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London, Ontario tours and things to do

London, Ontario is a city of 422,324 residents (2021 census) on the Thames River in Southwestern Ontario, about two hours by road from the Greater Toronto Area and from the Windsor and Detroit area, according to Tourism London. Voyzo lists 3 private tours here: two walking food tours of downtown London and a five-hour private wine, brewery and cider day with a driver, so nobody in your group has to drive. None of the three tours has an online price: each is a free quote by email, and the Voyzo team replies with the price for your group. Museum London (admission free or pay-what-you-can) and Eldon House are on the same street, Ridout Street North.

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Close-up of ripe green wine grapes hanging on the vine at an Ontario vineyard
Wine country, southwestern Ontario
3private tours: two downtown food walks and a Lake Huron wine, brewery and cider day
422,324residents of the City of London at the 2021 census, according to Statistics Canada
~2 hby road from the Greater Toronto Area or from Windsor and Detroit, according to Tourism London
4attraction guides: a market, two museums and a family park

Last updated 26 October 2026. These tours have no online price: each is a free quote by email. Fares, hours, seasons and events were checked on that date against official sources, and official fees are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Tours

London, Ontario tours

Voyzo lists 3 private tours in London, Ontario today: two walking food tours of downtown and one day of tastings along the Lake Huron shore, from the shortest introduction to the longest day, not ranked by price or reviews. None has an online price: each card is a quote request, and the Voyzo team replies by email with the price for your group.

  1. Private vehicle from your accommodation to the starting point in downtown London

    Downtown London Local Food Tour

    2 to 3 hoursPrivate tour

    Best for a first walk through downtown London's multicultural food scene, with tastings at eateries you might otherwise miss

    Price on request

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  2. Private driver collects your group in London and returns you there at the end of the day

    Private Southwestern Ontario Wine, Brewery & Cider Tour

    5 hoursPrivate tour

    Best for a 5-hour tasting day at wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries along the Lake Huron shore, with a driver so no one has to drive

    Price on request

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Durations are those on each tour page: 2 to 3 hours, 3 to 4 hours and 5 hours. Ask what the quote covers, in particular whether tastings are included on the wine, brewery and cider day.

Plan your visit

Plan your visit to London, Ontario

Distances, weather and opening hours, checked on 26 October 2026 against official sources where they publish a figure. Each block names its sources.

London, Ontario at a glance

Facts about the city. Where a figure comes from a dated page, the source and date are named.

Where
A city in Southwestern Ontario on the Thames River. Tourism London calls the Forks of the Thames the centrepiece of the Thames River redevelopment.
Population
422,324 at the 2021 census, up 10.0% from 383,822 in 2016 (Statistics Canada). Its Focus on Geography page gives London a provincial population rank of 6 and a national rank of 15 of 4,831.
By road
London sits just off Highway 401. Tourism London gives the drive from the Greater Toronto Area and from the Windsor and Detroit area as about two hours each (page dated 22 July 2024).
By train from Toronto
VIA Rail gives 185 km and an average journey of 2 hours 31 minutes, with 41 departures a week (read 26 October 2026).
By air
London International Airport (YXU) is approximately 10 km from downtown, according to Tourism London, and its website listed seven non-stop destinations on 26 October 2026.
Parks
More than 490 parks and over 330 km of walking and biking trails, according to Tourism London.
Neighbourhoods
Tourism London's guide covers Downtown London, Wortley Village, Old East Village, Blackfriars and Hyde Park.

Sources: Statistics Canada: Focus on Geography, London (City); Statistics Canada: 2021 census profile; Tourism London: getting to and around London; Tourism London: what to see on your first visit; Tourism London: parks and nature; Tourism London: diverse neighbourhoods; VIA Rail: Toronto to London; London International Airport.

One day in London, and a longer one

Built only from places on this page, following their opening hours on 26 October 2026. Wednesday to Sunday suits all three places: the market and Museum London are closed on Mondays, and Eldon House on Mondays and Tuesdays from October to December. Check hours before you go.

