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Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market
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Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market

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Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Local guide
  • All tastings
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities


Departure details
  • Moonbean Coffee Company, 30 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 (latest 24 hours before the tour).
Return details
  • 250 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L7, Canada The end point is a 5 min walk from the starting point.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5918KENSINGTON

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • IMPORTANT!! Please include any dietary restrictions in 'special requirements' box at time of booking.
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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How much is Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market?
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  • You'll start at
    Moonbean Coffee Company
    30 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 (latest 24 hours before the tour).
    See address & details
  • 1
    Kensington Market
    Stop: 3 hours
    Tasty Tours was one of the first to offer food tours of the Kensington Market area, and we’ve been running tours in this neighbourhood for over 10 years now. Kensington Market and it’s neighbouring Chinatown was a natural choice for us to choose for a food tour, as it truly reflects the spirit of Toronto as one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Chinese, Mexican, Canadian…you name it, you can find it here. Kensington Market is an interesting area to visit because it has managed to retain its immigrant, working-class culture in the face of rampant gentrification. As you stroll down the streets of Kensington, you will notice that unlike most other neighbourhoods in Toronto, there is a surprising lack of large corporations in the neighbourhood.
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  • You'll end at
    250 Augusta Ave
    250 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L7, Canada
    The end point is a 5 min walk from the starting point.
    See address & details
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Tasty Tours
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined in January 2012

