Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market
Description
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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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!
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Important Information
- 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!
Reviews(653)
Damien provded a relaxed and informative tour of Kensington market area. Finished not needing lunch but knowing a number of great places to eat.
It was enjoyable. My guide was Damien
Odile was wonderful! She was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure! Would highly recommend!
We had a wonderful tour of Toronto's Kensington Market with Odile. She was a delightful tour guide with a great mix of foodie information, historical facts and strong sense of humor.
Odile was a wealth of information and took us to several interesting spots to enjoy a variety of food from around the world. Her experience as a chocolatier in Kensington Market added interest to the stories she told about the Market's history. We highly recommend the Kensington Market food tour!
Damian is such a sweet and amazing tour guide! He took us to the hidden gems in Kensington market. We had food from so many parts of the world right here in Toronto within the 2 hours. Would HIGHLY recommend any visitors coming to Toronto to book this food tour!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled that you had a great time with Damian exploring the Kensington Market, both seeing some hidden sights and tasting some treats that normally fly under the radar. We really appreciate your high recommendation, thank you so much!
Our guide, Odile, was very knowledgeable and she was able to answer all of our questions. We tasted foods that we wouldn't normally try and everything was delicious. Our guide was very conscious about food sensitivities and always made accommodations so that everyone could enjoy something to eat. My recommendation is to definitely do this tour on an empty stomach. Thank you for a lovely afternoon, it was very enjoyable.
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that Odile made your afternoon so enjoyable, as well as introducing you to all sorts of unique treats you normally wouldn't order on your own. Introducing new foods and their stories is all part of the fun! Thanks again!
What a great tour. Damian was a great guide. He answered all questions, made sure everyone was having a good time. The history of the market and neighborhood was great as well as the food. The food was good as well. Very accommodating with food preferences and allergies. Just let them know ahead of time. When they say don't eat breakfast they mean it. I was full by the third stop and we had several more stops to go. There were several stops to get water or drink along the way. This tour had locals and visitors so you know it was good before it even began.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that Damian helped make your tour such a fun and memorable experience. We always try our best to make sure everyone has a great experience, whether they're local, tourists, have allergies, or just some really strong preferences. Overall, its all about making sure you have a great time, and we are more than happy to hear that you did, thank you again!
Terrific opportunity to experience a whole bunch of cool restaurants and learn about their history. Odile (think I got that right!) is super knowledgable and did a great job of balancing a bunch of differing food requirements (gluten free, pescetarian, dairy free - all in a group of 12!), without going crazy. The samples were large enough that almost no one at them all - bring a bag for your leftovers!
Odile (you got that right!) is a fantastic guide, and we're glad to hear that you had an amazing time with her. We always try our best to make sure everyone enjoys every stop on the tour as well, and we're happy to hear that you had a great time on our tour. Thanks for joining!
Our guide Adela was amazing very knowledgeable soft-spoken but very calming went through the area that specific information about each place with precision and thoughtfulness. we try to do a food tour every city that we go to and this was our first experience in Toronto so we will definitely be back. Thank you.
Wow, we are super happy to hear that we left such a strong first impression on you. We love our city and we are super happy that our passion resonated with you too. Thank you so much for joining and we hope to see you again!