  1. Morning: Covent Garden MarketStart at Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street, which opens at 9 AM Tuesday to Saturday and 10 AM on Sunday. On Saturdays until 19 December 2026 the outdoor farmers market runs 8 AM to 1 PM at Rotary Square.
  2. Late morning: Museum LondonGo on to Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North: admission is free or pay-what-you-can and the doors open at 11 AM. Kim Neudorf: real_real is on view from 3 October 2026 to 7 March 2027.
  3. Afternoon: Eldon HouseEldon House, at 481 Ridout Street North, opens at 12 PM Wednesday to Sunday from October to December, with the last entry at 4:45 PM. Visits are self-guided and admission is by donation.
  4. Later: a food walkAdd a private walk through downtown: the European evening walking food tour takes 3 to 4 hours and includes a stop at Covent Garden Market, and the downtown local food tour takes 2 to 3 hours. Neither has an online price and the tour pages list no start times, so ask for both when you request a quote.
  5. In winter: the skate trailStorybook Gardens was closed for the season on 26 October 2026. Its 250-metre skate trail is scheduled to open on Saturday 28 November 2026, weather permitting.
  6. A longer day: the Lake Huron shoreFor a day out of the city, the private wine, brewery and cider tour lasts 5 hours: a private driver collects your group in London and returns you there, with stops at wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries along the Lake Huron shore.

Sources: Covent Garden Market; Covent Garden Market: outdoor farmers market; Museum London: visit; Museum London; Eldon House; City of London: Storybook Gardens; City of London: Storybook Gardens signature events.

Best time to visit: season by season

Temperatures are 1991-2020 normals from Environment Canada's London composite station, which includes London International Airport. What is on is the 2026-27 schedule, checked 26 October 2026.

Best time to visit: season by season
SeasonTypical weatherWhat is on
Spring (March-May)Highs average 4.6 °C in March, 12.2 °C in April and 19.3 °C in May; lows −4.5, 1.4 and 7.7 °C.Museum London shows Kim Neudorf: real_real to 7 March 2027 and Amanda McCavour: Double Shadow to 28 March 2027, and is closed on Good Friday (26 March 2027). Eldon House lists Thursday to Sunday for January to April and Wednesday to Sunday for May. Storybook Gardens' splash pad is listed to open on 22 May 2027.
Summer (June-August)Highs average 24.4 °C in June, 26.6 °C in July and 25.7 °C in August; lows 13.2, 15.3 and 14.4 °C. On average, a humidex of 30 or higher occurs on 17.7 days in July.Eldon House lists Tuesday to Sunday for June to September. Storybook Gardens' splash pad slide is scheduled to open on 25 June 2027, and the City's page says summer 2027 prices and hours are still to be announced. The Western Fair District's home page showed no 2027 Western Fair dates on 26 October 2026.
Autumn (September-November)Highs average 22.1 °C in September, 14.7 °C in October and 7.5 °C in November; lows 10.5, 5.0 and −0.3 °C.Museum London shows Biscuits and Empire: Reframing Colonial Photography to 8 November 2026. The CPKC Holiday Train is in downtown London on Saturday 21 November 2026, 8:30 to 9 PM, free. Magic of Lights, a 2.5 km drive-through light display at Fanshawe Conservation Area, runs from 20 November 2026 to 2 January 2027. The Storybook Gardens skate trail is scheduled to open on 28 November 2026, weather permitting.
Winter (December-February)Highs average 1.4 °C in December, −1.6 °C in January and −0.6 °C in February; lows −5.2, −9.1 and −9.0 °C. On average, wind chill is below −20 on 8.2 days in January.The 45th London Christmas Craft Festival runs 3 to 6 December 2026 at the Western Fair District, Magic of Lights to 2 January 2027 and Taste Ex 2027 on 22 and 23 January 2027. Museum London is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, and Eldon House lists Thursday to Sunday for January and February.

Season dates change every year: check each place before you go. Eldon House lists its hours by month without naming a year. The climate stations are listed at or beside London International Airport, which Tourism London puts about 10 km from downtown, so downtown readings may differ slightly.

Sources: Environment Canada: 1991-2020 climate normals, London; Museum London; Eldon House; City of London: Storybook Gardens; Tourism London: CPKC Holiday Train 2026; Tourism London: Magic of Lights; Tourism London: London Christmas Craft Festival; Tourism London: Taste Ex 2027; Western Fair District; City of London: Storybook Gardens general admission.

How to get to London, Ontario

Drive times from Tourism London are approximate and come from a page dated 22 July 2024; the VIA Rail and airport details were read on 26 October 2026.

By road

London sits just off Highway 401. Tourism London gives the drive from the Greater Toronto Area and from the Windsor and Detroit area as about two hours each. From Hamilton, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls it points drivers to Highway 403 and the QEW, which it says meet Highway 401 in Woodstock, 30 minutes from London.

