Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings
Overview
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3 hours
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Embark on our Secret Food Tour through Montreal's bohemian Mile End, a vibrant, culturally rich neighborhood famed for its culinary excellence. Your expert guide will lead you to the city's best bites, starting with a classic Montreal Smoked Meat sandwich before tasting the authentic, wood-fired Montreal bagels. Next, you'll savor a local spin on a Canadian classic: poutine loaded with tender smoked meat, crispy fries, and savory gravy, plus a side of fried pickles. The surprises continue with cult-favorite street gnocchi served in Chinese takeout boxes and a satisfying salami and cheese sandwich showcasing local ingredients. The tour concludes with relaxation on a charming terrasse, enjoying an authentic Italian coffee and a hand-piped cannoli, all capped off with our exclusive Secret Dish, a delicious surprise that captures the true flavor of Montreal's soul.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Embark on our exclusive Secret Food Tour: Montreal Mile End, a journey through the vibrant Mile End district. Immerse yourself in a culinary exploration strategically located at the crossroads of diverse cultures, allowing you to savour the city's finest culinary offerings.
Mile End
The Mile End is Montreal's most captivating, bohemian district, celebrated for its unique blend of artistic energy, multicultural heritage, and independent spirit. Its streets are a living canvas of street art, historic architecture, and indie businesses. It's the epicenter of two globally renowned Montreal specialties—the chewy, wood-fired bagel and the city's unique, tender smoked meat—making it an essential destination for a food tour. The area’s dense concentration of innovative chefs, classic diners, and family-run bakeries offers a true, authentic taste of Montreal's soul, far beyond the typical tourist spots.
What‘s Included
Gravlax on Fresh Rye (Vegetarian alternative available)
Traditional Poutine | Home made delicious gnocchis
Seasonal Sweet: Hand-Piped Cannoli (Winter) / Artisanal Ice Cream (Summer)
Our Delicious Secret Dish !
Montreal-style bagel
Italian Coffee
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Private Mile End Tour Option
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Mile End Food Tour
Small-Group Tour: Enjoy on our classic food tasting tour in Montreal's Mile End Area in a small group of 12 people or less
Reviews
2,677 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eric is the best guide in all Montréal
159jenniw,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After a couple of hours with Eric (or really right off the bat), Eric was like a member of the family. What a warm, friendly and knowledgeable guide through the mom and pop food culture of Montreal! We learned so much, ate as much as we could, strolled down lovely streets... I loved this tour!
So much delicious food, one dish after another. Louis had great history information that paired perfectly with the food and the
tricia g,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The food was plentiful and delicious. Louis was wonderful with his amount of history and knowledge of the area.
Fantastic tour with Licas
J2653YPerics,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on a fantastic tour with great food and Lucas provided a ton of info on Montreal.
Eric is the best food tour guide!
Z4724POkathyo,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric was a fantastic tour guide. He communicated with us ahead of time, picked a wonderful variety of food choices and gave us historical facts. My personal favorite was Drogheria Conserverie where we had gnocchi. Eric has a great personality and I would recommend him 100%.
Awesome Food Tour
Saintsfan71457,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic food tour! Our guide, Eric was tremendously knowledgeable about the city and its history as well as the food. The advance communication with Eric was very helpful. I would highly recommend this experience.
Great experience!...
Carla M,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Wonderful guide, delicious food with great variety. Family run businesses. True Montréal!!
Highlight of the trip!
906DonnaE,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic mid-day walk about the Mile End area! Éric, our guide and native of the area, was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and inviting. We visited widely different cultural places, all in the neighborhood. Generous portions allowed for a full experience. Can’t wait to revisit these establishments in the future!
Don’t miss it! Come hungry!
TrailBlazer555555,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric was AMAZING! One of the best food tours we’ve ever taken. Don’t miss this one! Definitely come hungry because it’s alot of food! Delicious! And his stories of growing up in Montreal were so entertaining. He’s a talented tour guide!
History food tour
Jake L,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Darren was brilliant as a tour guide, not only showing us all the amazing places around Mile End, but also giving us the history of it too. Made the tour that much more enjoyable and interesting, all in spite of the wet weather
Perfect tour and amazing guide Lucas!!!!
Cheryl P,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing and the food even better!!! The best part was Lucas our guide!! He knew everything about the area, played trivia with us and showed us hidden gems we never would have found or tried on our own!! He went above and beyond to make the tour a memorable one!! We highly recommend Lucas and this food tour!!!!
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