Discover Montreal’s vibrant coffee scene on a hands-on 5-hour tour with Round Table Tours. Dive into the city’s craft coffee culture, learn barista skills, and enjoy unique brews and pastries.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; comfortable walking required
Wildlife
History
Montreal’s coffee culture blossomed in the early 20th century when European immigrants brought their brewing traditions.
Conservation
Many of the cafés highlight sustainable sourcing practices and eco-friendly brewing methods, supporting local artisans and reducing environmental impact.
Round Table Tours
Discover Montreal’s vibrant coffee scene on a hands-on 5-hour tour with Round Table Tours. Dive into the city’s craft coffee culture, learn barista skills, and enjoy unique brews and pastries.
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.
Coffee strength and preferences
Inform guides about your preferred coffee strength or flavor profile for personalized tastings.
Weather considerations
Dress comfortably and be prepared for outside walking between cafés.
Arrival time
Arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth start and check in.
Photography tips
Capture lively scenes of Montreal’s neighborhoods and the intricate latte art at each stop.
Comfortable walking shoes
Required for exploring Montreal’s lively neighborhoods comfortably.
Reusable coffee cup
Helpful for tasting samples and reducing waste during the tour.
Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down coffee notes or brew preferences.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Dress in layers for varying weather conditions.
spring,summer,fall,winter