Toronto Whisky Tours Around the World: 6 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 $20Best value

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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