Jean-Talon Market Food Tour in Montreal with Local Guide

The journey, in full

Market Tour Description: Discover one of the best food tours in Montreal with a 2-hour guided visit to Jean-Talon Market, Montréal’s largest farmers market and one of the biggest public markets in North America. Your host, Mayssam, is a passionate food and travel writer who lives just two blocks away and visits the market several times a week, making her the perfect local guide. On this Montreal food tour, explore the colorful stalls, aromas, and flavors of this iconic outdoor market while learning about the history of Jean-Talon Market, the Little Italy neighborhood, and Montreal’s vibrant culinary scene. Along the way, stop at Mayssam’s favorite vendors to enjoy tastings and conversations with local producers. You might visit a cheesemonger, smoked fish producer, artisanal bakery, ice cream maker, forager’s stand, or seasonal fruit and vegetable stalls. At the end of the tour, Mayssam can help you shop for local specialties or edible souvenirs to take home. For families traveling with children, Mayssam offers a fun gastronomic treasure hunt, where kids explore local ingredients through a mini food scavenger hunt, tasting and learning about fruits, vegetables, and herbs along the way. Children aged 10 and above are charged at the adult rate. Please note: Please note: October–April, since the outdoor part of the Jean-Talon Market is shut down, the tour may also venture out into Montreal's Little Italy neighborhood, with stops at a pastry shop, traditional Italian café, and more. Note: If you book an experience during the months of Oct-Apr, instead of visiting the outdoor market at Jean Talon, Mayssam will take you to Little Italy, which is the neighborhood the market is located in. You will walk around Little Italy and visit a pastry shop, an old school Italian café (and grab a pizza, if time permits!)