Top Toronto activities
Top Toronto landmarks
Beyond Toronto
Toronto trip ideas

Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

5 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 5 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Toronto, Canada

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

45 to 90 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English

Overview

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Toronto's incredible waterfront!

On this 4.5 km sightseeing tour, you'll discover incredible views, buildings, tourist attractions, statues & urban parks.

Highlights include the CN tower, Rogers Centre, Sugar Beach, Princes' Gates, Toronto's Music Garden, One Yonge Street + more! Don't just see Toronto's waterfront, hear what it has to say!

GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.

The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer.

Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch crowded tour groups, tight schedules & high prices.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.

What's Included

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Attraction tickets
  • Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
  • Smartphone or tablet
See 3 moreSee 4 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Sugar Beach
St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands, ON, Canada

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

800 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Toronto, ON M6K, Canada

The end point of the tour is Princes Gates, the entrance to the CNE. Please note the tour experience is very similar in either direction.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

Sugar Beach

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Toronto's incredible waterfront!On this 4.5 km sightseeing tour, you'll discover incredible views, buildings, tourist attractions, statues & urban parks.Highlights include the CN tower, Rogers Centre, Sugar Beach, Princes' Gates, Toronto's Music Garden, One Yonge Street + more!Don't just see Toronto's waterfront, hear what it has to say!Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lower Jarvis Street & Queens Quay East

Toronto's Industrial Past. We'll give you a bit of a pre-curser to the next tour stop and explain how important the industry was to the development of Toronto.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Redpath Sugar Plant

We'll point out this iconic waterfront factory and tell you a bit about it's history.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

One Yonge Street

The Toronto Star Building. We'll point out the impressive skyscraper and tell you all about it's longtime tenant that has been churning out newspapers since 1892.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yonge Street & Queens Quay West

Yonge Street. We'll point out the street that once held the Guinness World Record for longest road!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Jack Layton

We'll point out the statue and accompanying Jack Layton Ferry Terminal and tell you a bit about the man himself!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

York Street & Queens Quay West

We'll take you to a great view of the island and tell you all about it!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Power Plant

You'll see the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery and learn a bit about why you may want to visit! Note - you can take as much time as you like on the tour, there are no time constraints!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Simcoe WaveDeck

No, the deck isn't warped. It's art! We'll point out and tell you all about the mind boggling piece of art you can walk on!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

CN Tower

It would be hard NOT to stare at the once world's tallest building, so you might as well learn something about it while you do!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rogers Centre

No tour of Toronto's waterfront would be complete without the Rogers Centre, home to the Blue Jays!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

HTO Park

As you stroll through the park, we'll tell you a bit about it including where the interesting name comes from.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spadina Avenue & Lake Shore Boulevard West

You'll get a good view of one of Toronto's most popular and busiest streets. You'll also get the opportunity to listen to a song from the 80s about the Spadina Bus!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Toronto Music Garden

As you meander through this magical garden, you'll learn about the super unique and interesting story behind t's design.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queens Quay West & Bathurst Street

Billy Bishop Airport. You'll have a great view of the island airport. We'll tell you all about it too!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Norway Crescent

We'll point out this small park and tell you about how it was created to commemorate World War Two!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waterfront Trail

We'll tell you a bit about the beautiful waterfront trail the tour will take you on!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

HMCS NCSM York

You're in the Navy now! We'll point out the waterfront fixture since 1959 and tell you about it's purpose.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martin Goodman Trail

You'll walk along a portion of this trail spans the waterfront for over 20 kms!
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Princes' Gates

The final stop on the tour. We'll tell you all about the incredible gates and Canada's National Exhibition that takes place annual inside them.
Read more

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Toronto Island Park (pass by)

You'll see the island from the path, we'll tell you all about it too!
Read more

Hanlan's Point Beach (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Centreville Amusement Park (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Gibraltar Point Lighthouse (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Exhibition Place (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

BMO Field (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Trillium Park (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Lamport Stadium (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

MZTV Museum of Television (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Ontario Place (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Canadian National Exhibition (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Fort York National Historic Site (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

The National Ballet of Canada (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Toronto Harbourfront (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

The Pier (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Toronto Railway Museum (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Steam Whistle Brewery (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Toronto Harbour (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

The Power Plant (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Roundhouse Park (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Harbourfront Centre (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Queen's Quay Terminal (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Scotiabank Arena (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Toronto Islands (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Redpath Sugar Museum (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Toronto Union (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Read more

Canada's Sugar Beach (pass by)

The start of the tour!
Read more
Show 47 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

(6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Toronto’s Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-214606P29

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
5 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 5 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
5
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

60-Minute Toronto Luxury Yacht Sightseeing Prosecco Cruise!

This cruise of the Toronto Harbour gives you the chance to enjoy scenic views of the Toronto skyline while enjoying a glass of prosecco. Enjoy...

1 hour
1 hour
1 hour
4.9 (17)
from
$105.67

3-Day 3 ICONIC Cities: Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa Small Group Tour

The best way to spend your World Cup 2026 off-days in Toronto & surrounding areas Experience three incredible days exploring Eastern Canada’s top destinations. Start...

3 daysFree Cancellation
3 daysFree Cancellation
3 days • Free Cancellation
4.6 (20)
from
$556

Toronto Best Private St Lawrence Market Food Tour

Embark on a vibrant culinary adventure through Toronto, beginning at the historic St. Lawrence Market, where you'll savor the iconic Peameal BLT sandwich, a beloved...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
from
$70.02

Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake Day Tour from Toronto

On this 9-hour group tour, you'll travel with your professional and certified tour guide all while exploring Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls. This tour has awe-inspiring...

9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (118)
from
$64.83

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto

Enjoy a day trip from Toronto to Niagara Falls that includes stops at Niagara Falls, the Floral Clock (seasonal), the Niagara Whirlpool, and a viewpoint...

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
9 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,761)
from
$57.54

Best of Niagara Falls Canada Premium Tour: Behind Falls and Boat

Your first stop is Skylon Tower, you’ll head up 520 ft. in a glass elevator to the observation deck where you will be treated to...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,240)
from
$144.95

Toronto Premium Driving Tour with CN Tower & Boat Cruise
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This fun-filled, small-group Toronto day tour highlights the must-see attractions and sites in the city. On this tour your guide will bring you to the...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (866)
from
$137.67

Show me the City! A Small Group Walking Tour of Toronto
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Show Me the City is rated one of the top 10 rated walking tours in North America. Operated by Buzz Tours, this award-winning downtown Toronto...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (674)
from
$40.79

What's Included

Activity name

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
  • Customer Service via Phone & Email
  • Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
  • Attraction tickets
  • Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
  • Smartphone or tablet

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Operated by a business

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. Tripvia Tours

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.