Toronto Distillery Tour: Explore Historic District

Discover the fascinating history and stunning architecture of Toronto’s Distillery District on this engaging walking tour. Explore the rise of Gooderham and Worts Distillery, learn about business intrigue, and uncover hidden gems along the way. Perfect for COVID-conscious travelers.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Go Tours Canada - Distillery District - This is the starting point where we meet all guests.
  • Distillery Historic District - We visit the Distillery District with a number of outdoor and a few indoor stops. We explore the history of the area from its foundation to present day.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Since 2005, visitors have been guided through the District’s remarkable evolution - from a whisky distillery to a Hollywood North filming hub, and now a lively pedestrian-only cultural hotspot.
Tours are available in the morning and afternoon. Join expert guides to explore historic red brick streets, discover local cafes, and hear some of Toronto’s most…

Location
Go Tours Canada - Distillery District
Gristmill Lane
Please check in at the Go Tours Canada Office! We are located between the giant heart and Arvo Coffee Shop inside the Distillery District.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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K
Nov 29, 2025
A great tour of the Distillary district! - We had an excellent tour of the Distillary district with David. So many historical facts we would have missed had we not taken the tour. If you are interested in history, this is a great value tour!
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Kathryn_p
Nov 29, 2025
Great tour with lots of interesting facts! - We had an excellent tour with David. He was full of knowledge about the history of the area, and able to point out details we would never have found on our own. Highly recommended if you are interested in understanding the area..... and great value.
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Charles_c
Nov 3, 2025
Hidden gem in Toronto & wonderful guide - This tour gives you the opportunity to discover a hidden gem of Toronto. Neighbourhood full of history, cute little shops et cafes. The guide was amazing and passionate about the topic. Thank you for a perfect tour!
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Edit_s
Oct 17, 2025
Where Grains Become Gold: Touring the Distillery from Mill to Brandy - Erik brought the 19th-century Gooderham & Worts distillery to life with fascinating details about how the site evolved from a humble milling operation into one of the world’s largest whiskey producers. His storytelling struck the perfect balance between historical facts, humor, and local anecdotes — it felt more like a conversation with a passionate intellectual and a seasoned guide.
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Nancyhn2237rf
Oct 7, 2025
What a fun tour guide! - Erik shared his love of the history of the distillery with us and did it with humor! Highly recommend his tour. We will tell others about it.
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Lindagd5096rm
Oct 2, 2025
Fantastic!! - We had a great time Erik was so interesting, funny and informative. I would highly recommend this tour, you won't regret it!
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Peter
Sep 21, 2025
Tour mixing history and stories - Nice hour tour of a really interesting district of Toronto. Guide super nice, enthusiastic and friendly. Tour well constructed mixing stories with history. Very enjoyable
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Rachel_s
Sep 18, 2025
Fun history tour and just... - Fun history tour and just the right length. Fascinating tour of the Distillery District. Would recommend.
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Kecia
Sep 8, 2025
Excellent tour! - This was a great tour! We misunderstood what this tour was about initially(we thought it involved tastings), but our tour guide Tom totally made the tour! He was personable, funny and extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area. It was an hour well spent.
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Rhayns
Aug 31, 2025
Distillery district historical walking tour - Erik was a great tour guide, very engaging and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this walking tour. I grew up in the Toronto area and moved away after college. I learned a lot of information on this tour that I didn't know about the distillery district and Toronto in general.
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From $21
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).