By train from Toronto

VIA Rail's Toronto to London page gives 185 km, an average journey of 2 hours 31 minutes and 41 departures a week; its two sample trains for 26 October 2026 took 2 hours 7 minutes and 3 hours 58 minutes. London station is at 205 York Street, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and platform. The page showed no fare amount.

By bus

Tourism London lists taxi, limo and bus charter companies, including Megabus and FlixBus, as ways to travel within and outside the city, but gives no routes, fares or schedules. Check an operator's own timetable before you travel.

By air

London International Airport (YXU), at 10 Seabrook Way, is approximately 10 km from downtown, according to Tourism London. On 26 October 2026 its website listed seven non-stop destinations: Orlando, Montego Bay, Cancun, Calgary, Toronto, Punta Cana and Fort Lauderdale, and said seasonal schedules change.

Getting around

London Transit Commission buses run on over 40 routes, according to Tourism London, which also lists Checker/Voyago among its taxi, limo and bus charter companies. On Voyzo's tours a private vehicle and driver handle the transport.

Parking downtown

Tourism London says Covent Garden Market has an underground garage, and Museum London says its parking is at Municipal Lot 19, first-come, first-served. Check each place's website for current rates.

Sources: Tourism London: getting to and around London; VIA Rail: Toronto to London; VIA Rail: London station; London International Airport; Museum London: visit.

Practical information

Emergency numbers, entry to Canada and accessibility, each checked on 26 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm anything that affects your travel with the authority named.

Emergencies

Call 911 in an emergency. The London Police Service website lists 519-661-5670 as its non-emergency number.

Entering Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says visa-exempt foreign nationals need an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport, but not when arriving by car, bus, train or boat; visa-required travellers arriving by land need a visitor visa. US citizens are exempt from the eTA and must carry proper identification. See IRCC's eTA page (dated 2024-04-23).

Accessibility

VIA Rail's London station has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and platform, a wheelchair lift and a hearing loop at the ticket counter. Museum London has automatic entrance doors, elevator access to all galleries and studios, and accessible washrooms. Tell Voyzo about mobility needs when you ask for a quote so the route and stops can be planned.

Sources: London Police Service; IRCC: eTA facts; VIA Rail: London station; Museum London: visit.

Questions, answered

London, Ontario: your questions answered

Short answers, checked against official sources where they publish a figure, on 26 October 2026.

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Tell us your date, group size and what you want to see. The Voyzo team replies by email with the tour that fits and the price for your group.

Is London, Ontario the same as London, England?

No. London, Ontario is a Canadian city of 422,324 residents (2021 census) on the Thames River in Southwestern Ontario, about two hours by road from the Greater Toronto Area and from the Windsor and Detroit area, according to Tourism London. Its Covent Garden Market is at 130 King Street, not in London, England. Voyzo's three tours above are in London, Ontario.

How do I get from Toronto to London, Ontario, with or without a car?

Tourism London puts London about two hours by road from the Greater Toronto Area, just off Highway 401 (page dated 22 July 2024, approximate). Without a car, VIA Rail's Toronto to London page gives 185 km, an average of 2 hours 31 minutes and 41 departures a week (read 26 October 2026), arriving at 205 York Street, which Tourism London says is downtown; Tourism London also lists bus and charter companies, including Megabus and FlixBus. The VIA page showed no fare, so check prices when you book.

Is there an airport in London, Ontario?

Yes. London International Airport (YXU), at 10 Seabrook Way, is approximately 10 km from downtown according to Tourism London. On 26 October 2026 its website listed seven non-stop destinations: Orlando, Montego Bay, Cancun, Calgary, Toronto, Punta Cana and Fort Lauderdale, and said seasonal flight schedules change throughout the year.

What is there to do in London, Ontario in one day?

Three places combine well: Covent Garden Market (open Tuesday to Sunday), Museum London (free or pay-what-you-can, closed Mondays) and Eldon House (Wednesday to Sunday from October to December). Add a 2 to 3 hour downtown food walk or a 3 to 4 hour evening food tour. Hours checked 26 October 2026.

What is the best time to visit London, Ontario?

Summer is warmest: Environment Canada's 1991-2020 normals give July highs of 26.6 °C and lows of 15.3 °C, against January highs of −1.6 °C and lows of −9.1 °C. Late autumn and winter have dated events: the CPKC Holiday Train on 21 November 2026, Magic of Lights from 20 November 2026 to 2 January 2027 and the Storybook Gardens skate trail from 28 November 2026, weather permitting.

Is Museum London free to enter?

