Old Town Toronto Food and History Tour with St. Lawrence Market
Overview
Taste your way through Toronto’s Old Town on a food and history adventure packed with local favourites, iconic market bites, and fascinating stories. From St. Lawrence Market to a classic peameal bacon sandwich and buttery Canadian treats, discover the people, places, and flavours that helped shape the city.
What's Included
- End at a neighbourhood pub, with local craft beer
- Freshly brewed coffee from a local Toronto roaster
- Half peameal bacon sandwich or a vegetarian alternative
- Explore St. Lawrence Market and the historic Market District
- Canadian ginger ale
- Canadian butter tart or custard tart
- Local English-speaking guide with expert knowledge of Toronto's food and history
- Additional beer and food
- Tips & gratuities for your guide
Meeting Location
30 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5E 1X8, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
67 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5E 1B5, Canada
C’est What Pub or nearby area in Old Town
What To Expect
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Hockey Hall of Fame
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Berczy Park (pass by)
Versus Coffee
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Cathedral Church of St. James
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Lawrence Market
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
C’est What? Inc.
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Perfect for food lovers, history enthusiasts, and first-time visitors looking to experience Toronto’s iconic flavours while discovering the stories that shaped the city.
- Do you need to bring ID for this tour? Yes, you do. You’ll need to show a valid photo ID to your guide at the start of the tour. It’s a quick check to confirm that everyone meets the minimum age requirement of 19.
- Is the tour vegetarian-friendly? This tour is designed with vegetarians in mind, and you’ll enjoy a hearty veggie-friendly option so no one misses out. However, we’re not able to accommodate other dietary needs like vegan, gluten-free, or allergies at this time.
- What is the amount of walking involved? The walking distance is approximately 2 kilometers (about 1.2 mile), making it a relaxed and accessible pace suitable for most fitness levels.
- Is this tour right for guests with mobility concerns? We're sorry, but this tour is not wheelchair accessible. It includes walking and a venue that can only be reached via stairs. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us before booking and we'll be happy to help determine if this tour is right for you.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- End at a neighbourhood pub, with local craft beer.
- Freshly brewed coffee from a local Toronto roaster.
- Half peameal bacon sandwich or a vegetarian alternative.
- Explore St. Lawrence Market and the historic Market District.
- Canadian ginger ale.
- Canadian butter tart or custard tart.
- Local English-speaking guide with expert knowledge of Toronto's food and history.
- Additional beer and food.
- Tips & gratuities for your guide.
The minimum age to participate is 19. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Old Town Toronto Food and History Tour with St. Lawrence Market is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Old Town Toronto Food and History Tour with St. Lawrence Market will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- End at a neighbourhood pub, with local craft beer
- Freshly brewed coffee from a local Toronto roaster
- Half peameal bacon sandwich or a vegetarian alternative
- Explore St. Lawrence Market and the historic Market District
- Canadian ginger ale
- Canadian butter tart or custard tart
- Local English-speaking guide with expert knowledge of Toronto's food and history
- Additional beer and food
- Tips & gratuities for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Perfect for food lovers, history enthusiasts, and first-time visitors looking to experience Toronto’s iconic flavours while discovering the stories that shaped the city.
- Do you need to bring ID for this tour? Yes, you do. You’ll need to show a valid photo ID to your guide at the start of the tour. It’s a quick check to confirm that everyone meets the minimum age requirement of 19.
- Is the tour vegetarian-friendly? This tour is designed with vegetarians in mind, and you’ll enjoy a hearty veggie-friendly option so no one misses out. However, we’re not able to accommodate other dietary needs like vegan, gluten-free, or allergies at this time.
- What is the amount of walking involved? The walking distance is approximately 2 kilometers (about 1.2 mile), making it a relaxed and accessible pace suitable for most fitness levels.
- Is this tour right for guests with mobility concerns? We're sorry, but this tour is not wheelchair accessible. It includes walking and a venue that can only be reached via stairs. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us before booking and we'll be happy to help determine if this tour is right for you.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