#3 of 117 Food & Drink in Toronto
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    Discover35926258350
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    A really fun and filling tour!!
    This tour is an experience that has it all if you're looking for something to do while in Toronto, whether you are a tourist or local. I learnt so much about Toronto and experience the many cultures that shapes the city through the wonderful food that Brian introduced us. He was a wonderful tour guide that taught us so much information about the city while making it interesting with fun facts while having a warm personality. I had so much fun learning about the city and sampling different cuisines. I left with such a full stomach. You definitely get your worth from the tour. This is a must-do experience that I had a pleasure going on.
  • Dream33622161983
    Dream33622161983
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    Excellent
    The tour was very good and very informative. The information by the tour guide was also excellent. Of course the restaurants gave a great variety of different foods.
  • hHDLN
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    Exploring Toronto's Foodie Scene
    I had a great time checking out the restaurants while learning more about the history of Toronto. I appreciated how each stop highlighted a different cuisine showcasing Toronto's multiculturalism. We saw some hidden gems that were local hangouts, and learned more about each dish which was quite special. The leisurely walk between our food stops was enjoyable because our tour guide, Damian, did a fantastic job keeping us engaged and answering our questions. The tour was well organized with smooth communication with the tour guide and an easy to find start and drop off location. We were stuffed by the time we got to the final restaurant so I think there is good value for money for the quality and quantity of the food provided. I'd suggest wearing comfortable shoes to walk in. Overall, I'd recommend it for those looking for a fun activity that involves delicious eats, learning fun facts and exploring Toronto's famous sites.
  • gbear972
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    Great mix of food, sightseeing and history
    I had been on another excellent tour with this company before, and this one did not disappoint! It was a very interesting variety of food, some street food, some sit-down restaurants, and our guide did a fabulous job of entertaining us with stories about the city and the food! I also loved that we covered so much ground on the tour, which I find less common on food tours as they mostly focus on one neighbourhood. We got to see lots of sights and walk off some calories! Perfect activity for a sunny day in Toronto.
  • bbbl05
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    Best way to explore Toronto downtown - with good food!
    My family and I really enjoyed the food tour of Toronto's downtown led by Damian. We got to see some iconic sights of the city and try some delicious and some interesting flavors of food from different corners of the world. It was a great way to spend the weekend locally!
  • wcviolets
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    Tasty tours at home
    We enjoyed a zoom tour from our home and found it informative and mostly just tasty!! Our host was excellent. We recommend the tour to everyone
  • Drushing16
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    10/10 highly recommend
    Odile was an amazing tour guide. We loved the personal touches she added to our experience and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Kensington Market is so rich in history and food . All the store owners were super nice and accommodating to our vegans needs.
  • 233maryluzm
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    Terrific Chocolate Tasting Experience
    I took part of a virtual Tasty Tours Toronto craft chocolate tasting on a cold winter's night and this warmed me from head to toe. We enjoyed single estate varietal chocolate bars, tried nibs and some of Canada's best bean-to-bar chocolates from coast to coast. A delicious, worthwhile experience that gives you a sensory experience along with a dose of history and cacao knowledge. Thanks TTT! ML and Mario
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    Really sweet time for our family party!
    Our family enjoyed the private virtual chocolate tasting session conducted by Audrey. Leaving us with sweet treats and memories. Audrey sent us a lovely gift box consisting of chocolates that were carefully selected, packaged and delivered to our home address before the session. We learnt the art of chocolate tasting, from the origin of chocolate, raw cacao and sampled a variety of specially crafted chocolates. Also, we learned about the difference between artisan chocolate and mass-market chocolate. Audrey conducted the session professionally with her good knowledge and interaction. Thank you Audrey!
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    Know more to appreciate cacao to chocolate :)
    I did the online Chocolate tour conducted by Audrey. It was well arranged even we were not physically together. Audrey sent us the Tasty Tour chocolate before hand. The tour is both interesting and educational. We have 4 different chocolate from different source and beans. In addition the cacao beans also presented to us in raw - in the form of bean after fermentation. Also bean with shelf removed, crushed and roasted. So basically the tour walk us from the start of the raw materials process differentiating the ethic of the various countries producing the beans, as well as the quality of the cacao beans use by commercial mass produced or specialised source. This make us more aware and now i will look to support fair trade and responsible source. We savour 4 types of chocolate which are from different beans bearing different senses. It is a delightful hour spent. And Audrey can manage well questions from all her participants. Well done Audrey, and Thank You!
  • Regina_Yong
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    Virtual chocolate tasting, Yum!!
    My family of three joined from Nikko, Tokyo. Absolute eye opener on dark chocolate from different part of the world, we are shipped a box of these various chocolate sample in advance and Audrey explain each characteristic and taste in detail. I am impressed on her encyclopedic information in sweets, and her assistant Sophia is absolutely adorable, too cute!!
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    CHOCOLATE TASTING KIT + ONLINE GUIDED CHOCOLATE TASTING
    Damian helped us through raw cacao beans and chocolate nibs before we started four Ontario craft chocolates. It was a great progression through different styles and flavor profiles. He was very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. We highly recommend the experience for anyone curious about chocolate.
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    Virtual Chocolate Tasting
    I was given a virtual chocolate tasting as a present. It was easy to sign up for the virtual tasting. The zoom session with Damian was fun and enjoyable. We got to taste cocoa beans to craft chocolates. The tasting lasted just over 30 minutes. The selection of chocolate was well done, allowing naturally fruity, floral and earthy chocolate to be compared. Highly recommended
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    Great option for a virtual corporate activity
    We hired Tasty Tours for our Virtual Corporate Happy Hour and it was a full success! Damian was great to work with from the beginning of the planning process and was very knowledgable on the history of chocolate, local chocolate companies and the chocolate making process. My team was engaged and enjoyed the selection provided at the tasty. Thank you Tasty Tours!
  • CKentSuperman
    CKentSuperman
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    A fantastic and delicious experience
    The virtual chocolate tasting tour was well-curated, thorough, and absolutely delicious. Our guide was knowledgeable and inviting, walking us through a selection of local chocolates in a way that was accessible and fun. It was a fantastic experience.
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Kazandra
1 contribution
May 2021
It was my first time to experience this type of tour. Experiencing this whole tour is one for the books indeed! It was fun and exciting at the same time since I got the chance to try a variety of diverse food stores in Toronto! I really had a great time enjoying each food samples as I know it changed my perception about the city. This city indeed could offer a lot more (especially it's lockdown) BUT Tasty Tours Toronto made that happen!

MUCH RECOMMENDED TO EVERYBODY!
Written 28 May 2021
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Hi Kazandra, thank you for the kindness! Kensington Market really is a special neighbourhood, and we're glad that you enjoyed everything we had to share with you!
Written 18 July 2021
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Kaye HS
Toronto, Canada88 contributions
Jul 2021
Kensington Market area was hopping on Saturday, with music, a long line up for a customized hat store, new food offerings every 20 feet, and lots of great people watching.

