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Kensington Market & Chinatown
General Info | Photo Gallery | Traveller FeedbackOn this Toronto walking tour, your guide will give you an orientation of the neighbourhood that includes places most visitors never see, and stop by several shops where you can purchase local foods to try.
- Check out unique, eclectic, locally-owned and operated eateries, shops, and produce markets.
- See some of the best places to shop
- Try local and international delicacies.
- Soak up the atmosphere of Toronto's multicultural community
Tour style:Food & Market Visit, Local Life & Culture, Heritage & History
Inclusion:
English speaking Guide.
Exclusion:
Snacks, beverages, souvenirs, tips & gratuities for your guide.
Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Meeting point:
Art Gallery of Ontario (SW corner of McCaul St. and Dundas St. West)
- Start time: 10.00 AM
- Finish point:
Dragon City Shopping Centre (SW corner of Spadina Ave. and Dundas St. West)
Additional information :
- Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
- Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Toronto Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
- Additional information:
This tour finishes with plenty of time to travel to the “Beer Makes History Better” tour's starting point if you wish to do both in one day.
- Dress standard:
Summers can be hot and humid, spring/autumn can be cool, and winters downright frigid with snow. Dress according to weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively.
- Language: English
Itinerary:
On this Toronto walking tour you'll explore Chinatown and Kensington Market, the most colourful and multi-cultural neighbourhoods in Toronto and sample both local and international delicacies as you wander the often crowded (but always friendly) streets lined with unique vendors and specialty shops.
Learn how the neighbourhood has evolved from a working-class Jewish market into a working-class bohemian market and one of Canada's largest Chinese communities. Several waves of immigrant settlement over the past 100 years 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. Bare brick walls have long been covered with graffiti murals - and much of it is stunning (and done at the request of the buildings' owners)!
You'll certainly want to hang around Kensington Market on your own for a while after your Toronto sightseeing tour to pick up some vintage or one-of-a-kind souvenirs or gifts.
Your trip:
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12
Tipping:
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.
- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
The Toronto Urban Adventures team is made up of local tour guides who live in Toronto. When you travel with us, you are getting a local's perspective and the benefit of a resident's knowledge. We're also a lot of fun to hang out with.
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