Prohibition and Spirits History Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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 kept two countries from going thirsty during both Canadian and American prohibitions. Discover prohibition-era secrets and smuggling stories while exploring historic buildings. We'll share tales of bootleggers, political intrigue, and how Toronto survived - and thrived during this iconic era. Finish your tour with a flight of 3 spirit samples at one of our favourite local drinking spots. 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!
Inclusions
What's included
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's not
- Snacks
Itinerary
Historical Distillery District. Discover the history of what was once the largest distillery in the British Empire. Explore the unique buildings from the Victorian Industrial age along with some fascinating aspects of the Prohibition Era and how it affected the site and beyond! Towards the end of the tour, we stop in one of our favourite local spots for a tasting flight of spirits.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Go Tours Offices
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Go Tours Canada
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Toronto
- Its from-price is 61% below the median of the 603 experiences we list in Toronto.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 131 of 603.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Toronto
Toronto is Canada's biggest city, set on the shore of Lake Ontario, a patchwork of neighbourhoods under the tall needle of the CN Tower.
The CN Tower, 553 metres high, dominates a downtown skyline of glass towers, and the harbourfront below runs along Lake Ontario with ferries to the largely car-free Toronto Islands. The Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario are major collections, the St Lawrence Market is a long-established food hall, and the Distillery District has cobbled lanes between Victorian brick factories.
Top-ranked sights in Toronto: CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, Entertainment District.
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