The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

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Our beautiful Market, Jean-Talon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Spade & Palacio Tours

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–13 years) · Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Food and drinks

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Marche Jean-talon (jean-talon Market)

one hour Admission included

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!
Little Italy

45 min Admission included

He're we'll talk and sample progressive coffee and learn about the neighbourhood.
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

one hour

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
Saint Laurent Boulevard

15 min

Learn about the diffrerent waves of immigration and taste award winning chocolates!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum drinking age is 18

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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