3 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Meet your guide and group, then venture into Kensington Market, a distinctively multicultural neighborhood in downtown Toronto. This area is one of the city’s oldest and most well-known regions and has been designated as a National Historic Site of Canada.
Kensington Market evolved from a working-class Jewish market into a working-class bohemian market. With so many different immigrants settling here over the past century, there is now an ample variety of colors, sounds and flavors from all over the world. Witness the vintage shops, cafes, bakeries and bars, plus the plethora of bare brick walls that have been covered with stunning graffiti murals and street art.
Visit several shops, bakeries and vendors on this unique tour and indulge in sweet and savory tastes from around the world. You'll even get to try a truly 'Canadian' dish that has been given a special twist for the tour.
Between stops, learn about the history and culture of food in Toronto and find out the little-known secrets behind the food we eat every day. The series of tastings equals a hearty lunch.
Operated by
Tasty Tours Toronto
Ratings & Reviews
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Fascinating place to visit
Q8597KKbobm, Aug 2025
A worthwhile journey to a very interesting part of Toronto with a carb heavy sampling of food. Taking the tour provides useful insights to the area and local food options.
Wonderful Experience
Eric_H, Aug 2025
Odile was a wonderful tour guide! Her background and relationship with community made all the difference. She was knowledgeable of the history of Kensington Market and the food she introduced us to. My wife being gluten and dairy free, she made sure that she was able to partake in the eating experience with delicious options from restaurants that were in the community.
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Y827KTlindak, Aug 2025
Food was tasty but more time between stops would add to the tour. Having a more defined time schedule with opportunity to sit and enjoy food choices would be better than trying to eat standing up on busy sidewalks. Food choices were good. Drinks, even small water cups would be appreciated with food choices.
Yummy
217shardak, Jul 2025
This was a wonderful tour and we will tell our friends and colleagues! Damian was fantastic! Loved it. It was a small enough group and we felt really engaged!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for the review! We're thrilled you had a wonderful time with Damian and appreciated the more intimate group setting. We really appreciate you spreading the word, thank you again!
Itinerary
Kensington Market
Tasty Tours was one of the first to offer food tours of the Kensington Market area, and we’ve been running tours in this neighbourhood for over 10 years now. Kensington Market and it’s neighbouring Chinatown was a natural choice for us to choose for a food tour, as it truly reflects the spirit of Toronto as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Chinese, Mexican, Canadian…you name it, you can find it here. Kensington Market is an interesting area to visit because it has managed to retain its immigrant, working-class culture in the face of rampant gentrification. As you stroll down the streets of Kensington, you will notice that unlike most other neighbourhoods in Toronto, there is a surprising lack of large corporations in the neighbourhood.
3 hours
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Local guide
- All tastings
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT!! Please include any dietary restrictions in 'special requirements' box at time of booking. We try to accommodate most dietary requirements, but please note that the alternate items may not always match the original samples in quality or quantity. If you have questions about the specific substitutions, contact us.
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.