If you live in Montreal, you have the amazing luck of spending each and every day in a culinary oasis… But many of us seldom make the most of this! Montreal is known internationally as a destination with delicious and affordable cuisine, but have you ever tried the best food our city has to offer?
A Montreal “food tour” is a great way – even for locals – to explore this city! Usually done in small groups, these food tours won’t feel touristy… Instead, you’ll discover something you never knew about the local food!
Old Montreal Food Tour
$62 per person ($72 with alcohol)
This tour will allow you to discover the tastes – and sights – of historic Old Montreal like never before. Including 5 different tasting locations, this tour is sure to include stuff you didn’t know before – even if you’re a lifelong Montrealer!
Beyond the Market (Spade and Palacio)
$85 per person
Beyond the Market is not your ordinary Montreal tour! They take their guests away from the main streets to showcase lesser-known parts of the city while promoting local, young restaurant owners. Their tours are with maximum 10 people to make it more intimate.
Taste of Little Italy
$50 per person
Tommy is the host of this highly-rated Italian food tour… Customers will be taken to “visit Little Italy one bite at a time” – perfect for pizza, pasta, coffee and pastry lovers!
Taste of Chinatown with a Food Writer
$85 per person
Victor Yu’s tour is a perfect introduction to all the great Chinese cuisine in Montreal. You will take a journey through Chinatown and taste regional delicacies. The tour has 4 stops, each representing a specific province in China. Then you get to visit the largest Asian supermarket in Chinatown.
Mile End Montreal Food Tour
$59 per person (children’s pricing available)
This tour includes what is perhaps Montreal’s most iconic food – the Mile End bagel! But don’t be fooled… This neighbourhood has lots of other interesting things to offer as well, and as far as “food tours” go, this one includes lots of culture and sightseeing.
Montreal’s “Best Foodie Tour”
$110 per person
This evening tour (also available afternoons) focuses on the South-West part of Montreal, with a tour of the best restaurants along Notre-Dame, as well as the Atwater Market. You’ll also get to visit a hidden bar (speakeasy).
Award-winning Montreal blogger Mayssam Samaha arranges private tours tailored to your special interests, whether it’s wine, craft beer, specific cuisines or food.