Jean Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Local Tastings
Description
On our 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.
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Jean-Talon Market is an established open-air farmer's market with many vendors selling produce, meats, cheeses, fish & baked goods. It is the largest market in Montreal and one of the largest open-air markets in North America.
A historic fire station originally constructed in the early 20th century that served as a key part of Montreal’s fire protection services. The building itself is an architectural gem, with its distinctive red brick façade and classic design reflecting the civic pride of the time.
Little Italy is a charming residential neighborhood in the middle of Montreal full of old-school cafes, pizzerias, Italian grocery stores and traditional bakeries. Its roots can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when waves of Italian immigrants arrived in Montreal and settled in the area.
Bustling, long-running Italian grocery stocking cheese, meat & bread, plus prepared food. A true historical institution of the metropolis, Fruiterie Milano has been serving Montrealers and attracting tourists for over 60 years.
The former church of Saint-Jean-de-la-Croix, Montréal, built 1910-1927, was partially demolished in 2003 and replaced by an apartment building with similar volume, by architect Alphonse Gratton.
Parc de la Petite-Italie is a park for relaxing, taking in the natural scenery or enjoying outdoor activities. Inaugurated on June 26, 1963, this space quickly became the heart of Petite Italie. It symbolizes the contribution of Canada's largest Italian community to the development and wealth of Montreal.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Menu is subject to change due to the seasonal nature of the Jean-Talon Market
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
Reviews(134)
Our guide Youlia was delightful. We had a beautiful day and the food and fellowship were very nice. Highly recommend!
It was wonderful to have you with us! We're glad you took the time to share your experience, and we'd love to see you again with Secret Food Tours.
Eric shared history and insights and kept a good pace between tastings. We had a great time.
We truly appreciate hearing from you. It's always encouraging when guests take the time to share such thoughtful reflections on their experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again with Secret Food Tours!
Eric was a great guide Each stop was fabulous
We appreciate you taking the time to share your review. Hearing that the tour became such a memorable part of your time in the city is exactly what we hope to hear. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
Little Italy/Jean-Talon Tour: great knowledgeable guide (Lucas) that was relaxed but organized, and kept the ball rolling without stressing anybody out, yet giving us some time to wander. I think the tour also has a good balance of sweet and savoury, drinks and food, but maybe one more savoury place would have been welcome to leave "full", although I didn't leave hungry at all. Easy to park around the meeting point and easy to get to by metro/bus.
Hearing from our guests never gets old. Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback and for giving us the opportunity to be part of your travels. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
Simon was an excellent tour guide. Lots of information & plenty good food!
Hearing from our guests is always a highlight. Your review is sincerely appreciated, and we're glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again!
The food tour was amazing! We had the opportunity to try 9 different food/drink tastings, and every stop was delicious. Our tour guide, Eric truly went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable for everyone—from the youngest child to the adults in our group. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and friendly personality made the tour even more memorable. I would highly recommend this food tour to anyone visiting the area!
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. Your review is appreciated by our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Eric the tour guide was the best tour guide we have ever had
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad the tour was part of your time in the city. We hope you’ll join Secret Food Tours again!
Tour guide Eric, was extremely nice and knowledgeable. He allowed to experience the market place on our own and the food selection he provided of little Italy was very delicious. I will highly recommend this tour to others.
Thank you for your review! We’re pleased you chose to spend part of your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
Lucas was a great guide for our Little Italy tour! He was truly passionate about the tour and shared some great information and history! Food was so good! We will book again next time we visit.
Thank you for choosing our tour. Your experience is exactly the kind of memory we hope guests take home with them. We’d be happy to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
Great tour with delicious stops! Eric was a great guide.
We truly appreciate you joining us! Reading about everything you enjoyed on the tour made our day. We hope you'll experience another Secret Food Tours tour in the future.