We went to 6 different restaurants - all different countries' food. The portions were large, several with meat, so we were very full by dessert at the end of the tour. Two of the restaurants had backyard patios, and one had a second-floor dining room with lots of room for distancing so we got to rest during our tour. Our guide, Damian, was a sweetie, always caring about our comfort and with a great sense of humour. Damian was also well-informative about the history of the area. The other 6 people on the tour were a lot of fun too, and I did not feel alone coming by myself. I had a great time and felt that I received great value for my money.
Written 1 August 2021
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Hi Kaye, thank you so much for the amazing review! The long weekend made for a very lively Kensington, it really did feel like we had already settled back into the normal swing of things in the world, having fun and eating good food in the Market. Thank you for the compliments, I am ecstatic to hear how much you enjoyed yourself! I'm glad I was able to guide for you. - Damian
Written 10 August 2021
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Rob
2 contributions
Oct 2021
We were looking for a fun family excursion in the city and came across this idea online. My wife and I have lived in Toronto 25 years and never been to Kensington Market. What an experience! Our guide Odile had intimate knowledge of the area that really added to the experience and brought this tiny neighbourhood to life. The food itself was delicious and diverse (not to mention plentiful). I highly recommend this tour and think it's suitable for teens/adults/elderly.
Written 2 November 2021
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Ryan V
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Aug 2021 • Couples
Odile was an incredible tour guide with so much knowledge about the past and present of Toronto cuisine and Kensington Market. I've lived in Toronto my entire life and still found so many hidden food secrets in Kensington. I would 100% recommend this to anyone visiting Toronto or any Torontonian who's looking for a nice foody surprise!
Written 22 August 2021
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No E
Bremen, Germany10 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Damian was a great guide, very friendly and knowledgeable! Also, he gave a lot of information about Kensington Market in general and the food we tasted. I especially loved seeing lots of street art on the tour and getting a great rooftop view of Toronto. The downsides: I wish there had been at least one cold drink and maybe a little fresh food. It was all yummy, but mostly deep fried.
Written 25 August 2022
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I'm glad to hear you had a great time with me on the tour! I do appreciate the feedback for something a bit more refreshing in the summer heat, but thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - Damian
Written 11 November 2022
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Sophia B
Windsor, Canada8 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Amazing food tour!!! Damien was so informative and friendly, an excellent guide. The food was incredible. I love the theme of “Taste the World” because we were able to try so many new foods! There was a huge variety and it was difficult choosing my favourite stop. There was also SO much food, we took some home for dinner. Definitely worth the money, especially in terms of how full and satisfied you leave the tour. We had a great time. The group size was intimate, allowing us to become acquainted with the other guests and with Damien. I totally recommend this food tour!!
Written 14 August 2021
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NFeeva
Toronto, Canada5 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
This was such a delicious tour! Odile, our guide, is so lovely and knowledgeable. She was so kind and is super smart and made the tour that much better.

Also, loved EVERY single place we went to. Coffee at Moonbeam is literally out of this world, Ding Dong pastries are delicious, the Caribbean Corner has some fire patties, Best Istanbul made me realize I actually like pickles, I’ll be drinking butter tea all winter thanks to Tibet Cafe and Bar, and Pancho’s Bakery has churros that are to die for.

Thank you!!! This food tour was amazing!!!!!!!
Written 22 November 2021
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Wow, what a fantastic read! We are overjoyed to hear that you not only had a great time with Odile, but also enjoyed the food from every single shop on our tour! From Odile and from the rest of us here at Tasty Tours, thank you so much for your glowing review!
Written 1 January 2022
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John G
2 contributions
Our group met Odile on a beautiful day at Moonbean Coffee. We sat on an outdoor patio to sample two coffees and a pastry while she gave us some historical background on this ever-changing neighborhood.

Over the next 2 1/2 hours we strolled several blocks sampling some of the wide variety of wonderful fare available in Kensington as she continued to point out landmarks and give us more of the history of this multicultural area.

Our group ranged in age from 12 to 80 and Odile was attentive to us all.

We left her feeling well cared for and well fed. Highly recommended !
Written 13 April 2023
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Wow, what an amazingly detailed response! We are happy to hear you had a delightful afternoon in Kensington with Odile, and had a chance to learn all about the neighbourhood. Thank you John for the review!
Written 24 July 2023
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Rosa D
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
Aug 2020
We loved our tour of Kensington Market in Toronto. It was fun, informative and the food was absolute wonderful. So many great flavours. It truly gave us a taste of what this city has to offer. Would highly recommend this tour to someone visiting Toronto or a Torontonian (like me)!
Written 24 March 2021
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Christine C
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Food was spectacular. We expected a food tour. And they delivered in spades. Exceptional food and such a nice variety.
We didn’t anticipate the extent of the history that Damian provided for us.. Damian was an amazing guide. His knowledge of the history of the area and the food seemed endless. The personal relationships he has with the owners and staff in Kensington made the tour all that more personal.
Written 18 April 2022
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Wow, I am happy to hear you had a great time, thanks Christine! We always try to make things feel extra special during the tour, and I am happy to hear that I was able to help make a happy Easter tour for you. Thank you! -Damian
Written 8 June 2022
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