
Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 32 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine worth booking?
Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine is a 3-hour experience in Montreal, Canada, from $88 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 32 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (32)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $88 per person
Begin your experience in the heart of Mile End, where you’ll meet your local guide outside St-Viateur Bagel and enjoy a freshly baked Montreal-style bagel, a true staple of the city. Continue through this vibrant neighborhood to sample a classic smoked meat sandwich at Lester’s Deli, while learning about Montreal’s rich Jewish culinary heritage. Along the way, explore local streets filled with culture and stop at Drogheria Fine for their famous gnocchi served straight from the window. Cross Saint Laurent Boulevard and discover how this historic street shaped the city’s diverse identity before enjoying an additional tasting inspired by Montreal’s Greek or Eastern European communities. No food tour is complete without poutine, so you’ll enjoy this Quebec classic at Poutineville. Finish with coffee and dessert at Caffe Grazie Mille, the perfect ending to a fully curated food experience.
What you get
About this experience
Begin your experience in the heart of Mile End, where you’ll meet your local guide outside St-Viateur Bagel and enjoy a freshly baked Montreal-style bagel, a true staple of the city. Continue through this vibrant neighborhood to sample a classic smoked meat sandwich at Lester’s Deli, while learning about Montreal’s rich Jewish culinary heritage. Along the way, explore local streets filled with culture and stop at Drogheria Fine for their famous gnocchi served straight from the window. Cross Saint Laurent Boulevard and discover how this historic street shaped the city’s diverse identity before enjoying an additional tasting inspired by Montreal’s Greek or Eastern European communities. No food tour is complete without poutine, so you’ll enjoy this Quebec classic at Poutineville. Finish with coffee and dessert at Caffe Grazie Mille, the perfect ending to a fully curated food experience.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 32 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
32 verified traveler reviews for Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great foods and pretty...
Great foods and pretty neighborhoods with a great guide Ava, to show us around and give us some history about the city and its changes in cuisine over the years. We had 13 in our group, much larger than usual and Ava did a great job socializing with everyone along the way and getting to know us. We had such a friendly group! The smoked meat and the Montréal bagels were a highlight!!
via Viator
C’était génial!
Fun, interesting afternoon of neighborhood history, gentle walk, and delicious treats of Mile End. Danylo was a wonderful guide. 10/10 recommend.
via Viator
Great tour, great food, great guide
Our guide, Dan, was amazing! Super passionate about the food and sharing the history of the city. The food was great, huge portions so I’d recommend going on an empty stomach. It was a small group and we had so much fun learning about the neighborhood while enjoying some amazing treats.
via Viator
We loved our tour with...
We loved our tour with Evelyn! She was so knowledge about the food and the neighborhood. We learned so much and ate 6 amazing dishes! The portion sizes at each place were nice sized. Would definitely recommend!
via Viator
Wonderful experience for first time food tour.recommend this tour
Ana was wonderful ,informative and very respectful
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Montreal.
How much does Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine cost?
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Prices start at $88 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Montreal usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Montreal is not rushed.
Is Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 32 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Montreal, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine?
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Around 11 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Montreal can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Montreal and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Montreal within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Montreal?
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On Outty we rank every Montreal experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours, The Original Montreal Mural Arts Tour by Spade & Palacio, Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine and 7 Tastings. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Montreal?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Montreal?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What happens to Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Montreal. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine?
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Across 32 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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