Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Toronto, Canada
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Savor multicultural cuisine on this walking food tour of downtown Toronto’s Kensington Market. Instead of one meal, sample foods from a variety of different vendors and discover the spots that many tourists miss. Learn about Toronto’s food scene and its influences as you access places that cars can't on the walking tour.
- Get more Toronto-based recommendations from your guide
- Visit local stores, bakeries and vendors in Kensington Market
- Learn about Toronto’s fascinating food history from your guide
- A small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Local guide
- All tastings
- Skip the lines
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Moonbean Coffee Company30 St Andrew St, Toronto, ON M5T 1K6, Canada
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.11:00 am
Itinerary
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.
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.
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Kensington Market
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Carolyn_H
We took four tours in four days, and this was one of the most interesting. I particularly appreciated the variety of food we got to taste (American, Japanese, Caribbean, Tibetan, and South American). The tour guide did an excellent job. There was not too much walking, and the breaks to eat made the day easy. I would definitely recommend this tour to a friend.
Reviews
4.9
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Shelly_W, Jul 2026
Our host, Odeil was wonderful. The experience felt like being welcomed into her home. It’s a great way to meet people that you would not usually connect with and try new foods with a bit of history thrown in. If it’s a hot day, bring a portable fan!
Emilie_D, Jun 2026
Fun neighborhood. A lot to see. Odile our guide was very knowledgeable and attentive. She cares about food and the neighborhood. Great experience. Generous portions. It's like a world tour. Definitely recommend.
Carsha_O, Jun 2026
I would absolutely do this tour again! As someone traveling from another country, I found it very easy to locate the meeting point, and our tour guide, Damien, was friendly, welcoming, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the experience.
The restaurant selections were excellent and offered a great variety of food. My favorites were the momos and tacos, and of course, the delicious dessert at the end. The tour started right on time and finished as scheduled, which I really appreciated.
One added bonus is that after the tour, you can continue exploring the market on your own. Along the way, we passed several interesting shops that are worth checking out. The whole area has a great atmosphere and is a destination in itself.
I would definitely recommend booking this tour!
Aften_A, Jun 2026
Oh this was such a nice tour! Odile was darling, answering our questions, taking us to cool hidden architecture spots we would have missed on our own, and showing us all the best spots to eat- plus six amazing tastes- these were not just small bites, it’s a whole Jamaican patty, whole taco, etc. Our only surprise was that Kensington is a neighborhood, not a “market” per se. Still super worth the trip!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! Glad you enjoyed exploring Kensington Market with Odile and discovering some of the neighbourhood's hidden gems along the way.
MaryAnnd_M, May 2026
The tour was excellent! Our guide was knowledgeable about the changing face of Kensington Market and was very personable. Our food tastings were delicious and good examples of the various cuisines of the cultures represented in Kensington Market district. My last trip there was fifty years ago and the change was remarkable.
Response from Host, May 2026
The Market has evolved a lot over the years, but at the end of the day its still a great place to get good food from local vendors. Glad you enjoyed the tour, thanks for joining!
Alan_M, May 2026
Very nice sampling of the locally available street food. Great experience. Damion did a great job in giving the background story at each stop.
Response from Host, May 2026
We're happy to hear you enjoyed tasting some local street foods in Kensington and learning the stories behind each stop, thanks for the review!
Todd_D, Apr 2026
Good sampling of ethnic foods found in Toronto communities starting with breakfast and ending with desserts!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Happy to hear you had a good time exploring Kensington with us. From breakfast to dessert, we try our best to make sure you get a truly unique experience at every stop, and we are glad that resonated with you. Thanks again for joining and leaving the review.
Jeremy_W, Apr 2026
Odell gave us so much great historic information and was an awesome guide for this neighborhood. My wife and I would highly recommend this tour and going with her!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Glad to hear you had an awesome time exploring Kensington with your wife, thank you for leaving the great review!
Carl_P, Mar 2026
Phenomial tour, delicious food, and very interesting. Plenty of stops so come hungry. Along with a variety of sweet and savory dishes you get history of the area.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Glad to hear you loved your tour, thank you for joining us and taking the time to leave a great review!
Spencer_S, Feb 2026
We had a great tour with an extremely knowledgeable guide! We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and learning all the history even in the cold!
Response from Host, May 2026
Glad to hear you had a great time exploring Kensington Market, thank you for joining us and taking the time to leave us a review!
Angela_C, Jan 2026
The experience was delightful. Gaby did a great job running the tour.
The venue choices were great and provided a nice variety.
The knowledge of the tour guides was excellent.
We made 7 stops which was great within the time frame.
A total great experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the detailed review, always love to share as many of the fantastic shops in Kensington as we can.
PAMELACZECK, Dec 2025
Our guide, Damian, was very informative regarding the history of the Kensington Market area of Toronto. The food chosen was delicious and diverse in culture. Accommodations were made for a gluten free guest. I highly recommend the tour!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We always try our best to make sure that everyone can enjoy every stop on the tour, and we are happy to hear that resonated with you! Thank you so much for joining us and taking the time to leave us a review.
Marlane_P, Nov 2025
Wonderful experience with Odile! Plenty of delicious food and fun facts as we walked through the vibrant Kensington Market!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Glad to hear you had a wonderful time with Odile, thank you for joining us!
Carol_I, Oct 2025
Wonderful tour, learning about the history of the Market and tasting food I’d never taste on my own. Odile was fun, knowledgeable; tailored the information to what we were inquiring about!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Happy to hear you had a wonderful time learning all about the stories and flavours of Kensington! Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review, we'll pass on your praise to Odile too.
