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Culinary Kickstart Tour: Toronto

  • 2.5 hours
  • Food Tours
  • Toronto
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Choose one of 2 locals available

Experience hosted by Jordan & Ehsan

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Toronto through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Toronto satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination
Toronto, Canada
Category
Food Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 6 Local Food & Drink Tastings
  • Vegetarian Options Available
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Kickstart your stay through the city's food scene
  • Try classic tastings typical of the local culture
  • Enjoy Jamaican Patty & Poutine
  • Get to know the best food local hotspots in Toronto
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Avoid tourist food traps during the rest of your stay

What you can expect

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With so much Canadian food to choose from, where to begin?! Get a taste of the culinary scene of Toronto on a private tour that will open your appetite to the best food and drinks the city has to offer.

Kickstart your flavorful journey in Toronto with the help of a local foodie that will introduce you to typical and classic tastings beloved by the locals. Try from Jamaican Patty to Poutine and more to get an idea of what to eat for the rest of your stay. The best way to start your Toronto trip, with tasty food and a local connection!

But that's not it! On this private tour, food and city highlights are all part of the menu. Between food stops, your host will show you Yonge-Dundas Square, Art Gallery of Ontario, and other remarkable spots in the area, making it the perfect Toronto overview. After this private food, you're set to continue enjoying Toronto like a local, with food and city recommendations.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from local cuisine to city lifestyle. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Toronto, your Toronto!

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • Jordan - Toronto Food & Drink Expert

    Jordan

    Toronto Food & Drink Expert

    4.913 reviews
    English
  • Ehsan - A guide to the biggest city in Canada

    Ehsan

    A guide to the biggest city in Canada

    5.02 reviews
    English

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Outside of the Tony's Gelato Shop - Toronto to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Food Introduction

    This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

  4. Locals’ Favorites

    Kickstart your time in Toronto by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like Jamaican Patty and Poutine picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

  5. City Highlights

    This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Toronto. Check out Yonge-Dundas Square, Art Gallery of Ontario and more city highlights along the way

  6. Food Recommendations

    With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Toronto. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

