Kensington Market 'Taste The World' Food Tour

Experience the first and oldest food tour in Toronto's Kensington Market!

Nestled in the heart of Toronto, this Canadian National Historic Site and eclectic neighborhood is well known for its colourful shopfronts, vibrant murals, independent spirit, and charismatic locals. It is home to a diverse community hailing from every corner of the world.

The Kensington Market ‘Taste the World' Food Tour will take you around the world in one lunch as you explore this multi-cultural neighbourhood.

You’ll enjoy skip the line access to a variety of ethnic eats, from savoury Jamaican patties to mouthwatering Tibetan dumplings. In between tasty bites, feast your eyes on the mom-and-pop businesses, gourmet food shops, and colourful graffiti murals that lure visitors and locals.

Come with an appetite, as you’ll enjoy a series of tasting that add up to a hearty lunch!

Your entertaining, expert guide will take on a journey through the history of the market from its origins as a Jewish market to a hip neighbourhood to the recent coronavirus challenges and beyond, weaved through the stories of the bakeries, stores, and cafes you’ll visit. The small-group tour will expose you to hidden stories and the best-kept secrets of Kensington Market.

• A guided tour on the history of the neighbourhood, stores and food.
• Receive the insider knowledge that comes from being on Kensington Market’s first and oldest food tour.
• Get introduced to a variety of multi-cultural food stores, ranging from hidden gems to hip trendsetters.
• You’ll get to enjoy samples from each location (enough for lunch) with VIP skip the line access to all locations.

• Professional, entertaining tour guide
• Tastings at each location visited.
• A complimentary neighbourhood e-guide.

• Available year-round with tour daily (except Tuesdays)  11:30am.*
  *Subject to availability.

• 2.5 hours

• Children under 7 are free.
• Minimum group size is 2 people and a maximum of 12 people.
• Walking difficulty: Easy 2 - 5 minutes walks between stops. It begins and ends in the heart of Kensington Market. The start and end stops are a few minutes walk from each other. You will receive the address of the starting point once you’ve reserved your tour day / time with the tour provider.
• Tours run-in all-weather conditions short of extreme inclemency.  Please check the weather forecast before hand and come prepared.
• The tour can be made gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Nut-free samples are available at all locations but may contain trace amounts of nuts. Other restrictions may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. Please mention any dietary restrictions when reserving your tour with the tour provider.
• There are washrooms at multiple locations throughout the tour, including the start and end point.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Tours are subject to change at provider's discretion.
• If you enjoy the tour, please tip your tour guide to thank them for their hard work.

This Toronto food tour is the perfect day out for a foodie.  Whether a local or a tourist, Kensington Market is a unique and must-visit Toronto neighbourhood, and we guarantee you will eat or learn something new on this tour.

The Kensington Market Taste The World Tour takes place in Toronto, Ontario. VIEW MAP

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