Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Harbour Cruise
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Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Harbour Cruise

By Tripshepherd
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Make the most of your time in Toronto on this small-group tour that includes an easy pickup from your local accommodations and hits the city’s top landmarks. In addition to navigating, your guide offers commentary throughout the half-day itinerary, which includes visits to St. Lawrence Market and Queen's Park, a trip to the CN Tower observation deck, and a boat cruise along the Harbour (in season) with sweeping cityscape views.
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Ages 0-99, max of 9 per group
Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Maximize time: Visit Toronto’s top landmarks in half a day
  • Skip notoriously long lines when you explore with a guide
  • In-season Harbour boat cruise offers sweeping views of the city
  • Small group size ensures a personal experience

  • Guided driving tour Toronto passing Dundas Square, Queen’s Park and Nathan Phillips Square and more
  • Admission to Toronto Harbour Cruise (seasonal, May - Oct only)
  • Tour stop with free time at St. Lawrence Market (closed Sun & Mon)
  • Small-group tour (limited to 9 guests)
  • Skip the ticket line access to some attractions
  • Pick up and drop off from anywhere in downtown Toronto
  • Admission to the CN Tower
  • Visit to Casa Loma (Nov - Apr. only)
  • Visit to the Distillery District when St. Lawrence Market is closed
  • Entry/Admission - CN Tower
  • Entry/Admission - Toronto Harbour
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included
  • Purchases made at the St. Lawrence Market and other attraction vendors
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up from any hotel, airbnb or other in the DOWNTOWN Toronto area. Please contact us directly if you are unsure whether your place of stay is in our pick-up area. *Please note that airport pick-ups do not fall into this category.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6483P7

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Most travellers can participate
        • If you plan to take public transport - please contact us to arrange a meeting location
        • Wheelchair accessible as long as guest can transport themselves (with help if necessary) into the vehicle - wheelchair can be folded up and placed in the back
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6483P7

