Toronto Historical Beer and Pub Walking Tour

Discover Toronto’s past, one bite at a time, on this downtown food and culture tour that blends storytelling, local snacks and historic stops into a relaxed walk through the heart of the city. With tales of rebellion, immigration and reinvention, you’ll taste the flavours that built Toronto.
Highlights
- Try a locally roasted coffee and learn how beans, brewers and British ties shaped early Toronto.
- Sample an iconic Toronto sandwich (peameal bacon or vegetarian option) at the St. Lawrence Market.
- Discover how a fizzy soft drink created during Prohibition helped define Canadian identity.

Meeting Point

Hockey Hall of Fame

30 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1X8, Canada

NW corner of Yonge St. and Front St, outside the Hockey Hall of Fame

What's included:

• Enjoy a butter tart tasting with multiple flavor options
• Learn from a local guide with expert knowledge of Toronto’s food history
• Explore St. Lawrence Market and the surrounding Market District
• Join a guided small-group walking tour of Old Town Toronto
• Sip freshly brewed, locally roasted coffee
• Taste a peameal bacon sandwich or a vegetarian alternative
• Finish at a neighborhood pub (craft beer available for purchase)

Not included:

• Tips & gratuities for your guide
• Additional beer and food

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Hockey Hall of Fame

30 Yonge Street, Brookfield Place, Toronto, M5E 1X8

Your Toronto adventure kicks off at the iconic Hockey Hall of Fame — not for a visit, but as your meeting point before the real exploration begins.

10 minutes

Berczy Park

35 Wellington Street East, Toronto, M5E 1C6

Stroll through Berczy Park, known for its whimsical dog fountain and vibrant urban greenery.

10 minutes

The Omni King Edward Hotel

37 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1E9, Canada

Pass by Toronto’s historic luxury stay — the elegant Omni King Edward Hotel.

Pass by without stopping

The Cathedral Church of St. James

106 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1G6, Canada

Pause at the Cathedral Church of St. James, a stunning Gothic Revival landmark and one of Toronto’s oldest sacred spaces.

10 minutes

St. James Park

120 King St, Toronto, M9N 1L5

Take a peaceful stroll through St. James Park, a quiet green retreat nestled beside the cathedral."

5 minutes

St Lawrence Hall

157 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1G9, Canada

St. Lawrence Hall: a grand 1850 landmark of Renaissance Revival architecture and civic history.

Pass by without stopping

Market Lane Park

149 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1G9, Canada

Enjoy a quiet moment in Market Lane Park, a hidden green link to Toronto’s historic market district.

5 minutes

St. Lawrence Market

92-95 Front St. E., , Toronto, M5E 1C3

Explore Toronto’s historic Market District, where architectural gems and hidden stories await. Sink your teeth into the city’s most iconic bite — the peameal bacon sandwich — or opt for a hearty vegetarian alternative. Then, sip on Canada Dry Ginger Ale and indulge in a national treasure: the legendary butter tart.

1 hour, 30 minutes

C’est What? Inc.

67 Front St E Downstairs, Toronto, ON M5E 1B5, Canada

End the tour at a beloved local pub, where you’re welcome to purchase a locally brewed beer and toast the day.

40 minutes

Banksy Street Art

4 Church Street, Toronto

Spot Banksy’s elusive street art — a rare, thought-provoking piece tucked quietly into Toronto’s urban canvas

5 minutes