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
680 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Experience- 5 stars
Cathy T,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE! If you’ve never been to the Jean-Talon market or even to the neighborhoods surrounding that market you will be amazed at the food & history. Come hungry!!!
Yum!
Martha L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00All of the food was excellent, and so was Rod! He encouraged us to try new and different things. He also made it fun and interesting.
Excellent tour
Anne M,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour hit many food locations outside and inside the market. Rodrigo was an excellent guide. Lots of montreal history included.
Great culinary peek at what Montréal offers
Frances P,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our Montreal food tour, with Marie as our guide, was fabulous! We enjoyed amazing papusas; the best cannoli we've ever eaten; and delicious, eco-friendly chocolate in a women-owned shop, among other delicious foods. Marie provided really interesting stories about the neighborhood as well as each of the merchants. She was a great guide and we can't recommend this tour enough! You will love it!
Montreal 2025
Virginia H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were totally impressed with this tour and our guide, Chris. He was personable, knowledgeable, and made the tour a delight. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
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