Ages 14+ • 5 Hours • Up to 8 Spots!
Taste your way across three neighborhoods in Montréal on a five-hour guided tea tour. Learn steeping technique, meet importers and sit down to high tea while discovering Chinese, Japanese and English tea traditions in the city.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Light urban walking ability; comfortable standing for tasting demos and moving between three neighborhoods.
Wildlife
History
Montreal’s tea scene reflects waves of immigration and trade—Chinese, Japanese and British tea practices arrived and adapted to local tastes over decades.
Conservation
Support small, independent shops and bring a reusable cup or bottle; businesses here rely on mindful sourcing and low-waste practices.
Round Table Tours
Ages 14+ • 5 Hours • Up to 8 Spots!
Round Table Tours is a Montreal-based tour operator offering guided, in-person tasting and walking experiences across Montréal, Québec. Specializing in beverage and culinary-focused routes, Round Table Tours leads guests through neighbourhoods and venues that illuminate local foodways, artisanal production, and cultural history. The company’s lineup includes a five-hour Montreal Third Wave Coffee Tour with hands-on barista elements and café tastings; a four-hour Montreal: Ultimate Chocolate Expedition that explores chocolate history and bean-to-bar practices; a 4.5-hour Pointe-Saint-Charles Beer Tour visiting microbreweries and historic taverns; a 3.5-hour Under the Surface: Montreal’s Chinatown walking tour with five authentic food stops; and a five-hour Afternoon Tea: Le Total experience focused on Chinese and Japanese teas and pairings. Round Table Tours also offers an Iconic Dishes: Jewish Montreal tour that presents classic regional dishes and cultural context.
All tours operate in Montréal neighbourhoods and emphasize local guides, venue visits, tastings, and storytelling. Each experience lists its typical duration and itinerary elements in public descriptions so guests can plan accordingly. Round Table Tours presents factual, neighborhood-centered itineraries designed to connect visitors and residents with Montréal’s culinary makers, cafés, chocolatiers, breweries, and traditional food venues. For travelers seeking focused culinary exploration—coffee culture, chocolate craftsmanship, craft beer history, Chinatown cuisine, or tea traditions—Round Table Tours provides structured, in-person tours that navigate Montréal’s culinary landscape.
Tours Offered
7 Tours
Guided experiences across Montréal
Local Base
Montréal, Québec
Tours start and end in Montréal
Typical Length
3.5–5 hours
Short daytime walking and tasting tours
Experience Type
In-person Local Tours
Small-group neighborhood experiences
Reserve a spot on a Round Table Tours experience to explore Montréal’s cafés, chocolatiers, breweries, and neighborhood flavors.
Eat a light meal first
Tea stimulates the appetite; start with a small meal so you can fully enjoy the high tea portion later.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Walking and multiple tastings can dehydrate you; refill between stops to stay comfortable.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour covers about 3.3 km on city sidewalks with a few stairs and standing sessions—choose supportive footwear.
Declare dietary needs ahead of booking
The tour accommodates restrictions but informing guides in advance ensures suitable pastries and sandwiches.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes keep you comfy across 3.3 km of city sidewalks.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings—many shops will refill bottles.
summer
Light jacket or rain shell
Montreal weather changes quickly; a packable shell keeps you dry and warm.
spring
Notebook or phone for tasting notes
Record favorite teas and brewing tips learned at the sommelier workshop.