Jean-Talon Market Food Tour in Montreal with Local Guide Mayssam

Montreal, Canada

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Don't get lost in Montreal's Jean Talon Market—the largest farmers market in the city. Enjoy a private guided tour with a local food writer who knows all the hidden gems. Taste 6-7 items like pastries, seasonal produce, local cheese, cider, smoked fish, and desserts. Gain insight into Montreal's food scene and neighborhood history on this personalized experience.

Taste seasonal and local produce from artisanal suppliers
Learn about the history of the neighborhood and Montreal's food scene
Discover hidden gems that many travelers miss
Enjoy a private, personalized tour experience

Sample Menu

Starter

Freshly baked pastries to start the day

Starter

Peak seasonal produce (strawberries, corn, apples)

Starter

A board of artisanal local cheeses paired with ice cider, a Quebec specialty

Starter

Syrian specialty spreads served with homemade pita crackers

Starter

Locally caught and house-smoked fish (seasonal)

Dessert

A seasonal sweet bite (maple syrup tart, ice cream, macarons)

Starter

And a few surprise tastings along the way

What's Included

Guided tour of Jean-Talon market with host Mayssam
6-7 tastings

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

La Librairie Gourmande
Jean Talon Market, 7070 Av. Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC H2R 1T1, Canada
Please meet Mayssam outside La Librairie Gourmande, a cookbook store, inside Jean Talon Market. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Montreal

Marche Jean-talon (jean-talon Market)

Little Italy

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences please advise at time of booking

Menu may vary depending on the season
Private, personalized experience
Please NOTE that during 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 may grab a pizza, if time permits
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Highly Recommend

Alexander_K, Aug 2025

We booked a private tour of the Jean Talon Market with Mayssam so that we could get a tour of the market and food tastings to serve as lunch all wrapped into one. Mayssam met us outside La Librairie Gourmand as scheduled. She gave us a full tour of the market and its history as we walked around, several delicious tastings customized to our wishes, as well as recommendations and time for shopping. We had a great time and highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Mayssam!