Walking Tour of Toronto's Kensington Market and Chinatown | 3 hours

138 Reviews | Toronto
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Private Tour
2 Adults x $78.88
$157.76
Approx Total
$157.76
Departure at 10 AM
Small Group Tour
2 Adults x $56.65
$113.30
Approx Total
$113.30

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Walk the hidden lanes and alleys to discover amazing graffiti art
  • Explore the unique, bohemian atmosphere of Kensington Market
  • Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of Toronto’s legendary Chinatown
  • Stop for a coffee or tea in one of the local cafes
  • Sample a snack at a local food vendor
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Additional snacks and beverages

Overview

Discover two of Toronto's most colorful and multicultural neighborhoods on this small-group walking tour of Kensington Market and Chinatown. On this 3-hour tour, immerse yourself in both local and international culture as you wander the often bustling streets lined with unique vendors and specialty stores. Learn from your guide about the history of these areas and discover the best places to shop and eat.

Meeting points

Meet at the SW corner of McCaul St and Dundas St West, beside the Art Gallery of Ontario

End point

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Dragon City Shopping Centre (SW corner of Spadina Ave. and Dundas St. West)

Itinerary

  • Kensington Market

    In Kensington Market, over a coffee or tea at a local cafe, you’ll learn how the neighbourhood has evolved from a working-class Jewish market into a working-class bohemian market. Several waves of immigrant settlement over the past century have splashed colours, sounds, and flavours from the four corners of the earth throughout Kensington Market, and yet there is not a McDonald's or Starbucks to be seen. Large multinational corporations are decidedly unwelcome, and unlikely to migrate their way in anytime soon. One of the many highlights of this tour is a visit to a local food vendor to awaken your taste buds to Kensington Market’s international flavour. Aside from its aversion to corporations, the neighbourhood is known for its festivals (Pedestrian Sunday is a favourite), vintage shops, cafes, bakeries, hole-in-the-wall bars, and the many, many bare brick walls that have long been covered with graffiti murals (often at the request of the buildings’ owners). These murals are nearly all stunning, and have become one of the iconic features of the neighbourhood. Your local guide will be happy to elaborate on any element of the neighbourhood you find particularly interesting on this Kensington Market tour in Toronto – we all love this area a lot!

    1 hour

  • Chinatown

    As we said, right next door to Kensington Market is Chinatown, one of Canada's largest Chinese communities, and one of the largest Chinatowns in North America. One of the busiest areas in the city, there’s always something happening, and always tales to tell. On this part of your Toronto tour, your guide will enlighten you with some favourite local stories and intriguing history surrounding Toronto’s Chinatown. Along the way, you’ll also likely get restaurant recommendations, which can really come in handy for after your Toronto Chinatown tour – trust us, there are a lot of places to eat around here.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
  • Tour involves a good amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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A Terrific Tour

Published on Nov, 2024

This was no average walking tour, but then again, Toronto is no average city. The bonus was Jackey, a seasoned and upbeat tour leader for our small group. She shared much history and took us into some amazing shops.

Kieran Is the Best Guide

Published on Oct, 2024

Kieran was a fantastic guide! Not only was he knowledgeable, but culturally sensitive and patient as my friends and I bombarded him with loads of questions. This was one of the highlights of our visit to Toronto.

Recommend this one.

Published on Sep, 2024

Wonderful and informative tour. Jackie our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and Toronto in general.b

Would recommend

Published on Sep, 2024

Loved the tour, my tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable about the city. Very friendly and answered all my questions. I would love to go on another tour with this company!

Chillin in Toronto

Published on Sep, 2024

Awesome Experience! If you want to see an amazing side of Toronto and take in all the magnificent art/graffiti, this will not disappoint. Robert is an amazing guide and super fun to hang out with! Highly recommend!! Would totally do another tour with Robert!

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