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Old Town Toronto Food & History Walk with Market Tastings
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Old Toronto
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Is this tour environmentally friendly? Yes — and more! This tour is carbon neutral and run by a B Corp certified company. That means your experience is designed with both people and the planet in mind. B Corp Certification measures how a business impacts its community, environment, and promotes responsible tourism. So when you join, you're traveling for good.
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Do you need to bring ID for this tour? Yes, you do. You’ll need to show a valid photo ID to your guide at the start of the tour. It’s a quick check to confirm that everyone meets the minimum age requirement of 19.
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Is the tour vegetarian-friendly? This tour is designed with vegetarians in mind, and you’ll enjoy a hearty veggie-friendly option so no one misses out. However, we’re not able to accommodate other dietary needs like vegan, gluten-free, or allergies at this time.
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What is the amount of walking involved? The walking distance is approximately 1.5 kilometers (about 1 mile), making it a relaxed and accessible pace suitable for most fitness levels.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Toronto’s past, one bite at a time, on this downtown food and culture tour that blends storytelling, local snacks and historic stops into a relaxed walk through the heart of the city. With tales of rebellion, immigration and reinvention, you’ll taste the flavours that built Toronto.
Highlights - Try a locally roasted coffee and learn how beans, brewers and British ties shaped early Toronto. - Sample an iconic Toronto sandwich (peameal bacon or vegetarian option) at the St. Lawrence Market. - Discover how a fizzy soft drink created during Prohibition helped define Canadian identity.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Learn from a local guide with expert knowledge of Toronto’s food history
Explore St. Lawrence Market and the surrounding Market District
Join a guided small-group walking tour of Old Town Toronto
Sip freshly brewed, locally roasted coffee
Sample half of a peameal bacon sandwich or a vegetarian alternative
Finish at a neighborhood pub (craft beer available for purchase)
Enjoy half of a peameal bacon sandwich, or choose a vegetarian alternative.
Tips & gratuities for your guide
Additional beer and food
Meeting Points
Departure
Hockey Hall of Fame
NW corner of Yonge St. and Front St, outside the Hockey Hall of Fame
Return
C’est What? Inc.
C’est What Pub or nearby area in Old Town
Old Town Toronto Food & History Walk with Market Tastings
(154) Reviews
Old Toronto
About
Discover Toronto’s past, one bite at a time, on this downtown food and culture tour that blends storytelling, local snacks and historic stops into a relaxed walk through the heart of the city. With tales of rebellion, immigration and reinvention, you’ll taste the flavours that built Toronto.
Highlights - Try a locally roasted coffee and learn how beans, brewers and British ties shaped early Toronto. - Sample an iconic Toronto sandwich (peameal bacon or vegetarian option) at the St. Lawrence Market. - Discover how a fizzy soft drink created during Prohibition helped define Canadian identity.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Learn from a local guide with expert knowledge of Toronto’s food history
Explore St. Lawrence Market and the surrounding Market District
Join a guided small-group walking tour of Old Town Toronto
Sip freshly brewed, locally roasted coffee
Sample half of a peameal bacon sandwich or a vegetarian alternative
Finish at a neighborhood pub (craft beer available for purchase)
Enjoy half of a peameal bacon sandwich, or choose a vegetarian alternative.
Tips & gratuities for your guide
Additional beer and food
Meeting Points
Departure
Hockey Hall of Fame
NW corner of Yonge St. and Front St, outside the Hockey Hall of Fame
Return
C’est What? Inc.
C’est What Pub or nearby area in Old Town
Itinerary
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Hockey Hall of Fame
Your Toronto adventure kicks off at the iconic Hockey Hall of Fame — not for a visit, but as your meeting point before the real exploration begins.
10 minutes
2
Berczy Park
Stroll through Berczy Park, known for its whimsical dog fountain and vibrant urban greenery.
10 minutes
3
The Omni King Edward Hotel
Pass by Toronto’s historic luxury stay — the elegant Omni King Edward Hotel.
4
The Cathedral Church of St. James
Pause at the Cathedral Church of St. James, a stunning Gothic Revival landmark and one of Toronto’s oldest sacred spaces.
10 minutes
5
St. James Park
Take a peaceful stroll through St. James Park, a quiet green retreat nestled beside the cathedral."
5 minutes
6
St Lawrence Hall
St. Lawrence Hall: a grand 1850 landmark of Renaissance Revival architecture and civic history.
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Market Lane Park
Enjoy a quiet moment in Market Lane Park, a hidden green link to Toronto’s historic market district.
5 minutes
8
St. Lawrence Market
Explore Toronto’s historic Market District, where architectural gems and hidden stories await. Sink your teeth into the city’s most iconic bite — the peameal bacon sandwich — or opt for a hearty vegetarian alternative. Then, sip on Canada Dry Ginger Ale and indulge in a national treasure: the legendary butter tart.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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C’est What? Inc.
End the tour at a beloved local pub, where you’re welcome to purchase a locally brewed beer and toast the day.
40 minutes
10
Banksy Street Art
Spot Banksy’s elusive street art — a rare, thought-provoking piece tucked quietly into Toronto’s urban canvas