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        About the operator
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        • Tripshepherd
          4.8 of 5 bubbles377
          Toronto, Ontario, Canada
          Joined in May 2012
        • doreendR4028VP
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          This Tour Made Us Fall in Love With Niagara Falls !!
          Had best time on this tour. Early pickup from hotel lobby meant early arrival in Niagara Falls. Fancy but smaller tourist van meant we were comfortable, could actually interact with the guide and other guests. We basically had 'skip the line' access to Behind the Falls, the Skylon Tower and Boat Ride - - amazing. It was a beautiful day, so all our pictures are gorgeous. Behind The Falls was such a special treat and angle to view the falls. The Skylon Tower had spectacular views of the entire falls area. And the Boat Ride was unexpectedly 'up close' and 'wet'. I knew we would get misted on - but it was super watery and hard to keep eyes open as we rode into the circle of the falls. It was everything. This was our first visit to Niagara Falls and this tour really hit every highlight. We also had some free time to walk around/catch lunch. Our tour guide, Ryan, was super knowledgeable and provided great tips to ensure we experienced everything we wanted to during our visit. Highly recommend this tour - and Trip Shepherd in general. We also took other smaller tours with them in Toronto - and they were terrific. Merci from Maryland, USA
          Written October 22, 2024
        • yourfuturebmd
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommend to see Toronto spots at night
          The tour guide Ansar (spelling?) was so helpful and gave so much advice and allowed us to enjoy our time! It was a perfect night to end my night when I had a full day of tour before then but I wasn’t tired at all because the entire tour was very fun! I saw a lot of the great spots Toronto has to offer from a night perspective like the beautiful views of CN Tower! They also pick you up at the downtown hotel you stay at and it was very convenient & they communicate with you so well! I highly recommend this and I would actually go on this tour again even if I already experienced it! It is nice to have the guided tour but feel like you can explore the spots on your own at the same time.
          Written October 16, 2024
        • 523DeeK
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fun Filled Day
          Eshaan was our guide. I had him for the Toronto city tour also and he’s the best. He gave us plenty of time at each stop. The boat trip to the falls was thrilling; walking under falls;thunderous and sky tower. He knows the area well and stopped at various sites for photos . So happy I went with this tour company. Small group of 4 today was great .
          Written September 12, 2024
        • Guide29147465201
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day trip!
          We had a great day visiting Niagara Falls from Toronto! It was nice to be in a smaller group and tour van. We made a stop at Tim Hortons on the way and our guide Daniel helped us navigate all the activities very efficiently and gave us plenty of time to explore the area. It was also nice to start early and be back to Toronto around 3 pm. Highly recommend this tour for a day trip!
          Written August 28, 2024
        • sarav894
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great way to experience the Falls
          Excellent way to see the Falls. Daniel was very accommodating of requests and was very knowledgeable. Good value small group tour
          Written August 24, 2024
        • 188gunars
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour.
          Exactly as described. Small van picks you up from your hotel and you get a personalized experience based on your requirements. Excellent if you have a group of six or less. The driver was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. We had a fantastic day.
          Written August 9, 2024
        • Laurence303
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent trip
          Brilliant trip! Our guide Zak was excellent; very knowledgable and friendly. Walking behind the falls was fun and the boat ride was amazing. The pace of the tour was good and the vehicle we travelled in was comfortable and clean. We loved it!
          Written August 4, 2024
        • Culture68145162446
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very great experience and history of Canada Thank you Ryan
          We enjoyed or tour Ryann was awesome information and sights were amazing and educational beautiful In Canada keep up the great job
          Written July 27, 2024
        • nancyhidyw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Complete Niagara Falls Tour in a Day from Toronto
          This was a great way to experience all the falls offer - from behind the falls, to riding into the thunderous storm of the falls (tip - wear rain gear or get wet, the ponchos protect little!), to the top of Skylon Tower, plus other sites. Plenty of time at each stop and for lunch. Going with a small group was great - we had very nice travel companions in our van. Not having to drive ourselves from Toronto and back - priceless!
          Written July 11, 2024
        • LloydACole95
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Brilliant Trip!
          Daniel our tour guide was amazing! Very knowledge, polite and funny. The whole trip was planned extremely well, skipping the queues for the attractions and very well timed. The duration of the excursion was spot on and it was an added bonus that the minivan had A/C. Definitely worth the extra bit of money!
          Written July 10, 2024
        • Dominik188113
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Flexible and impressive
          I did a lot of research before choosing Tripshepherd for my Niagara Falls day trip. I was looking for an organization that a) offers small group tours (I hate traveling in big buses and losing a lot of time waiting for lost people), b) doesn't stop at every tourist trap just because the operator gets commissions, and c) offers everything included. Tripshepard was the perfect choice and Amar, our tour guide, prepared a perfect day! It was actually much better than I imagined: the program was super flexible and our group of 5 could figure out what to do next and Amar supported us with all organizational things. He also gave information on everything that was asked, but without being too pushy. Everything was included, from the pick-up at the hotel to the entrance tickets to the attractions and the safe and comfortable ride by car. I'm glad I didn't take a cheap program with half-things done. It was worth every penny! Thank you Amar for the great day!
          Written July 7, 2024
        • BethOlsson
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          So worth it, excellent tour!!
          Amazing experience! The sheer size and power of Niagara is staggering - so beautiful! This tour was so convenient: picked up at our hotel, dropped at each destination with very little waiting. Really enjoyed our small group as we hung out over the course of the day. And best of was our guide CJ. He was simply the best!! Ask for him when you book your tour!
          Written July 5, 2024
        • Mike G
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          Great tour, hit a lot of interesting places in the city. Boat tour of the harbor was fun. Amar our tour guide was EXCELLENT!
          Written June 30, 2024
        • lesliemK1267WE
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Toronto First Night Experience
          We thoroughly enjoyed our tour experience. We took this tour on our first night in Toronto and are so glad we did! Connor was a great tour guide who highlighted sites throughout the city that we then were able to go back and visit on our own time. Connor was extremely knowledgeable about Toronto's history and made the entire tour interesting AND entertaining. I highly recommend!
          Written June 24, 2024
        • nancyd33
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Niagra day tour
          This was a great tour! We moved quickly through the crowds and our guide was knowledgeable and helpful. This is perfect for people that don't have too much time and want to enjoy the major attractions.
          Written June 17, 2024
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        4.8
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        Seymour L
        3 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2024 • Couples
        Unfortunately the minibus did not arrive at the hotel as promised. After contacting Trip Advisor by phone this was sorted out and Daniel caught us up with the main group at the CN tower within about 30 minutes. The rest of the day was excellent. The CN tower, market visit and Harbour trip all went smoothly and were most enjoyable. The latter having a witty guide on board. The minibus driver was excellent and she gave a good commentary as we went through various parts of Toronto.
        Written October 11, 2024
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        Amanda
        Doncaster, UK5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022 • Family
        Booked this tour for our first Moroni Toryto hopefully give us an overview of the city and we were not disappointed!!! Michael was our driver and collected us from our hotel bang on time. The minibus (there were only a total of 9 passengers) was clean, modern and well maintained.
        En route to the first stop at the CN Tower Michael kept great conversation with us all whilst telling us interesting facts about the landmarks as we passed by. We had about an hour to enjoy the views from the observation deck which were amazing.
        We also stopped by the Toronto sign, new and old city hall, got to know and experience the PATH system, visited Torontos equivalent of Times Square in New York, lunch at St Lawrence’s market was lovely (you pay yourself for anything you buy). Quick drive by the the distillery on our way to our final stop which was.the gorgeous harbour and islands boat cruise.
        Michael dropped us back at our hotel just after 3pm.

