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Toronto: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Harbour Cruise

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Duration2h
LanguagesEN
Mobile ticketAccepted

See Toronto without planning every stop—the bus and boat do the routing

You board a double-decker bus and hop off at landmarks like Casa Loma, the Distillery District, and St. Lawrence Market whenever you want; listen to live guides or multilingual audio commentary; then take a scenic boat cruise from the Harbourfront to see the Toronto Islands and skyline from the water. Your 24 or 48-hour pass includes a souvenir map and the City Sightseeing app so you know what's at each stop.

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Step-by-step itinerary

  • Start hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • See CN Tower and landmarks
  • Visit Casa Loma and museums
  • Explore Kensington Market and Chinatown
  • Hop off at Harbourfront Centre
  • Take Harbour & Islands scenic boat cruise
  • Return to bus for more sightseeing

The Experience

What draws people to a hop-on hop-off tour? Usually it's the freedom to move at your own speed, but also the relief of not having to figure out which streetcar goes where. This one wraps that around Toronto's actual layout: you board a double-decker bus, listen to live commentary or audio in your language, and step off whenever something catches your eye—the CN Tower, Casa Loma, the Distillery District, St. Lawrence Market. The bus loops through neighborhoods like Kensington and Chinatown, so you're not just hitting the obvious spots.

The boat part is what makes it different. After you've walked around the Harbourfront, you can hop on the Harbour & Islands Cruise and see the skyline from the water—the CN Tower and the city's edge look completely different from out there. You get the souvenir map and access to the City Sightseeing Toronto app, so you know where you're going and what's actually worth the detour. The whole thing runs on either a 24-hour or 48-hour pass, which means you can spread it across two days if you're not trying to cram everything in one go.

The buses are wheelchair accessible, and the service works for families with small kids—infants can stay in a stroller, and the app tells you which stops have what nearby. Live guides on the bus mean you're hearing actual stories about the Entertainment District or the Hockey Hall of Fame, not just reading a script. If you land in Toronto and want to see the main sights without renting a car or memorizing transit maps, this covers it.

What’s included

  • Hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour with live guide and multilingual audio commentary.
  • scenic Harbour & Islands Cruise from the Harbourfront.
  • access to stops at CN Tower, Casa Loma, Distillery District, St. Lawrence Market, Hockey Hall of Fame, Ripley's Aquarium, Art Gallery of Ontario, Royal Ontario Museum, and neighborhoods including Kensington Market, Chinatown, Yorkville, and the Entertainment District.
  • souvenir map.
  • City Sightseeing Toronto app.
  • choice of 24-hour or 48-hour pass validity.
Good to know
Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by City Sightseeing Toronto and Niagara

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Toronto's main sights without renting a car or learning the transit system—the bus and boat handle the routing, and you decide when to stop and how long to stay.

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Top questions

How long does the hop-on hop-off bus tour take?
The full loop takes around 2 hours if you stay on board, but you can hop off and on as many times as you want during your 24 or 48-hour pass validity period.
What's included in the ticket?
The bus tour with live guide and multilingual audio commentary, the scenic Harbour & Islands Cruise, a souvenir map, and access to the City Sightseeing Toronto app.
Can I use the pass over two days?
Yes. You can choose either a 24-hour or 48-hour pass, so you can spread your stops across multiple days if you prefer.
Which neighborhoods does the bus tour cover?
The route includes Kensington Market, Chinatown, the Entertainment District, Yorkville, and stops at major landmarks like the CN Tower, Casa Loma, the Distillery District, and St. Lawrence Market.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?
Yes. The buses are wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed.
Do I need to book the boat cruise separately?
No. The Harbour & Islands Cruise is included in your hop-on hop-off pass. You hop off at the Harbourfront when you're ready to board.
What languages is the audio commentary available in?
The tour offers multilingual audio commentary, though the live guides on the bus speak English. Check the app or your pass details for the full list of languages.
Can I bring children on the tour?
Yes. The tour is suitable for all ages. Infants must sit on an adult's lap on the bus, and small children can ride in a stroller.

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