard NOT to stare at the once world's tallest building, so you might as well learn something about it while you do!
Rogers Centre
No tour of Toronto's waterfront would be complete without the Rogers Centre, home to the Blue Jays!
As you stroll through the park, we'll tell you a bit about it including where the interesting name comes from.
Spadina Ave.
You'll get a good view of one of Toronto's most popular and busiest streets. You'll also get the opportunity to listen to a song from the 80s about the Spadina Bus!
Toronto Music Garden
As you meander through this magical garden, you'll learn about the super unique and interesting story behind t's design.
Harbourfront Centre
Billy Bishop Airport. You'll have a great view of the island airport. We'll tell you all about it too!
Little Norway Park
We'll point out this small park and tell you about how it was created to commemorate World War Two!
Toronto Islands
We'll tell you a bit about the beautiful waterfront trail the tour will take you on!
HMCS NCSM York
You're in the Navy now! We'll point out the waterfront fixture since 1959 and tell you about it's purpose.
Martin Goodman Trail
You'll walk along a portion of this trail spans the waterfront for over 20 kms!
The final stop on the tour. We'll tell you all about the incredible gates and Canada's National Exhibition that takes place annual inside them.
Toronto Island Park
You'll see the island from the path, we'll tell you all about it too!
Hanlan's Point Beach
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Centreville Amusement Park
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Exhibition Place
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
BMO Field
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Lamport Stadium
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
MZTV Museum of Television
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Canadian National Exhibition
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Fort York National Historic Site
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
The National Ballet of Canada
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
The Pier
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Toronto Railway Museum
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Steam Whistle Brewery
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Toronto Harbour
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
The Power Plant
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Queen's Quay Terminal
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Scotiabank Arena
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Toronto Islands
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Redpath Sugar Museum
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Toronto Union
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Canada's Sugar Beach
The start of the tour!
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
What our experts say
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Start near Sugar Beach for easy access.
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Visit Toronto's Music Garden nearby.
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Grab a snack at HTO Park.
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Check out local shops along the route.
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Consider an evening stroll for sunset views.
More About this Experience
Introduction
Discover Toronto's incredible waterfront like never before with Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour. This immersive tour guide experience takes you on a 4.5 km sightseeing adventure, where you'll explore stunning views, iconic buildings, popular tourist attractions, beautiful urban parks, and more. But this isn't just an ordinary tour - listen to the tour guide's commentary through your smartphone and truly hear what Toronto's waterfront has to say.What to expect?
During this tour, you can expect to be captivated by the incredible sights and learn fascinating historical and cultural facts about Toronto's waterfront. The tour's duration ranges between 45 to 90 minutes, providing ample time to soak in the beauty and knowledge of the area. With a live GPS map, you'll always know where you are and where to go next. As you approach each point of interest, the tour guide's commentary will automatically play, ensuring you don't miss a thing. Plus, there's even a fun location-based trivia game to challenge your knowledge along the way.Who is this for?
Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is perfect for anyone looking to explore and learn about Toronto's waterfront at their own pace. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, a group of friends, or a family, this tour is suitable for all. It caters to both locals and tourists who want to delve deeper into the history, architecture, and culture of this vibrant city.Why book this?
By booking this tour, you'll enjoy the advantages of a professional tour guide experience without the hassle of crowded tour groups, strict schedules, and high prices. The flexibility to start and stop anywhere along the route allows you to explore at your leisure. Plus, you can enjoy the tour anytime, not just on your booking date. The tour is available for download on multiple devices, so everyone in your group can have their own immersive experience. Trust the platform with over 75 tours and more than 10,000 happy customers.Good to know
In addition to the tour highlights and remarkable insights, it's worth noting that this tour is available in both directions, starting near Sugar Beach and proceeding west. It's a comprehensive and inclusive experience that allows you to appreciate Toronto's waterfront from all angles. The tour also includes an informative visit to the industrial past of Toronto, iconic landmarks like the CN Tower and Rogers Centre, and the chance to explore Toronto's Music Garden and Princes' Gates. There are no time constraints, so you can take as much time as you like at each stop.Reviews
Customers who have experienced Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking tour have been delighted by the captivating commentary, stunning views, and knowledge shared by the tour guide. Many reviewers have praised the flexibility and convenience of exploring at their own pace without feeling rushed. The trivia game was also a highlight, adding an extra element of fun and engagement to the tour. Overall, customers have expressed their satisfaction, praising this tour as a must-do experience for anyone visiting or residing in Toronto.This is a popular product and the date you are looking for just sold out. Next available date is