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    Price

    CA$89

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    Tour Capacity

    4 -12

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    Duration

    2.5 Hours

Tour Details

Price

CA$89

Duration

2.5 Hours

Distance

2 - 5min walk

Meeting Location

Main Street Brewing (261 East 7th Ave)

Group Size

4 -12

Ages

7+

Important Notes

  • We are a food tour and not a historical tour.
  • It might be a little crowded in some of the smaller stores and on afternoon tours.
  • Tours run in all weather conditions short of life-threatening inclemency. Please always check the weather forecast beforehand and come prepared.
  • Bring an appetite and some extra cash if you’d like to buy more yummies.
  • If you enjoy the tour, please tip your tour guide to thank them for their hard work!

Tickets

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  • Email & Mobile Tickets Accepted

Highlights

  • Experience a global culinary adventure with tastings ranging from Tibetan dumplings to Jamaican patties.

  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to a variety of ethnic eateries, gaining insider knowledge from expert guides.

  • Discover the rich history of Kensington Market, from its origins as a Jewish market to its evolution into a vibrant multicultural neighborhood.

  • With a maximum group size of 12, enjoy a personalized and engaging tour.

What’s Included

  • A 2.5-hour walking tour led by knowledgeable local guides.

  • Samples from each location visited, amounting to a hearty lunch.

  • Learn about the history and cultural significance of the neighborhood and its eateries.

  • Priority entry to popular spots, enhancing your experience.

What’s Not Included

  • Tips for the guide are not included and are at your discretion

  • Transportation to and from the meeting point is not provided

Important...

Our guide’s availability is limited, and we regularly sell out our tour schedule. To get your preferred tour and to avoid missing out, we highly recommend booking as soon as possible.

Kensington Market ‘Taste the World’ Food Tour - Overview

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.

Description

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. You’ll get to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of this colourful neighbourhood as we chow down on sweet and savoury delights hailing from Japanese and Tibetan kitchens, among others! Come with an appetite, as you’ll have enough samples for lunch.

Features

  • Introduction to a variety of multi-cultural food stores
  • Samples from each location (enough for lunch)
  • Guided tour on the history of the neighbourhood, stores and food

Details

  • We are a food tour and not a historical tour.
  • It might be a little crowded in some of the smaller stores and on afternoon tours.
  • Tours run in all weather conditions short of life-threatening inclemency. Please always check the weather forecast beforehand and come prepared.
  • Bring an appetite and some extra cash if you’d like to buy more yummies.
  • If you enjoy the tour, please tip your tour guide to thank them for their hard work!

Walking Difficulty

Easy, 2 – 5min walk between stops. End point is a 1min walk from start point.

Dietary Restrictions

The tour can be made vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. 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 in the ‘Dietary restrictions’ field when booking a tour.”

Why Toonie Tours

The Best Value. Hands-Down.

We understand your time is valuable, especially when visiting for the first time with a finite schedule. That’s why Toonie Tours is the most logical choice when choosing a private tour, as we can customize the tour to your interests and give you the most flexible and customizable tour experience.

Professional, Award-Winning Guides - Bespoke Tours

Take a tour with a local guide who is professionally certified by The Tour Guide Academy. With the most consistent and flexible guiding roles, our team retains the industry's finest guides.

A Brand You Can Trust

  • Over 40,000 world-wide guests since 2018

  • 2000+ 5-star Review

  • Award Winning Tour & Service

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a walking tour through Toronto’s iconic Kensington Market, where you’ll sample flavors from around the world — all packed into one vibrant, colorful neighborhood.

The tour lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours, with plenty of time to explore, eat, and soak up the neighborhood’s vibe.

You’ll taste a mix of international dishes — from Latin American treats to Asian snacks, Middle Eastern bites, Caribbean flavors, and more.

Expect 6 to 8 food stops, and trust us — you’ll leave full! It’s basically like having a full lunch with lots of variety.

Yes! Vegetarian options are usually available, and they can accommodate some other dietary needs if you let them know ahead of time.

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Kensington Market ‘Taste the World’ Food Tour

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