Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market

4.9 (686 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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We love churros! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sipping Turkish coffee — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Welcome to Tasty Tours, Toronto's first food tour company and your passport to the flavours and stories of Kensington Market! Nestled in the heart of Toronto, this eclectic neighborhood and National Historic Site is home to a diverse community hailing from every corner of the world. What makes Kensington so special? As the first and oldest food tour in Kensington Market, no one else can show you Kensington like we can. In one lunch, we will travel:

1. Around the world, locally - we'll sample a variety of cuisine from various cultures in the multi-cultural enclave of Kensington Market.

2. Through time - we'll trace the history of the market weaved through the stories of the stores we visit.

3. Through perspectives - we've got the insider's edge, from special foods made just for our group, to secret photo spots in the market.

IMPORTANT! Please send a message if you have any questions!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Tasty Tours Toronto

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: All tastings
Included: Skip the lines

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Kensington Market

2 h 30 min

As a Toronto-born small business rooted in the local community, Tasty Tours was the first to offer food tours in Kensington Market. With over 15 years of experience in this neighbourhood, we know it inside and out - no one shows you Kensington like we do.

This vibrant, multicultural district captures the true spirit of Toronto (find out why on the tour), and your booking helps support the independent businesses that make it so special!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet outside Moonbean. Call (no text) if you're late or lost.

IMPORTANT!! Include any dietary restrictions in the 'special requirements' box at the time of booking. If you did not, message us immediately (see Additional Info section for more details).

End point

We'll meet outside Moonbean. Call (no text) if you're late or lost.

IMPORTANT!! Include any dietary restrictions in the 'special requirements' box at the time of booking. If you did not, message us immediately (see Additional Info section for more details).

Using your ticket

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.

Call 416-871-7133 (no text) if you are lost or going to be late.

Helpful Notes & Tips

Come with an appetite (we strongly recommend skipping breakfast or having only a light snack) as there is enough food to substitute lunch. Sample sizes vary from store to store (from nibbles to large portions), but at the end of the tour most people will feel full.
We highly recommend bringing your own reusable water bottle to keep yourself hydrated. If you choose not to, there are always plenty of options to purchase bottled water during the tour.
Wear comfortable walking shoes. There is a 2 - 5min walk between stops.
The end point is a 5min walk from the start point.
We are a food tour and not a historical tour, so expect a healthy mix of information but leaning more towards food history
We mainly visit small, local stores, and Kensington Market is a popular local hangout, so it may get a little crowded in some spaces. Because of this, we do not go indoors or sit down at all stores we visit.
Tours run in all weather conditions. Check the weather forecast beforehand and dress appropriately.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT!! Please include any dietary restrictions in 'special requirements' box at time of booking. We are proud to be the most accommodating Toronto food tour for dietary restrictions and 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
Tasty Tours is locally-owned and passion-driven - your support helps to keep Toronto unique!