Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Toronto’s Kensington Market and Chinatown on this engaging 3-hour walking tour. Explore unique vendors, specialty stores, and learn about the history of these multicultural neighborhoods.
- 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!
- Local English-speaking guide
- Discover graffiti art in hidden lanes
- Explore Kensington Market’s bohemian vibe
- Immerse in the cultural mosaic of Toronto’s Chinatown
- Enjoy coffee or tea at a quaint local cafe
- Sample snacks from local food vendors
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Additional snacks and beverages
Embark on a small-group walking tour of Kensington Market and Chinatown, two of Toronto’s most vibrant and ethnically-diverse districts. On this three-hour journey encounter local and global cultures simultaneously, as you stroll through lively streets brimming with distinctive markets and specialty shops. Absorb the historical background of these regions from your guide, and unearth the top spots for dining and shopping.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
