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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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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B3373dqandrewm
Aug 28, 2025
Distillery district - Our guide devin was great very specific in details and very informative. Great hearing the history of the distillery district and would recommend it highly
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Justin1066
Aug 21, 2025
Great selection of places to drink - Stopped here on a bike tour then stopped later on my own. Lots of places to grab some drinks and walk around. I went to the Flame Brewery and Mill Street Pub and they were more affordable than other bars in the city
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668sanjeevb
Aug 6, 2025
History & Chocolate - The guide was very energetic and knowledgeable. It was a fun expedience. We got tested to a few bites of chocolate at the end & that was a pleasant surprise
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Toricj6773xf
Jul 31, 2025
Super interesting walking tour - Really interesting tour covering the history of the area and some extra things too. Erik was an excellent guide. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable, he managed to condense the historic events and context into this hour tour. Would really recommend.
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Mary_k
Jul 29, 2025
I had a wonderful walking... - I had a wonderful walking tour with Erik today. He was extremely knowledgeable about the distillery area and Toronto history as a whole. Erik presented this history in a very interesting and often humorous manner. It was a very hot day and he did his best to keep us in the shade or in indoor cooler areas. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and highly recommend.
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Nova654
Jul 26, 2025
Good way to get an overview of the history - Nice way to explore the District. It was a short walking tour but covered key historical facts about both the district and the city in those days. We were able to enter a few distillery buildings that were not open to the public. With the highlights provided, we enjoyed lunch and a little more time exploring before leaving the area.
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Kell100
Jul 22, 2025
Educational and fun! - Devin did a fantastic job of explaining the history of the distillery. He is knowledgeable and engaging. He also seems genuinely interested in the stories of the area and in sharing those stories. We loved the chocolate and beer sampling at the end of the tour. Highly recommend!
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).