Amelie CameronThey say there’s no better way to a traveler’s heart than through their stomach. Okay, maybe the saying goes a bit differently, but you get what we mean!
So, today’s delicious agenda? We’re showing you the best food tours in Toronto, guaranteeing your taste buds will come back to thank us later.
Say goodbye to the uncertainty of trying new restaurants with the possibility of disappointment, and say hello to a culinary adventure filled with quality flavors!
1. Chopsticks+Forks
Website: https://www.chopsticksandforks.com
Address: Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8, Canada
Contact details: +1 888-683-6778
Discover the world of Toronto’s diverse eateries by signing up for Chopsticks+Forks food tours. They offer two different kinds of 2-hour and 30-minute adventures, each with its own delicious charm.
First up is the Kensington Market International Food Tour, a flavorful odyssey that will take you to the top eateries in the neighborhood.
In case you didn’t know, this enchanting Toronto neighborhood is renowned for its diverse cuisine, offering visitors a wide array of flavors to indulge in.
The other one is Toronto’s Fusion Food Tour, which, as the name implies, points you in the direction of the most mouthwatering ethnic fusion plates you’ve ever seen! We’re talking about Jamaican Italian dishes and Turkish Canadian Mexican fare.
If you prefer an intimate tour with your own group, you can also sign up for their private tours.
2. Secret Food Tours Toronto
Website: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/toronto/
Secret Food Tours offers exciting adventures all over the globe, focusing on hidden games in different cities.
The Secret Food Tour in Toronto covers the go-to dynamic neighborhoods in the city for fantastic eats namely St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District.
With rows and rows of restaurants in one place, not only is it easy to get overwhelmed, but it’s also easy to miss an exciting discovery. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry about that here.
A few examples of the bites you’ll get to savor are sockeye salmon cured in Canadian maple syrup and a no-bake dessert treat. Just writing this down triggered a nostalgic sensation in my taste buds!
3. Culinary Adventure Co.
Website: https://culinaryadventureco.com
Address: 92 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3, Canada
Contact details: 1 877-317-4870
Culinary Adventure Co. highlights a wide array of food tours with each one navigating different Toronto neighborhoods.
For first-time visitors to the country, we certainly recommend the Made in Canada Food Tour. As the name entails, expect an array of flavors that put Canada on the culinary map, including poutines, Canadian salmon, butter tarts, and such.
On the other hand, here’s our top favorite – Little India + Gerrard East Food Tour, a venture into a world of various cuisines. Get to try fine cheeses, Pakistani dishes, and a whole lot more!
Other food tours include the St. Lawrence Market Food Tour and the Chinatown + Kensington Market Food Tour.
Tours start at CA$84 to $99.
4. Tasty Tours Toronto
Website: https://tastytourstoronto.com
Address: 30 St Andrew St, Toronto, ON M5T 1K6, Canada
Contact details: +1 416-871-7133
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 7 AM to 5 PM
Tasty Tours Toronto gives foodies two options on what Toronto neighborhood they want to get a taste of. There’s the Kensington Market where international cuisines await, and there’s also the Downtown Tour filled with renowned and hidden gems.
Aside from being a food tour, both will also take you to cool spots in the area, so not only are you going to discover the best eats, but you’re also going to know more about the local stores and history!
Since both are equally fun and delicious, it’s up to you which one you want to delve into. For a measly cost of CA$69, we say both are pretty good deals!
Tasty Tours Toronto caters to visitors who want a more personalized and intimate experience as each tour caps at 10 participants.
Oh, and did we mention they also have a virtual chocolate tasting? Taste delectable artisan chocolates in the comforts of your own home!
It’s filed under their private tour, so better contact them on their website to get more details!
5. Tour Guys
Website: https://www.tourguys.ca
Contact details: +1 800-691-9320
Tour Guys’ Canadian Food Discovery at the St. Lawrence Market is another mouthwatering tour that earned our stamp of approval.
Any trip to St. Lawrence Market is bound to be a culinary adventure, but they manage to elevate the experience by giving us insights into the top must-tries in the neighborhood.
Even locals like us were able to discover a new thing or two!
It’s best if you start the tour hungry because you’re going to try butter tarts, Montreal-style bagels, a peameal bacon sandwich, and a whole lot more for the cost of CA$89 per adult and CA$79 per child.
Beer drinkers will also love signing up for their Beer Makes History Better Tour, a humorously named adventure that will take you to popular pubs, while exploring The Distillery District.
6. Local Toronto Food Tours
Website: https://localfoodtours.com/toronto/
Address: 501 Queen St W 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON M5V 2B4, Canada
Contact details: +1 647-496-4229
Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday – 9 AM to 5 PM
Local Toronto Food Tours’ Kensington Market Food Tour takes you on a jam-packed adventure filled with tasty delights. This tour includes 6 delicious stops at restaurants in the area!
You can expect Jamaican cuisine, bagels, and all the good stuff Kensington is known for.
Additionally, this 3-hour tour will take you to fascinating areas, usually tucked away from plain sight.
For the cost of CA$89, we say it’s a good bargain!
