Old Montréal Food, Drink & Spa Experience

What to expect from the Old Montréal Food, Drink & Spa Experience?

One-of-a-Kind Food Tastings — This 3-hour guided walking tour brings you on a culinary voyage through Montréal’s historic district. There, you’ll have the chance to discover both traditional contemporary culinary creations at five different tasting locations, three of which are sit-down restaurants. These stops include one brewpub serving local craft beer, a local gluten-free bakery, and a café serving a classic Montréal bagel topped with smoked salmon. On this tour you’ll get to savour traditional Québécois food while you discover and savour Montréal’s history, too!

A Historic & Cultural Experience — While walking through the narrow cobblestone streets of Old Montréal, relax and take in its old-world charm. Old Montréal is an excellent example of the city’s English and French heritage, which we discuss and observe by visiting various important landmarks. Our local guides share their first-hand experience of these cultures, infusing each tour with a personal touch. They will tell the stories behind the Old Port, Notre Dame Basilica (we do not enter the church), public squares and more. Throughout the tour you’ll get a sense for how Montréal’s historic tales have shaped today’s city and its vibrant cultures.

An Exclusive Spa Experience — Following the tour, you’ll have the chance to head over to Bota Bota, a picturesque spa located right on the water of the St. Lawrence River, 5 minutes away from the final tasting stop. There, you’ll be treated like a VIP and get to skip the line with your pre-paid ticket, opening up a world of relaxation and wellness. The spa’s water circuit is spread around the decks of a boat, including outdoor installations, where you cycle through the healing circuit of hot, cold and relaxation. The boat is a silent zone offering an ambiance of complete zen and tranquility while in the outdoor gardens you’ll find several baths, a steam room and sauna where you can have a quiet conversation. Your ticket gives you access to the spa for 3 hours, but you can stay longer if you wish at an additional cost.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE SPA?

For an effortless spa experience, bring your own bathing suit and sandals (though both can be purchased at the spa), as well as a re-usable water bottle and a plastic bag for storing your wet bathing suit after your visit. 

HOW MUCH

Adult Tickets are $124.99 CAD + $ 3 CAD ticketing fee and applicable taxes, Adult Tickets + Alcohol are $138.99 CAD + $ 3 CAD ticketing fee and applicable taxes

WHEN

The tour runs Monday to Saturday, with departures starting at around 11 AM. Click "Buy Tickets" to see a full list of dates and times for the tour. 

WHO

Due to the nature of the tour and the establishments we are visiting, this tour is open to anyone 18 and over of all fitness levels. The tour traverses stairs and cobblestone streets so may not be accessible for those with reduced mobility. 

CAPACITY

Maximum 16 people per tour

GROUPS AND PRIVATE TOURS

Available on request and depending upon availability. Please fill out the form on our private tour page.

WEATHER

The tour runs rain or shine, or extreme snow! However, we strongly recommend wearing appropriate clothes for the winter season.

SPECIAL FOOD REQUESTS

The Old Montréal Food, Drink & Spa Experience is NOT vegan friendly. We offer vegetarian or gluten-free options and can accommodate vegans on our Mile End Montréal Food Tour. 

ENOUGH FOOD?

If you’re an early bird, we suggest you have a small breakfast before coming. If not, you can also skip your breakfast and come directly to the food tour. Our first tasting is a smoked salmon bagel.

SALES DEADLINE

Tickets must be purchased before 10 AM on the day of the tour you wish to attend. We recommend booking tours in advance as they tend to sell out.

MEETING POINT

We meet at our first tasting location, Crew Collective & Café, at 360 St-Jacques St., Montréal

PARKING

We do not recommend parking on the street, as the maximum duration is 2 hours, and our tour lasts 3 hours. There are paid parking lots available, such as Vinci Park a 1-minute walk away, at 1082 Beaver Hall Hill, or Safeway Parking a 5-minute walk away, at 1016 De Bleury St.