MONTRÉAL CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Eat Your Way Through Montreal’s Jewish Culinary History
A guided, private 3.5-hour walk through Mile End and the Plateau sampling classic smoked meats and bagels and uncovering nearly forgotten Jewish delicacies.
Eat Your Way Through Montreal’s Jewish Culinary History.
Embark on a private food tour through Montréal’s Mile End and Plateau neighbourhoods, savoring iconic Jewish dishes and discovering hidden culinary gems. The route mixes decades-old eateries and new businesses revitalizing the city’s food scene, with detours into backyards and alleyways to reveal nearly forgotten delicacies—so bring a healthy appetite for a memorable gastronomic adventure.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Smoked Meat, Bagels and Jewish Staples
Taste Montreal’s signature Jewish dishes—smoked meat and bagels among them—at long-running institutions and new shops that keep those traditions alive.
Backyards, Alleys and Forgotten Delicacies
The itinerary includes off-the-beaten-path stops—backyards and alleyways—that reveal lesser-known elements of the city’s Jewish food history.
Decades-Old Institutions and Revitalizing New Businesses
You’ll visit decades-old food institutions alongside newer businesses that are reshaping Montreal’s Jewish culinary landscape.
What the day feels like
What the Private Food Tour Feels Like
Over roughly three and a half hours you’ll walk through Mile End and the Plateau, moving between historic eateries and contemporary spots to sample dishes and hear the stories behind them—pausing briefly at selected sites, with the guide leading detours into small urban spaces to uncover hidden food history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private food tour suits—and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The private tour runs approximately 3.5 hours.
Meet at Rialto Theatre - 5723 Park Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2V 4H2.
Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing; bring a filled water bottle and use the restroom before the tour as stops do not include time for extended business visits; the tour runs rain or shine.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The private food tour is approximately 3.5 hours long.
Where do we meet the guide?
The meeting location is the Rialto Theatre at 5723 Park Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2V 4H2.
What should I bring?
Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a filled water bottle; arrive having used the restroom since stops do not include time for extended visits.
Will the tour run in bad weather?
Yes—the tour runs rain or shine.
Can minors join the tour unaccompanied?
No—children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.