What you'll do

In a multicultural melting pot where European influence runs deep, virtually any food can be found – but you can’t miss out on the local specialties! Montreal has mastered the art of the bagel: handmade and wood-fired and rolled in sesame seeds. Try one, then queue up for the “Wilensky Special'' – a smoked meat and cheese sandwich from a local institution. Get your second wind with an espresso from Café Olimpico, and satisfy your sweet tooth with a maple donut. Of course, you can’t possibly miss out on Montreal’s signature meal, an ice-cold craft beer and poutine (at La Banquise, the gravy is extra-rich and the cheese curds have the perfect level of squeak), and if you’re feeling fancy, the foie gras version comes highly recommended.

Where you’ll go

In central Montreal, the food scene can get slightly overwhelming – but with a food-obsessed local guide to lead the way, you’ll know exactly where to go for the very best of it. The youthful Plateau area, known for its casual bars and 24-hour eateries popular with students, is a good place to start. Try Canadian classics at one of the favorite spots, then head 1.5 miles west to the trendy Mile End neighborhood, a hub of old-school bagel shops and cool cafés. Get your caffeine fix at a coffee shop and a sesame bagel from St-Viateur, an iconic local haunt, before moving a mile further west, through the Little Italy neighborhood (why not pop into an Italian grocery store?), to Jean-Talon Market for handcrafted cheeses and chewy crepes.

- Enjoy food from some of Montreal’s most iconic eateries as recommended by your local guide
- Sample Montreal classics like poutine, sesame bagels and homegrown house brews
- Get a sneak peek into how locals like to shop at the renowned Jean-Talon Market
- Squeeze in some sightseeing in famous neighborhoods like Mile End and the Plateau area
- Walk through Little Italy, a borough best-known for its café culture and authentic pizzerias
- This experience will be personalized to you!
- What’s included
- Private and personalized experience
- 3 hours with a host
- 6-8 food tastings suggested by your host
- 2 drinks (alcoholic or soft drinks)
- Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
- What’s not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Your hotel/apartment or any other central location
Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund

COVID-19 Flexible Policy: you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Food Tour of Montreal

Eat like a local in Montreal

What you'll do

Where you’ll go

Meet our locals in Montreal

Reviews

Other experiences in Montreal you may like