Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Downtown Toronto, CA
100% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (5 reviews)

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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.

Meeting point

Downtown Toronto, ON , Canada

End point

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.

Meeting point

800 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 0E1 , Canada

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What to expect

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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.

Duration 5 minutes
2

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.

Duration 5 minutes
3

Redpath Sugar Plant

We'll point out this iconic waterfront factory and tell you a bit about it's history.

Duration 5 minutes
4

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.

Duration 5 minutes
5

5 Yonge St

Yonge Street. We'll point out the street that once held the Guinness World Record for longest road!

Duration 5 minutes
6

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!

Duration 5 minutes
7

Waterfront Toronto

We'll take you to a great view of the island and tell you all about it!

Duration 5 minutes
8

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!

Duration 5 minutes
9

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!

Duration 5 minutes
10

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!

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
11

Rogers Centre

No tour of Toronto's waterfront would be complete without the Rogers Centre, home to the Blue Jays!

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
12
HTO Park

As you stroll through the park, we'll tell you a bit about it including where the interesting name comes from.

Duration 5 minutes
13

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!

Duration 5 minutes
14

Toronto Music Garden

As you meander through this magical garden, you'll learn about the super unique and interesting story behind t's design.

Duration 5 minutes
15

Harbourfront Centre

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Billy Bishop Airport. You'll have a great view of the island airport. We'll tell you all about it too!

Duration 5 minutes
16

Little Norway Park

We'll point out this small park and tell you about how it was created to commemorate World War Two!

Duration 5 minutes
17

Toronto Islands

We'll tell you a bit about the beautiful waterfront trail the tour will take you on!

Duration 5 minutes
18

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.

Duration 5 minutes
19

Martin Goodman Trail

You'll walk along a portion of this trail spans the waterfront for over 20 kms!

Duration 5 minutes
20
Princes' Gates

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.

Duration 5 minutes
21

Toronto Island Park

You'll see the island from the path, we'll tell you all about it too!

22

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.

23

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.

24
Gibraltar Point Lighthouse

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.

25

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.

26

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.

27
Trillium Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.

28

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.

29

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.

30
Ontario Place

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.

31

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.

32

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.

33

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.

34
Toronto Harbourfront

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.

35

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.

36

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.

37
Ripley's Aquarium 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.

38

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.

39

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.

40

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.

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Roundhouse Park

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.

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Harbourfront Centre

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.

43

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.

44

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.

45

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.

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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.

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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.

48

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
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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.

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