3 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Begin your culinary adventure by meeting your guide at Jean-Talon Market.
Here, explore a variety of vendors and specialty shops, indulging in at least three mouthwatering samples. Not only will you discover the culinary secrets of these businesses, but you'll also gain a deeper understanding of the market as a whole. Plus, you'll have some free time to explore at your own leisure.
Once you've gotten a taste of Montreal's farm-to-table culture, take the chance to meet the producers of the food.
Next, make your way through the charming streets of Little Italy to enjoy a tasting at the picturesque Little Italy park. Here, your guide will provide you with a curated list of recommendations to continue your gastronomical exploration on your own.
Operated by
Spade & Palacio Tours
Ratings & Reviews
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Highly recommended activity
Gavin_H, Apr 2025
Highly recommended experience for those visiting Montreal for the first time and even those who have been here a few times but are wanting to see other parts of the city. It's a great way to be introduced to new neighborhoods of the city and the tour guides give plenty of recommendations to continue the journey to eat, drink, sightsee, enjoy art, and other great activities.
Highlight of our trip
Sherpa39035014923, Apr 2025
This tour was the highlight of our trip to Montreal. Danny did an amazing job telling the history of the area and the restaurants and shops we visited. He also took time to learn and remember our names and chatted with everyone as we walked. The food was amazing and a nice sampling of many different types of foods
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We hope we can be the highlight of every trip you have to our wonderful city! The history doesn't stop there, we have so much more culture and fun spots to share with you on our other tours! We look forward to seeing you again!
Fun, Friendly, and Full
huongn703, Apr 2025
Danny was great! He made everyone feel super welcome and was very friendly and knowledgeable about the city and places we visited. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We love making evreyone feel welcome here! There is a lot more knowledge to be shared on our other tours as well, we recommend checking our the Beyond the Basilica for a great dive into the history of Montreal!
A Delicious & Local Montreal Experience – Highly Recommend!
helenamP6176WA, Apr 2025
If you’re looking for a food tour in Montreal that doesn’t feel touristy—this is the one. Spade & Palacio’s “Beyond the Market” walking food tour delivers a fun, flavour-packed experience with a genuine local vibe. Our guide, Chris, was fantastic—knowledgeable, personable, and full of great stories and humor. It felt more like a walk with a foodie friend than a formal tour. We explored cool neighborhoods, tasted amazing bites, and learned so much about the city along the way. Pro tip: Come hungry! There’s plenty of food, and it’s all worth the appetite. At the end, we got a super handy cheat sheet filled with insider recommendations—not just food, but also the best spots for drinks, shopping, cafes, live music, art, spas, and more. It was like a bonus mini guide to Montreal’s coolest local gems. The tour was perfectly paced, super informative, and a whole lot of fun. I’d absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants to experience the real Montreal—with full bellies and happy hearts. Merci, Spade & Palacio! ????????????????️
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Wow, thanks for so many kind words! The friend like experience is how we like to host all our tours, and we have a lot more to show you still! Come hungry for knowledge on our beyond the bike lanes tour and discover lots more history and cool neighbourhoods with our amazing guides like Chris!
Itinerary
Marche Jean-talon (jean-talon Market)
Here we will visit vendors, specialty shops. We will taste multiple samples and bites/platters and learn about the businesses craft as well as the market as a whole. Free time is included!
1 hourAdmission IncludedLittle Italy
He're we'll talk and sample progressive coffee and learn about the neighbourhood.
45 minutesAdmission IncludedRosemont-La Petite-Patrie
We'll be sitting down at a mom and pop for a Salvadorian tasting. Wandering the small streets to learn about the communities in the area. Sampling progressive coffee at a small family third wave location. We'll be visiting a bean to bar chocolate factory for a high end tasting
1 hour
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have any food restrictions or allergies, you must specify in the Special Requirements box at checkout
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.