        Overall it was a very enjoyable day and we did so much in the time.
        Michael was very friendly, entertaining and his legendary u-turns were spot on!!!! He even commanded the bells to toll at old city hall as we arrived… brilliant.
        Thank you so much for a wonderful day and start to our holiday.
        Written October 23, 2022
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        Liz G
        Sevenoaks District, UK193 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2024 • Couples
        We really enjoyed our trip with Daniel as our tour leader. We were a group of six with three pairs, and the pick up was quick and on time. We had a good amount of time up the CN Tower, in the St Lawrence Market and exploring the city in the Mercedes mpv, before going on a great harbour cruise with William as our commentator and Michael, our captain. We enjoyed the company of our fellow travellers, and learnt many interesting facts about Toronto and living in the city.
        Written September 21, 2024
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        Connie T
        McFarland, WI7 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2023 • Couples
        I would not even give one star if that was an option. Please book with caution. We called to book this tour as we were concerned about our cellphone service when not connected to wifi. We explained we would not be reachable unless through WhatsApp. Someone called tour operator to confirm this would work. We booked, received 5 confirmation emails during the next 12 hours. Got up early the following morning to meet van. We were told pick up would be 8:20-8:30. We were downstairs by 8:10. About 8:20 we seen van at corner of our pick-up but turned opposite direction. At 9:05 after still waiting for the van my husband stayed down to watch for bus, I went back to our room so I could connect to Wi-Fi. When I finally got through I was told they had overbooked and cancelled our reservation. Contrary to myself and assistant we talked with explaining if there was any need to reach us they would need to use WhatsApp they said they called to leave a message about cancelling that we never received. It appears our card was charged (it’s pending g) but as needed I will file a complaint with our credit card company. What a way to start a vacation. So unprofessional, so for very obvious reason I can not recommend this tour operator.

        A recommendation: if you want to experience CN tower booked 360 restaurant n advance. The reservation allows you to dine in the tower, well the dinner room rotates 360 degrees and after you can view CN tower as part of your dinning experience. Also hop on hop off tour was a great way to see much of Toranto and hear the history as well.
        Written July 3, 2023
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        Judy E
        Framingham, MA108 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Family
        New to the Toronto area, this was a nice introductory tour of the city. The CN Tower gave us a great view of the city even though it was a rainy day. We got some tasty pastries at St. Lawrence Market got some time for eating lunch and shopping. We headed off to the harbor for the cruise but it was just cancelled due to the weather. Quick thinking by the guide gave us an alternate option to visit Casa Loma which was 20 minutes away. We didn’t mind since it was indoor and we got to see more of the city along the way.
        Written April 20, 2024
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        Abraham Cañavera
        13 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2024 • Couples
        The tour provides a quick and practical way to see some of Toronto’s most iconic landmarks, such as the CN Tower and the Distillery District. It also includes a very relaxing and interesting boat ride along the shores of Lake Ontario to admire the city skyline.

        Our guide was extremely punctual and friendly. He explained everything we needed to feel connected to Toronto and even offered additional suggestions to enhance our visit to the city.
        Written December 3, 2024
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        Thomas M
        Mount Pleasant, SC54 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2024 • Couples
        Conner was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Toronto. We started with the CN Tower to beat the crowds. Great attraction! Conner showed us the Old City Hall built in the early 1900s and then the new City Hall which has become a focal point for the new Toronto. Then we went to the St. Lawrence Market and grabbed lunch. Interesting historical market with lots of great food options. From there we caught the water taxi for an hour tour of the harbor and the islands nearby. Great views of the skyline. We completed the tour with a walkthrough of the Distillery District, once home to Al Capone and now a trendy shopping and entertainment district. Highly recommend.
        Written May 21, 2024
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        Heidi S
        Tucson, AZ3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Outstanding experience! Highly recommend! Our guide was gracious, informative, and made an extra market stop to grab lunch before touring the city shoreline by boat. Learned so much about the inner makings of Toronto from him and fell in love with this must do city because of his tour.
        Written September 12, 2024
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        Amy
        Sydney, Australia42 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2024 • Solo
        I liked that it was a small group with a very informative and impressive guide (whose name I have forgotten).
        It started with a history of part of the harbour city with the first stop at the CN TOWER. The views were spectacular, to say the least.
        Next was the architecture of the council chambers from the outside, followed by a cruise around the harbour. Lunch was at the ST LAWRENCE MARKETS . Very enjoyable day.
        Written October 7, 2024
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        Kathleen B
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023
        I wish I could give my review more than 5 stars because it was worth every star and them some!! Abeir was a fantastic tour guide, he shared so many facts and interesting stories about Toronto and the surrounding area as well as answering our "many questions". We arrived CN Tower as it opened so waiting and we had plenty of time to enjoy the view. The pace of our tour was relaxing yet we saw a good amount of the city. Again, Abeir used his expertise to make sure we arrived at St. Lawrence prior to the lunch crowd so we were able to enjoy our lunch.

        I would definitely recommend this tour which was really enjoyable. Kudos Abeir!!!!
        Written August 6, 2023
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