The 9 Brewery Tours in Toronto That Earn Their Price

1.Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

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

Walk through Toronto’s Distillery District with guides such as Erik, Tom, David, and Zach, learning how Gooderham & Worts grew from milling into a major whiskey producer. The one-hour tour covers outdoor landmarks, selected indoor stops, architecture, business intrigue, and the district’s revival. Groups are capped at 15, with two afternoon departure times.

“Loved the Distillery District, learning about the history of a place makes it so much more worthwhile,”

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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, Nicole, Devin, or Tom. In one hour, you’ll see Victorian industrial buildings, hear how Gooderham & Worts became a global distilling giant, and learn about Toronto’s rough early years. The tour includes architecture and history, but no alcohol tasting.

“Great commentary, I learned so much about Toronto in an entertaining fashion.”

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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 glide through Toronto’s pedestrian-only Distillery District with a guide such as Eric, Nicole, or David. You’ll pass red-brick Victorian buildings, sculptures, cafés, galleries, shops, pubs, and restaurants. The 30-minute tour suits first-time riders, families with teens, and anyone wanting a light history lesson without a long walk.

“david and team were bomb. they really took their time to take us around and use the equipment. well done!”

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4.Toronto Local Beer Tour: 2 Beers at 2 Unique & Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $73

Join a small group of up to 12 for a three-hour walk from the Hockey Hall of Fame through Old Town Toronto, two historic pubs, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District. Your English-speaking guide explains local beer and city history, with a small beer included at each of the first two pubs. Guides may include Jordan, Kieran, Dave, Jason, or Royden.

“Dave is an excellent guide, he is extremely knowledgeable and engaging. We had a great day learning about Toronto and enjoying local beer!”

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5.Old Toronto by Beer: A Craft Brew Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · from $71

Walk Old Toronto with an English-speaking beer guide, stopping at two historic pubs for local craft beer, sampling a St. Lawrence Market treat, and ending in the Distillery District. Expect lively stories about cholera, rebellions, war, hockey, and Toronto’s brewing culture. Groups are capped at 12, and private tours are available.

“Dave was extremely friendly and nice! Please don’t hesitate to book this tour.”

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6.Short Distillery District Segway Tour

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

Learn to ride a Segway with a one-on-one instructor, then roll through Toronto’s 13-acre Distillery District with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Victorian industrial buildings, outdoor sculptures, cafés, and former Gooderham and Worts sites. Guides including Nicole, David, and Erik are known for patient instruction, humor, and memorable local stories.

“Michelle was a great guide and fun to be with. It was a lot of fun. I recommend going on the earliest ride u can because the district gets busy and you don’t want to navigate too many crowds. I give my day a 10/10.”

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7.Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour

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

Meet Go Tours Canada at 11 Gristmill Lane for coffee or tea, bakery treats, and a guided walk through Toronto’s Distillery District. In a group of up to eight, you’ll visit local cafés and bakeries while learning about breakfast and the area’s Victorian-era buildings. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

“Nicole was a superb guide, a lot of historical information while walking around in the Xmas village. Breakfast was really nice. We highly recommend taking this tour!”

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8.Craft Brewery Tour

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

Spend four hours visiting three Toronto craft breweries with a beer-focused guide such as Bruce or Alex. You will tour the brewing process, taste four 5-ounce pours at each stop, learn how to read beer flavors, and travel between breweries by mini-coach or van from Keele Station.

“Alex was very easy to work with in setting up. We found the van easily and had a great time!”

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9.Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour

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

This two-hour Toronto walk begins near 209 Yonge Street and visits St. Lawrence Market, St. James Cathedral, Mackenzie House, Holy Trinity Church, and Old City Hall. A live guide leads the route in English, French, Italian, or Spanish. The advertised price is $28 per person, with private groups, wheelchair access, flexible cancellation, and attraction ticket help available.

“Best canal tour I have taken Melody our tour guide was enthusiastic and entertaining while giving us great information about Ottawa.”

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