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City Sightseeing Toronto
A locally operated sightseeing company offering hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tours with 13 stops, a 45-minute harbour cruise and guided Niagara Falls day trips from downtown hotels.
At a glance
- Type
- Hop-on hop-off bus and Niagara Falls day trips
- Area
- Downtown, Toronto, Canada
- Official site
- citysightseeingtoronto.com
Good to know
- Hop-on hop-off bus
- Niagara Falls day tour
- Harbour cruise
- Hotel pickup for Niagara tour
- Live guides
Why we recommend it
City Sightseeing Toronto describes itself as locally operated and globally connected. It runs three main products: a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus around the city, a harbour and islands cruise and a guided day trip to Niagara Falls.
The hop-on hop-off bus is a convenient way to get your bearings on a first visit. The route has 13 stops, and tickets are valid for 24 or 48 hours, so you can use the bus as transport between sights, getting off wherever you like. The company highlights the frequency of its buses, which reduces waiting time at stops.
The Harbour and Islands Cruise is a 45-minute boat tour of Toronto Harbour and around the Toronto Islands with a live guide, and snacks and drinks are available to buy on board. It is a short, easy way to see the skyline from the water if you do not have time for a full day on the islands.
The Niagara Falls Day Tour is the company's main day trip. It includes a live guide, free time at the falls and a visit to a winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake with a complimentary wine tasting, and pickup is included from central downtown hotels in the morning. This makes it a good option for visitors without a car who want to see the falls in a single day.
The company has its address at 1 Dundas Street East and refers to visitor centres where you can get information and tickets. Tickets for all three products are sold online.
City Sightseeing suits first-time visitors, families, older travellers and anyone with limited time who wants to cover a lot of ground without planning public transport. Combining the bus with the cruise is an efficient first day, leaving a second day for Niagara Falls. If the harbour cruise gives you a taste for the islands, remember that they are car-free and reached by city ferries from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal for a longer visit. On the Niagara tour, the stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake adds a wine-country element to the day, and the live guide provides commentary along the way. The company also publishes an accessible customer service plan on its website.
Check the website for current departure times and the operating season before you book, as schedules change through the year.
City Sightseeing Toronto FAQs
How many stops does the bus have?
The hop-on hop-off route has 13 stops.
How long are bus tickets valid?
Tickets are available for 24 or 48 hours.
Is there a Niagara Falls tour?
Yes. The day tour includes a live guide, free time at the falls and a winery visit in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Is hotel pickup included for Niagara?
Yes. Pickup is complimentary from central downtown hotels in the morning.
How long is the harbour cruise?
About 45 minutes, with a live guide.
Can you eat on the cruise?
Snacks and drinks are available to buy on board.
Where is the company based?
At 1 Dundas Street East.
How do you contact them?
By phone on +1 416 410 0536 or by email.