Private Half-Day Toronto Experience with a Local, Personalized
Overview
This isn’t a scripted sightseeing tour—it’s a fully personalized experience through Toronto, shaped entirely around your interests. Whether you're drawn to the multicultural energy of Kensington Market, the cobbled charm of the Distillery District, or bold street art tucked away in hidden alleys, your host will curate a day that reflects your pace, curiosity, and travel style. From lakeside promenades to historic markets, every stop offers a deeper, more authentic glimpse into the city.
Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire so we can match you with the ideal local host. They’ll reach out to design a flexible, immersive route rooted in the real Toronto—rich with neighborhood stories, local perspectives, and spontaneous discoveries. With City Unscripted, every experience is tailored, insightful, and deeply connected to the city’s culture and everyday life.
What's Included
- Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option.If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option.Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour.NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.
60 Simcoe Street
Toronto, ON M5J 2H5, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Toronto (pass by)
St. Lawrence Market (pass by)
Graffiti Alley (pass by)
Kensington Market (pass by)
Trinity Bellwoods Park (pass by)
Distillery District (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (EST).
- Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host.
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book.
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!.
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local.
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions.
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost).
- Gratuities (optional).
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Half-Day Toronto Experience with a Local, Personalized is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Half-Day Toronto Experience with a Local, Personalized will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