  7. Special Diet or Allergies?

    If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

  8. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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georgima
(About local )
30 December 2024
Ehsan is professional , courteous and really knows his way around . was punctual amazing experience
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Ehrengart
(About local )
11 October 2024
We had a very good time with Jordan. We hâve seen and learnd many about Toronto. He is a very, very good Guide and we are lucky to met him! For today he said us what we can do. Those were also very good !!! Ehrengart and Rudolf Sittig Super Guide
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Michael
(About local )
29 July 2024
We had a great time. Tour was tailored for us. Had some great food and learned a lot. Highly recommended. Great tour.
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David
(About local )
30 June 2024
Jordan was an excellent guide for our custom walking food tour. Not only was he great to work with in the planning, but he went out of his way to find the right places for us. He was able to navigate three generations of interests and food preferences. As a Toronto native he knew so much about the city, its people and the culture. Highly recommend!Great custom tour!
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Michele🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 June 2024
Jordan was the perfect host for our group of Floridians exploring Toronto. From the moment we met he was ready with a cool Toronto vibe, city history, and a smattering of local favorites. The St. Lawrence Market was a vibrant scene to experience on a Saturday. The Peameal sandwich, Ukrainian sour cherry cheesecake and fresh PEI oysters were some of our favorites. Jordan figured out our favorite beverages and took us to an award winning brewery for his favorite beers and poutine. A wiz with beer we were educated on Toronto’s distillery and brewery scenes. After our good byes he sent us off with directions to check out more of his local favorites. Jordan provided Avery personalized approach to our visit In Toronto!Fun day in Toronto!
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Tiffany
(About local )
13 June 2024
I had an Airbnb experience walking tour of Toronto booked for my team of 10 from SF visiting our newly opened office in Toronto and 3 days before the host cancelled on us! I went into a panic and found Jordan on Withlocals which I had never used but took a gamble and boy did we win the lottery! Jordan is so knowledgeable, funny and pleasant to work with. He also catered our tour based on what we wanted to see and hear about. Don’t waste your time with any other guide here as I reached out to many and my exchanges with others just as inquiry was very poor. NO ONE BETTER THAN JORDAN!
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Kristin
(About local )
3 May 2024
Dave was awesome! Super knowledgeable and extremely personable. We loved how much he knew about the city and the beers we tried. Would definitely recommend this tour!Super knowledgeable and extremely personable.
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Mohammed🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
28 April 2024
Had a wonderful experience visiting the places I was eager to tour. The tour guide was very friendly and helpful throughout the entire trip.AWESOME TOUR GUIDE
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Philip O.
(About local )
27 April 2024
Dave was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and cheerful. It was time well spent. The weather wasn't too bad as well.Beer tour
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Mark_J
(About local )
6 April 2024
I was lucky enough to be the only person on the Beer Tour! This meant Dave, my guide, and I had lots of time to chat about the history of the city, beer and sport. I'd actually already done a few other tours - which covered some of the topics Dave did - but he was able to add to it. So, it was a great balance! We went to two great bars - where I sampled 6 smaller beers - and it was a great warm up for the Maple Leafs Fanzone I attended in the evening. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!Beer, History and Conversation
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Desmond S.
(About local )
1 April 2024
Had a great time with Dave, Really knew his stuff and a great guy to boot!Had a great time with Dave
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David
(About local )
1 April 2024
Dave the tour guide was excellent - pointing out historical features with accompanying stories The choice of bars and the beers we had were really good I enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend itDave the tour guide was excellent
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Kirsten D.
(About local )
25 March 2024
Dave is an excellent guide, he is extremely knowledgeable and engaging. We had a great day learning about Toronto and enjoying local beer!Dave is an excellent...
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Damien S.
(About local )
14 March 2024
Great way to see downtown Toronto and learn about the history. Dave was very knowledgeable.Great way to see downtown Toronto
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Rachel D.
(About local )
9 March 2024
Dave’s in depth knowledge of all things Toronto, including geography, history, food and beer. He was an extremely gracious and friendly hostToronto is terrific
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The Burke Family
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2 March 2024
Dave, our tour guide was awesome. Knowledgeable, personable and flexible in timing where possible. The tour is a great balance of walking, resting and sipping. Thoroughally enjoyed our afternoon and the lively people we met from Chicago, Switzerland and Peterborough. Definitely a great way to spend the afternoon.Knowledgeable, personable and flexible
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Stephen
(About local )
21 February 2024
Awesome tour! Our guide Dave was fantastic - very personable, and very knowledgeable of both beer and Toronto history - learned a lot. Thanks for a great afternoon!!Awesome tour!
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Mike P.
(About local )
14 February 2024
Dave is a great host. He set a good pace & kept the conversation flowing. Enjoyable time with a small group. Not a great option for a rainy day though.Nice afternoon outing
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Luis E.
(About local )
13 February 2024
Tour was super informational. Our guide Dave was super knowledgeable and easy going. I would definitely recommend this to friends or any first time travelersLots of walking with lots of learning
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Liliana V.
(About local )
5 January 2024
Dave was an excellent guide, we enjoyed the afternoon with history and local beerDave was an excellent guide
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Adalberto🇲🇽 Mexico
(About local )
6 December 2023
We have a great tour with Jordan!! He was very knowledge and the pace of the tour was perfect, allowing us to have a great time while touring the city! He also kept the kid engaged, Overall a really good experience!Great experience!
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Ashley🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 November 2023
We had a fantastic food tour experience in Toronto with Jordan as our guide. His extensive knowledge of the city's history added a fascinating dimension to the tour. He had us laughing throughout, and his food and drink recommendations were top-notch. We were a group of 20 for a corporate gathering, and Jordan's flexibility with pricing, location changes, timing, and the extra help he provided made the experience even better. I highly recommend his tours!100% recommend, great time and history
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Dawn
(About local )
12 September 2023
Jordan was a great tour guide. Walking around Toronto and learning about all the historical sites was great. Jordan was very nice, funny and he had a vast knowledge of the city. He went above and beyond to show some of the sites and I truly appreciated it. Historical tour
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Kevin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 July 2023
Fantastic day learning about Toronto's culinary and beer and spirits scene. Jordan is extremely knowledgeable and a delight to walk the streets with. Can't recommend him and the 10 tastes tour enough. Cheers!Epic day in Toronto with Jordan!
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Megan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 July 2023
I am so pleased with our food tour with Jordan. He is a wealth of knowledge about Toronto/Canada. The food tastes were all delicious and focused on Toronto/Canada classic foods along with some surprise unique specialties. We got to see some really neat areas of the city and he pointed out landmarks as we walked. Fun, delicious and informative!
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Vera🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
24 June 2023
Jordan has been able to customize my family tour for a Father’s Day to have everyone interested including our children ages 12 to 21. Jordan knows the history of the city very well and offered a unique experience to us (including delicious treats at the St. Lawrence Market). Highly recommended! Custom Tour
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Kati🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
4 June 2023
Jordan is a perfect guide to see hidden gems and secret Tipps for foodies and beer- and wine-lovers! He is an outstanding companion guiding through that city! He proved us that Toronto has a souls - you just need to know Jordan where to find it!Outstanding Experience
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Kathy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 May 2023
Jordan was our guide and guide he did!! As we clarified our meeting place, he offered to meet us 30 minutes early, if we wanted- appreciated the flexibility! Jordan was interested in where we were visiting from and we really enjoyed learning about his background of growing up in Toronto - a true native guide! He knows the history of the city inside out. And the food sampling was so fun and educational - pea meal sandwich for starters! We learned a lot, ate a lot and finished with fabulous beverages! Well, done, Jordan!! We highly recommend Jordan - an experience we'll never forget!!10 Tastings with Jordan

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