Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Since 2005, we've guided visitors through the District's incredible transformation - from whisky distillery to Hollywood North filming location to today's vibrant pedestrian-only culture destination.
Morning and afternoon tours available - join our expert guides and explore historic red brick streets, discover local cafes, and hear some of Toronto's most intriguing stories. This is 60 minutes of comfortable walking with plenty of photo stops and fun stories delivered by our animated tour guides!
What to expect: Small groups (maximum 15 people), 60 minutes of walking at a comfortable pace. We'll cover about 6 blocks total, with plenty of stops for photos and questions. Rain or shine - we'll take you inside if the rain starts pouring.
Perfect for: First-time Toronto visitors and locals that want to know more about the city they live in.
Note: Your tour guide can follow a fully accessible route upon request.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
Gratuities
Options
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Reviews
325 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Distillery District tour
Y9407NT,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour to dive into the history, I've been 26 years in Toronto and did not know anything about this place till I took a tour. We really had a great time. Thank you to our guide Tom.
A great tour of the Distillary district!
K P,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
Great tour with lots of interesting facts!
Kathryn P,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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.
Hidden gem in Toronto & wonderful guide
Charles C,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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!
Where Grains Become Gold: Touring the Distillery from Mill to Brandy
Edit S,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Erik 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.
What a fun tour guide!
nancyhN2237RF,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erik 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.
Fantastic!!
lindagD5096RM,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time Erik was so interesting, funny and informative. I would highly recommend this tour, you won't regret it!
Tour mixing history and stories
Peter F,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice hour tour of a really interesting district of Toronto. Guide super nice, enthusiastic and friendly. Tour well constructed mixing stories with history. Very enjoyable
Fun history tour and just...
Rachel S,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun history tour and just the right length. Fascinating tour of the Distillery District. Would recommend.
Excellent tour!
Kecia R,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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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