Brewery Tours in Toronto: 8 to Shuffle the Itinerary For

1.Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Our pick

Spend about an hour exploring Toronto’s Distillery District with guides such as Erik, Tom, David, or Zach. Learn how Gooderham & Worts grew from milling into a major whiskey producer, see preserved Victorian industrial buildings, and hear stories of business, Toronto, and the area’s revival. Groups are capped at 15 people.

“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”

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2.Toronto: Distillery District Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 267 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

Walk Toronto’s Distillery District with an English-speaking guide such as Eric, Nicole, Devin, or Tom. In one hour, you’ll see Victorian industrial buildings, hear how Gooderham & Worts became a world-leading distillery, and learn about Toronto’s rough early years. The tour is easy, wheelchair accessible, and does not include alcohol tastings.

“Yesterday I did a tour with Erik. I had an amazing time and learned a lot about the area and the history of Toronto. Thanks a lot!”

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3.30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Learn to ride a Segway, then spend 30 minutes gliding through Toronto’s Distillery Historic District with a guide such as Eric, Nicole, or David. You’ll pass red-brick lanes, sculptures, cafés, galleries, pubs, and shops while hearing local history. Helmets, training, and small lockers are provided. The tour suits beginners age 12 and up.

“All I can say is FUN, FUN FUN!! Our Segway tour guide, Eric was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Knowledgeable, confident and great with my partner who was a first time segway-er! We had Eric all to ourselves but that did not stop his sheer enthusiasm. I was so sad when the tour finished because riding segways are incredibly fun and Eric just made it so enjoyable for us. Loved Eric's Segway dances too!!”

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4.Toronto Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours visiting three Toronto breweries in a 10-seater van with a Brew Captain. You’ll get four 5-ounce pours at each stop, learn how beer is made, and ask questions along the way. Guides such as Bruce, Alex, Matthew, and Maddie have led past tours, with brewery choices subject to change.

“The tour was great, our guide Alex provided a pleasant experience and was knowledgable with each brewery we went to - would recommend 100%”

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5.Toronto: Short Distillery District Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 30 min · from $35

Learn to ride a Segway, then roll through Toronto’s Distillery District with an English-speaking guide. This 30-minute small-group tour covers the former Gooderham and Worts Distillery, Victorian industrial architecture, galleries, sculptures, cafés, and shops. Guides including Nicole, David, Eric, and Erik have earned praise for patient instruction, humor, and memorable stories.

“Our guide Erik was amazing - my boyfriend loved his puns and the humour made all the wacky facts stick in our heads about the Distillery District. We were only in TO for a fly in visit but doing the tour on a segway was the best choice we could have made, would recommend doing all tours of new cities like this !!”

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6.Toronto: Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1h 15m · from $53

Meet Go Tours Canada at 11 Gristmill Lane for a 75-minute small-group walk through Toronto’s Distillery District. You’ll taste coffee or tea, savoury and sweet breakfast bites from local cafés and bakeries, and hear stories about breakfast and the district. Nicole is one of the guides. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

“The tour with Nicole was top notch. Nicole is not only an excellent host, but incredibly knowledgeable in the Distillery District’s history. The food/drink included with the tour is excellent. What a great morning!! Nicole - anytime you want to come to Moose Jaw, SK, we’ll be happy to take you on a walking/food tour that includes our own connection to Al Capone and the Prohibition era. Thanks a million!!”

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7.Toronto: Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $80

Spend about four hours visiting three Toronto craft breweries with an English-speaking beer expert such as Bruce or Alex. Taste 4x5oz flights at each stop, learn how beer is made, and travel between breweries by mini-coach or van. Pickup and return are at Keele Station.

“A great trip. A knowledgeable Guide in Bruce. Very welcoming, safe driver, who took us to some nice breweries.”

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8.Toronto: Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk through Toronto’s Old Town with a private guide in English, French, Italian, or Spanish. See Old City Hall, Mackenzie House, St. James Cathedral, Church of the Holy Trinity, and St. Lawrence Market. Guides such as Naomi and Noémie add local food tips, while the quality of historical commentary can vary.

“Notre guide Naomi nous a fait découvrir différentes facettes de la ville nous donnant une vision globale. Un coup de cœur pour les spécialités culinaires qu’elle nous a fait découvrir au marché St Laurence. Naomi est très sympathique, elle nous a même offert des petits cadeaux 😀 Précision: la visite en français est moitié français / moitié anglais donc à réserver si vous avez tout de même de bonnes notions en anglais.”

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