Toronto Multicultural Heart Small-Group Walking Tour of Kensington Market and Chinatown
by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$104.68Overview
This small-group walking tour in Toronto lasts about three hours and visits two multicultural neighborhoods: Kensington Market and Chinatown. The tour begins in Kensington Market, where participants spend one hour with a local guide exploring the area. The guide explains how Kensington Market evolved from a working-class Jewish market into a neighborhood shaped by several waves of immigrant communities. The area is known for its avoidance of large multinational chains and features vintage shops, cafes, bakeries, bars, and many brick walls covered with graffiti murals. During this time, participants stop at a local food vendor to sample an international snack and have coffee or tea at a neighborhood café. After Kensington Market, the tour continues for one hour in Chinatown, one of Canada’s largest Chinese communities and among the largest Chinatowns in North America. The guide shares stories and history about the neighborhood and its busy streets, and offers restaurant recommendations for later. The tour covers the multicultural heart of Toronto by highlighting the sights, sounds, and flavors of both Kensington Market and Chinatown. The tour is conducted in a small-group format with a local guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, nor are gratuities or additional snacks and drinks beyond those specified. Participants should be prepared for a good amount of walking and wear comfortable shoes. Children under six may join free of charge but must be notified in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kensington Market
Spend about an hour in Kensington Market starting with coffee or tea at a local café. The guide explains how the neighborhood evolved from a working-class Jewish market to a bohemian area shaped by various immigrant waves. The area excludes multinational corporations like McDonald's and Starbucks. It features festivals such as Pedestrian Sunday, vintage shops, cafes, bakeries, bars, and many brick walls covered in graffiti murals, which are a signature of the neighborhood. A visit to a local food vendor allows guests to sample international flavors. The guide can provide additional information based on guests’ interests.
60 min
Chinatown
Next, spend about an hour walking through Toronto’s Chinatown, one of Canada’s largest Chinese communities and among the biggest in North America. The guide shares local stories and historical facts about the neighborhood’s development. The area is very busy with ongoing activity. Guests receive restaurant recommendations for dining after the tour. This part of the tour provides insight into the cultural and social aspects of Chinatown.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet at the SW corner of McCaul St and Dundas St West, beside the Art Gallery of Ontario
End point
The tour ends at Bellevue Square Park on the NE corner by the Historical Plaque.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Toronto Multicultural Heart Small-Group Walking Tour of Kensington Market and Chinatown
by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$104.68Overview
This small-group walking tour in Toronto lasts about three hours and visits two multicultural neighborhoods: Kensington Market and Chinatown. The tour begins in Kensington Market, where participants spend one hour with a local guide exploring the area. The guide explains how Kensington Market evolved from a working-class Jewish market into a neighborhood shaped by several waves of immigrant communities. The area is known for its avoidance of large multinational chains and features vintage shops, cafes, bakeries, bars, and many brick walls covered with graffiti murals. During this time, participants stop at a local food vendor to sample an international snack and have coffee or tea at a neighborhood café. After Kensington Market, the tour continues for one hour in Chinatown, one of Canada’s largest Chinese communities and among the largest Chinatowns in North America. The guide shares stories and history about the neighborhood and its busy streets, and offers restaurant recommendations for later. The tour covers the multicultural heart of Toronto by highlighting the sights, sounds, and flavors of both Kensington Market and Chinatown. The tour is conducted in a small-group format with a local guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, nor are gratuities or additional snacks and drinks beyond those specified. Participants should be prepared for a good amount of walking and wear comfortable shoes. Children under six may join free of charge but must be notified in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Kensington Market
Spend about an hour in Kensington Market starting with coffee or tea at a local café. The guide explains how the neighborhood evolved from a working-class Jewish market to a bohemian area shaped by various immigrant waves. The area excludes multinational corporations like McDonald's and Starbucks. It features festivals such as Pedestrian Sunday, vintage shops, cafes, bakeries, bars, and many brick walls covered in graffiti murals, which are a signature of the neighborhood. A visit to a local food vendor allows guests to sample international flavors. The guide can provide additional information based on guests’ interests.
60 min
Chinatown
Next, spend about an hour walking through Toronto’s Chinatown, one of Canada’s largest Chinese communities and among the biggest in North America. The guide shares local stories and historical facts about the neighborhood’s development. The area is very busy with ongoing activity. Guests receive restaurant recommendations for dining after the tour. This part of the tour provides insight into the cultural and social aspects of Chinatown.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet at the SW corner of McCaul St and Dundas St West, beside the Art Gallery of Ontario
End point
The tour ends at Bellevue Square Park on the NE corner by the Historical Plaque.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.