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Savor multicultural cuisine on this walking food tour of downtown Toronto’s Kensington Market. Learn about Toronto’s fascinating food history and its influences from around the world. Roam the streets of this eclectic district, exploring the area's best vendors, stores and bakeries. Sample frybread from Canada's Indigenous people, Syrian hummus, and a special sweet concoction the melds some of Canada's favorite flavors. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people to ensure an intimate atmosphere. The series of tastings adds up to a hearty lunch; all tasting fees are included.
  • Guided food tour of Downtown Toronto’s Kensington Market
  • Explore the popular multicultural neighborhood by foot and visit local stores, bakeries and vendors
  • Indulge in food from all over the world including a 'Canadian' dish customized exclusively for the tour
  • Learn about Toronto’s fascinating food history from your guide
  • All tastings included
  • Small-group tour limited to 10 people ensures a more personalized experience
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Moonbean Coffee Company , 30 St Andrew St, Toronto, ON M5T 1K6, Canada
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We'll meet outside. Call 416-871-7133 (no text) if you are lost or going to be late.

11:00 AM
250 Augusta Ave , 250 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L7, Canada
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The end point is a 5 min walk from the starting point.

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.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Kensington Market
This is the food tour for all you culinary adventurers! Take a trip around the world in one lunch as we sample a variety of cuisine from various cultures in the multi-cultural enclave of Kensington Market, including a stop in Chinatown. Meet your guide and tour group at Kensington Market in downtown Toronto. Then, follow your guide on an easy 2.5-hour stroll through the area, a distinctive multicultural neighborhood in Downtown Toronto. One of the city’s oldest and well-known neighborhoods, this unique area is a National Historic Site of Canada. Visit a diverse mix stores, bakeries and vendors including Chinese and Latin American kitchens. All tasting fees are included. In between stops, your guide will teach you about the history and culture of food in Toronto.  At the end of the tour, leave with a Toffle™ aka Toronto Truffle, a popular new dessert invented by Tasty Tours. You can only get this on a Tasty Tour!
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Important! Please include any dietary restrictions in 'special requirements' box at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Tasty Tours Toronto
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market?
A:The policy on sanitization is:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
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Great food, great.guide, history and friends.
Catherine_S
, Jul 2022
Many of us tried foods we hadn't had before such as octopus..Tour guide was great! We learned some history of the market and met some lovely people.
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Fun and delicious!
Ping_M
, Jun 2022
Damien was knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. He showed us a variety of delicious food from around the world and we learned a lot about the history of the Kensington market. I would recommend to anyone who is interested in food from different cultures!
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GREAT GOOD TOUR
Latoya_H
, May 2022
Odile was a fabulous tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and patient! The food samples were large and tasty!
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Fantastic and Filling
Asia_Y
, Jan 2022
I would definitely recommend this experience. Even though we went on a cold day, the walking was not to extensive and our host Odile was very knowledgeable. My favorite parts were the Turkish restaurant, the Jamaican patty, and the churros. We were STUFFED by the end of the tour. There were few sketchy parts where we had to walk through alley's but overall the experience was fun and safe : )
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Not a good start but got better
Maggie_A
, Sep 2019
This was the second food tour we had ever booked and had high expectations based on our experience in Seattle along with the reviews for this one in Toronto. The restaurant we were to meet at was closed and it set the tone for delay and some confusion. Our guide Ryan tried to make it up and it was a bit disorganized and my initial thoughts were to call and ask for a refund which we believe another couple did. We stuck it out and overall glad we did, regardless of the rain and initial confusion, the tastings were good. We appreciate our guide trying his best to make it right and realized this was not his fault so we rolled with it and made the best of it!
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Food tour
Sheryl_J
, Jul 2018
My husband and I really enjoyed the tour. The only thing I would change is to provide wet wipes and or hand sanitizer. Also make it known that drinks are not included.
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Highly recommend! Audrey was a...
Susan S
, Jul 2017
Highly recommend! Audrey was a wonderful guide who presented a wonderful mix of history, fun facts and cultural foods.
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So much fun! Loved all the food...
Boyan_L
, Sep 2016
So much fun! Loved all the food choices, it was interesting to try some new stuff. Our guide was really nice too.
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Tour was fine although my taste buds...
Michelle A
, Jul 2016
Tour was fine although my taste buds were all over the place afterwards. The poutine fries were way too heavy and stifled the tasting that came afterwards. I would suggest replacing this with something a little more stimulating to the taste buds rather than stodge and leaving the sweet tasting until all the savoury tasting is finished we had the popcorn tasting in between savoury tasting.
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This is an awesome tour if you like...
Donna B
, Jun 2015
This is an awesome tour if you like sweets! It also is great for helping you to find amazing stores like Toronto Popcorn Company that you may not have discovered on your own. Well worth it!
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Interesting enough, but a tour isn't...
Lauren F
, Sep 2014
Interesting enough, but a tour isn't necessary. You can do the Kensington markers on your own.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2014
Thank you for your feedback! We've heard back from the tour operator concerning your review! We're very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the tour. Many people on the tour, including locals who frequent the market, have told us the tour helped to broaden their appreciation for Kensington, which introduced them to stores they would never have entered otherwise. If you wish to contact us directly with additional information about your experience, please feel free to do so! Our guests' satisfaction is very important to us, and we want to ensure that no future participants have the same disappointing experience you did. We do hope this response helps, and we wish you Happy Travels!
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Our tour was led by a really lovely...
MISS_J
, Sep 2013
Our tour was led by a really lovely young girl called Phoebe. I liked her sense of humour. She wasn't to intense as a tour guide like a wannabe actor like some guides tend to be, she was chilled out. GO HUNGRY!!!! You get a nice little amount of snacks on your way around. Although would have been nice to have a sample of something for us to take home. As a part of toronto I really liked Kensigton Market. It's kinda like Camden, in London. Quirky stores, organic cheap food markets, multi cultural cafés etc. ithey don't allow any corporate shops there so everything's unique and family run. It's got graffiti everywhere and is quite run down but it's all part of the charm I don't want to go through too many details as I liked not knowing what we were going to try next. But the only thing I will say is that I would have liked to hear a bit more about the neighbourhood/Toronto than the history of chocolate. It's a nice way to spend a chilled out afternoon. Oh and also if you want to buy anything from the Bakery at the beginning buy it before as you end somewhere different.
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