Old Food Tour, 6 Tastings

Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 6+ Local Delicacies Tastings

★ 4.9 850 reviews

from $115.09 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: 360 Rue Saint-Jacques
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
On board: Tastings included
Run by: Local Montreal Food Tours

Overview

The tour starts at 360 Rue Saint-Jacques, inside a converted 1920s bank that now houses the Crew Collective & Café, and ends about a 5-minute walk away at a bistro on Rue McGill. Over three hours, a local guide walks a group of no more than 16 through Old Montreal, stopping for a smoked salmon bagel, poutine, local cheeses and charcuteries, a secret dish at an authentic taverna, maple syrup ice cream, and a maple syrup tasting.

The stops are spread along a walking route through the Old Port and Old Montreal, so tastings alternate with stories about the neighbourhood and its food culture. Reviews often describe it as part food tour and part history walk, with guides who share facts about the city between stops.

It suits travellers who want a hearty walking lunch and an introduction to Montreal food specialities. Declare any dietary restrictions at the time of booking; the tour works best with no food restrictions. Gratuities are not included.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 16 travellers

What's Included

Included

Crew Collective & Café - Enjoy a delicious smoked salmon bagel at the spectacular converted cafe
Poutine Stop - Crispy golden fries, cheese curds, and rich, velvety gravy
Le beau marché - The best way to finish a hearty lunch is with local cheeses and charcuteries
Secret Stop - Secret Dish at an authentic taverna
Maple Syrup Ice Cream - End on the sweetest note with a local scoop of Ice Cream
Maple Syrup Tasting - Sample authentic liquid gold tapped straight from the province's forests

Not Included

Gratuities

Rating And Season In Brief

Rating	4.9 from 850 reviews
Weather	Needs good weather: if the operator cancels for poor weather you are offered another date or a full refund.

Itinerary

Meet at Crew Collective & CaféThe group gathers on the bench inside the lobby near the revolving doors at 360 Rue Saint-Jacques. The café sits inside a 1920s bank and is reached through the regular bank entrance.
Old Port of MontrealThe route passes through the Old Port, a 15-minute stop, as the walk begins.
Old Montreal walk and tastingsThe rest of the three hours covers the Old Montreal food stops: a smoked salmon bagel, poutine, cheeses and charcuteries, a secret dish at a taverna, maple syrup ice cream, and a maple syrup tasting, all included in the tour price.
End at Les Soeurs GrisesThe tour finishes at the bistro-brasserie at 32 Rue McGill, about a 5-minute walk from the starting point.

Hands reach toward paper trays with a bagel, smoked meat on rye and maple syrup on an indoor market table.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking, based on the tour details and on what past travellers have written.

Pace and fitness. Expect around three hours of walking between six or more tasting stops. The route covers the Old Port and the streets of Old Montreal, with the group on foot throughout. A reasonable level of walking fitness is needed.
Food and portions. Six or more tastings are promised, from a smoked salmon bagel at the start to maple syrup ice cream near the end. Reviewers describe the food as tasty and varied. Come hungry, since this works as a full lunch rather than a snack crawl.
Dietary needs. Vegetarian and allergy needs have been accommodated, according to reviewer accounts, but restrictions should be entered in the Special Requirements field at booking, and the tour is best with no food restrictions. Flag restrictions early and clearly.

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

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Old Food Tour, 6 Tastings (this tour)$115.09

Group size. The tour caps at 16 travellers. Reviews repeatedly praise the guides as knowledgeable, funny and engaging, with several travellers saying their guide made everyone feel included.
Weather and timing. The experience requires good weather and the menu can change based on location availability. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
Accessibility. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though it is near public transportation. Infants must sit on laps, and most travellers can participate.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and gratuities are not included. One reviewer reported a cancellation communicated poorly, with the operator confirming the tour that morning and then not showing up. The itinerary and menu can change based on availability, weather, and other circumstances. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From My Hotel Included?

Hotel pickup is not stated. Everyone meets at 360 Rue Saint-Jacques, inside the Crew Collective & Café lobby, and the tour ends about a 5-minute walk away at 32 Rue McGill.

What Food And Drink Are Included In The Price?

All six or more tastings are included: a smoked salmon bagel at the converted bank café, poutine, local cheeses and charcuteries, a secret dish at an authentic taverna, maple syrup ice cream, and a maple syrup tasting. Gratuities are the stated exclusion.

How Long Is The Tour And How Much Walking Is There?

It runs three hours through Old Montreal and the Old Port, all on foot between tasting stops. The meeting point and end point are about a 5-minute walk apart.

Can Vegetarians Or People With Allergies Join?

Restrictions must be declared in the Special Requirements field when booking. The operator notes the tour is best with no food restrictions, so communicate needs early.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring And When Will I Be Confirmed?

Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The tour runs in good weather and the menu can shift with availability. Note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible and gratuities are not included.