6 Food Tours in Montreal Worth Booking

1.Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Spend about three hours walking through Montreal’s Mile End and nearby Little Italy while tasting smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, coffee, ice cream, and a surprise dish. Guides such as Eric, Lucas, Georgia, and Youlia add local stories and food tips. Groups are capped at 12, and private upgrades are available.

“Great tour on a snowy Sunday. Our tour guide, Simon, was very knowledgeable and pointed out additional restaurants to try. Lots of food to sample on this tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $73Best value

Spend about three hours with a licensed local guide at Jean-Talon Market, Little Italy, and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie. Taste market specialties, Salvadorian food, progressive coffee, and bean-to-bar chocolate while learning how Montreal’s Italian, Vietnamese, Latino, and Quebecois influences shape its food culture. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“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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3.Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours walking Old Montreal and the Old Port with a local guide, stopping for smoked salmon bagels, poutine, cheese, charcuterie, a canelé, and seasonal savory dishes. A small group of up to 16 keeps the tour personal. Menus vary by day, availability, weather, and dietary needs.

“Cecile, our guide, was exceptional. She was knowledgeable and very personable. The food stops were amazing, each one had items that you would love to eat even when not on a tour. I recommend this to anyone that likes to eat.”

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4.Montreal Mile End Local Guided Food Tour by Local Montreal Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $93

Walk through Montreal’s Mile End with a local guide such as Darren, Simon, or Fran, stopping for smoked meat, bagels, Greek pastry, gnocchi, cannoli, coffee, and poutine. Expect about three hours of walking, a group of up to 16 people, neighborhood history, street art, and plenty of food. Tell the operator about dietary needs when booking.

“Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful throughout our rainy tour. The food was terrific. You will sample so many dishes. You will not be disappointed.”

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5.Mile End Foodie Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 291 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Spend three hours walking through Montréal’s Mile End with a guide such as Anaïs, Sam, Anna, Kévin, or Olympia. Stop for poutine, hand-rolled bagels, smoked meat, pastries, coffee, and other local favorites. The small group, usually limited to 10, allows room for food preferences, questions, and neighborhood stories.

“I learned so much about the history and origins of Montreal's iconic foods! I now know where to go to get some of the best taste in town. I'm also very grateful Anna was able to conduct the tour successfully despite the chilly and non ideal weather :). I got immense value out of it!”

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6.Montreal Private Food Tour – Taste 6+ Dishes in Trendy Mile End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $290

Spend 2 to 3 hours eating your way through Montreal’s Mile End with a private English-speaking guide. Try smoked meat, a Montreal bagel, poutine, street gnocchi, cannoli, Italian coffee, and a secret Caribbean-inspired dish while learning about the neighborhood’s many communities.

“We really loved meeting Larissa! She was knowledgeable and approachable. She deeply understood the histories of the foods we were trying and the neighborhood make up. She made us laugh through the entire tour. We would HIGHLY recommend a tour with Larissa!”

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