Top-Rated Toronto Walking Tours

20 years ago we launched our Toronto walking tours. From the Distillery District to Old Town Toronto and beyond – discover why 250,000+ visitors have trusted Go Tours Canada since 2005.
Join us on foot and duck into hidden courtyards, experience a tasting, and explore the nooks and crannies that make our Distillery District and Toronto walking tours special.

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$25

Step into Toronto’s favorite heritage site, the Distillery District, for an expert-guided journey through Victorian architectural splendor. Discover hidden courtyards, sample local flavors, and hear fascinating tales of the rise and fall of the Gooderham and Worts empire – and the site’s eventual reimagining as the award-winning Distillery District.

Classic Distillery District Walking Tour

Get Ready for Toronto’s Top-Rated Distillery District Walking Tour

Since 2005, we’ve guided visitors through the District’s incredible transformation – from whisky distillery to Hollywood North filming location to today’s vibrant pedestrian-only destination. Morning and afternoon tours available – join our expert guides and explore historic red brick streets, discover local cafes, and hear some of Toronto’s most intriguing stories. This is 60 minutes of comfortable walking with plenty of photo stops and fun stories delivered by our animated tour guides!

What you’ll experience: Duck into hidden corners that many visitors miss, taste local specialties from our partner vendors, and hear the stories behind Trinity Street’s Victorian architecture – all the way up to the modern history being one of North America’s most coveted filming locations.

Why locals take this tour: Even Torontonians discover new details about their city. Our guides share insider knowledge from twenty years delivering Walking Tours in the Distillery District and Toronto.

What to expect: Small groups (maximum 15 people), 60 minutes of walking at a comfortable pace. We’ll cover about 6 blocks total, with plenty of stops for photos and questions. Rain or shine – we know all the covered spots.

Perfect for: Local history fans, first-time Toronto visitors, and anyone curious about how to turn an old industrial site into somewhere magical.

Duration

60 mins
 

Schedule

Tuesday to Sunday

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Tour Times

11:30am
3:30pm (Sat-Sun)

$53

Sip your way through Canada's wild prohibition history. Discover the story of Gooderham and Worts - and how they kept two countries thirsty during the USA and Canadian prohibitions.

Toronto Prohibition & Spirits Tour

North America’s Wild Past Comes to Toronto

Sip your way through Canada’s rebellious prohibition history! This unique Toronto spirits experience combines the fascinating story of Gooderham & Worts and how this Toronto distillery stopped two countries from going thirsty during both Canadian and American prohibitions.

What you’ll experience: Discover prohibition-era secrets and smuggling stories while exploring historic buildings. then enjoy a guided spirits tasting featuring Canadian spirits. We’ll share tales of bootleggers, political intrigue, and how this neighborhood survived – and thrived.

What to expect: Small groups (maximum 12 guests), 75 minutes of storytelling and tasting. Combines walking tour history with a beginner level sit-down spirits education from knowledgeable local guides.

Perfect for: History buffs, spirits fans, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and anyone fascinated by Toronto’s rebellious past!

Duration

75 mins
 

Schedule

Daily

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Tour Times

1:30pm, 5:30pm
 

$65

Start your day in Toronto’s most charming district! Sample freshly brewed coffee and local favorites while exploring historic streets with our expert guides. Features stops at neighbourhood favorite cafes & restaurants – while exploring soaring Victorian architecture and how the Distillery District came to be.

Distillery District Breakfast Tour

Delicious Bites to Start Your Day Exploring Toronto

Start your day in Toronto’s most charming district with freshly brewed coffee, local breakfast favorites, and expert-guided stories of this Victorian neighborhood.

What you’ll experience: Sample artisanal coffee at a neighborhood favorite cafe, taste locally-made pastries and breakfast treats, and discover the spots locals actually visit. Vegetarian-friendly options available from our food partners.

