Toronto: Craft Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting at 3 Breweries

Three Breweries, One Afternoon, and How to Actually Taste Beer

You visit three Toronto breweries with a certified beer captain, tasting 20 ounces of samples across three flights. The captain teaches you how to taste beer like a professional in the first stop, then tailors the rest of the tour based on what your group wants to learn, whether that's brewing process, beer styles, or just personal recommendations. You'll finish at the last brewery with Q&A and insider tips on where to drink next.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit three Toronto craft breweries

• Learn brewing process and history
• Tailor tour with brewing details and Q&A
• Enjoy fun Q&A and beer recommendations

The experience

You're curious about craft beer but don't want to wander Toronto's brewery scene alone, trying to figure out what you're tasting or why one IPA tastes nothing like another. That's the feeling this tour solves. A certified beer captain meets your group and starts by asking what matters to you, whether that's the technical side of how beer gets made, the history of each brewery, or just finding your next favorite pour. Depending on what the group wants, the tour shifts. Some people come wanting to understand fermentation. Others just want to know what's good.

You'll visit three Toronto breweries over the afternoon, and at each one you get a flight of four 5oz samples. That's 20 ounces total, enough to taste without overdoing it. The first brewery is where your captain teaches you the fundamentals: how to look at beer, how to smell it, how to actually taste it instead of just drinking it. It sounds small, but once you know what you're looking for, the whole experience changes. The second stop builds on that, and by the third brewery, you're asking smarter questions and the captain's recommendations start to land differently because you've learned the language.

The last brewery is less lecture and more conversation. Your captain still answers anything you throw at them (they know the equipment, the brewing timeline, the stories behind each place), but the vibe shifts to what you actually want to know. They'll point you toward beers at this brewery and others around the city that match what you've discovered about your own taste. The brewery lineup can change depending on what's happening that day, so the captain adapts the route, but you're always hitting three solid spots and walking away knowing how to order craft beer with confidence.

What’s included

A flight of beer at each of the three breweries (four 5oz pours per stop, 20 ounces total), a craft beer tasting lesson from a certified beer captain who teaches you how to taste like a professional, a guided tour of how each brewery operates, and personalized recommendations based on what your group wants to learn, whether that's the brewing process, beer history, equipment, or just what to drink next.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 18:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (19 to 85 years) · Under 19: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Toronto Brewery Tours Inc

Is this one for you?Right for anyone curious about Toronto's craft beer scene but unsure where to start or what to look for. The captain's tasting lesson means you'll actually understand what you're drinking, and the tailored stops let your group steer toward what interests you most: no two tours are quite the same.

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Top questions

What's included in the tour?

A flight of four 5oz samples at each of the three breweries (20 ounces total), a tasting lesson from a certified beer captain, and a guided tour of how each brewery operates. The captain tailors the stops based on what your group is interested in.

Can the brewery selection change?

Yes. The three breweries visited are subject to change based on the day and what's available, but you'll always visit three Toronto craft breweries.

Do I need to know about beer beforehand?

No. The certified beer captain teaches you how to taste beer from the start, regardless of your experience level. You'll learn the fundamentals at the first brewery.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes, you must be at least 19 years old to participate.

Are there any health restrictions?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with poor cardiovascular health. It's suitable for all other fitness levels.

How do I get to the breweries?

Public transportation options are available nearby. The tour operates in Toronto, so you can use the TTC or other local transit to reach the starting point.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.