Jean-Talon Market: Explore Local Food Gems

Embark on a mouthwatering Montreal food tour and explore the city’s hidden culinary gems. Indulge in delectable dishes and refreshing craft beers while discovering the vibrant local food scene.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jean-Talon Market - 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 - He’re we’ll talk and sample progressive coffee and learn about the neighbourhood.
  • Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie -…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore the lesser-known neighborhoods around Jean-Market on this food tour. Discover the Latino community at a local Salvadoran eatery frequented by residents. Gain insights into the diverse communities in the area and visit Little Italy for a classic bakery experience when available.
Jean-Talon Market is the largest of its kind in the nation. Sample…

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

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

Customer Ratings
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Erind_ny
Aug 25, 2025
Perfect overview of amazing neighborhood for foodies! - Chris was an excellent guide! We’ve been coming to Montreal regularly for 7 years but we had never explored the area around Jean Talon Market before. This tour was the perfect overview of the market and the surrounding neighborhood, plus the selection of food was fantastic! We can’t decide what our favorite food was on the tour — everything was delicious! Chris was very accommodating about us being pescatarians too. We also greatly appreciated all of the places Chris recommended to us after the tour. We went to one recommendation for dinner! We look forward to taking another tour on an upcoming trip!
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Matthewhy5989ms
Aug 18, 2025
Great tour of Jean Talon Market and other special food spots - There's a reason why Spade & Palacio's tours are rated so highly rated: they're the best! We had Chris as our guide, who was wonderful and knowledgeable and made a 3 hour tour go by so, so quickly! We've taken two tours with Spade & Palacio (the Beyond the Market tour and a bike tour a couple years ago) and both were incredible. They clearly choose places and activities that they're passionate about and want to share, and it shows. They're also places we probably wouldn't have found on our own. Next time we're in Montreal, we'll be doing another Spade and Palacio tour (we wouldn't be upset doing the same tours again, to be honest).
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Ada_w
Aug 17, 2025
Take this tour! Marie... - Take this tour! Marie was the best guide! This tour exceeded our expectations. Marie knew so much about the area and shared its history. We tasted so much delicious food and it’s clear that this company supports local owners. Bring a bag so that you can return to the market after the tour to get items for a picnic!
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Joanne_s
Aug 17, 2025
Chris was knowledgeable... - Chris was knowledgeable/super personal. The walk wasn’t difficult. All the food selections were tasty and got to taste a few items because of the season. Very much enjoyed it If you are planning on buying at the market… bring a bag so you are prepared. Nice to see a different part of Montreal!
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Tash_w
Aug 16, 2025
Fantastic! - An incredible walking tour full of good food and drink. Pax was knowledgeable, fun, and recommended us many incredible places to try on the rest of our trip! Thank you Pax! All the love from Victoria!
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Ben_m
Aug 14, 2025
Awesome food tour - If you're a foodie visiting Montreal, the “Beyond the Market Food Tour” is a must! It’s a super fun and tasty way to explore a local market and various neighborhoods. Our guide, Jeff, was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly loved sharing stories about the city’s history and food culture. We got to try a great mix of local treats—think Quebec cheeses, fresh-baked goods, maple products, and even a few surprises I won’t spoil. Everything was delicious and thoughtfully chosen. It didn’t feel rushed, and we learned a lot about the people behind the food. It’s a perfect mix of eating, walking, and learning. I left full, happy, and with a deeper appreciation for Montreal’s food scene. Highly recommend!
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Margom863
Aug 14, 2025
Off the beaten path and into the neighborhoods - We loved the food tour with Jeff. He is a history expert, so we learned so much about Montreal, the culture, the neighborhoods, and of course, the food! The food was all presented so beautifully and it was all delicious! I also appreciate that this company makes a point of supporting local businesses that are off the beaten path. I highly recommend this tour!
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Terrier12556
Aug 14, 2025
A definite must do ! - Excellent food tour with great knowledgeable guide, Pax. He was excellent. Took us to areas we would never have ventured to. Quality of tastings was excellent and only small but as so many spots plenty for me. Photo is of the best cannoli I’ve ever had ! I love the reasons why vendors / shops were chosen. Everything ready when we arrived. 5 star review from me 😃
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Samantha_i
Aug 14, 2025
Definitely a must do - Brilliant knowledgeable guide, visited areas we would have never ventured to Every tasting was great, like they support small, some female run businesses
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Maddydubois94
Aug 13, 2025
Great eats and lots of learning! - We loved our tour with Jeff! We were able to try a variety of foods from different cultures and had a hard time picking a favourite. From the pupusas to the cannolis to the local chocolate, everything hit the mark. Jeff was super knowledgeable about Montreal and its various neighbourhoods and we had a lot of fun learning with him. Highly recommend the Beyond the Market tour.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).