What to expect: Small groups (maximum 8 people), 75 minutes exploring cafe culture and history. Perfect timing before tourist crowds arrive – the savvy traveler’s secret to a crowd-free, flavor-packed start to the day.

Perfect for: Coffee fans, vegetarian food lovers, early risers, and anyone wanting to discover Toronto’s breakfast culture in a historic setting.

Duration

75 mins

Schedule

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Tour Times

9:30am

$35

Journey through the St. Lawrence Market neighborhood – Toronto’s original hometown. Perfect for history lovers, photography enthusiasts and Canadian newcomers seeking hidden gems and orientation in the city’s oldest streets.

Old Town Walking Tour

Discover The Heart of Historic Toronto

Journey through the St. Lawrence Market neighborhood – Toronto’s original hometown. Perfect for history lovers, photography enthusiasts and Canadian newcomers seeking hidden gems and orientation in the city’s oldest streets.

What to expect: Small groups exploring Toronto’s oldest streets, including St. Lawrence Market insights, heritage building stories, and perfect photo opportunities in the city’s most historic neighborhood. 

Duration

75 mins

Schedule

Saturday & Sunday

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Tour Times

3:30pm

$95*

Three friends enjoying craft beer and artisanal cheese tasting at Toronto Distillery District brewery during Go Tours Canada's Beer & Cheese Tour.

The Toronto Beer & Cheese Tour

Delicious Bites, Rich History, Mouth-watering Goodness

Calling all beer and cheese lovers! This premium Toronto culinary tour blends Distillery District history with tastings at two Toronto breweries and Ontario’s finest artisanal cheese producers.

What you’ll experience: Sample craft beers, enjoy Ontario artisanal cheese paired with local meats and flavorful condiments, and discover how the Distillery District transformed from industrial juggernaut to a top Toronto culinary destination.

What to expect: Small groups (maximum 8 people), 90 minutes of guided tastings and historical storytelling. Perfect for date nights, celebrations, family get-togethers, and everyone hungry for cheese and beer!

Perfect for: Beer fans, cheese lovers, foodies, locals wanting to discover new flavours from around Canada.

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Duration

90 mins

Schedule

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Tour Times

1:30pm

$440*

VIP food tour guests toasting with cocktails and wine at upscale Toronto Distillery District restaurant during Go Tours Canada's premium dining experience

Distillery District VIP Food Tour

Toronto’s Tastiest Tour, Served with a Side of History

Calling all food lovers! Enjoy a dining experience through the Distillery District’s top restaurants, with oysters, tacos, tapas, and desserts—paired with cocktails and local history from our expert local guides.

What to expect: Premium dining experience visiting 4-5 top restaurants, with cocktail pairings and insider access to Toronto’s most coveted culinary destinations in an intimate group setting.

Duration

3 hours

Schedule

Thursday to Sunday

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Tour Times

6:00pm

$25*

Join a Distillery District Walking Tour with the local experts at Go Tours Canada.

Distillery District Film Tour

Lights, Camera, Distillery!

From mega blockbusters to cult favourites – rediscover the Distillery District through a film lens. Go Tours Canada brings you the highlights of of the Distillery District’s vast film history.

What to expect: Behind-the-scenes stories from major film productions, iconic filming location visits, and insider knowledge about how Hollywood transforms the Distillery District into movie magic.

Duration

60 mins

Schedule

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Tour Times

5:30pm

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Locate Us

11 Gristmill Lane Toronto Ontario M5A 3C4

(416) 677-3831

 

About Go Tours Canada

Launched in 2005, Go Tours Canada is Toronto's award-winning tour company specializing in Distillery District and Old Town Toronto experiences.

Our expert tour guides have led over 250,000 visitors through Toronto's most historic neighborhoods, sharing insider knowledge about the city's best restaurants, coffee shops, and hidden cultural gems.

Choose walking tours featuring prohibition history and local food experiences, or explore the Distillery District on Toronto's ONLY Segway tour.