Toronto Old Town Food & History Walking Tour
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Discover Toronto’s flavors on a small-group walking tour through Old Town and St. Lawrence Market, featuring iconic bites like peameal bacon and butter tarts.
Highlights
- Explore St. Lawrence Market with a local guide
- Sample Canada’s famous butter tart dessert
- Discover Toronto’s food history and hidden gems
- Learn about Canada Dry and Prohibition stories
- Join a small group tour (max 12 guests) for a more personal vibe
Description
Discover Toronto’s history through its food on this guided walking tour of Old Town. Start with locally roasted coffee, then head to St. Lawrence Market to try the iconic peameal bacon sandwich (vegetarian option available).
Then explore the Market District’s cobblestoned lanes and learn about Canada Dry’s Prohibition-era roots. Sample butter tarts—Canada’s beloved dessert—and hear stories of cholera, immigration, and reform that shaped the city. Your local guide brings Toronto’s past to life with tales of rebellion and reinvention.
End at a neighborhood pub, where you can buy a locally brewed craft beer and toast to Toronto’s rich heritage. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, this tour offers a fresh perspective on the city’s culture, history, and flavors.
Includes
Guided small-group walking tour of Old Town Toronto
Local guide with expert knowledge of Toronto’s food history
Freshly brewed locally roasted coffee
Half Peameal bacon sandwich or vegetarian alternative
Butter tart tasting with multiple flavor options
Visit to St. Lawrence Market and Market District
End at a neighborhood pub (craft beer available for purchase)
Important Information
- 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).
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund