Beyond the Market Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
We visit the less touristy hoods around the Jean-Market on our food tour. From a single mom-no-pop shop we learn about our Latino community and sit down at a Salvadoran neighbourhood joint where locals go. We learn about the different communities that make up the area and pop into Little Italy for an iconic bakery when open.
The Jean-Talon market is the largest of its kind in the country. We try goat cheeses that are so farm to table they remind us of that scene from Portlandia. We visit a spice den, point out other great vendors, try some of the best charcuteries in the province as well as a few surprises like a forager and more depending on the season! You’ll want to go back to the market after the tour.
In Little Italy we explore the streets and area, sip third wave joe and learn about our progressive coffee scene. We head to a bean to bar award winning chocolate “factory” that will showcase some of the best stuff Montréal has to offer, period.
100% locally run, licensed guides!
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
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!
Little Italy
He're we'll talk and sample progressive coffee and learn about the neighbourhood.
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Beyond the Market Food Tour
Reviews
652 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a really awesome...
Ezra B,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a really awesome experience! You get to try a large variety of foods while walking around Jean Talon market and the surrounding neighborhoods. Everything was delicious and our guide was fantastic!
Fun, Food, Facts!
Shirley J,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Danny, was very knowledgeable about the area. The history of the different cultures, lbuildings, and food was interwoven with his personal experiences. His sharing with others and love of Montreal shined through and made this “Foodie” tour a wonderful experience for old and young alike.
Pas and the tour were amazing. Highly recommend
Wendy L,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00When in Montreal you simply MUST do this tour. Pasqual our guide was enthusiastic, conscientious and very knowledgeable. The food was delicious and plentiful. It was very well arranged and we even got a recommendations booklet of other venues at the end of the tour. To the owner of this… Pas warrant's a pay rise! The key to a companies success is through the staff, and Pas nailed it. I would recommend this walking/food tour to all.
Understand the city through the food of the people
Rosanna L,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good and delicious variety of foods, very knowledgeable tour guide. You don't leave feeling stuffed - just perfect.
This experience was...
Jill B,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00This experience was awesome. So much food, the guide was genuine and knowledgeable, and we covered a lot of ground in 3 hours. Our group made it even more fun. The tour with Rodrigo exceeded my expectations.
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