Downtown Ride, Snacks Included

Downtown Toronto Bike Tour

★ 4.9 305 reviews

from $84 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
On board: Snacks included
Run by: Toronto Bicycle Tours

Overview

Three and a half hours on a bicycle with a local guide, rolling through the heart of downtown Toronto. The route strings together the CN Tower area, the Financial District, Chinatown, Kensington Market, St Lawrence Market and the Art Gallery of Ontario, with shorter passes through City Hall, the Entertainment District, the Eaton Centre and Sugar Beach.

The operator is Toronto Bicycle Tours. A bicycle and helmet are provided, along with granola bars and water. Groups cap at 12 travellers, and one reviewer notes the pace worked for the whole group even after not having ridden a bike in years.

The ride suits most visitors who are comfortable cycling on city streets with traffic and pedestrians around. It does not suit travellers with back problems, heart conditions or other serious medical conditions, and it is not wheelchair accessible. Reviewers say it covers a large area of the city and gives a good feel for its many neighbourhoods.

What's Included

Included

Local guide
Use of bicycle and helmet
Granola bars
Water

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Meet at the garageMeet in the parking garage at 124 St Patrick Street, roughly 50m south of Dundas on the west side. Follow the yellow signs down to the P2 level, section H. The tour ends back here.
CN TowerThe route starts with the CN Tower.
Chinatown and City HallThe group passes through Chinatown and past Toronto City Hall.
Financial District and Kensington MarketThe ride continues through the Financial District, then Kensington Market gets a 5-minute stop, free to enter.
St Lawrence Market and AGOSt Lawrence Market gets a 5-minute stop, then the route passes the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Entertainment District and Eaton CentreThe route continues through the Toronto Entertainment District and past CF Toronto Eaton Centre.
Sugar Beach and returnThe final stop is Canada's Sugar Beach, then the ride returns to the starting point at 124 St Patrick Street.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what matters before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report after the ride.

Pace and fitness. The listing asks travellers to note their comfort level with city riding at check-out. One reviewer describes a pace suitable for all, and another says the tour worked despite not having ridden a bike in years.
What is provided. The bicycle, a helmet, a local guide, granola bars and water are all included.
Photos. One reviewer mentions that photos taken during the ride were sent afterwards, and another notes the link had not arrived right away.
Weather and clothing. The tour runs subject to favourable weather, and one reviewer mentioned warmth gear being provided as needed. Dress for the day and expect heat or cool depending on the season.
Timing in your trip. One reviewer says the tour gave a good feel for the city and another mentions learning where else to go in Toronto, so it can help orient a visit. It is worth factoring the 3.5 hours duration into your day.
Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Allow time to find the P2 level, section H, of the parking garage at 124 St Patrick Street.

Common issues. Traffic from cars and pedestrians can make stretches stressful, and one reviewer credits the guide with good direction. The tour needs good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if either is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund. It is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

A local guide, use of a bicycle and helmet, granola bars and water are included. Gratuities, hotel pickup and drop-off, and food and drinks beyond what is specified are not.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

No, pickup is not included. The tour meets in the parking garage at 124 St Patrick Street, on the P2 level in section H, and ends back at the same point.

Is It Suitable For Kids?

Yes, with arrangements made at booking. Riders ages 1 to 4 use a child seat on an adult bicycle and riders ages 5 to 7 use a trail-a-bike attached to an adult bicycle, both with limited availability. All passenger ages must be advised at the time of booking.

How Long Is The Tour And How Big Are The Groups?

The tour runs 3.5 hours and has a maximum of 12 travellers. Reviewers say the pace works for mixed ages and fitness levels.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, no refund or changes are accepted. Weather cancellations come with an option of a different date or a full refund, and the same applies if the minimum traveller count is not met.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a packing list, but water and granola bars are provided. Comfort with city riding should be noted in the Special Requirements box at check-out.