Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour
ID: GYG700728-1148269
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Kensington Market is a must-see on any Toronto bucket list. Travel the world in one afternoon as we taste a variety of multicultural delicacies in this crazy, colourful neighbourhood.
Welcome to Tasty Tours, 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 – enjoy skip the line access to a variety of ethnic eats, from mouthwatering Tibetan dumplings to savoury Jamaican patties. In between bites, feast your eyes on the mom-and-pop businesses, brightly coloured graffiti murals and gourmet food shops that lure locals and visitors alike. Come with an appetite, as you’ll have enough samples for lunch!
2. Through time – journey through the history of the market from its origins as a Jewish market to hip neighbourhood to the recent coronavirus challenges and beyond, weaved through the stories of the cafes, stores, and bakeries we visit.
3. Through perspectives – as the first food tour in Kensington Market, we’ve got the insider edge. Uncover the hidden stories and best-kept secrets of the market, and after our day together, you will become an insider too!
You haven’t truly been to Kensington Market until you’ve been on a Tasty Tour of Kensington Market. Don’t miss out, come join us today!
Highlights
- Introduction to a variety of multi-cultural food stores and hidden gems
- Samples from each location (enough for lunch)
- Guided tour on the history of the neighbourhood, stores and food
- VIP, skip the line access to all locations
- Enjoy Kensington Market’s first and oldest food tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
Look for your guide in the front of the cafe.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
