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Food Tours in Canada: 15 Worth Every Dollar

78 tours  ·  from $34

Good food tours sell out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: 15 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.

Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings - Starting at Lester’s Deli in Outremont
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Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

1.Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Spend about three hours walking through Mile End and nearby food districts with a local English-speaking guide. Expect seven tastings, including smoked meat, a Montreal bagel, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, Italian coffee, ice cream, and a secret dish. Guides such as Eric, Lucas, Georgia, and Youlia are often praised for friendly storytelling and personal tips.

“Lucas was a FABULOUS guide. Friendly and knowledgeable, and he clearly love his job! Come hungry and wear warm clothes for winter tours”

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour - From the Steam Clock to Gastown’s first stories
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

2.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk Gastown with guides such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor, stopping for karaage, pasta, poutine, waffles, beer, and wine. You will cover about five to eight flat city blocks, pause at several sit-down venues, and hear stories of Vancouver’s Wild West past. Come hungry, dress for rain, and allow three hours.

“The history part is equal to the food part. So you get a small beer and 40 minutes of history before the first bite. Then the food part becomes the main thing until the end.”

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Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings - Starting on Rue Sainte-Anne
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Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

3.Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,288 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours walking inside Old Quebec’s walls, stopping for more than 10 tastings at La Bûche, BEClub Bistro, Maison Livernois, Comptoir Boréal, and La Buchette. Expect pea soup, pâté chinois, maple taffy, poutine, brisket, pastries, fudge, mushroom dishes, and duck carpaccio. Adult alcohol tickets add wine and gin pairings.

“Sam did a really great job of mixing in “old traditional” along with food that is being reimagined in new updated ways. We also learned a lot about old Quebec. Was a great experience.”

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Toronto's International Food Tour - Kensington Market - Jamaican patty and cocobread bring spice and texture
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Toronto’s International Food Tour – Kensington Market

4.Toronto’s International Food Tour – Kensington Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Walk Toronto’s historic Kensington Market with a guide such as William, Jessica, or Jusep, stopping for at least six tastings from poutine and Jamaican patties to Tibetan momos and Chilean empanadas. The 2.5-hour tour serves enough food for lunch, keeps groups to 14, and suits curious eaters who can manage a mile or more on foot.

“William is an excellent guide, fun, informative, easy to understand & hear. The food was generous and interesting. Walking the neighborhood was great. Highly recommended.”

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The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio - Little Italy: coffee, streets, and neighborhood character
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The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

5.The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend about three hours walking from Jean-Talon Market through Little Italy and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie with a local guide such as Chris, Marie, or Jeff. Expect market samples, coffee, Salvadorian food, charcuterie, and bean-to-bar chocolate, plus neighborhood stories and free time to shop.

“We really enjoyed this tour! Jeff did a great job of introducing us to the neighborhood and its foods. Our favorite part of the tour was visiting the Jean Talon market and hearing stories about the vendors we visited. We appreciated getting a glimpse into the lives of locals and our guide was open to all our questions. Thanks, Jeff, for sharing your cultural knowledge and insights with us!”

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Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings - Walking from the market to the Distillery District
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Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

6.Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend about three hours walking from St. Lawrence Market to the Distillery District with a guide such as Paris, Yulia, Julia, or Ariel. Expect six tastings, including peameal bacon, pasta, poutine, butter tart, Nanaimo bar, and a secret dish. The small group has no more than 12 people.

“Great way to experience the market. Tried food we never would have otherwise. Every things we tasted was fantastic and you got very generous portions.”

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tasting Tour - What makes Niagara-on-the-Lake wine country special
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

7.Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about four hours visiting three Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries with a guide such as Diane, Thom, Peter, or Chris. Tastings are included, and the route may feature private wineries, Ontario ice wine, and stops such as Inniskillin or Between the Lines. Afternoon departures include hotel pickup from Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“The Grape Escape was a lovely way to see Niagara wineries — Chris was amazing, kind, thoughtful with my elderly mom and grandmother. I wish we could have added lunch and more time in Niagara on the Lake. We loved our tour. All three wineries offered something a little different.”

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A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef - Walking through Chinatown’s shops and food stops
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A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef

8.A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Join chef and guide Bob Sung for a four-hour walk through Vancouver’s Chinatown, beginning at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Expect tea, food tastings, cookware and herbal medicine shops, Chinese Canadian history, and a sit-down dim sum lunch. Groups are capped at 14, with Thomas sometimes leading the tour.

“We had a wonderful tour with Bob! He was knowledgeable, interesting and passionate about Chinese food, history and culture. We learned so much and left with very full tummies after so much delicious food! Definitely a highlight of our first visit to Vancouver.”

