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Culinary Adventure Co..

Guided neighbourhood food tours and private culinary experiences across Toronto's markets and dining districts.

Culinary Adventure Co.
01 — About

The brief.

Founded in 2010 and owned by Kevin Durkee, Culinary Adventure Co. runs walking food tours and private culinary experiences in Toronto, led by chefs, restaurant owners and local food professionals. Public tours cover St. Lawrence Market, Chinatown and Kensington Market, Roncesvalles Village, Little India on Gerrard East, and King West, each pairing 15-or-more tastings with neighbourhood and culinary history. Private and group options include daytime and evening dinner tours, a Michelin Guide dinner tour, and the Big Cheese Experience. The company holds the 2012 Ontario Culinary Tourism Experience Award and a 2013 Canadian Signature Experience designation from Destination Canada, and its Chinatown and Kensington tour was named by Forbes among nine of the best food tours in the world.

02 — Programs

6. ways in.

  1. 01

    St. Lawrence Market Food Tour

    For: All ages (adults, seniors 60+, children 6-12); groups of 12 or fewer

    A 2.5-hour walk through St. Lawrence Market with 15-plus tastings including peameal bacon sandwich, smoked salmon, artisan cheese and charcuterie, and Portuguese tarts, alongside the market's culinary and city history. Runs Tuesday through Sunday at 11:00 AM.

    $99 adult / $94 senior / $94 child

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    Chinatown + Kensington Market Food Tour

    For: All ages; not suitable for gluten-free diets

    A 3-hour tour with 18-plus tastings spanning a multi-course dim sum feast, a Chinese market visit, Vietnamese street food, a Mexican treat, Ontario cheese and charcuterie, and bakery dessert. Meets at 350 Spadina Ave., Friday to Sunday at 11:00 AM.

    $129 adult / $124 senior / $124 child

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    Roncesvalles Village Food Tour

    For: All ages

    A walking food tour through Toronto's Roncesvalles Village neighbourhood, sampling local restaurants and artisan food businesses along the strip.

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  4. 04

    Little India + Gerrard East Food Tour

    For: All ages

    A neighbourhood tasting tour of the Little India strip along Gerrard Street East, featuring South Asian dishes and local food vendors.

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  5. 05

    King West + Entertainment District Brunch Tour

    For: Adults and families

    A brunch-focused walking tour through Toronto's King West and Entertainment District, sampling dishes and drinks at restaurants in the area.

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    Private + Group Tours

    For: Private bookings, corporate and group events

    Customizable private experiences including daytime food tours, evening dinner tours, a Michelin Guide dinner tour, and the Big Cheese Experience, arranged for groups, corporate teams and special occasions.

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03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Founded in 2010 and owned by Kevin Durkee; tours led by chefs, restaurant owners and local food professionals.Source ↗
  2. 02Holds the 2012 Ontario Culinary Tourism Experience Award and a 2013 Canadian Signature Experience designation from Destination Canada.Source ↗
  3. 03St. Lawrence Market Food Tour runs 2.5 hours with 15+ tastings for groups of 12 or fewer, $99 adult.Source ↗
  4. 04Chinatown + Kensington Market tour named by Forbes among 9 of the best food tours in the world.Source ↗
04 — Visit

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Phone (Phone)
+1-416-720-2600
Address
350 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON (Chinatown + Kensington tour meeting point)
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AER’s guide to Culinary Adventure Co. · Compiled from culinaryadventureco.comLast verified 2026-06-02