Museum London says admission is always free or pay-what-you-can. On 26 October 2026 it showed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM, Thursday 11 AM to 8 PM and Monday closed, plus closures on Good Friday (26 March 2027), Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Eldon House, on the same street, asks for a donation, with CAD 5 to 10 a person recommended on its website (checked 26 October 2026).

When is Covent Garden Market open?

On 26 October 2026 the market's website showed Tuesday to Saturday 9 AM to 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM and Monday closed. Its outdoor farmers market runs every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM at Rotary Square from 4 April to 19 December 2026; its page listed no 2027 season when read on 26 October 2026. The market is at 130 King Street. See the Covent Garden Market guide.

Is Storybook Gardens open in winter?

The park itself was shown as closed for the season on 26 October 2026, with summer 2027 prices and hours still to be announced. The City of London schedules its 250-metre winter skate trail to open on Saturday 28 November 2026, weather permitting. Skate-trail admission (checked 26 October 2026) is CAD 5.70 plus tax for adults and CAD 4.50 plus tax for children, which the City defines as ages 17 and under, and skate rental is CAD 7.90 plus tax. See the Storybook Gardens guide.

What food tours can I take in London, Ontario?

Voyzo lists two private walking food tours of downtown London: the downtown local food tour (2 to 3 hours, dishes from the city's multicultural food scene) and the European evening walking food tour (3 to 4 hours, European-inspired dishes and a stop at Covent Garden Market). Neither has an online price: ask for a quote, and tell us about allergies or dietary needs.

Can we do a wine, brewery and cider tasting day from London without driving?

Yes. Voyzo's private wine, brewery and cider tour lasts 5 hours. A private driver collects your group in London and returns you there, with stops at wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries along the Lake Huron shore, so no one needs to drive. There is no online price, and the quote says whether tastings are included. Tell us the ages in your group when you ask for a quote.

Do I need an eTA, a visa or a passport to visit London, Ontario?

That depends on where you travel from and how you arrive, so check Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC says visa-exempt foreign nationals need an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport, but not when arriving by car, bus, train or boat; visa-required travellers arriving by land need a visitor visa. US citizens are exempt from the eTA and must carry proper identification, and US lawful permanent residents are exempt and must carry proof of status and a valid passport. The IRCC page is dated 2024-04-23, so confirm before you travel.

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About London, Ontario

Tourism London's first-visit guide calls the Forks of the Thames the centrepiece of the Thames River redevelopment. It suggests starting at Covent Garden Market, which it calls a local favourite since 1845, and says that, walking in the downtown core towards the river, you will see the Middlesex County Courthouse, which it says was built to resemble the Castle of Malahide near Dublin and constructed from 1827 to 1829. Western Fair District describes itself as a not-for-profit agricultural society, located in the heart of London since 1867 and anchored by the annual Western Fair.

The two Voyzo food tours are walks in downtown London: a private vehicle and driver bring your group from your accommodation to the tour's starting point. The wine, brewery and cider day starts with a private driver collecting your group in London and returning you there at the end of the day. Tasting stops and attractions follow their own hours and rules, and each tour page says what is included.

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Booking London tours with Voyzo

  • Private tours for your group only, each priced for your group when you ask for a quote
  • London tours are run by independent operators, all professionally licensed and insured1
  • Booked direct with Voyzo: you deal with one team, with no marketplace markup2
  • A free quote by email, and nothing is booked until you confirm in writing
  • Hours, seasons and events on this page are checked against official sources (each place's own website, the City of London or Tourism London) and dated

Sources: Tourism London, Tourism London: what to see on your first visit, Statistics Canada, Environment Canada climate normals, VIA Rail, London International Airport, Covent Garden Market, Museum London, Eldon House, City of London: Storybook Gardens, Western Fair District, IRCC: eTA facts, London Police Service. Distances and drive times from Tourism London are approximate and come from a page dated 22 July 2024; other time-sensitive figures carry the date they were read, 26 October 2026.

  1. Section 10 of the Terms and Conditions describes the dedicated fleet and drivers of Voyzo's affiliated Canadian operating company as applying to tours in Toronto and Niagara Falls. Tours in London, Ontario are run by independent operators, all professionally licensed and insured, and the same section describes Voyzo as booking agent for independent operators. Each tour page says what is included.
  2. Voyzo takes your booking and stays your point of contact for booking, pricing and support (section 10 of the Terms and Conditions, which also describes Voyzo as booking agent for independent operators). A booking is confirmed once you and Voyzo agree on it in writing (section 5, quote requests and bookings).