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Prohibition and Spirits History Walking Tour

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Toronto, Canada
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Raise a glass on this lively small-group Toronto distillery tour and uncover Canada's rebellious prohibition history. Hear fascinating stories from your local guide, explore distinctive Victorian-era industrial buildings, and finish with a guided tasting flight of three drinks. This shorter tour at under two hours is ideal for history, culture, and spirit lovers curious about the era of alcohol bans.
  • Sip, sample, and learn on this Toronto distillery tour
  • Discover the Prohibition Era and its impact on the distillery
  • Try three spirits, while learning the story behind each
  • Enjoy the intimate setting of a small-group tour capped at 12

What's Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 11 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 4R2, Canada

    Go Tours Offices

End point

  • 55 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada

    General Distillery District

Operating hours
.1:30 pm

Itinerary

1

Distillery Historic District

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 17 reviews
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A perfect afternoon in Toronto

Michael_D, Dec 2025
Nicole our guide knocked it out of the park. It was the perfect length tour, we learned a ton and the whiskey was amazing!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your support and wonderful review!

Excellent Tour. Informative and fun.

Evelyn_R, Oct 2025
A fun and lively overview of the Distillery District. Our tour guide Erik was a wealth of knowledge delivering it all with enthusiasm.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your review!

It was both informative...

Blanche_K, Aug 2025
It was both informative and interesting. Great fun and knowledge. Glad we did this tour. Beautiful area

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks for your review and glad you enjoyed the tour and history!

Short tour of a distillery with history of the area

Rita_P, Jul 2024
Short tour of a distillery with history of the area. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Whisky was good

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