Beyond the Market Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

4.9
(680 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

Local guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet outside of Los Planes restaurant. We can't wait for latecomers, we ask that you show up 10 minutes before go time.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    He're we'll talk and sample progressive coffee and learn about the neighbourhood.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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 Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Spade & Palacio Tours

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Culinary Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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