11 Toronto Whisky Tours Worth the Ticket

1.Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

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

Spend about an hour walking Toronto’s Distillery District with a professional English-speaking guide. See Victorian industrial buildings, hear the story of Gooderham & Worts, and learn how the old whiskey works became a lively district of shops, cafés, restaurants, and breweries. Groups are capped at 15.

“Very interesting tour with Tom and he knew a lot about more than just the Distillery area. Would be even better in the summer!”

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2.Toronto: Distillery District Historic Walking Tour

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

Spend one hour with an English-speaking guide such as Eric, Nicole, Devin, or Tom in Toronto’s Distillery District. Expect Victorian industrial buildings, cobblestone lanes, stories of Gooderham & Worts, early Toronto, and occasional access to interiors not open to the public. This is a history walk, not a tasting tour.

“A very interesting and informative tour of a fascinating are of Toronto.”

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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 cruise Toronto’s pedestrian-only Distillery District with guides such as Eric, Nicole, or David. The 30-minute outing passes Victorian brick buildings, sculptures, cafés, galleries, and shops. Helmets and training are included, and groups are limited to eight.

“My family and I visited Toronto for a birthday celebration from 7/28/22-08/01/22. On 7/28, I booked the tour. Miriam was our guide and she was extremely professional as well as a history buff. She was very knowledgeable. I must had mentioned that I was celebrating a birthday and she gave me a departing gift. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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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 for about 75 minutes with a costumed storyteller such as Katie, Cole, Kit, or Irene. Expect lantern-lit streets, tales tied to old industrial buildings, Canadian history, Prohibition-era lore, and stops near the Young Centre and Spirit of York Brewery.

“Sarah was awesome and made our night. Would recommend to all my friends. She was very knowledgeable and added flare to the stories”

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5.Toronto: Short Distillery District Segway Tour

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

Learn to ride a Segway in a one-on-one session, then tour Toronto’s 13-acre Distillery District with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass former Gooderham and Worts buildings, cafés, galleries, shops, and sculptures in a small group of up to eight.

“It was really nice and informative tour, and a special mention for David our guide!”

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

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

Ride with local guides Wendy or Jill from the Distillery District through Harbourfront, the Toronto Music Garden, Toronto Island, and Ireland Park. Expect a relaxed pace, ferry and possible tiki taxi transport, city history, skyline views, and practical tips for the rest of your Toronto stay.

“EXCELLENT bike tour!!! A great overview of Toronto and the island including a Tiki taxi ride and a ferry ride, Wendy and Jill were great guides and so informative. Loved the lemonade at the end.”

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7.Distillery District Breakfast Tour

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

Start at 9:30 a.m. for a 75-minute, small-group walk through Toronto’s Distillery District. Along the Victorian industrial streets, your guide shares local stories while you enjoy coffee or tea, a breakfast sandwich, cookies, and a hot drink. Groups are limited to eight people.

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

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8.Toronto: Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour

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

Spend 75 minutes sampling coffee or tea, bakery treats, and savoury breakfast bites while an English-speaking guide introduces you to Toronto’s Distillery District. Small groups are limited to eight, vegetarian options are available with advance notice, and guide Nicole is known for bringing the area’s history to life.

“Our guide Nicole was amazing. She made us feel welcome and kept us informed each step of the way. Her knowledge of the Distillery history was very impressive. we thoroughly enjoyed our tour.”

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9.Toronto: Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour

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

Spend two hours with a private guide exploring Toronto’s Old Town, from Old City Hall and Mackenzie House to St. James Cathedral, Holy Trinity, and St. Lawrence Market. Guides speak English, French, Italian, or Spanish, though French tours may include plenty of English.

“Massoud é disponibile ma non troppo preparato sulla storia di Toronto.”

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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

Use the Questo app to follow a self-guided mystery from Cherry Street through Toronto’s Distillery District and beyond. Solve clues at 15 stops, including Spirit of York, SOMA Chocolatemaker, galleries, breweries, and cider houses. One ticket can cover several people, with no guide or admission fees required.

“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.Toronto: 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, a look at fermentation and distillation, and a Ni9 Bitters class led by the distillery team.

“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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