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Secret Food Tours:
Montreal - Jean-Talon & Little Italy
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2 1/2 - 3 hours
8 stops
12 people max
English
Local food and culture
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What you'll do
On our Secret Food Tour: Montreal - Jean-Talon & Little Italy, you'll enjoy a feast of farm-to-table foods and beloved family recipes.
Our experienced guides will take you on a culinary adventure through one of Montreal's oldest public markets and the epicenter of Canada's second largest Italian population! On your journey, you'll delight in some of the freshest foods the city has to offer such as toasty breads, hand-carved meats, creamy cheeses, and ripe local produce at the Jean-Talon Market. Then, as you make your way into Little Italy, you'll hear the stories of proud immigrant families who risked everything to travel to the New World and discover how their legacy lives on through handcrafted meals passed down through generations. Nobody leaves hungry on this unmissable trek into the heart of Montreal's incredible food scene.
Food will be served with fresh-pressed apple juice or water when available.
- We'll begin in front of the main entrance of Marché Jean-Talon, one of the largest open-air markets in North America.
- First up, you'll wet your palate with a bottle of crisp apple juice, cold-pressed at a farm in Quebec's apple capitol Rougemont.
- Next, you'll bite into a warm focaccia bread sandwich jam-packed with fresh local ingredients like hand-carved prosciutto and handmade cheese.
- As we journey further into the market, get ready for a sensory overload as we visit at our favorite fromagerie and boucherie followed by a tasting of some of the freshest seasonal produce in the city.
- Of course no visit to the Jean-Talon Market would be complete without chowing down on a mouthwatering artisanal sausage and indulging in a decadent maple syrup tart.
- After which, it's time to head into Petite Italie, Montreal's very own Italian-Canadian neighborhood.
- As we explore, you'll hear stories of proud immigrants from Sicily and the Mainland and sample treasured family recipes from Palermo and Rome.
- As with all our tours, there's also our delicious Secret Dish.
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
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Book Your Tour
C$99/ person
If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
What is a
Secret Food Tour?
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Secret Food Tour: Montreal
What you'll taste
THE FOOD
- Focaccia Sandwich
- Seasonal Local Produce
- Artisanal Sausage
- Maple Syrup Tart
- Arancini
- Pizza al Taglio
- Our Delicious Secret Dish
DRINKS
- Cold-Pressed Apple Juice
- Water
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
WHY JEAN-TALON?
The Jean-Talon Market is one of the oldest public markets in Montreal and one of the largest in North America, covering over 215,000 square feet. Attracting crowds since it opened its doors in the midst of the Great Depression in 1933, it has become a place where generations of both customers and merchants have literally grown up alongside each other. The market offers a variety of fresh local and ethnic foods and serves as an urban mecca celebrating the arrival of seasonal crops such as crisp Rougemont apples, petit Lac-Saint-Jean blueberries, and sweet Saint-Jacques-le-Mineur corn. In other words, it's a foodie's paradise!
So, come explore with us! The market is a place to meet people, get inspired, and feed your body and your soul.
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Meeting Spot
The meeting spot is Jean-Talon Market at 7070 Henri Julien Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2S 3S3. If you have any questions. Please email us.
Everyday 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm.
Jean-Talon Market at 7070 Henri Julien Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2S 3S3
Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
WHY MILE END?
Mile End is situated right in the heart of Montreal's most culturally diverse areas. It is surrounded by centres of Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Jewish, and French/Quebecois cultures and ultimately comes to a perfect blend in Mile End.
This fusion of cultures is truly best represented in this area. It is so easy to get distracted by a shop, bar, coffee spot, or restaurant while in Mile End.
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Frequently asked Questions
How do I order?
Simply go to our "Book Now" page where we detail our tours. Select your tour, the time of your tour, and book it!
Are you looking for something special? Are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you.
After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email
*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*
What is included in the food tour?
All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above.
Where is the meeting spot?
You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.
The meeting spot is front of the main entrance of the Jean-Talon Market at 7070 Henri Julien Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2S 3S3.
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Where the tour will end?
The Montreal - Jean-Talon & Little Italy tour ends at the Park of Little Italy, located at 6634 Clark St, Montreal, Quebec H2S 3C6, Canada.
Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?
Due to the nature of creating a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?
Children are quite welcome and it's free for any child 2 years or under. We can give them drinks other than alcoholic and you are free to enjoy the tour with your entire family of all ages.
I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?
This is not a problem. Just book the alcohol free option before the tour. Just inform our guide before the tour starts.
Is there enough food during your tour?
Think of the tour as a tasting menu. As we travel you get many delicious treats that comprise a meal with dessert. But there is a lot of food, you will not be hungry after the tour.
Where do I add my discount voucher?
I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?
Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something out for you.
Is there a lot of walking?
To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 1 hour of walking but it's not too difficult and there are no hills or stairs. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.
How many people max are on this tour?
We take 12 people maximum. If you are more than 12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.
I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?
You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!
If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?
All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.
Can I choose my own cheese and meat?
Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.
Where does your food come from?
Top-quality, fresh and local!
What if it rains or I change my plans?
Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable here in Montreal. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/
Can I pay the tour in cash?
You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.
Why do we need to pay for booking fee?
The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.
Foreign Transaction Fees
A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.
