Choose a currency
Private tour in Montreal Mélissa S
Montreal Jewish Food Experience
5.0
(8) reviews
-
4 hours
1
Tour date
Start time
-
4 hours
1
Mélissa S.
5.0
Guide rating
16
Reviews
Tours delivered
36 hrs
Avg. response time
I want to unfold Montreal for you by showing you its beauty, telling its stories and tasting its food. Where these things intersect is where you will find me and where you will really get a feel for the city and how unique and delicious it is as well as the people that have made this city what it is. I am originally from British Columbia but have been in Montreal my whole adult life (20 years) and although my first language is English, my heritage is mainly French Canadian and I am fluent in french and Spanish as well. I did a multi-disciplinary program in Canadian Studies at McGill; I am a certified professional cook and was in the restaurant industry and taught cooking for many years. I am an accredited Montreal tour guide and I broke the mould in terms of food tours in Montreal using the food scene and the personal stories of chefs, farmers, artisans and tasting as a way to experience the city with my touring company that I have been running since 2012. I also like to incorporate the voices and stories of women into what I do. I have a Master's in Educational Technology and coach female entrepreneurs. I am also a trained birth doula and fight for birth and reproductive justice and housing rights. Come and get access to the city in a way that you will not get on your own and let me share my love of food, people, learning, humour and transformative events and stories! Please contact me with any questions or to personalize a tour for you. BA from McGill University with honours with a major concentration in Canadian Studies 2007 Montreal Tour Guide and bicycle guide Certification 2015 Professional Cooking Diploma 2009 On the cover of the business section of the Montreal Gazette in 2015 Winner of best female entrepreneurial award of Montreal in 2013 Quebec entrepreneurship contest Second place winner of services to businesses for my corporate food tours Quebec entrepreneurship contest Operating Tours since December 2012 Selected for trade missions to Paris and Atlanta 2013/2016 Currently undertaking an MA in Educational Technology Trained doula No Restrictions
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Mélissa S.
Iconic Dishes and Jewish Landmarks
Overview of your Montreal tour
Montreal is said to have two solitudes: the English and French, but many say there is a third solitude: the Jewish community. Two of the three of Montreal's edible food icons are Jewish: smoked meat and bagels. I want to get you to taste them, more than one and compare, but also many other classic Jewish Montreal dishes! The history of the Jewish Community in Montreal is a key thread of the history of the city and illuminates the political and religious contexts through the reality of Jews in the city. I designed the first Jewish Food Tour in Montreal. I am also a certified guide of Montreal and am able to both talk in detail about the Jewish community but also about the larger context. I have long-standing relationships with the business and a culinary background myself. This tour is a mix of nostalgic eateries, fresh trendy new spots, walking in picturesque neighbourhoods with historic visuals all around. The food, punctuated by poetry and story is on-point, generous and allows you to compare a rivals.
Your Montreal tour itinerary
This is a walking tour and we will walk 3 kilometres and eat an insane amount of food on a tour that s packed with history and stories. - We will meet at a smoked meat establishment in Outremont, the most affluent French neighbourhood, but also a neighbourhood with a strongwomen Hassidic population. - We will visit 6-8 stops depending on the day of the week. - The tour includes beverages, sweets and savoury classics - We will compare rival bagel factories and smoked meat delis - We will tell the story of Jews in Montreal from their earliest arrival to the present. - We will visit Outremont, the Mile-End and the Plateau Mont-Royal - There will even be poetry along the way - Visit of Jewish landmarks and murals connected to the community
Want to customize this tour?
Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.
Transport details
Type: Walking
Walking .. about 3 km of walking
What's included
What's not included
Meeting location
1057 Avenue Bernard, Montréal, Québec, H2V 1V1, Canada
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The Meeting point is Lester's Deli at 1057 Bernard ave in Outremont. I recommend taking a taxi or public transit to get here. You can get off at Outremont subway station on the blue line or the 80 bus on Parc avenue on the corner of Bernard. I don't recommend taking your car as parking can be tough and we finish far from where we started.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Tour reference number
Languages
French
EnglishActivity level
Accessibility
Traveller reviews for this private tour in Montreal
8 reviews
Frequently asked questions
Who is this private tour in Montréal best suited for?
What should I bring or wear?
Can this private tour in Montréal be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?
Where does the tour start and end?
How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for kids, seniors, or travellers with mobility concerns?
What languages is this tour offered in?
What's included in this private tour, and what should I budget for separately?
Is this a private tour? What is the maximum group size and the starting price?
AI-generated. Please confirm details with your guide
-
4 hours
1
Tour date
Start time
-
4 hours
1
Tour date
Start time
Explore more of Montreal
Book with a deposit
If your tour is valued over $200 USD and booked at least 45 days before the tour date, you can book with a deposit!
How it works
- Your credit card will be authorized only for the deposit amount.
- Funds will not be withdrawn until your tour booking is fully processed.
- 30 days before your tour date, the remaining balance is automatically charged.