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  • Montreal, Canada

The Montreal Bagel tour

  • 1 hour (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

What exactly is a Montréal bagel? How did it end up being so beloved? How did an Eastern European Jewish food become a symbol of a French Canadian city? On THE Montréal Bagel Tour, you’ll follow your certified Guide on a walk through the charming streets of the Mile-End neighbourhood and visit the two bakeries that have divided the city into two teams. You’ll try some delicious and unique freshly baked Montréal bagels and your life will never be the same. After sampling both options, you’ll be welcome to participate in a blind taste test to determine where your allegiance lies. Will you be team Fairmount, or team St-Viateur? What is the history behind the bagel? Where did it originate and why did it come to be? How is it that it made its way to Montreal? We'll discuss the origins, the varieties, the different preparation and baking methods and so much more. And of course, we'll eat bagels, smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, hummus, and more!

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 10)
6 stops
7 places
1 hr duration

Stop at: Mile End

5 min

Montréal's Mile End neighbourhood is full of local charms and cultural mixes. A large Hassidic Jewish population lives side by side with people of Greek, Italian and French Canadian origins, just to name a few. A young artsy crowd, hipsters and techies make up other large segments of the population. The picturesque tree lined streets are lined with beautiful homes, charming shops, cafés, restaurants and art galleries.

Pass by: Montreal Street Art

Large scale street art mural by Ola Volo

Stop at: St-Viateur Bagel

15 min

One of the most famous bagel shops in the world. Purveyor of some of the finest bagels and local institution.

Stop at: Saint Viateur Street West

5 min

A charming street full of neighbourhood life, good people watching and local institutions.

Stop at: Fairmount Bagel

15 min

Montreal's oldest bagel shop. A true local institution where some of the best bagels in the world are hand made, 24 hours per day.

Stop at: Avenue Fairmount Ouest

5 min

A slice of Montreal on one street. Distinctive local architecture, lots of famous shops and restaurants and a vibe all on its own.

Stop at: Saint Laurent Boulevard

5 min

Locals think of this street as the embodiment of Montréal. Is it a dividing line, or a unifying place? Depends on who you ask. But one thing for sure, it is the most storied boulevard in town.

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

10:30 AM

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

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Starting from

CA$72.00

per person

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