Festive Lights Double-Decker Bus Tour
- Discover the magic of Toronto’s Holiday Season
- 75-90 minute double-decker tour
- Live English commentary from a fun and friendly guide
- Guaranteed upper deck seats
- See some Downtown Toronto’s most colourful neighbourhoods
- Festive treats
Adult starting at
$50.00
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OUR BUSES
We operate large, modern closed-top double-decker buses that provide excellent visibility. Enjoy the holiday lights from the comfort of your elevated seat as the bus winds its way through our festive city!
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
Discover the magic of Toronto’s holiday season on this enchanting festive lights bus tour. Hop on board and enjoy a panoramic
view of the city’s most iconic landmarks, beautifully illuminated with dazzling Christmas lights.
This 75-90 minute guided tour takes you through Toronto’s vibrant downtown, showcasing highlights like Nathan Phillips
Square, the Distillery District, and Yorkville, all dressed in their festive finest. Marvel at the sparkling displays, twinkling trees, and seasonal decorations that bring the city to life during the holidays.
Enjoy live commentary from an expert guide who shares fascinating stories about Toronto’s history, culture, and unique holiday traditions. Perfect for families, couples, and groups, this tour promises an unforgettable evening of festive cheer and stunning sights.
Marvel at Toronto’s iconic landmarks adorned in holiday lights, experience breathtaking views, and learn about the city’s history and traditions with live expert commentary. Capture Instagram-worthy photos of the city’s winter wonderland.
WHERE TO FIND US
The bus boards nightly on the east side of Yonge Street beside our Visitor Information kiosk at Sankofa Square (formerly
Yonge-Dundas Square). Please check in at the Visitor Information Kiosk 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time.
SCHEDULE AND FREQUENCY
The Night Tour is seasonal and does not run year round. Tours last between 75 and 90 minutes depending on traffic and other
variables.
Tours depart at 6:30pm from beside our Visitor Information kiosk at Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square). As we
approach the heart of the Holiday Season, additional departures at 8:30pm will be available.
For the latest information about current and future departure times, please contact us by phone at 416 410 0536, by email at
info@citysightseeingtoronto.com, or click book now on this website to access the calendar of available Festive Lights Double-Decker Bus Tour dates available.
HOW TO BOOK
Seating is limited and advance bookings are required. Check availability or book online on this website, or by calling us at 416-410-0536. Onsite tickets may sometimes be available on the night of the tour. Please visit us at our Visitor Information kiosk at Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square).
We generally start boarding about 30 minutes prior to departure time, and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
NARRATION
There will always be a fun, friendly, and entertaining tour guide on board the Night Tour bus. The tour content is delivered in English only, and there won’t be any prerecorded multilingual commentary available on the Festival Lights Tour.
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Selected Attractions
Approaching Nathan Phillips Square
Bloor Yorkville
Distillery
Financial District
St Lawrence Market
The Calvacade of lights
Sankofa Square
Sankofa Square
FAQ
Yes! We limit our capacity on each trip to the number of seats on the upper deck.
We recommend coming at least 15 minutes prior to departure time, and 30 minutes prior is even better because specific seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Night Tour lasts between 75 and 90 minutes long depending on traffic and other variables.
The Night Tour bus departs approximately half an hour before sunset. As a result, the departure time changes progressively throughout the season. For the latest information about current and future departure times, please contact us by phone at 416-410-0536 or by email at info@citysightseeingtoronto.com. Our latest departure details can be found on this website on our Our latest departure details can be found on this website on our https://citysightseeingtoronto.com/schedule/ page.
The Night Tour is primarily a summer season tour, but may also be available in the spring and the fall seasons. For the latest information about current and future departure times, please contact us by phone at 416-410-0536 or by email at info@citysightseeingtoronto.com. Our latest departure details can be found on this website on our https://citysightseeingtoronto.com/schedule/ page.
Yes, scheduled tours will depart regardless of the weather conditions at hand.
Guests are welcome to go downstairs at any time if they prefer. We can also provide free City Sightseeing Toronto rain ponchos for guests who want to stay upstairs.
Unlike our daytime Hop-on Hop-off double-decker sightseeing tour, the Night Tour does not stop. It is a continuous tour that starts and ends at Yonge-Dundas Square.
We recommend essentials like your camera and maybe a bottle of water. On warm nights most guests find that a jacket is not necessary. On cooler nights it is advisable to bring a seater or jacket just in case.
The Night Tour passes through lots of really fun areas that can be very entertaining to see at night. The live guide will share lots of interesting stories about the neighbourhoods we pass through. One of the most interesting aspects of the tour is that it starts when the sun is setting and the city gets progressively darker as the tour continues. As the night approaches, the city lights gradually get brighter and the neighbourhoods get livelier.
