Mile End Food Tour

Montreal Mile End Guided Food Tour by Local Montreal Tours

★ 4.8 374 reviews

from $98.80 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: 5723 Av. du Parc
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
On board: Tastings included
Run by: Local Montreal Food Tours

Overview

This three-hour walking tour concentrates on one neighborhood, Mile End, and feeds you as it goes. You meet a guide in front of the Rialto Theatre on Avenue du Parc and set off through streets known for their mix of Jewish, Greek and Italian food traditions. Along the way you collect a signature homemade sandwich, a warm wood-fired Montreal bagel with cream cheese, a secret Mediterranean pastry, street gnocchi in tomato sauce, and a classic poutine with fries, cheese curds and gravy. The tour finishes near Kem CoBa on Fairmount Avenue West, a short walk from where you started.

The sweet ending changes with the season: artisan ice cream in spring and summer, or cannoli with Italian coffee in fall and winter. Stops include a brief look at Montreal street art, and guides mix in the history of how the city and the neighborhood were settled. Groups run to a maximum of 16 travellers.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 16 travellers

It suits hungry walkers who want an introduction to Mile End's food and history. Reviewers often describe the portions as generous and repeatedly advise arriving hungry, and several note the route stays local so the walking stays manageable. Anyone with dietary restrictions must flag them in the Special Requirements field when booking, since the menu depends on the stops.

Where this tour sits among 5 priced tours in Food Tours listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Jean Talon Market, 8 Tastings$86.86
Spade Non-Touristy Food Tour$93.37
Mile End Food Tour (this tour)$98.80
Mile End Bagel Poutine, 7 Tastings$98.80
Old Food Tour, 6 Tastings$115.09

What's Included

Included

Signature Sandwich, Homemade from a beloved neighborhood counter
Warm Wood-fired Bagel, A fresh Montreal classic served with cream cheese
Secret Dish! A unique Mediterranean pastry bite with a twist
Street Gnocchi, Homemade and served with rich tomato sauce in a classic takeout container
Classic Montreal Poutine, Crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds, and rich gravy
Seasonal Sweet Ending, Artisan Ice Cream (Spring/Summer) OR Cannoli & Italian Coffee (Fall/Winter

Not Included

Gratuities for the guide

Itinerary

Meet at Rialto TheatreThe guide waits in front of the Rialto Theatre at 5723 Avenue du Parc. This is the meeting point for the full three-hour tour.
Mile End walking tourThe main stop is Mile End, listed as three hours. Food stops and neighborhood history fill the visit.
Montreal street artA brief five-minute stop with free admission to view street art along the route.
Tour ends at Kem CoBaThe end point is Kem CoBa at 60 Avenue Fairmount O, about a 10 minute walk from the meeting location.

$98.80from, per person

3 hoursduration

4.8across 374 guest reviews

16guests at most

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour goes, drawn from the tour details and from what travellers report back.

Come hungry. Portions are generous. Many reviewers say there is more than enough food and recommend eating only a light breakfast beforehand.
Wear comfortable shoes. The tour involves a fair amount of walking and recommends comfortable shoes. Several reviewers describe the pace as reasonable and note the stops stay fairly close together.
Dietary restrictions. You must advise of any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking. The menu can also change based on location availability, weather and other circumstances.
Group size. The tour caps at 16 travellers. Reviewers describe an engaged group feel, and one notes the format worked well even for pre-teens and teens.
Weather and seasons. The itinerary and menu can change based on availability, weather and other circumstances. The dessert depends on the season, ice cream in warmer months and cannoli with coffee in cooler ones.
Getting there. The meeting point is the Rialto Theatre on Avenue du Parc, and one reviewer found it a bit farther from the nearest Metro station than expected. The tour is near public transportation, so plan the approach in advance.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and of a fair amount of walking. Gratuities for the guide are not included. The itinerary and menu can change based on availability and weather, and the operator requires a minimum number of travellers; if the minimum is not met you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. One reviewer reported being turned away at the start despite holding a booking confirmation and said the guide told them this happens; anyone booking should keep their confirmation handy and contact the operator promptly if any problem arises.

Common Questions

What Food Is Included On The Tour?

A signature homemade sandwich, a warm wood-fired bagel with cream cheese, a secret Mediterranean pastry, street gnocchi with tomato sauce, and a classic Montreal poutine. A seasonal dessert is included too: artisan ice cream in spring and summer, or cannoli and Italian coffee in fall and winter. Gratuities for the guide are the stated exclusion.

Do I Need To Pay For Food Or Entry Separately?

The tastings are among the tour's inclusions, and the stops are listed as free admission. The only listed exclusion is gratuities for the guide, at your discretion. Check the live booking page for the current payment terms before you book.

Where Does The Tour Meet And End?

You meet the guide in front of the Rialto Theatre at 5723 Avenue du Parc. The tour ends at Kem CoBa, 60 Avenue Fairmount O, about a 10 minute walk from the meeting point. Pickup is not stated, so confirm before booking if you need transport to the start.

Is The Tour Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

Infants must sit on laps, and most travellers can participate. One reviewer said the format kept their pre-teen and teen engaged. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and involves a fair amount of walking, so consider that if mobility is limited.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times use local Montreal time. If the operator cancels because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you get a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable shoes are the main recommendation, since the tour involves a fair amount of walking. Arrive hungry, as reviewers consistently describe large portions. Note any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field when booking.