Old Town Toronto Food and History Tour: St. Lawrence Market
Walk the streets where Toronto's story lives, one bite and one building at a time.
A three-hour food and history walking tour of Toronto's Old Town led by a local English-speaking guide, covering roughly two kilometers through historic streets and St. Lawrence Market. You taste a peameal bacon sandwich, a Canadian butter tart, and local coffee. The tour ends with a complimentary half-pint of craft beer at a pub in the Market District. Minimum age is 19 (photo ID required). Vegetarian alternatives are available for the sandwich.
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Explore Old Town Toronto food and history
- Meet local guide in Old Town
- Walk past Toronto landmarks
- Visit local coffee roaster
- Explore historic civic streets
- Discover St. Lawrence Market and taste food
- Enjoy craft beer at local pub
- Hockey Hall of Fame 10m
- St. Lawrence Market 1h 30m
What’s included
- Local English-speaking guide with expert knowledge of Toronto's food and history.
- freshly brewed coffee from a local Toronto roaster.
- half peameal bacon sandwich or vegetarian alternative.
- Canadian butter tart.
- Canada Dry Ginger Ale.
- complimentary half-pint of craft beer at a neighbourhood pub.
- access to St. Lawrence Market and the historic Market District.
Times
- Tuesday to Sunday 14:00
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Operated by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Canada
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The experience
The tour starts in the heart of Old Town near the Hockey Hall of Fame, where your guide walks you through the streets that shaped Toronto from a colonial settlement into Canada's largest city. You'll pass recognizable landmarks while learning how immigration, business, and urban development transformed the place: the guide fills in details most visitors miss, connecting the architecture and layout to the people and movements that built the city.
Along the way you stop at a local coffee roaster for a freshly brewed coffee, learning how coffeehouses became gathering places in Toronto's early working-class communities. Then comes St. Lawrence Market, where you sample the city's iconic peameal bacon sandwich (or a vegetarian alternative), a Canadian butter tart, and hear the unexpected story behind Canada Dry Ginger Ale and Prohibition. The market itself has been a gathering place for locals for more than two centuries, and the guide connects the food and the vendors to the diverse communities that have shaped Toronto's culinary identity.
The tour finishes at a neighbourhood pub in Old Town where you get a complimentary half-pint of craft beer and learn about Toronto's growing craft brewing scene. Your guide can also point you toward other food, drink, and sightseeing spots around the city. The walking distance is roughly two kilometers at a relaxed pace, and the tour is designed for all fitness levels: public transportation options are nearby if you need them.
Is this one for you?Book the small group option if you want to meet other travellers interested in Toronto's food and history. Choose the private tour if you prefer a guide focused entirely on your group's pace and interests. Either way, the three-hour walk keeps the distance manageable while covering enough ground to understand how the city's neighbourhoods, communities, and food culture connect to its past.
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Top questions
How much walking is involved in this Old Town Toronto tour?
The tour covers approximately two kilometers (about 1.2 miles) at a relaxed pace, making it accessible for most fitness levels. The route takes you through historic streets and includes stops at St. Lawrence Market and a local coffee roaster.
What food do I taste on this Toronto food tour?
You sample a half peameal bacon sandwich (or a vegetarian alternative), a Canadian butter tart, freshly brewed coffee from a local roaster, and Canada Dry Ginger Ale. The tour ends with a complimentary half-pint of craft beer at a neighbourhood pub.
Is this tour suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the tour is designed with vegetarians in mind and includes a hearty veggie-friendly option for the sandwich. Other dietary needs like vegan, gluten-free, or allergies cannot be accommodated at this time.
What is the Hockey Hall of Fame's role in this tour?
The Hockey Hall of Fame is where you meet your guide and begin the tour in the heart of Old Town. It serves as the starting point for exploring Toronto's historic core and the stories of how the city evolved.
Do I need to bring anything to this tour?
Yes, you'll need to show a valid photo ID to your guide at the start of the tour. The minimum age requirement is 19, and the ID check is quick and confirms everyone meets this requirement.
What happens at St. Lawrence Market on this tour?
St. Lawrence Market is the centrepiece of the food experience. You explore the market, taste the iconic peameal bacon sandwich and a Canadian butter tart, and learn the surprising history behind Canada Dry Ginger Ale and its connection to Prohibition. The guide shares stories about the market's role as a gathering place for locals over more than two centuries.
Old Town Toronto Food and History Tour: St. Lawrence Market
3h · EN
from CA$ 85 per person
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