The Best
of Scarborough
Food Tour
Duration: 2.5 Hours (11:30am - 2:00pm)
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Location: You will be picked up at the Kennedy subway station passenger pick-up area.
2455 Eglinton Ave East
$73
CAD
Tour capacity is 4 people.
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Only children that are big enough not to require a car safety seat may join a tour.
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Tastings from 6 restaurants (Greek Pastries, Tanzanian BBQ, Sri Lankan Short Eats, Indian Street Food, Trinidadian snacks and Middle Eastern Sweets).​​
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Learn the history that has made Scarborough one of the most ethnically diverse places on the planet.
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Includes all food tastings, bottled water and an expert local guide.
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Opportunity to make extra purchases at our stops if you choose.
Sample distinct dishes in the world's most diverse suburb.
Uncover new food options in Toronto's easternmost borough. Visit the local markets and Mom-and-Pop restaurants that focus on keeping their food traditions alive while serving up some of the most delicious authentic food in the city. Ride in comfort and enjoy exploring the plazas and strip malls in this unique food suburb as you learn why Scarborough is such a dream for adventurous and curious eaters!
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​Tours operate rain or shine (or snow!)
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Tour begins and ends at the same point
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Small group tour​​​
You will be picked up at the passenger pick-up area of Kennedy Subway Station (the round glass building)
- 2455 Eglinton Ave East, Scarborough, ON -
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Arriving by Subway: Go up one floor from the subway platform and then look for the sign for PASSENGER PICK-UP. It will be near the ticket collectors booth and the payment gates. Follow the hallway labelled passenger pick-up and go up the stairs.
Driving: There is parking available in the subway station lot ($5 flat rate during the week/Free on Weekends), however it is often full during the week. The closest free street parking is located on Treverton Drive (just Northeast of the intersection of Kennedy and Eglinton. It is about a 10 minutes walk to the station from there. Enter the station and look for the sign for PASSENGER PICK-UP. It will be near the ticket collectors booth and the payment gates. Follow the hallway labelled passenger pick-up and go up the stairs.
Uber/Taxi: Ask the driver to drop you off at the passenger pick-up/drop-off area of Kennedy Subway Station (2455 Eglinton Ave. East).
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Do I need to purchase tickets in advance? Is cash accepted?
Tickets must be purchased by 11pm the day before the tour. Tickets are only available with a Visa, Mastercard or AMEX through our website or by calling 1 (647) 694-8402. We do not accept cash.
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Can we accommodate food allergies?
Yes we can accommodate most allergies. You can let us know your food allergies during the checkout process or contact us before booking to ensure the tour is suitable for you.
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Is this tour vegetarian friendly?
Yes absolutely. There are delicious veggie options at all of our stops.
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Are children welcome on this tour?
Yes, Children are welcome as long as they are: over the age of 8, taller than 145 cm (4ft 9in) and heavier than 36 kg (80 lbs). We cannot provide a booster seat in our vehicle and these are the legal requirements in Ontario for children to be allowed to ride without one.
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Is this tour handicap accessible?
Unfortunately this tour is not, due to the fact that our vehicle is not equipped to transport wheelchairs or other mobility devices at this time.
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What happens in case of bad weather?
This tour will run rain or shine (or snow). Since we will be driving between our food stops the weather won't have much affect on us.
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