To The Core Food Tour Guelph
Taste the heart of downtown Guelph
For available dates, click the orange box below
This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
Also, see our available tours page here for information on private and company tours.
“Delicious, and informative…a very unique and wonderful way to experience local cuisine, glimpse more deeply the rich history of the area. Worth it!”
~Trip Advisor review
Taste Detours are food and drink tours with a heritage twist. On these flavourful tours we introduce you to our local, independent food people and places. In between these tasting stops we spotlight history, architecture, and culture — step bite step.
We are telling the stories of the people and the places that give Wellington County its flavour, through the cuisine that gives this slice of Southwestern Ontario its magic.
To the Core Food Tour
You’ll be asked to confirm that you’ve read this waiver before your tour.
We’re lunching with a food and drink tour that gets right to the heart of things in downtown Guelph and learning the very notion of how this place began. Sample an Atmospheric specialty, and grab a taste of Chile; eat sweet treats on a sweet street, maybe get a little cheesy, melt into a pastry that is oh so French, and taste historic Canadian flavours.
You’ll enjoy our regional cuisine and learn about the people behind the restaurants and specialty food shops. Along the way, your guide will share some little-known history of the area and point out cultural landmarks. See what Guelph used to be and consider where we’re going next. You can relax with the knowledge that we’ve taken care of the tab, tips, and taxes for our vendors and their staff.
This is NOT a gluten/wheat-free tour. Vegetarians can be accommodated. But hey, take us up on creating a special vegan tour for your group of 6+!
Some of the possible Taste Detours Stops
Atmosphere Cafe +Etc. | Wellington Cakes | Miijidaa cafe + bistro | Eric the Baker | Guelph Farmers’ Market | Laza Food & Beverages | Rodolfo’s Rebel Foods Salsateria | Majestic Water Buffalo | Ona’s Bakery | Olive Haven | Feng’s Dumplings
*Restaurant selections may vary due to unexpected closures, the day of the week, and availability.
Food Tour Guelph Details
WHEN: Select Saturdays for the monthly PUBLIC tour. Private tours can have alternate dates and stops.
TIME: Tours depart at 12:00 p
Don’t be late! We depart precisely on time.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: $105 + HST. All taxes, tips for restaurants, food & beverage tastings. Enough for a lovely lunch! This price may vary for curated, private tours.
WHO: For all fitness levels, the tour is under 1km in length
WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes
WEATHER CONDITIONS: The tour takes place rain or shine or (ack!) snow
MEETING POINT: Saturdays: We’ll meet at the Old City Hall, 59 Carden Street.
You can park at the new Wilson Street Lot.
*We discourage single-use plastic water bottles on our tours. Consider bringing your refillable bottle but rest assured that there will be many opportunities to quench your thirst on the tour.
