Old Town Toronto Food & History Walk with Market Tastings
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
What To Expect
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.
Berczy Park
Stroll through Berczy Park, known for its whimsical dog fountain and vibrant urban greenery.
Options
Private Beer Tour
Small Group Beer Tour
Reviews
154 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beer + history = fun
Michael D,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kieran was an excellent guide. I learned a lot about Toronto and enjoyed some amazing beer while at it!
A unique way to learn Toronto’s history
Debbie R,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour combines a good bit of history of Toronto with a chance to visit a unique pub in Old Town and a local brewery in the Distillery District and sample a variety of Ontario beers. We also spent some time in St. Lawrence Market and learned so much about its history and present-day operations. I did this tour with my 20-year-old son, and he had a great time as well. Our guide, Dave, was perfect: well-versed in Toronto history, a true beer aficionado and, most importantly, a real pleasure to spend an afternoon with. We highly recommend this tour!
Great tour guide and beers
Dennis C,
Jan 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kieran was an absolute delight to take a tour with. He was personable, knowledgeable, and recommended great beers. I do wish the beer tour had more stops as was many other beer tours I've taken in the past, but that's to no fault of Kieran who did their best to provide with company limitations. For the record, the beers you do get to sample are all great beers in their own rights.
Perfect Mix of History and Drinks
Danielle R,
Nov 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00Kieran was outstanding. The tour was the perfect mix of history and beer. We saw parts of the city that we would have never visited. We had a blast.
Excellent tour!
Frank J,
Oct 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00Had a great tour with Kieran! He was fun, knowledgeable, & we learned a lot about Toronto & its history. 2 excellent breweries for flights. Great stories as well. Highly recommend!!
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