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City Sightseeing: Toronto Festive Lights Panoramic Tour

Atrium of Scotia Plaza in Toronto with hanging lights and glass ceiling.
Ferris wheel and festive crowd at Winter Glow event, Sankofa Square.
Festive light installation with blue and white lights in snowy Toronto.
Singers performing at Winter Glow festival in front of a carousel at Sankofa Square.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Swap the winter chill for festive thrills on a 75 to 90-minute panoramic bus tour of Toronto at its most magical with enchanting Christmas lights.

    • Let a charismatic live guide be your storyteller through the sparkling streets, sharing tidbits about Toronto's holiday traditions and showing hidden gems.

    • Climb over to the open-top deck on the bus and witness the city's sparkling skyline and glittering streets from a breathtaking, panoramic perspective.

    • Witness a visual feast of the canopy of lights at Nathan Phillips Square, and the rustic charm of the Distillery District, all woven into a single route.

    • 75–90 minute festive panoramic bus tour of Toronto

    • Live English-speaking guide

    • Hop-on hop-off service

    • Food and drinks

  • TOTAL DURATION75 minutes - 90 minutes
    FREQUENCYOne tour per evening
    FIRST DEPARTURECavalcade of Lights, Nathan Phillips Square at 6:30 PM
    LAST DEPARTURECavalcade of Lights, Nathan Phillips Square at 6:30 PM
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    1. Yonge-Dundas Square

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    Cavalcade of Lights, Nathan Phillips Square

    Cavalcade of Lights, Nathan Phillips Square

    The Distillery District

    The Distillery District

    Yorkville

    Yorkville

    Downtown Toronto Lights

    Downtown Toronto Lights

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Accessibility

    • The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. For specific accessibility details regarding the bus, please contact the tour operator directly after booking.

    Additional information

    • This is a panoramic tour only. There is no hop-on or hop-off service during this experience.

    • The exact route is subject to change based on current traffic conditions and the location of the best light displays to guarantee a fantastic experience.

    • Remember to book your specific time slot in advance, as this is a seasonal tour with limited daily departures.

    Tour details

    Toronto Festive Lights Tour

    • Departure: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Yonge-Dundas Square)

    • Frequency: Varying departures

    • Duration: 75 - 90 minutes

    Note:

    • The tour operates from Dec 6 to 30, 2025. (No tours on Dec 25).

    • Please arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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