Toronto Whisky Tours Around the World: 11 to Book

1.Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

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

Walk Toronto’s Distillery District with guides such as Erik, David, Tom, or Zach, learning how Gooderham & Worts grew from milling roots into a major whisky producer. The one-hour tour combines outdoor streets and a few indoor stops, with small groups capped at 15. It runs twice each afternoon and returns to 11 Gristmill Lane.

“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!”

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2.Distillery District Historic Walking Tour

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

Walk Toronto’s Distillery District with an English-speaking guide such as Eric, Erik, Nicole, Devin, or Tom. In one hour, you’ll see Victorian industrial buildings, hear how Gooderham & Worts helped build Toronto, and learn about the city’s rough early years. The easy route is wheelchair accessible, but alcohol tasting is offered only on a separate tour.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was great to learn the history of the distillery.”

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3.30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour

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

Glide through Toronto’s pedestrian-only Distillery District with Go Tours Canada. You’ll get a careful training session, helmet, and a 30-minute guided ride past Victorian red-brick buildings, sculptures, cafés, shops, and restaurants. Guides such as Eric, Nicole, and David are known for patient instruction and lively local history.

“This was a great tour. It introduced us to one of Toronto's older areas. Although it was only a half an hour, our guide was fun and knowledgeable and it was super fun to zip around the Distillery District on our Segways. We brought our teens and they loved it.”

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4.Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk Toronto’s Distillery District at night with a costumed storyteller such as Carolyn, Cole, Katie, or Kit. Over 75 minutes, you’ll hear ghost tales, learn about Gooderham and Worts, Prohibition, the waterfront, and local theatres while exploring by lantern. Groups are capped at 10, and the tour returns to 55 Mill Street.

“Meredith was awesome, told the history and stories very clear and informative, and took photos with us! Thanks so much!”

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5.Short Distillery District Segway Tour

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

Learn to ride a Segway one-on-one, then roll through Toronto’s 13-acre Distillery District with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see former Gooderham and Worts buildings, galleries, cafés, shops, and sculptures. The small group is limited to eight, making this a quick, playful introduction for ages 12 and up.

“It was very good. Our guide (David) was great, the Segways were a lot of fun and the tour was interesting”

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6.Guided Bicycle Tour – Toronto Waterfront, Island and Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Join Wendy or Jill for a 3-hour-15-minute bike tour through Toronto’s Distillery District, Harbourfront, Music Garden, Toronto Island, and Ireland Park. Expect a relaxed pace, local history, skyline views, a ferry ride, and practical tips for the rest of your stay. The group is capped at eight riders.

“10/10 experience highly recommend this tour for visitors. Wendy provided valuable insights about the area and places to go back to during my trip here. As a novice rider I never felt rushed and we got to enjoy the beauty of the city at a leisurely pace.”

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7.Distillery District Breakfast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Meet at 9:30 a.m. for a 75-minute English-language walk through Toronto’s Distillery District. Your small group of up to eight stops for coffee or tea, a breakfast sandwich, cookies, and a hot drink while your guide explains the area’s Victorian industrial architecture. The tour ends on Mill Street, leaving your afternoon free.

“I have nothing to share regarding this tour other than that the guide was informative and professional.”

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8.Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at 11 Gristmill Lane for coffee or tea, bakery treats, and a guided walk through Toronto’s Distillery District. You’ll visit local cafés and bakeries, hear about breakfast traditions and Victorian-era architecture, and enjoy a small-group experience limited to eight people. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

“Great personal tour of a part of Toronto I had not been to despite 50 years of visiting”

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9.Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour

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

Meet your private guide near 209 Yonge Street for a two-hour walk through Toronto’s Old Town. See Old City Hall, Mackenzie House, St. James Cathedral, Church of the Holy Trinity, and St. Lawrence Market. Guides speak English, French, Italian, or Spanish. Ask about the route order, since the meeting point and published stop sequence differ.

“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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10.Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

This self-guided Questo game leads you from Cherry Street through Toronto’s Distillery District and on to Saulter Street Brewery. Expect 15 clue stops, local galleries, cafés, breweries, sake, chocolate, and cider references. There is no guide or tasting included, but one ticket can be shared by several people, making this a low-cost private outing for a small group.

“Awesome experience; however, the responses were two restrictive. One answer was double pumps, yet the number 2 and not two was the only acceptable response. Also, it would have been nice if the game ended closer to where it began and not down a potentially dark alley way if you played closer to dusk.”

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11.Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $25

Spend one hour at Nickel 9 Distillery in Toronto’s Junction with a welcome cocktail, guided tastings of Northern Temple Vodka and Hidden Temple Gin, and a class on Ni9 Bitters. Your English-speaking guide explains fermentation and distillation in a small group of up to 10. Scotty has been praised for his friendly, attentive hosting.

“Amazing tour! Had so much fun with the group enjoying different samples. Cute little building nestled away in Toronto. Definitely recommend for a date or group activity!”

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