Toronto: Historic Brothels Small-Group Walking Tour
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4.8 (24)
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EUR 18.00

2 hours


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English

Overview

See a side of Toronto that most tours miss on this small-group walking tour. Step back into the 19th century and hear the true stories of sex workers struggling to survive while working in the city’s brothels. Discover unmarked historical sites across Old Toronto while gaining an understanding of the area’s evolution over the last 200 years.

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Brothels of Old Toronto

Ratings & Reviews

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Todd_T, May 2026

Booked four days in advance. No communication from guide. Showed up at assigned location. No sign of any guide. No communication from guide at the time or since. Viator called and only got voice mail. While the other reviews look amazing, getting stood up was less than ideal.

Really great experience!...

Illyana_R, Sept 2025

Really great experience! Me and my mom both agreed this was our favorite part of our trip to Toronto. Would highly recommend for any history buffs or tourists looking for a unique experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the tour fun!

Uncovers the TRUE history of Toronto

V8833LZstephanieh, Aug 2025

The tour was amazing! It uncovered the hidden underbelly of Toronto that is still there, lingering underfoot today that hardly anyone knows or thinks about. It was an amazing lesson on the REAL history of the city that gives insight into the people who built this city that we SHOULD be talking about. It offered a view of how life was like for the sex workers in the city throughout history, and explored the true impact they left on the city that we can still see today, but have to dig to find. The tour director was amazing, very knowledgeable and passionate about spreading the awareness of this message. An overall 10/10 experience!

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So captivating and fun

zakyasm, Aug 2025

Wow! I am in no way a history nerd but I was completed captivated. What a thoughtful and well delivered tour. A very important history to share. I appreciated the fun tid bits and humor sprinkled throughout.

Itinerary

  • Old Toronto

    Explore the secrets hiding in Old Toronto's historic neighborhood. This tour reveals the scandalous histories of buildings you might pass by every day.

    2 hours
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Location

Address

131 Queens Quay E, Toronto, ON M5A 1B4, Canada

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Experience

Highlights

  • Spot hidden details of Old Toronto most visitors miss
  • Enjoy a small-group tour with time for guide interaction
  • Hear stories you won’t find in most guidebooks
  • Capture photos of the Old Toronto neighborhood
  • Inclusions

    • Guided Tour of Unmarked Historic Sites
    • Secret histories of Old Toronto's most infamous brothels

    Exclusions

    • Please bring your own water bottles.

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • 18+ Not recommended for children.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from
    EUR 18.00