The 15 Food Tours in Canada That Earn Their Price

1.Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Spend about three hours walking Montreal’s Mile End and nearby Little Italy, stopping for smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, coffee, ice cream, and a surprise dish. Small groups of up to 12 make it easy to follow guides such as Eric, Lucas, Georgia, or Youlia.

“Wonderful experience enjoying all the different types of food and cultures that make up this great neighborhood. Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable which made it so fun!”

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2.Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,015 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Walk Victoria with Andy from Phillips Brewing through Chinatown, Market Square, Government Street, and Bastion Square. Along the way, sample chocolate, tea, biscuits, spring rolls, pierogi, and other local foods while learning how the city’s neighborhoods and food culture developed. Groups are limited to 12.

“Absolutely, incredible! Andy is epic!! He is extremely kind, knowledgeable, and time that flies! The sites, history, foods were fantastic! Definitely recommend!! The vendor owners were also excellent and made the time so enjoyable!!!”

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3.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk about five to eight easy city blocks through Gastown with a guide such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Stop at local eateries for six to seven food tastings, three to four drink tastings, and stories about Vancouver’s past. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and book dietary requests 24 hours ahead.

“Great history of GasTown with Sean. Food and drink stops were fun with very tasty selections provided to us. Sean was engaging, informative and very friendly. We would recommend this tour”

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4.Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,288 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend three hours walking Old Quebec with guides such as Pamela, Sam, Maude, or Pierre, stopping at five local food spots for poutine, pâté chinois, maple taffy, brisket, pastries, and regional specialties. Tastings make a full lunch, with optional wine and gin pairings.

“Highly recommend on first day of stay to get lay of the land and know what to experience throughout your stay. Anais was engaging, knowledgeable and took the time to share local insights. The food was delicious and showcased the best of the city and surrounding area. We now have a list of recommendations to guide us through the remainder of our stay. We highly recommend this tour and Anais as your guide.”

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5.Toronto’s International Food Tour – Kensington Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 786 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Walk Kensington Market with guides such as William, Jessica, and Jusep while tasting poutine, Jamaican patties, Chilean empanadas, sushi, Tibetan momos, and more. The six-stop route makes a hearty lunch and suits curious eaters who want Toronto food, culture, and neighborhood stories in one compact outing.

“Our tour guide was awesome. It was 2 of us he treated us like royal princess. He made my birthday special he was very educational on every stop he was awesome”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73Best value

Walk from Jean-Talon Market through Little Italy and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie with a local guide such as Chris, Marie, or Rodrigo. Expect market samples, coffee, Salvadorian food, and bean-to-bar chocolate, with time to shop and a recommendation list for the rest of your visit.

“What fun! Go hungry, ready to eat and walk and hear the story of ethnic foods in Montreal-Italian, Salvadorian, French, coffee, and chocolate. Our guide was Marie-she is excellent!”

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7.St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

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

Explore St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District with guides such as Paris, Yulia, Ariel, and Carol. Expect six Canadian and international tastings, including a peameal bacon sandwich, pasta, poutine, butter tart, Nanaimo bar, and a secret dish. The small group is capped at 12 people.

“Julia was amazing and you could tell she really cared about us having a great time. We enjoyed everything we ate and can't wait to go back.”

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8.A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 610 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122

Join Bob Sung or another chef guide for a four-hour walk through Vancouver Chinatown. You’ll visit the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, sample sweet and savory foods, learn about Chinese Canadian history, browse traditional shops, and finish with tea and a dim sum lunch.

“Our afternoon w/Bob was fantastic. We learned so much about the Chinese Canadian culture & food and visited places we would have never found/gone to on our own. At each it was truly like having a personal docent with us. Also the food was wonderful (& a lot... ). He is so knowledgeable about both history and current events, places in Vancouver. Cannot recommend this highly enough! Book it now.”

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9.Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

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

Walk Granville Island Public Market with a guide such as Lydia, Michael, Nolan, or Anjela, tasting cheeses, meats, doughnuts, tea, coffee, Thai food, pickles, and more. This two-hour English tour serves up to 12 people and ends with time to shop on your own.

“Mark was fantastic and a great local. He selected some great stalls with original and award winning foods for us all to taste. His commentary was lively and full of excellent details about the food products, their manufacture / production. Many of the stalls/ chefs had trained overseas and been rated 5 *. Was great value for money tour with excellent selection of store to showcase Vancouver food selections. Must do again when back in Vancouver.”

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10.Vancouver: Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 539 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

Meet your English-speaking guide at Waterfront Station for a three-hour walk through Gastown. Expect six food tastings, four alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, two desserts, and stops at eight restaurants, with guides such as Sean, Kate, Rachel, and Andrea sharing colorful local stories.

“Tour guide was great and very informative. Food tasting were fun and wine was good but wish the restaurants shared more bout what we were drinking. All we knew was white or red.”

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

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

Spend about 2.5 hours with a local guide such as Odile, Damian, or Gaby exploring Kensington Market. Sample sweet and savory food from independent shops and vendors, hear Toronto food stories, and finish with enough tastings for lunch.

“Very fun & knowledgeable tour. Yummy food with great variety. Loved going down the back alleys with insight in the Toronto neighborhoods!! Tour guide was a delight !”

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12.Vancouver Food Tour with 6 Tastings of Sushi, Chocolate, and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 419 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Walk from Hastings Street through Gastown and nearby downtown sights while sampling sushi, a slow-roasted pork sandwich, Scotch eggs, a taco, chocolate, and a secret dish. Guides such as Landon, Ilya, Amir, and Arsham add local history and food tips. Expect about three and a half hours of walking in a group of up to 12.

“We had a great tour through the Gastown and waterfront area with Landon. He was super knowledgeable, and all the food was fantastic. Little known places, different ethnicities, cool Vancouver vibes. We really enjoyed ourselves!! Highly recommend!!”

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13.Kelowna: Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Join Andrew, a six-foot-six Okanagan local, for a three-hour walk through downtown Kelowna’s Cultural District. You’ll visit cafés, eateries, a brewery, tea shop, bakery, waterfront spots, and a rooftop patio while sampling seven foods and four drinks.

“Tour and guide were excellent as well as our fellow foodie people. Fun group. I was surprised at the amount of food we were given by the restaurants. The only thing I would ask is more time in-between restaurants to digest a little before the next one. Good value for the dollars paid. Thank you Andrew. Good job.!!!”

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14.Jasper: Downtown Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Meet your English-speaking guide at 2:30 PM by Jasper’s Visitor Information Center for four generous food tastings, four alcoholic pairings, local stories, murals, and town sights. Guides such as Nic, Natasha, Tasha, Alli, and Estelle bring Jasper’s food scene and past to life.

“My husband and I have been on a dozen food tours and the Jasper: Downtown Foodie Tour is one of the best and most memorable. Apart from the beautiful backdrop of the surrounding mountains, the food was outstanding. We especially enjoyed the drink pairings with each tasting. That is not something that has been typical of our other tasting experiences.”

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15.Banff: Castle Food Experience at Banff Springs Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 77 reviews · 3 hours · from $175

Spend three hours inside Fairmont Banff Springs with an English-speaking guide such as Sue, Tracy, or Nicole. Sample five food and drink pairings, meet chefs, watch a hands-on demonstration, explore the wine cellar and archives, and hear the hotel’s stories.

“Our guides were informative and interesting. The food was delicious and the tour was also very interesting. It was a wonderful way to spend a few hours in the hotel!”

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