Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market
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:
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Around the world, locally - we'll sample a variety of cuisine from various cultures in the multi-cultural enclave of Kensington Market.
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Through time - we'll trace the history of the market weaved through the stories of the stores we visit.
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Through perspectives - we've got the insider's edge, from special foods made just for our group, to secret photo spots in the market.
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Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market
What's included in Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kensington Market
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.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- All tastings
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT!! Please include any dietary restrictions in 'special requirements' box at time of booking.
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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).
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IMPORTANT!! If you have dietary restrictions and did not note them in the 'special requirements' box at the time of booking, message us or email [email protected] immediately (latest 24 hours before the tour), or we will not be able to accommodate this during the tour. Call 416-871-7133 (no text) if you are lost or going to be late. Helpful Notes & Tips - Come with an appetite (we strongly recommend skipping breakfast or having only a light snack) as there is enough food to substitute lunch. Sample sizes vary from store to store (from nibbles to large portions), but at the end of the tour most people will feel full. - We highly recommend bringing your own reusable water bottle to keep yourself hydrated. If you choose not to, there are always plenty of options to purchase bottled water during the tour. - Wear comfortable walking shoes. There is a 2 - 5min walk between stops. - The end point is a 5min walk from the start point. - We are a food tour and not a historical tour, so expect a healthy mix of information but leaning more towards food history - We mainly visit small, local stores, and Kensington Market is a popular local hangout, so it may get a little crowded in some spaces. Because of this, we do not go indoors or sit down at all stores we visit. - Tours run in all weather conditions. Check the weather forecast beforehand and dress appropriately.