The 12 Best Street Food Market Tours in Canada

1.The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Spend three hours with a licensed local guide such as Chris, Marie, Jeff, or Rodrigo, tasting your way through Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy, and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. Expect market samples, Salvadorian food, coffee, and bean-to-bar chocolate in a group of no more than 10.

“Take this tour! Marie was the best guide! This tour exceeded our expectations. Marie knew so much about the area and shared its history. We tasted so much delicious food and it’s clear that this company supports local owners. Bring a bag so that you can return to the market after the tour to get items for a picnic!”

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2.St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73

Spend about three hours walking from St. Lawrence Market to the Distillery District while tasting peameal bacon, pasta, poutine, butter tart, Nanaimo bar, and a secret dish. Guides such as Paris, Yulia, Ariel, and Carol add Toronto history and practical local tips.

“Carol did an excellent job leading this tour. She told interesting stories, provided lots of history, talked about the food, and overall did a great job. We ate well, too!”

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3.Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $123

Explore Granville Island Public Market with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 12. Expect about 20 tastings, from Oyama salami and Benton Brothers cheese to Lee’s Donuts, tea, Thai food, and pickles. Guides such as Maggie, Lydia, Michael, Nolan, and Sandra add local stories and food tips.

“Absolutely wonderful Entertaining, enjoyable and educational on local foods including the origins of their cuisine. Fun boat ride across the bay. Michael was fantastic- he provided lots of local history and stories of the merchants Lots of food - don’t eat before!”

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4.Toronto’s First Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Meet your guide at Moonbean Coffee Company for a 2.5-hour walk through Kensington Market. Expect about seven tastings, from coffee and baked goods to international savory dishes, plus stories about Toronto’s food culture. Guides such as Odile and Damian bring strong local knowledge to this small-group tour.

“This is an interesting tour and Odile was an excellent guide. She clearly knows the area really well and took us to places I would never have thought to go into. All the tastings were very good quality, although a bit heavy on the carbs! Kensington market is not an actual marketplace in the usual sense - its an area full of small independent shops and eating places- but it has a huge variety of international food available.”

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5.St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 168 reviews · from $78

Spend about three hours tasting Toronto classics with an English-speaking guide such as Yulia, Paris, or Carol. Visit St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District for peameal bacon, pasta, poutine, beer, Nanaimo bar, butter tart, and a secret dish, with outdoor walking between stops.

“Yulia was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and we had the best food! I will do this on my next trip as well.”

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6.A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112

Spend two hours sampling Granville Island Public Market with a culinary guide such as Michael or Bob, both experienced food professionals. Expect savory and sweet tastings from about 10 vendors, market stories, and a walk toward Railspur Alley’s artisan shops. The small group holds up to 10 people.

“We had an amazing time with Bob as our tour guide. He knew so much about he history of the area and his love of food is palpable. We enjoyed a variety of food and were able to taste everything from bread and preserves to pickles and candied salmon. We we’re definitely full afterwards. My husband, daughter and I, absolutely loved the food tour with Bob and would highly recommend it. It gives a great overview of Granville Island even for those of us who have been there multiple times. Bob was punctual, meeting spot was easy to find, we were able to buy food along the way, lots of…”

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7.Kensington Market International Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 2h 30m · from $83

Walk through Kensington Market with a local English-speaking guide such as Jessica or William, stopping for food from around the world. Expect six or more countries, generous tastings, neighborhood stories, and a full meal’s worth of food in 150 minutes. Vegetarian and pescatarian menus are available.

“This tour was great. It started as the markets started opening for the day and coming to life. I was lucky enough to be with a smaller group, and this was a bonus. William was our guide for the day and he was very knowledgeable about Toronto, the history of the markets and all the tastings. He was enthusiastic and kept the momentum flowing. The 2.5hrs went by very fast! The tastings were generous and made for a delicious lunch.”

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8.Montreal: Jean-Talon Market & Beyond Locally Owned Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Spend three hours with a local guide exploring Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy, and nearby immigrant communities. Taste Salvadoran, Italian, Maghrebi, and market foods, including goat cheese, charcuterie, coffee, and award-winning chocolate. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“Marie is a most fabulous host & guide. So friendly and knowledgeable, sharing her experiences and food expertise with an infectious energy and great smile. Absolutely one of the best food tours I’ve been on!”

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9.Ottawa: Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · from $104

Explore Ottawa’s ByWard Market with a bilingual guide such as Flavia, Stefanie, or Richard. Visit six food stops for savoury dishes, a drink, sweets, and a Beavertail, while meeting local food artisans and learning how the market shaped the city.

“It was a delightful tour, Star, our guide and Desiree, who will be offering tours in German soon, were interactive, informative and most importantly, fun! The tasting stops were delicious and varied. Highly recommend!”

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10.Ottawa: Evening Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · from $104

Join a bilingual guide such as Skye, Bridgett, Yasmine, Flavia, or Richard for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Ottawa's ByWard Market. Expect three savoury samples, a sweet treat, water, and beer or wine, with a non-alcoholic option available.

“we loved it- Yasmine did an awesome Job. It was all very tasty and we learned some interesting facts.”

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11.Quebec: German Christmas Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Quebec City’s German Christmas Market with a French or English speaking guide. You’ll taste glühwein, a pretzel, and stollen while learning how German Christmas customs blend with Quebec traditions. Sarah and another upbeat guide have earned particular praise for their warmth and market knowledge.

“Was great!!! Our guide was amazing and upbeat even though it was -25 and some were freezing. He kept us all going!!!”

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12.Kensington Market ‘Taste the World’ Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $73

Spend 150 minutes exploring Toronto’s Kensington Market with Tasty Tours. Your English-speaking guide leads you to multicultural food shops for samples ranging from Tibetan dumplings to Jamaican patties, while sharing the area’s Jewish roots, changing identity, and local stories. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available with advance notice.

“It was good but we would’ve liked a more diversified area”

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