Canada · Street Art

3-Hour Downtown Toronto Tour with Graffiti Alley and Kensington Market

3 Hours Round trip from Mississauga Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the stunning CN Tower and learn how and why it was built
02 Explore Kensington Market and discover the history behind its famous Cat on the Chair mural
03 Walk through Graffiti Alley and find out why graffiti is encouraged there despite being illegal in Toronto
04 See Dundas Square, the AGO, and The Grange in downtown Toronto

Witness how this once quaint town has developed over the last two centuries into a mega-metropolis as you hop, stop, and skip past famous landmarks like the CN Tower, Nathan Phillips City Hall, Graffiti Alley, and Kensington Market. On this 3-hour tour, learn about Toronto's urban evolution, architecture, and street art while exploring some of its most iconic neighbourhoods and attractions. You can also bite into absolutely scrumptious local food along the way.

Find out how and why an alley with graffiti stands out, and why graffiti is encouraged and accepted there.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Toronto

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Downtown Toronto Landmarks, Street Art, and Market Walk

Meet and greet your Toronto tour guide at the airport and head to the famous CN Tower to learn how and why it was built.
Saunter through the famous Rogers Centre, the stadium with its retractable roof.
Explore Dundas Square, the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario), and The Grange.
Find out how and why an alley with graffiti stands out, and why graffiti is encouraged and accepted there. Graffiti is still illegal in Toronto.
Spend time exploring Chinatown and see the famous HSBC lions.
Head over to Kensington Market, one of the city's most popular spots. Learn about the history behind the famous Cat on the Chair mural at the entrance to the market.
Walk over to the famous City Hall, about a 10-minute walk away, and see why the City Hall towers are curved rather than straight before continuing the tour.
Return to the airport in time for your flight.