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Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
$87.26
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Montreal Mile End Food Tour offers a delicious journey through one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. Taste iconic local dishes while learning about Montreal’s rich culinary heritage from a knowledgeable guide.
- 🥯 Start your adventure at St-Viateur Bagel, where you’ll savor a freshly baked Montreal-style bagel, known for its smaller, denser, and slightly sweeter profile.
- 🥪 Visit Lester’s Deli to enjoy a classic smoked meat sandwich, a signature dish that showcases the city’s Jewish culinary traditions.
- 🍝 Stop by Drogheria Fine for their famous gnocchi, served straight from the window, reflecting the strong Italian influence in the area.
- 🚶♂️ Walk along historic streets filled with vibrant street art and murals, as your guide shares stories of Mile End’s evolution into a cultural hub.
- 📍 Cross Saint Laurent Boulevard, historically known as “The Main,” and learn about its significance as a cultural and linguistic boundary in Montreal.
- 🍟 Indulge in Quebec's beloved poutine at Poutineville, made with crispy fries, cheese curds, and rich gravy, a must-try dish in the region.
- ☕ Conclude your tour with a delightful espresso and dessert at Caffe Grazie Mille, embodying Montreal’s European café culture.
- 👶 Wheelchair accessible and pram/stroller friendly, ensuring everyone can enjoy this culinary exploration.
- 🌍 Guided small-group tour available in English, lasting approximately 3 hours, with public transportation options nearby.
- 💰 Optional additional food or beverages can be enjoyed beyond the included tastings for those looking to expand their culinary experience.
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Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Tasting at Kouzina Niata or Euro-Deli Batory
- Coffee and dessert at Caffe Grazie Mille
- Guided small-group walking tour of Montreal’s Mile End
- Traditional Quebec poutine tasting at Poutineville
- Italian gnocchi tasting at Drogheria Fine
- Montreal-style bagel tasting at St-Viateur Bagel
- Smoked meat sandwich tasting at Lester’s Deli
- Additional food or beverages beyond included tastings
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 mins prior to the start of the tour to ensure the tour starts on time.
Return details
This is the last food stop to enjoy some dessert and where the tour will conclude.
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Begin your tour at one of Montreal’s most iconic food institutions, where bagels have been hand-rolled and wood-fired for decades. Watch as fresh bagels are baked in traditional ovens and learn what makes Montreal-style bagels distinct from their New York counterparts—smaller, denser, and slightly sweeter. Enjoy a freshly baked bagel while your guide introduces the story of Montreal’s Jewish community and how it helped shape the city’s culinary identity.
- As you walk through Mile End, your guide will point out vibrant street art, historic buildings, and local hotspots. Learn how this neighbourhood evolved into one of Montreal’s most creative and culturally rich districts. (pass by)
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Step into a classic Montreal deli for what many consider the city’s signature dish: smoked meat. Learn how this delicacy is cured, spiced, and steamed to perfection before being served on rye bread.
- Walk past historic streets and murals as your guide shares stories of immigration, cultural blending, and how Mile End became a hub for artists, musicians, and food lovers alike. (pass by)
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Visit a local favorite known for serving fresh gnocchi straight from a takeaway window. This simple yet beloved dish reflects the strong Italian influence in the neighbourhood.
- Cross Saint Laurent Boulevard, historically known as “The Main,” which divides Montreal’s east and west sides. Your guide will explain its importance as a cultural and linguistic boundary, and how it became a central meeting point for diverse immigrant communities. (pass by)
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Sample traditional dishes while learning about the waves of immigration that brought these flavors to the city and how they continue to influence Montreal’s food scene today.
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No visit to Quebec is complete without trying poutine. Enjoy this classic dish made with crispy fries, cheese curds, and rich gravy while learning how it evolved from a humble snack into a national icon.
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End your tour with a relaxing stop for espresso and dessert at a local café. This final tasting reflects Montreal’s European café culture and provides the perfect opportunity to unwind and ask your guide for additional recommendations.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
$87.26
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!