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Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours - Starting at Granville Island Public Market
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Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

9.Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $123

Meet a small group of up to 12 at Granville Island Public Market for a two-hour progressive meal. Guides such as Maggie, Lydia, Nolan, Michael, and Sandra lead you through stops for cheese, meats, pickles, tea, Thai food, coffee, doughnuts, and more. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available with advance notice.

“Our tour guide, Nolan, had a well planned walking/tasting tour of the Granville island Market. During a two hour period we walked the market and tasted a wide selection of foods and beverages. The tour was fun, and informative. A great tour giving us a broader flavor of Vancouver.”

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Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour - Starting at Waterfront Station and reaching Gastown
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Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

10.Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 539 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

Meet your English-speaking guide at Waterfront Station for a three-hour Gastown walk with six food tastings, two desserts, and four alcoholic drinks. Guides such as Sean, Kate, Rachel, Dan, and Connor mix Vancouver stories with stops at eight restaurants. Non-alcoholic choices and dietary accommodations are available with 24 hours’ notice.

“We loved the tour- our guide Rachael was fantastic- full of fun facts & enthusiasm- loved all the beer & wine selections - more than we expected but perfect - not too much- fantastic food & made friends in the tour- that we caught up with later- very friendly group!!!”

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Toronto's First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market - Starting with coffee and the first taste
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Toronto’s First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market

11.Toronto’s First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Meet at Moonbean Coffee Company for a small-group walk through Kensington Market. Guides such as Odile and Damian lead you to independent shops, bakeries, cafés, and food stalls, with roughly seven sweet and savory tastings from several cultures. The samples add up to lunch, while stories explain Toronto’s food culture and the neighborhood’s changing character.

“This tour was a great opportunity to understand the local culture. The area consists of small family businesses that offer food you would never find on your own. It was a safe and very educational tour. The food was from Tibet, Jamaica, Israel, Mexico and China with other countries too. Great experience!”

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The Bagel Class presents : Montreal Bagel Making Workshop! - Meeting at 5425 Rue de Bordeaux
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The Bagel Class presents : Montreal Bagel Making Workshop!

12.The Bagel Class presents : Montreal Bagel Making Workshop!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Join Will or another experienced host in a Montreal home kitchen for a two-hour, hands-on bagel class. You will knead dough, shape and season your own Montreal-style bagels, learn about flour, and taste the warm results. The class is in English, near public transportation, and limited to a small group.

“Will is a very "fun" guy that makes this experience one for the books. Not only do you learn how to make bagels, you make them yourself. And the right way! You will learn a skill that will be valuable to your home cooking skills and for when you crave your own homemade bagels. The class was so much fun and productive. Not to be missed!”

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Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings - A stroll through the Old Port
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Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings

13.Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Walk Old Montreal and part of the Old Port with a guide such as David, Debby, Laura, or Chantal. You’ll sample smoked salmon bagels, poutine, cheese, charcuterie, pastries, and seasonal dishes, plus beer or tea. Expect about three hours, a maximum of 16 people, and menu changes based on availability.

“I really enjoyed this food tour of Montreal. Chantel was a fantastic tour guide. we hit several key spots in the city and she explained not only the history around the buildings and the spots that we were headed, but also the food that that we were tasting. The pairings of beer with dessert was amazing and the food was extraordinary. I really enjoyed this tour and it’s one of the best ones I’ve been on in all of the globe”

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Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks - Starting at the Laurel Packinghouse
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Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks

14.#1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Join Andrew, a tall, energetic local guide, for a small-group walk through downtown Kelowna. You’ll sample seven foods and four drinks, including gelato, tea, pizza, tacos, craft beer, spirits, and baked goods, while seeing lakeside parks, Japanese gardens, and the Cultural District.

“Nicole and I had an incredible time on Taste of Kelowna Food Tour! Every stop was thoughtfully chosen; the food was amazing, and the drinks were even better. Our tour guide, Andrew, was extremely knowledgeable and added so much insight and local flavor to the experience. We were especially impressed that each venue had a table ready and waiting for us the moment we arrived. Such great organization and attention to detail. We couldn’t recommend this tour enough! Whether you’re visiting Kelowna or live nearby, this is a must-do experience for anyone who loves great food, drinks, and fun.”

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Vancouver Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Sushi, Chocolate, and more - Maple Tree Square and Vancouver’s early days
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Vancouver Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Sushi, Chocolate, and more

15.Vancouver Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Sushi, Chocolate, and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Spend about three and a half hours walking through Gastown and downtown Vancouver with a guide such as Landon, Ilya, Amir, or Arsham. Six tastings may include sushi, a pork sandwich, Scotch egg, taco, dessert bar, and a secret dish. Expect history, local food tips, and a small group of up to 12 people.

“THis was a great tour. The guide was very informative, friendly and could not have done a better job. THe places that were secleted to sample food from were excellent.”

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★ 5.0Jewish Neighborhood Food TourFrom $138121 reviews
★ 5.0Jean Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Food TastingsFrom $8195 reviews
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