Market Tours in Toronto: 9 Worth Every Dollar

1.Toronto’s International Food Tour – Kensington Market

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Toronto: St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 168 reviews · from $78

Join an English-speaking guide such as Yulia, Paris, or Carol for a three-hour food walk from St. Lawrence Market to the Distillery District. You’ll try six Canadian and Toronto favorites, including peameal bacon, poutine, Nanaimo bar, butter tart, pasta, and a secret dish, while hearing local stories along the way.

“It was great! I got to know more about St Lawrence Market and the great food there”

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5.Toronto: Kensington Market International Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 2h 30m · from $83

Spend 150 minutes walking Toronto’s Kensington Market with a local English-speaking guide such as Jessica or William. Taste food from at least six countries, learn the stories behind neighborhood businesses, and finish near FIKA Cafe. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available, but vegan and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated.

“It was really nice talking to Jusep. The food was great and I had a really nice time.”

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6.Hidden Toronto: Kensington Market & Chinatown Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · from $57

Walk through Toronto’s Kensington Market and Chinatown with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for coffee or tea, a snack, murals, shops, and stories about immigrant communities. The group is limited to 12 people, with private tours available. Guides such as Jackie, Robert, and Sam are known for lively neighborhood history and useful food tips.

“Vale mucho la pena tomarlo porque conoces otra parte de Toronto, alejada del Financial District. El guía me dió muchos consejos sobre qué hacer, adónde ir y dónde comer por la zona.”

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7.Toronto: 2-Hour Kensington Market Chinatown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Walk from Campbell House through Old and New Chinatown and Kensington Market with an English-speaking guide. Jill and Robert are among the guides named in guest feedback. Expect street art, ethnic markets, specialty shops, historic landmarks, and optional snacks or drinks at your own cost.

“I would say just OK. The guide was fine in terms of knowledge but maybe lacking in entertainment value.”

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8.Toronto: Private Food Discovery at the St Lawrence Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $203

Spend three hours walking from the Hockey Hall of Fame through Berczy Park to St. Lawrence Market with a private English-speaking guide. Taste apple cake, peameal bacon, butter tarts, pierogi, maple candy, Montreal-style bagels, and more while learning how immigration shaped Toronto’s food traditions.

“We had such a great time learning about St. Lawrence Market and the area. Royden was fantastic, knowledgeable, and fun. He kept us engaged and really listened to our food interests. We had a great time and highly recommend this tour.”

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9.Kensington Market ‘Taste the World’ Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $73

Spend 150 minutes exploring Toronto’s Kensington Market with an English-speaking guide, tasting food from local shops, cafes, and bakeries. You’ll learn how the area grew from a Jewish market into a multicultural neighbourhood, with enough samples for lunch. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options can be arranged.

“It was good but we would’ve liked a more diversified area”

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