Jean-Talon Market Food Tour in Montreal with Local Guide Mayssam
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Enjoy a private and authentic market tour with host Mayssam. Mayssam was born and raised in Lebanon, lived in New York City before finally settling in Montreal – her home for about 25 years now. In a few previous lives, she worked as an interior designer, a graphic artist and have even dabbled in catering. However in 2010, she reconnected with her true passions: food and travel, and has been a food and travel writer and blogger since. - Private Jean Talon market tour tour with a local food writer - Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Jean-Talon market, Montréal's largest farmers market - Discover local produce while you eat your way through the Jean Talon market - Get insight on the market's, the neighborhood's history and Montreal's food scene - Enjoy 6-7 tastings, that may include pastries, seasonal produce, local cheese, ice cider (alcoholic), smoked fish, dessert, etc.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Reviews(3)
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!
Turns out it was only our group if 5 so essentially a private tour. Anyone who goes on a tour with Mayssam as a guide will be lucky. She knows the vendors at the market and it is clear they like her. I can’t say enough good things about the tour. We have done many food tours and this one with Mayssam was the very best of many good tours.
Thank you so much for your glowing review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with Mayssam stood out among so many wonderful food tours you have taken. It is always special when a guide can create a personal connection and share their local knowledge in such a warm and engaging way. Mayssam's relationships with the market vendors and her passion for the local food scene truly bring the experience to life. We are so glad your group had such a memorable and meaningful time. Thank you for choosing Traveling Spoon. We hope to host you again on another wonderful experience!
We had the most wonderful afternoon with Nohad and her family at their beautiful house. We were welcomed into their living room with some delicious appetizers and drinks. Then we went out to their beautiful garden together to pick some fresh produce for our meal. We then began our cooking session, working with Nohad and her son in the kitchen making Lebaneese Kibbeh, Felafel, Tabule Salad and many more. When we were done we sat down together for the most fun and delicious meal we had during our trip to Lebanon! Thank you Nohad, Mario and George for opening your heart and home and hosting us in such a warm way!
