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The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

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Our beautiful Market, Jean-Talon
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We visit the less touristy hoods around the Jean-Market on our food tour. From a single mom-no-pop shop we learn about our Latino community and sit down at a Salvadoran neighbourhood joint where locals go. We learn about the different communities that make up the area and pop into Little Italy for an iconic bakery when open.

The Jean-Talon market is the largest of its kind in the country. We try goat cheeses that are so farm to table they remind us of that scene from Portlandia. We visit a spice den, point out other great vendors, try some of the best charcuteries in the province as well as a few surprises like a forager and more depending on the season! You’ll want to go back to the market after the tour.

In Little Italy we explore the streets and area, sip third wave joe and learn about our progressive coffee scene. We head to a bean to bar award winning chocolate “factory” that will showcase some of the best stuff Montréal has to offer, period.

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  • Food and drinks
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  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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531 Rue Bélanger
Montréal, QC H2S 1G5, Canada

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6466 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Montréal, QC H2S 3C4, Canada

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Marche Jean-talon (jean-talon Market)

Here we will visit vendors, specialty shops. We will taste multiple samples and bites/platters and learn about the businesses craft as well as the market as a whole. Free time is included!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Little Italy

He're we'll talk and sample progressive coffee and learn about the neighbourhood.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

We'll be sitting down at a mom and pop for a Salvadorian tasting. Wandering the small streets to learn about the communities in the area. Sampling progressive coffee at a small family third wave location. We'll be visiting a bean to bar chocolate factory for a high end tasting
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Laurent Boulevard

Learn about the diffrerent waves of immigration and taste award winning chocolates!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If you have any food restrictions or allergies, you must specify in the Special Requirements box at checkout
  • Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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