The 15 Best Food Tours in Canada

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

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

Taste Montreal classics on a three-hour Mile End food walk with smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, coffee, and local stories.

“I went on this food tour today with Eric, and it was a fantastic experience. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and more than happy to be flexible, which made the tour feel relaxed and personal. We had a small group, which allowed us to move comfortably through the city, take our time, and even stop by a few vintage shops along the way. The food was excellent, and it was a pleasure hearing stories about the city as we walked. The experience truly felt like a local’s tour — the kind that stands apart from larger, more mainstream tour groups. I couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough to visitors to…”

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2.Victoria Guided Food and History Tour

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

Taste Victoria’s local food and history on a two-hour small-group walk through Chinatown, Old Town, Market Square, and the Inner Harbour.

“Excellent tour for both history of the area and food choices. Andy was very knowledgeable in both areas. Great recommendations for restaurants.”

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3.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

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

Explore Gastown through seven food tastings, local drinks, and lively Vancouver history on this three-hour small-group walking tour.

“Chirug was pleasant, knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun. The area was interesting and we definitely learned a lot. The food was delicious!”

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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

Explore Old Quebec through 10+ local tastings, from poutine and maple taffy to brisket and duck, with history and wine pairings.

“This tour was excellent, Pierre did a great job keeping us going, giving us history and explaining the tradition and fusion foods!”

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5.Toronto’s International Food Tour – Kensington Market

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

Review of Toronto’s Kensington Market food tour, with six-plus global tastings, local stories, practical tips, value, dietary limits, and booking advice.

“Excellent experience. Small group with lots of good and fun information as we ate the best international meals. Walked maybe a mile total. Cool neighborhood.”

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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

Explore Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy, and Montreal’s local food culture through Salvadoran bites, coffee, chocolate, and more.

“A walking activity to several places. Small bites but overwhelming good flavor. Up to 10 samples of local food and a bit of history too”

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7.St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Food Tastings

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

Taste Toronto classics, explore St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District, and enjoy six generous food stops on a three-hour walking tour.

“Julie was an excellent guide for us! She was fun and intelligent, and our food tour was a wonderful way to be introduced to Toronto. Her choices of foods to try were soooo good! Thank you Julie!”

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8.Niagara-on-the-Lake Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Review of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s small-group wine tour, with three wineries, ice wine tastings, transport details, value, and practical tips.

“Such an enjoyable afternoon learning about wine making in the region and sampling many wines at 3 wineries with our guide, Thom! He was even early to pick me and my husband up at our hotel. Then we picked up a group of 7 lovely former teachers on holiday together. The van was spotless and so comfortable. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour for our first full day in Niagara Falls! Viator is the best!”

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

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

Explore Vancouver Chinatown with a chef, tasting local food, learning Chinese Canadian history, visiting the classical garden, and sharing dim sum.

“Fantastic blend of culture and cuisine. You can't really appreciate the cuisine without some awareness of the culture. This tour blends the two perfectly”

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10.Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

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

Explore Granville Island Market with 20 tastings, local stories, artisan food stops, and practical tips for this popular Vancouver tour.

“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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11.Gastown Historical Walking Food Tour

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

Explore Vancouver’s Gastown through six food tastings, four drinks, and lively local stories on this three-hour walking tour.

“We had a fantastic time. Our tour guide Chirag was great. He asked our group how much we wanted to hear the tiny details about Gastown and was very informative and funny. We appreciated the different types of food and his explanation of what we were eating and what that culture brought to Gastown and Vancouver. We went on the 2pm tour and and being someone with a bigger appetite that left time for a light dinner later, my wife and 26 year old daughter no dinner for them, they were full!”

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

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

Explore Toronto’s Kensington Market through global tastings, local stories, and small-group guidance in this hearty 2.5-hour food tour.

“Kensington market was a wonderful experience and had great food. We also had a very knowledgeable tour guided.”

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13.Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner – History and Food in Old Quebec City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224

Taste five gourmet courses, paired drinks, and Old Quebec history on a three-hour small-group evening food tour.

“Good variety of dinner choices and plenty of time spent at each stop. Enjoyed learning about other Quebec City highlights”

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14.Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Taste Montreal classics, local specialties, and craft beer while exploring Old Montreal with a small group guide in three delicious hours.

“What an amazing experience with Laura! She was so knowledgeable about the food scene as well as the history of Montreal. Given the time of year (and the fact that it was snowing during our walk….. absolutely perfect in our option!) we had a small group. Conversation and personal attention was delightful. My husband and I will wholeheartedly recommend this experience to all!”

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15.Kelowna: #1 Rated Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Taste Kelowna through seven food stops, four drinks, lakeside parks, Japanese gardens, and Andrew’s lively local stories.

“We loved the variety of restaurants and accommodations for dietary needs. All the hosts were inviting and happy to serve us. Andrew shared his wealth of knowledge on the city and its history, and provided resources for our further exploration. Prepare to park for 4 hours, as the host over-delivers. This tour is #1 for a reason!”

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