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Book this tourPrivate Corktown & Distillery District Tour
Private 2.5-hour walking tour for your group only, from Corktown to the Distillery Historic District. Stops include St. Paul's Basilica, Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Little Trinity Church and Corktown Co
- 2.5 hrs
- Private tour
- From C$2,095 for the group
Illustrative destination photos. Optional extras shown are not included unless listed below.
Duration2.5 hrs
TypePrivate
Group size1-56
PriceC$2,095
Overview
Corktown takes its name from the families who came here from Cork, Ireland, and this private walk of about two and a half hours follows their story. We pass St. Paul's Basilica, the Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, which opened in 1849 as Toronto's first free school, and Little Trinity Church, founded in 1842.
We also cross Corktown Common, a park that opened in 2014, and finish in the Distillery Historic District. It is a national historic site with 30 brick and stone industrial buildings from 1859 to 1927, and the cobblestones are part of the charm.
Highlights
- Private 2.5-hour walk for your group only
- Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, Toronto's first free school
- St. Paul's Basilica, a parish since 1822
- Little Trinity Church, founded in 1842
- Corktown Common park with skyline views
- Finish in the Distillery Historic District
Itinerary
Times and order are approximate and depend on traffic, weather and your group.
- 1StartWe meet in Corktown at a point and time we confirm by email.
- 2St. Paul's BasilicaWe stop at the Italian Romanesque basilica, with inside access confirmed for your date.
- 3Enoch Turner SchoolhouseWe visit the 1849 schoolhouse, with entry to be confirmed.
- 4Little Trinity ChurchWe see the 1842 church, with access to be confirmed.
- 5Corktown CommonWe walk through the park, with its marsh, playground and skyline views.
- 6FinishWe end in the Distillery Historic District.
Meeting point and pickup
We meet in Corktown at a spot we confirm by email, and finish in the Distillery Historic District at 55 Mill Street. To get there, take TTC Line 1 to King Station and the 504 King streetcar east to Parliament Street.
What is included
Included
- Private 2.5-hour walking tour for your group only
- Route ending in the Distillery District (order confirmed by email)
- Meeting point and time confirmed by email
Not included
- Gratuities
- Attraction tickets and admission (e.g. Enoch Turner tour, Winter Village) unless confirmed at booking
- Meals and snacks
- Transport to the start or from the finish unless confirmed at booking
- Time beyond 2.5 hours
What to bring
- Warm, waterproof layers in winter
- Shoes suited to cobblestones
Questions about this tour
Can we go inside the churches and the school?
Entry is not promised, and we confirm access for your date by email.
Is the Distillery District free?
No entrance fee is mentioned, but the Winter Village is ticketed at set times.
Why is it called Corktown?
Many early families came from Cork, Ireland.
Can we do this in winter?
Yes, though please ask us about the weather plan before booking.
Can children come?
Yes, there is no minimum age; just tell us their ages.
Can we take photos?
Casual photos are fine in the Distillery District and at Enoch Turner; please check before photographing inside the churches.
Can we choose a language?
You can request one and we will confirm it.
What is the Distillery District?
It is a national historic site, designated in 1988, with 30 industrial buildings.
How do I book?
Pick your date and number of guests in the booking box and send the request. We check with our local partners and email you within 24 hours to confirm, with a secure payment link. You pay nothing until you approve it.
Cancellation and payment
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour date; cancellations made less than 24 hours before are not refunded. You pay only after you approve your quote, by secure online payment. Read the full policies.
Accessibility
No step-free route is set and Distillery cobblestones are uneven in places, though its buildings have ramp access; Enoch Turner Schoolhouse and Little Trinity are accessible, and Corktown Common's Bayview Avenue entrance is barrier-free. Please share mobility needs when booking.
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