Secret Food Tours Montreal: Jean-Talon Market and Little Italy Tastings

On our Secret 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.

Food will be served with fresh-pressed apple juice or water when available.

ITINERARY

We'll begin in front of the main entrance of Marché Jean-Talon, one of the largest open-air markets in North America.

First up, you'll wet your palate with a bottle of crisp apple juice, cold-pressed at a farm in Quebec's apple capital, Rougemont.

Next, you'll bite into a warm focaccia sandwich jam-packed with fresh local ingredients like hand-carved prosciutto and handmade cheese.

As we journey further into the market, get ready for a sensory overload as we stop by our favorite maple syrup vendor, where you’ll discover the deep, rich flavors of Quebec’s most iconic export. Then, cool off with a scoop of homemade local ice cream crafted with seasonal ingredients.

Of course, no visit to the Jean-Talon Market would be complete without experiencing a mouthwatering artisanal sausage.

From there, it’s time to head into Petite Italie, Montreal's very own Italian-Canadian neighborhood. Along the way, you'll hear stories of proud immigrants from Sicily and the mainland and taste the best and most authentic Sicilian Arancini in the city, crispy on the outside, perfectly savory inside.

And to finish on a sweet note, we’ll treat you to what might just be the best cannoli you’ve ever had, paired with a refreshing Italian beverage.

As with all our tours, there's also our delicious Secret Dish.

*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.