Toronto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: CN Tower, Casa Loma & 13 Stops

Ride the Red Line Through Toronto: 13 Stops, Your Own Schedule

You board at any of 13 stops and ride the open-top Red Line for 24 or 48 hours, getting off whenever you want to explore CN Tower, Casa Loma, the Distillery District, Hockey Hall of Fame, or anywhere else along the route. Live English guides or multilingual audio commentary keep you oriented; the app tracks buses in real time and includes two free walking tours. Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes in summer, every two hours in winter, and your ticket stays valid for a year if you can't use it right away.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Board hop-on hop-off bus
• Visit CN Tower North and South
• See Yonge-Dundas Square
• Stop at Casa Loma
• Explore Hockey Hall of Fame
• Visit Distillery District
• Enjoy views from open-top deck
• Listen to audio or live commentary

The Experience

"You can get off anywhere, stay as long as you want, then just catch the next bus," one of the drivers told me before I boarded—and that's the whole thing right there. The hop-on hop-off bus tour in Toronto gives you 24 or 48 hours to move through the city at your own pace, which means you're not locked into someone else's timeline or forced to sprint between stops. The Red Line hits 13 major points: Sankofa Square, Yonge & Wellesley, Yorkville, Casa Loma, the Art Gallery of Ontario, CN Tower North and South, Harbourfront, Hockey Hall of Fame, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District. You board at any stop, ride as long as you want, and jump off when something catches your eye.

The bus itself is open-top, so you get unobstructed views of the skyline and the neighborhoods rolling past. You can listen to live commentary in English from the guide on board, or plug in headphones and follow the multilingual audio tour—available in nine languages, which matters if you're traveling with someone who doesn't speak English. The app they give you tracks the bus in real time, so you're not standing on a corner wondering if you missed it. Between rides, you get access to two self-guided walking tours built into the same app, which means you can explore pockets of the city on foot without paying extra or downloading something new. The whole thing is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work fine too.

Timing depends on the season. From mid-November through March, buses run every two hours between 10am and 2pm, so you're looking at a slower pace if you go in winter. Summer is the opposite—mid-June through August, they run every 15 to 20 minutes from 9am to 4:30pm, which means less waiting and more flexibility to hop off and explore. Spring and fall land somewhere in between. A full loop takes about two hours depending on traffic, but you're not doing a full loop unless you want to—the whole point is stopping where you want. Your ticket is valid for up to 12 months from the date you book, so if you buy it now and can't use it immediately, you've got time.

Redeem your voucher at any bus stop along the route if you're using the mobile version, or at Sankofa Square (stop 1) if you have a paper ticket. The app also tells you which departures have live guides versus audio-only, so if you prefer hearing from someone actually on the bus rather than a recording, you can check ahead and time your first ride accordingly.

What’s included

• 24 or 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access.
• live English commentary or audio guide in 9 languages with headphones.
• real-time bus tracking via the Toronto Sightseeing App.
• two free self-guided walking tours.
• tour map.
• stops near CN Tower, Casa Loma, Hockey Hall of Fame, St. Lawrence Market, the Distillery District, Harbourfront, and 7 other major attractions.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by City Sightseeing Ltd - USA and Middle East

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Toronto's main sights without booking separate tickets, arranging transport between neighborhoods, or following a fixed schedule—the 24 or 48-hour window and 13 stops let you move at your own pace and skip what doesn't interest you.

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Top questions

Can I get off the bus and come back later on a different bus?

Yes. That's the core idea of hop-on hop-off. You can stay at any stop as long as you want, then board the next bus that arrives. Your ticket covers unlimited rides for 24 or 48 hours from when you first use it.

What languages is the audio commentary available in?

Nine languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean. Live guides on board speak English.

How often do buses arrive in summer versus winter?

Summer (mid-June to August): every 15–20 minutes. Winter (mid-November to March): every 2 hours. Spring and fall vary between 25 minutes and 60 minutes depending on the exact dates.

Do I need to redeem my ticket before I board?

Yes. Mobile vouchers can be redeemed at any bus stop. Paper vouchers must be redeemed at stop 1 (Sankofa Square) before you board.

Is the bus accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

What's included in the Toronto Sightseeing App?

Real-time bus tracking, multilingual audio commentary, and two free self-guided walking tours of historic Toronto neighborhoods.

How long does a full loop of the Red Line take?

Approximately 2 hours, depending on traffic and time of year. But you don't have to do a full loop—you can hop off and on as you choose.

Can I use my ticket on a different date if I buy it now?

Yes. Your voucher is valid for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at checkout, so you can book in advance and use it later.