a Graffiti tour downtown? heck yeah I'm in! got to take a 2 hour Graffiti tour on the queen west neighborhood, and it was outstanding. our guide went through the different portions of the neighborhood and even had us walk through a good section of the famous graffiti alley. the guide also spoke with great passion about the history of graffiti throughout the last couple of decades, what to look out for, and also showed us a really cool hidden wall where the bricks are deteriorating due to all of the graffiti removal over the decades, the brick is physically missing due to this. really a top notch tour. be sure if you go on one of this tours to give the guide a donation at the end, as this not expected, but it is the right thing to do. a great way to kill a couple of hours downtown! would do it again! read more

The tour was really interesting, with a lot of great history of Toronto. There were only 4 of us in the group, maybe because it was a Friday at 10 am in July. It was great to get to know everyone, including Sam! She was laid back but professional the whole time. We got Chinese bakery goods, coffee drinks and more pastries as part of the tour! We also got to take a break at the coffee shop, which was really nice and a good way to cool down and reapply sunscreen. I also appreciated the chance to grab a few souvenirs at the market and get photos taken by Sam. This was a really good value and the best deal I found for a Toronto food tour. I would definitely do an urban tour again! read more

Best. Tour. Ever. Both Mike and Jordan were very knowledgeable about history and beer. Jordan literally wrote the book on Canadian craft beer. The beer tour was three hours of walking, starting at the hockey hall of fame and ending in the distillery district. We visited three pubs and learned a lot of interesting history along the way. The other participants were quite friendly and it was a great way to spend an afternoon. I highly, highly recommend this tour. read more

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Beer makes history better! Awesome tour! Booked a surprise tour for my boyfriends birthday and had a killer time. Discovered new watering holes for future with friends, samples some tasty treats and met a really cool beer geek, Jason. Don't be on the fence about this one - just book it. You'll love the unique Toronto facts and the sweet samples! Incredible job, will def be booking another. Ps, don't let the winter discourage you! Didn't phase us read more

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Interested in a walking tour in Toronto that covers local neighborhoods, a guide who will give you a high level overview of all things Toronto from history, religion, politics, markets, places to go for local shopping; music, people watching, learning about Toronto and more this is the tour. Skip the tour bus and take this tour. Our guide Mike was better than fabulous, he is well read, charming, the locals know him, he recommended a wonderful jamican restaurant and music venue. Highly recommend. Ask for Mike. read more

Even it was a on and of rainy day. I really had a good time. Learning about food and trying stuff I would never find by myself. Jason was very knowledge and pleasant to deal with. Definitely will recommend it read more

Beer Makes History Better? Why, yes. Yes, it does. If you are lucky enough to take this tour (http://www.urbanadventures.com/Toronto_tour_beer_makes_history_better) with Dave, you won't be disappointed. He is the cool friend, with a million charming and engaging stories and a real love for the city of Toronto. This is a 3.5 to 4 hour tour, but keep in mind you will be stopping at three different bars during your journey, for a drink and some conversation with your fellow tourmates. To be honest, time flew by with great stories and sights and beers around the city. Only the tasting at the final stop is covered in the admission price so bring some loonies to drop at the other two bar hops. As someone that can't say no to a good walking tour, I can honestly say this is one of the best that I've ever been on. Cheers! read more

When Pigs Fry Jason was an excellent guide for this interesting and tasty tour. It was a fun experience and Jason imparted his knowledge on the subject in an entertaining way. I enjoyed the 'oink' quiz on the streetcar as well as the delicious taffy prizes ! read more

We did the When Pigs Fry walking tour. Great tour, make sure you come hungry as you get a lot to eat on the tour. We had a smaller group and Mike was an excellent tour guide and adapted the tour to our group size. I enjoyed being able to get some history of Toronto, seeing the graffiti alleys and walking around some of the unique neighborhoods in Toronto. read more

The Beer Makes History Better tour was a great way to get an overview of Toronto's history and best local brews. Mike did a great job; he was knowledgable, funny and gave great recommendations. Whether you know only a little or a lot about beer you can enjoy this tour. There's also a stop at St Lawrence Market where you learn a bit about local food as well. The tour finishes in The Distillery District. As far as alcohol intake: there were three stops, one was small samples and the other two allowed to order small glasses / flights or full pints. I'm glad we did this tour early in our trip because we have a good-sized list of fun places to go. We also did the Kensington Market and Chinatown tour. That tour had some food samples and more cultural history. If you only had time to do one, and it's your first time in Toronto, I'd say go with the Beer Makes History... tour. If you have time for a second tour, or if you're familiar with Toronto and its history, go for Chinatown / Kensington. read more

I recently went on the Multicultural Kensington Market & Chinatown tour with Jason. I was the only one on the tour that morning, but that just meant Jason could show his knowledge and love of the area all the better. He told me a great deal about the history of Kensington Market, as well as some of the more recent things happening in the neighborhood, including the colorful graffiti found almost everywhere. I highly recommend looking into a tour from one of these guys if you have the time. It's more like a group of friends hanging out than a stuffy formal tour that has to stick to an itinerary. read more

James did a wonderful job with our tour. This is as much a brief history of Toronto as it is a brewery tour. Stops at several pubs along the way give you plenty of time to engage with the tour leader and other members of the group, which quickly makes you feel like you are hanging out with new friends for the afternoon. You will learn about local craft beer and a bit about Canada along the way. read more

"When Pigs Fry" - a very original concept and lots of fun. Way too much food. Jason did a fantastic job. Highly recommend if you want a fun group activity. read more

I have nothing but thanks and amazing words for James and the Beer tour at Toronto Urban adventures. The tour was 3.5 hours long but time flies by and before you know it you're at the last stop. James was the coolest, most charming tour guide I'd ever met. His stories were simply fascinating and I have a feeling he paced the tour to fit everyone's liking. I'm recommending you guys to all my friends and family and you'll see me back for more tours. read more