Michelle_S, Sep 2025
Odile was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. A nice variety of tastings, highly recommend. We were lucky to have our tour on the last Sunday of the month to enjoy the streets being closed to traffic.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
The last Sunday of the month, Pedestrian Sunday, is always such a unique time to check out Kensington, and we're glad you had a good time exploring that with Odile. Thanks for joining us!
Thomas_M, Sep 2025
Bring your appetite! Easy walk. Interesting history. The varieties of food are great. Plan to stay after to visit the shops.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
That's some great advice, there are a ton of little shops and boutiques that are definitely worth checking out after the tour. Thank you for the review!
Theresa_S, Sep 2025
Come hungry! Fantastic tour filled with interesting facts, yummy and unique tastings at every tour stop, and a wonderful guide!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Happy to hear you had a fantastic time, thanks for the review!
Julia_H, Sep 2025
This is an interesting tour and Odile was an excellent guide. She clearly knows the area really well and took us to places I would never have thought to go into. All the tastings were very good quality, although a bit heavy on the carbs! Kensington market is not an actual marketplace in the usual sense - its an area full of small independent shops and eating places- but it has a huge variety of international food available.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Glad to hear you had a great time discovering all the hidden gems around the Kensington Market with Odile, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
Manuel_B, Aug 2025
This tour provided by Tasty Tours with Odile as the guide is a wonderful way to learn about the Kensington community and taste their foods. Odile knows the community and has wonderful insights having owned a shop in the area for many years.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
It makes for an extra special tour when your guide is someone with so much personal experience in the Market. Glad you enjoyed exploring Kensington, thanks for joining us!
Mayra_P, Aug 2025
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The pace was good. The food was great as well! A really great experience all around!
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.
Carolyn_H, Jul 2025
We took four tours in four days, and this was one of the most interesting. I particularly appreciated the variety of food we got to taste (American, Japanese, Caribbean, Tibetan, and South American). The tour guide did an excellent job. There was not too much walking, and the breaks to eat made the day easy. I would definitely recommend this tour to a friend.
Elizabeth_V, Jun 2025
Kensington market was a wonderful experience and had great food. We also had a very knowledgeable tour guided.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we're happy to hear you had a wonderful experience tasting Kensington Market!
Sharla_K, Jun 2025
Food was excellent, guide was disappointing. She spoke so quietly, we missed information. She would tell us to gather close but when standing on a narrow sidewalk we blocked the way for other people. It was clear that people outside of the tour were a bit annoyed with us. She also didn’t make a huge effort to gather people closer together in restaurants so we never felt like much of a group. Having a reserved table for our group would be better than sitting at separate tables in the restaurant stops. I’ve seen that done with many other food tours. I’m glad I was with someone, because if I was a solo traveler I would’ve felt quite isolated.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Sharla, thanks for your honest feedback. While we’re glad you enjoyed the food, we’re sorry to hear the guiding experience didn’t meet expectations. It’s important to us that every guest can fully enjoy the full tour experience, so we’ve passed your comments along to your guide. She extends her apologies as well and has taken note of the areas of improvement. We want everyone to leave our tours feeling completely satisfied, and since that wasn’t the case this time, we’d be glad to issue a full refund as part of our 100% money back guarantee. Just email us your booking details at hello@tastytourstoronto.com and we’ll take care of it.
Janet_A, Jun 2025
A ton of food! Lots of variety and all tasty! Guide was very knowledgeable about the food and area. Would highly recommend this!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Glad you enjoyed trying the variety of tasty treats we had to share with you, thank you for the recommendation!
Brandy_H, Mar 2025
My experience was first met with a wrong starting point on Viators behalf. I arrived 35 minutes ahead and at the start time called our guide ONLY to find out i was at the end point and not the starting point.
Our guide Damian was the ABSOLUTE BEST 👌 He patiently came to find me as I was a little frantic about possibly missing the food tour. After he found me we exchanged details about my information from Viator.
Damien lead a well planned food tour. The places he guided us to were fun and engaging. The different foods offered were of local original cuisine. I would list the foods but that would spoil the fun and adventure 😋
I loved every moment even in the cooler winter setting. The warm store front owners were all very nice and had such amazing food. I was very full and did not have a need for lunch.
I would definitely recommend Damien and Tasty Tours again and again.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Despite the rocky start it sounds like things went very well! Its always the guides that make tours extra special, their personal touches and how they try their best to make sure you have the best experience possible. Thank you for the high praise and review, we will definitely pass your kind words along to Damien
Josanne_H, Oct 2024
We were lucky to have a provate tour. We started the tour drinking flavorful coffee with the perfect boreka. Our guide was knowledgeable and introduced us to butter tea. Overall, a good tour of the market.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Glad you had a great time and a fun surprise private tour. Thanks for joining us!
Kiara_H, Oct 2024
Great tour guide, he was very knowledgeable. Also, all the food was really good. The whole experience was really good
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Glad you had a great time with us exploring Kensington, hope to see you again!
Vu_N, Sep 2024
The guide was knowledgeable about the history of Toronto and took us to interesting places with a variety of food from the Kensington market. I would recommend that she speak up twice the volume because it was difficult to hear her with the noise of the streets. If she spoke up louder it would be a five star experience
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the honest review, we appreciate the feedback.
Mel_W, Sep 2024
It was a bit quirky but good. Food was different, but that’s what we liked. Nothing normal and great to hear the history of the Kensington market.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Unique treats outside what's normal are always the best things to try on a food tour, and we're glad you had a good time. Thank you!
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