Toronto Local Beer Tour: Historical Pub Exploration

Embark on a walking tour in a cozy group, journeying through the history-laden lanes of Old Toronto. Gain insights into how beer has been a crucial part of Toronto’s history. Savor some of the best local Canadian beers and stop by three traditional pubs, in addition to discovering Toronto-specific delicacies at the renowned St Lawrence Market.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hockey Hall of Fame - Your Toronto tour will start at the Hockey Hall of Fame (this is just a meeting point) and end at local icons, visiting a few others in between. With a focus on beer made in Toronto and its surrounding regions, this beer tour is known to be one of the best things to do in Toronto. Throughout the tour, you’ll learn about what…
What's Included
  • Engaging history lessons enhanced with beer
  • Personalized recommendations for your visit
  • Savor local beer at two distinct pubs
  • Explore historic pubs with unique character
  • Experience the craft of brewing at a brewpub
  • Guidance from a friendly English-speaking local
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips & gratuities for your guide
  • Additional beer and food
Additional Information
  • Minimum age is 19 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
  • Tour involves a good amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Please note that a small beer at each of the first two pub stops is includede in the price of the tour. At the last stop you are welcome to purchase a beer and linger for a meal at your…
Location
Hockey Hall of Fame
Yonge Street
NW corner of Yonge St. and Front St, outside the Hockey Hall of Fame
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael_d
May 31, 2025
Beer + history = fun - Kieran was an excellent guide. I learned a lot about Toronto and enjoyed some amazing beer while at it!
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Debbie_r
May 17, 2025
A unique way to learn Toronto’s history - This tour combines a good bit of history of Toronto with a chance to visit a unique pub in Old Town and a local brewery in the Distillery District and sample a variety of Ontario beers. We also spent some time in St. Lawrence Market and learned so much about its history and present-day operations. I did this tour with my 20-year-old son, and he had a great time as well. Our guide, Dave, was perfect: well-versed in Toronto history, a true beer aficionado and, most importantly, a real pleasure to spend an afternoon with. We highly recommend this tour!
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Dennis_c
Jan 31, 2025
Great tour guide and beers - Kieran was an absolute delight to take a tour with. He was personable, knowledgeable, and recommended great beers. I do wish the beer tour had more stops as was many other beer tours I've taken in the past, but that's to no fault of Kieran who did their best to provide with company limitations. For the record, the beers you do get to sample are all great beers in their own rights.
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Danielle_r
Nov 24, 2024
Perfect Mix of History and Drinks - Kieran was outstanding. The tour was the perfect mix of history and beer. We saw parts of the city that we would have never visited. We had a blast.
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Frank_j
Oct 12, 2024
Excellent tour! - Had a great tour with Kieran! He was fun, knowledgeable, & we learned a lot about Toronto & its history. 2 excellent breweries for flights. Great stories as well. Highly recommend!!
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Nomad222361
Sep 26, 2024
2 pubs and historic foot tour - We learned so much about the history of this part of Toronto from our guide. She took us to places and shared insights that we would have completely missed if not for our guide. Very personable and fun tour!
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Wilsonc001
Sep 14, 2024
Great way to see and understand the city with added beer! - Dave was a welcoming and knowledgeable host, covering both beer and city facts. It was like walking the city with a friend who happens to know about history and brewing.
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Ludwig_r
Sep 2, 2024
Lovely afternoon - Royden adapted the tour very nicely, since I was the only one on the tour I got to give my I input in how the tour is structured, very knowledgeable and friendly. Great conversations!
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Aatbender
Jun 20, 2024
Great tour, highly recommend - Dave was our guide for we three couples from the US. He did a fantastic job in super hot and muggy weather. He kept us in the shade as much as possible. Interesting history of the city described in a very engaging and entertaining way. Loved the stop at the St Lawrence Market, would love it if there was a way to allow a few minutes for shopping. The stops for beer at two breweries were very much appreciated as the weather was so hot. We all enjoyed the Distillery District. Highly recommend.
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Mark_j
May 3, 2024
Beer, History and Conversation - I was lucky enough to be the only person on the Beer Tour! This meant Dave, my guide, and I had lots of time to chat about the history of the city, beer and sport. I'd actually already done a few other tours - which covered some of the topics Dave did - but he was able to add to it. So, it was a great balance! We went to two great bars - where I sampled 6 smaller beers - and it was a great warm up for the Maple Leafs Fanzone I attended in the evening. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).