Overview
Become a barista for a day! Explore the history of coffee around the world (and in Montreal) with an expert guide leading the way. Visit five coffee shops (including one micro roaster) focused on single origin, ethically sourced, small batch beans. cafés and roasters that have different ways of brewing to get an understanding of everything from espresso to cold brew. You'll also enjoy snacks, crudités and pastries to accompany your tastings.
Take a hands-on roasting class and taste your way from espresso to Turkish coffee to an espresso martini.
Learn about professional coffee tasting and identify unique coffee profiles through cupping and snack on pastries and crudités.
As coffee is an appetite stimulant it is recommended you do not start on an empty stomach! Food options are limited for gluten free or vegan participants.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Certified guide
The history of coffee around the world and in Montreal, how to taste it and lots of stories of
Brief histories of the neighbourhoods visited
Snacks
Tea and coffee
Bag for purchases
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities for the guide
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The tour begins and ends at different locations (it will end at 57 Saint-Zotique St.) and parking is difficult, so we recommend taking a taxi or public transport.
End point
The tour ends in Little Italy.
Good to know
Not recommended for people under 18 years of age or women who are pregnant because of the amount of caffeine consumed.
What to expect
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Plateau Mont-Royal
2 hours
In this area we visit a Turkish coffee shop to learn about the origins of coffee and try one along with a simit, or Turkish bagel. Then we go to a coffee shop with different types of cold brew coffee on tap and croissants.
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Mile End
1 hour
Here we visit a coffee and wine bar and lounge with espresso martinis, crudités and vegan pastries.
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Little Italy
2 hours
Our last two stops are in Little Italy, where we'll get a private barista class on espresso extraction, accompanied by a scone, followed by a microroastery course to learn about everything from fair-trade certification to cupping and identifying coffee profiles by taste and smell.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Montreal).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
FAQs about Third Wave Coffee Tour in Montreal with Expert Guide
Can I cancel Third Wave Coffee Tour in Montreal with Expert Guide for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
The tour begins and ends at different locations (it will end at 57 Saint-Zotique St.) and parking is difficult, so we recommend taking a taxi or public transport.
What's included?
- Certified guide
- The history of coffee around the world and in Montreal, how to taste it and lots of stories of
- Brief histories of the neighbourhoods visited
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Bag for purchases
What's not included?
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities for the guide
Which places does it visit?
It visits Plateau Mont-Royal, Mile End, Little Italy.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Round Table Food Tours
