Walking tours are one of the best ways to experience Toronto’s culture, history, and hidden corners.
From free, expert-led strolls through historic neighbourhoods to sweet doughnut adventures and ghost tours, there’s something for every interest.
This summer, lace up your walking shoes and uncover the stories, sounds, and flavours that make Toronto so unique — one step at a time.
ROMWalks
Enjoy Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods by experiencing each of its unique qualities. Offered from May to October, ROMWalks are guided walking tours led by experts who uncover the city’s rich history, architecture, and culture. These engaging tours span diverse neighbourhoods and run rain or shine.
Choose from free drop-in walks (Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m.), $10 ROMWalks with curated routes, or private group tours tailored to your schedule. ROM members can also access exclusive walks on select Saturdays. Just look for the ROMWalks umbrella to get started.
StrollTO
Discover 158 self-guided strolls across Toronto that spotlight the city’s vibrant main streets, green spaces, public art, and historic landmarks. Each route is designed to help you explore neighbourhoods at your own pace while uncovering more low-key areas.
Enhance your walk with Soundtracks of the City; curated playlists tied to each ward, featuring more than 500 Toronto-based artists across 23 languages. From local legends to emerging talent, each song is a soundtrack to the city’s cultural richness.
Find your next stroll here.
GuruWalk: Toronto’s Greatest Hits Walking Tour
See Toronto through the eyes of a local on this guided walking tour that dives into the city’s evolving history, culture, and architecture. Starting at Nathan Phillips Square by the iconic Toronto Sign, the tour covers both well-known landmarks and hidden corners that many visitors miss.
You’ll explore highlights like Old City Hall, Brookfield Place, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Flatiron Building, and St. Lawrence Market, while also uncovering art installations and secret spots tucked throughout the downtown core.
One unique feature? They will guide you through Toronto’s PATH—the world’s longest underground shopping network, connecting over 70 buildings.
This is a free walking tour, but tips are appreciated at the end. Find more information here.
Heritage Toronto
Step into the stories that shaped the city with Heritage Toronto’s guided walking tours. Led by passionate historians and volunteers, these tours explore everything from Toronto’s Indigenous roots and immigrant communities to its architectural landmarks and social movements.
With themed routes across different neighbourhoods, each walk offers a deeper understanding of the people, places, and moments that define Toronto.
Find your next vibrant walk here.
Go Tours Canada: Distillery District Walking Tour
Explore one of Toronto’s most beloved historic neighbourhoods with this top-rated walking tour through the Distillery District. Since 2005, locals and visitors have joined expert guides to wander the streets, uncover hidden courtyards, and take in the charm of Victorian-era architecture.
Tickets are $25 and can be bought here.
Haunted Walk of Toronto
Get ready for a spooky stroll through Toronto’s darker side. This ghost tour takes you through eerie tales of haunted theatres, unsolved mysteries, and historic buildings with a chilling past. Starting in the courtyard by the Hockey Hall of Fame, be prepared to explore the city’s shadowy secrets, like graveyards and secret hidings in plain sight.
It’s an opportunity to see Toronto from a whole new (and slightly haunted) perspective.
Get your tickets here.
Underground Doughnut Tour
Taste your way through Toronto with this sweet walking tour featuring some of the city’s best doughnut spots. Starting at COPS on Adelaide St., you’ll explore local history while snacking on warm mini doughnuts, plant-based creations on Queen St., and churros in Kensington Market. The tour wraps with bold, handcrafted treats at Dipped Doughnuts, offering a delicious deep dive into Toronto’s culture, neighbourhoods, and culinary creativity.
Find more information here.
