Guided Tour and Tastings at Jean-Talon Market with a Food Writer

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2 hours
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2 - 10 guests
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Explore Jean-Talon Market with local expert Mayssam. Savor tastings of local delights and learn the history of the market and Montreal's vibrant culinary scene in this 2-hour tour.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

Sample Menu

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6-7 tastings
Includes pastries, seasonal produce, local cheese, ice cider (alcoholic), smoked fish, dessert, etc.

What You Get

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Guided tour of Jean-Talon market with host Mayssam
6-7 tastings
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Private, personalized experience

What You’ll Experience

Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Jean-Talon market, Montréal's largest farmers market, with a passionate food and travel writer. Mayssam lives just 2 blocks away and knows the market and its vendors really well. A visit to Jean-Talon market is unmissable when in Montreal, the ideal place to buy fresh local produce, cheese and meat from regional producers. On this 2 hour walking tour of the Jean Talon market, Mayssam will give you insight on the market's, the history and Montreal's food scene. You will also stop at her favorite stalls and stores, where you will do some tastings. You might visit a cheese monger, a smoked fish producer, an artisanal bakery, an ice cream parlor, a forager’s stand, a chef’s stall, and a few fruit and vegetable vendors. At the end of the tour, if you wish to buy some edible gifts or produce Mayssam can help you shop. Bring a tote bag, camera and walking shoes. 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, visit a pastry shop, an old school Italian café, and may grab a pizza, if time permits.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

La Librairie Gourmande, Avenue Henri-Julien, Montréal Montréal Québec, Canada, CA, H2R 1T1

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Please meet Mayssam outside La Librairie Gourmande, a cookbook store, inside Jean Talon Market. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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We were so lucky to have Mayssam as our guide. She is fabulous. I’d give her 6 stars if that was an option.
May 25, 2025
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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 he...read more

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A perfect authentic experience with the most welcoming family and delicious lebaneese food!
July 31, 2023
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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 ...read more

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