All ages • Best Food Tour in Montreal! • 3 Hours • Locally crafted!
Discover Montreal’s culinary scene beyond the usual tourist spots with "Beyond the Market." This 3-hour food tour uncovers hidden gems and authentic flavors across diverse neighborhoods.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly walking on mostly flat urban terrain.
Wildlife
History
Montreal’s food culture is deeply influenced by decades of immigration, blending French, Italian, Jewish, and Middle Eastern traditions into its culinary fabric.
Conservation
This tour supports local artisans and small businesses, promoting sustainable tourism by highlighting neighborhood-based enterprises rather than large commercial venues.
Spade & Palacio Tours
All ages • Best Food Tour in Montreal! • 3 Hours • Locally crafted!
Spade & Palacio Tours is a Toronto, Ontario–based tour company that designs artist-led walking, biking and food experiences in Toronto and Montréal. The company operates the original artist-run Toronto Street Art Tour in Dundas West and a suite of Montreal mural and cultural tours that highlight large-scale public artworks, neighborhoods and local markets. Tours range from short 90-minute mural walks to multi-hour bike and food excursions, with specific offerings including a 1.5-hour French mural walk, a 2-hour original Montreal Mural Tour, a 2 hour 45 minute Beyond the Basilica walk that includes skip-the-line access options at Notre-Dame Basilica, a 3-hour Beyond the Market food tour, and a 4-hour Pink Bike Tour that combines cycling, murals and a picnic.
Guides are presented as artists and local experts who explain techniques, histories and the cultural context behind murals and street art, and who point participants to neighborhoods, exhibitions and local businesses. Spade & Palacio Tours emphasizes curated routes through Dundas West and Saint-Laurent Boulevard, showcasing monumental murals that rise two to nine stories and smaller hidden works. Groups can expect walking and cycling formats, sightseeing, cultural commentary and food tastings where listed.
All tours described are offered under the Spade & Palacio Tours brand and operate in Toronto and Montréal. Descriptions and durations reflect current public trip summaries and aim to help visitors choose the right tour for art lovers, food enthusiasts and curious travelers. Booking information, meeting points and accessibility details are available in each public trip listing and seasonal schedules.
Locations
Toronto & Montréal
Tours in two major Canadian cities
Duration Range
1.5–4 hours
Short walks to multi-hour adventures
Tours Offered
9 tours
Guided walks, bikes and food tours
Focus
Street art & murals
Large-scale public artworks featured
Choose a walking, bike or food experience to discover murals, markets and local stories—book the right tour for art lovers.
Bring an appetite
This tour involves multiple tasting stops, so come hungry to fully enjoy the culinary variety.
Wear comfortable shoes
Explore city streets and local neighborhoods on foot for about 3 hours—comfortable footwear is key.
Check dietary restrictions
Notify the tour operator in advance to accommodate allergies or special diets for a better experience.
Bring a bottle of water
Stay hydrated throughout the tour as you sample rich foods and walk between stops.
Comfortable walking shoes
To navigate city streets and uneven sidewalks comfortably.
Reusable water bottle
Helps stay hydrated during the 3-hour walking tour.
Light jacket or layers
Spring mornings in Montreal can be cool, layering helps stay comfortable.
spring
Sunscreen
Protects against sun exposure during outdoor walking segments.
summer