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Get a taste of Montreal's Jewish heritage on this culinary walking tour. Explore the Mile End and Plateau neighbourhoods & taste a wide range of local foods, including smoked meat and bagels.

Highlights

• Taste a wide range of exclusive local foods, including smoked meat and bagels
• Explore the city’s Mile End and Plateau neighbourhoods
• Learn about Montreal’s Jewish culture and history
• Fun for the entire family

Description

Renowned worldwide for its unique take on Jewish cuisine, Montreal is the birthplace of countless Jewish foods, both iconic and overlooked. Experience the rich and delicious Jewish food culture of Montreal’s Mile End and Plateau neighbourhoods by visiting decades-old food institutions alongside new businesses that are revitalizing the city’s food scene. We’ll also travel to backyards and alleyways to uncover this city’s hidden Jewish food history and taste nearly forgotten delicacies. And of course you’ll get to feast on the classics like smoked meat and bagels, so make sure to bring a healthy appetite! Get an insider’s perspective on the stories behind Montreal’s Jewish culinary institutions, including well-known spots like Beauty’s and Moishes, foods from Montreal’s Hasidic community, and tastes of businesses that no longer exist. Our various food tastings include some of Montreal’s iconic dishes: a Schwartz’s smoked meat sandwich, bagels from Saint-Viateur and Fairmount, knishes from Chez Greenberg and Wilensky’s Light Lunch. Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides are university-level researchers and will answer your questions and lead discussions throughout the tour experience. Food is included in the price of the Beyond the Bagel tour. Meeting point: Rialto Theatre 5723 Av. du Parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4H2, Canada End point: Schwartz's Deli 3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1X9, Canada

Includes

Outremont Noshing on some kosher pastries, we'll dive into the history of Jewish Montreal as we explore the streets of this beautiful neighbourhood! Mile End We'll learn about the history of Jewish food, and it's starring role in Montreal's cuisine as we take a trip to the city's most famous bagel shops and oldest Jewish lunch counter. Plateau Mont-Royal Taking a stroll on Montreal's iconic St-Laurent boulevard, we'll discover its rich past and vibrant present, sampling offerings from a hip new Jewish bakery and iconic Deli shop along the way.

Important Information

• This tour is not certified kosher nor can provide vegan or gluten-free options (vegetarian options and alternatives for non-kosher meat are available). All visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Tour will run rain or shine. All visitors should arrive with their own water bottles filled, and having already used the restroom; stops along the tour hold up the experience for everyone participating, and we want to make sure everyone enjoys the tour!

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund