Day tours from Toronto

6 guided day tours departing Toronto, Ontario.

The best day tours from Toronto include the Niagara Falls Day Tour and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tour, the Thousand Islands and Kingston Day Trip, and the Algonquin Provincial Park Day Tour. In the city, choose the Toronto City Sightseeing Tour or the Kensington Market and St. Lawrence food walk.

Toronto is Ontario's largest city and the gateway to several of the province's best-known destinations. Niagara Falls and the wine country around Niagara-on-the-Lake are the classic full-day excursions, while the Thousand Islands and Kingston trip heads east along the St. Lawrence River.

For a nature day, the Algonquin Provincial Park tour goes north into forest and lake country. If you would rather stay in town, the city sightseeing tour offers an overview, and the Kensington Market and St. Lawrence walk explores two of Toronto's most characterful food neighbourhoods.

Tips for your day tour from Toronto

  • Full-day trips such as Algonquin and the Thousand Islands are long, so request an early start.
  • Tell us about food allergies if you request the food walking tour.
  • Bring layers and rain protection, since lake weather changes quickly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular day trip from Toronto?

Niagara Falls is the classic choice, offered as the Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto. Many visitors also add Niagara-on-the-Lake for wine and a quieter historic town.

Which Toronto tours are half-day?

The Toronto City Sightseeing Tour runs about three to four hours, and the Kensington Market and St. Lawrence Food Walking Tour runs about three hours.

Can I see wildlife on a day trip from Toronto?

The Algonquin Provincial Park Day Tour is the main option, but sightings depend on season and luck and are never guaranteed.