Best Toronto Day Trips & Things to Do

Toronto features an awe-inspiring showcase of diverse communities and incredible man-made structures mingled with the natural beauty of the land. How you experience this vibrant cosmopolitan city is entirely up to you. Toronto tours are tailored to suit every taste and budget.

Toronto sightseeing tours can take you by modern tour bus, boat or helicopter. Whichever way you choose, you will travel in comfort and style. A standard Toronto tour bus offers expert commentary all the city's great attractions while providing a convenient introduction to the city. large clear windows so you don’t miss any of the interesting sights on your journey.

Your bus tour can be at your convenience with a hop-on hop-off ticket or you can opt for one of the Toronto escorted tours which takes all the hassle of planning out of your hands. On each tour you are accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who ensures your trip is filled with the very best information on the attractions you visit or pass along the way. Favorite stops include:
• learning about world culture and history at the Royal Ontario Museum
• viewing over 460 different species of animals at the Toronto Zoo
• attending displays at the Art Gallery of Toronto which features collections from around the world
• touring around City Hall - Toronto’s most distinctive landmark
• enjoying the panoramic view of the city from the top of one of the tallest structures in the world – the 1815-foot tall CN tower

Toronto helicopter tours are quite popular because they give visitors a unique and thrilling view of the city. Imagine flying around the CN tower, or seeing the curved towers of City Hall from high up in the air!

If you have particular interests, then you will love one of the themed Toronto sightseeing tours. Here are a few ideas for you to consider:
• a shopping tour that takes in Yorkville, Queen West or Harbourfron You can find high-end items and great deals on arts and crafts.
• a stroll through Chinatown or Greektown to savor authentic and exotic cuisine. A great idea is to plan your trip so you can experience Greektown’s annual “Taste of the Danforth” festival.
• Toronto Distillery tours let you explore the Distillery District’s old and restored industrial buildings along with artworks and historical artifacts
• a relaxing Lake Ontario cruise takes you over to the pristine Toronto Islands – part of the largest car-free urban community in North America

One location that is definitely on everybody’s itinerary on tours in Toronto is the famous Casa Loma. This is North America’s only full-sized castle. It intrigues visitors with its lavishly decorated rooms, secret passageways, stables and a carriage house all set in beautifully lush gardens.

If you're looking to get out of the city for a day, then there are plenty of day tours from Toronto to explore the amazing state of Ontario.

One of the many options is a day trip to Niagara Falls. You can get up close to the falls on a Maid of the Mist tour or on a Hornblower cruise. You may also choose to relax and enjoy a scrumptious meal at the Revolving Dining Room restaurant atop the 775-foot Skylon Tower. Toronto tours to Niagara Falls take you to both the American and Canadian sides of the falls, offer the most all-encompassing tour to the majestic and world famous falls.

A Toronto tour package can also connect you to other wonderful Canadian cities. Book a multi-day Toronto vacation package and add in a trip to:
• Quebec – a proud display of history that attracts millions of tourists each year
• Montreal – an interesting mix of nature and commercial areas that make this one of the most beautiful cities in the world
• Ottawa – a quaint yet modern city featuring a wealth of eye-catching Victorian architecture
• Kingston – the first capital of the Province of Canada and home of many exciting festivals throughout the year