Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour
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Toronto, Canada
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get to know Toronto’s Distillery District on this walking tour that’s easy on the wallet. A guide takes you around the Victorian Industrial architecture, sharing history and entertaining anecdotes along the way. Hear about business intrigue and the company that became the world's largest distillery.
- See Victorian Industrial architecture and its transformation
- Learn about the origins and evolution of the area
- Choose from two departure times to suit your schedule
- Enjoy a personalized experience in a capped-group
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Go Tours Canada - Distillery District11 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 4R2, Canada
Please check in at the Go Tours Canada Office! We are located between the giant heart and Arvo Coffee Shop inside the Distillery District.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
This walking tour of Toronto’s Distillery District runs twice daily in the afternoon. Other departure times are possible upon request, subject to availability.
Follow your guide and gain insight into the beautiful Victorian Industrial architecture and its transformation into the modern-day Distillery District. Explore top landmarks in the area and learn about their history, including tales of business intrigue and the company that turned into the world's largest distillery today.
Follow your guide and gain insight into the beautiful Victorian Industrial architecture and its transformation into the modern-day Distillery District. Explore top landmarks in the area and learn about their history, including tales of business intrigue and the company that turned into the world's largest distillery today.
1
Go Tours Canada - Distillery District
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
2
Distillery Historic District
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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 327 reviews
Kathryn_P, Nov 2025
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.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your review and we very much appreciate your support!
Charles_C, Nov 2025
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!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you very much for your glowing review of our guide, tour, and the area, we truly appreciate it!
Edit_S, Oct 2025
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.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your glowing review of our guide Erik - he is passionate about, and brings the history to life!
Rachel_S, Sep 2025
Fun history tour and just the right length. Fascinating tour of the Distillery District. Would recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for your coming out on our tour and for your review! We really appreciate it!
Mary_K, Jul 2025
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.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you !
Alistair_B, Jul 2025
Loved the Distillery District, learning about the history of a place makes it so much more worthwhile,
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you!
Catherine_M, Jul 2025
Easy walking tour and very informative of the area’s history which we found very interesting.
Love how they revitalized the area
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for your feedback Catherine - we're so lucky to be able to work (and show) this well preserved historical area to visitors from near and far!
Debbie_R, May 2025
This tour is an excellent way to spend an hour strolling around the Distillery District and learning about the history of the District in particular and Toronto as a whole. Erik was our guide, and I can’t say enough good things about him. He is a delight! He has a passion for the subject matter that is contagious, and an unlimited amount of knowledge of Canadian history. We learned so much! I did this tour with my 20-year-old son, and he thoroughly enjoyed it as well. After the tour, there are plenty of cute shops, restaurants and breweries to check out, so allow time for that in your schedule. We highly recommend!!
Response from Host, May 2025
Erik is passionate about history and loves to share it with our guests! Thank you for your support!
Leigh_W, May 2025
Amazing really interesting tour and talk from Erik - try to get this giy for your tour he really knew his stuff !!!!!
Response from Host, May 2025
Great to hear and thank you for your wonderful feedback!
Jan_R, May 2025
Our guide Eric was excellent. So enthusiastic, funny and very knowledgeable about the history of both the Distillery buildings, the district and Toronto itself. A great tour- the hour flew by!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you for taking our tour and for your review! We appreciate it!
Janine_B, Apr 2025
Eric was very knowledgeable about the distillery tour and we loved his enthusiasm for the city. We would recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your tour!
MarcAndre_C, Feb 2025
A nice visit of the historical buildings that once housed the biggest Canadian whisky producer at the time. We enjoyed learning the early history of the city and this particular neighborhood.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind review!
sara_h, Feb 2025
Absolutely fantastic. I was the only booking due to the heavy snow and the tour went ahead as planned. Guide has been doing this for 20 years so extremely knowledgeable and friendly. You get the chance to see the distillery from a different perspective. Thanks for a great experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you! We appreciate your support and glad you enjoyed your visit.
Melissa_T, Jan 2025
Very interesting tour with Tom and he knew a lot about more than just the Distillery area. Would be even better in the summer!
Katy_R, Nov 2024
This was a very entertaining and informative tour that gave great insights into the history of the Distillery District!
Elaine_D, Aug 2024
We had a great visit to Toronto Distillery District.
Our tour guide Tom was so informative and enthusiastic, making it a really enjoyable and fun tour.
Deborah_S, Jun 2024
My entire family enjoyed this walking tour! The Distillery District is a great place to visit in Toronto to enjoy the cute shops, architecture, etc. But, taking this tour taught us the history of the area and we were all really glad that we chose to do this! Our guide, Tom, was knowledgeable and made the tour fun!
Kate_T, Jun 2024
Eric was extremely knowledgeable, very entertaining and even involved our almost-10-yr-old with an activity and making the info and stories relevant and meaningful to him. Even though Eric was very generous with his time, giving us extra, our son wished it went on longer! History has never been so interesting and captivating for me. We learned a lot!
MIKE_H, Apr 2024
Tour guide very engaging and knowledgeable. Good job. Thanks. Really good. Fun time had by all. Nice place to visit.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thanks for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour.
Cindy_M, Nov 2023
We loved learning the history of the distillery.
The most interesting fact we learned was how Lake Ontario used to come right up to the original windmill but today it is quite a ways away. Our guide was very knowledgeable, spoke clearly and was very friendly.
This is my second tour with Viator and both were awesome. The other one was a food tour ❤️
Robyn_M, Nov 2023
Our tour guide had a lot of knowledge of the local area and you could feel his interest in the history it was a good thing to do while in Toronto. Had a good tour
ariella_f, Oct 2023
Tom was amazing!!! The history is interesting. We ended with a chocolate tasting. The architecture is beautiful.
edmund_O, Oct 2023
Very good tour. We have lived in Toronto for years and appreciated the insights we got with our local guide.
Rob_C, Sep 2023
Really enjoyed it! The history of Canadian whiskey in Toronto is an interesting one. The fella's name escapes me (young guy with long hair), but he was energetic and told the story really well. It was really cool.
rhoda_d, Sep 2023
Zak , our tour guide ,was enthusiastic and informative. We really enjoyed the tour and found it interesting. The distillery district has a lot going on nowadays as well as historically.
Laura_H, Sep 2023
I’ve lived in Toronto my whole life but learned so much! Zach was an awesome guide. We all had fun. I’d suggest locals or visitors tour the tour.
kerrie_w, Jul 2023
Erika Bull was very enthusiastic and passionate about his role as our tour guide, enjoyed the full tour
B_L, Jun 2023
Excellent tour guide .......
concise description of all historcal sites in the area.
Great introduction to the Distillery Districft!
Sharon_E, Jun 2023
Aaron was a great guide, very knowledgeable and personable. He made the tour interesting and fun. Short tour
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Glad to hear one of our many talented guides , Aaron , showed you good time with a personalized experience. Thanks for the review!
Maureen_P, Jun 2023
Our guide David was able to bring history to life and really illustrated for life was like back in the day. The district has such a cool and funky vibe.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thanks for the great review! David is one of our great tour guides and we are happy they could add to the vibe the Distillery District already offers. ;)
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