Montreal Afternoon Tea Tour

If I could, I'll give more than 5 stars!
This tour was a gift for my best friend's Birthday and it was absolutely outstanding and way beyond anything I had expected! Melissa is an amazing guide and helped us discover many new locations which we would for sure enjoy many more times in the future. All the places we have visited were extraordinary and we really enjoyed learning about the story behind each location (even met with the owners). Melissa also taught us about Montreal's history in-between the locations we were visiting and the whole tour felt like a little adventure as we walked through areas we've never been before (we are from Montreal too).

The communication was super fast and the customer service was extremely good. We now plan on experiencing all of the remaining tours as Melissa's company was highly enjoyable and we can't wait to learn more about our city.

Thank you!

Soooooo good! Melissa was very kind and we are so glad to have had this experience! We were a group of 7 and everyone seemed to have a very good tour. Thank you again.

This is my second tour with Melissa of Round Table Tours and I hope to go on many more!
She is an outstanding guide, with a great ability to create an engaging srory about a particular food and draw us in to the narrative.
Her tea tour is amazing. My family group ranged from my young adult nephew and his girlfriend to my 85 year old mother with dementia and every one of us had a fabulous time.
Melissa went out of her way to get answers to questions and make sure everyone enjoyed themselves.
I will absolutely be booking another tour with Melissa the next time I'm in Montreal.

We had an absolutely wonderful time learning and trying different teas and treats in the area. This was the most enriching experience we have had on a trip and we were so blessed to have Melissa leading the way. We were joined by one other couple which worked out quite nicely for all the stops we made to keep it an intimate and knowledge-filled tour.

Every stop was just wonderful. Walking and seeing the sites coupled with the amazing tea and treats could not be beat. We came home from our trip to Montreal with a new appreciation for Montreal, tea, and the whole entire world.

If you are on the fence, do it. This tour is not to be missed.

Enjoyed a nice ramble through Montreal, with stops and five tea salons, including one school. I thought wine was complicated until I learned about tea! Ended the day with a beautiful tea and sandwich. Loved hearing all the little histories of Montreal. Our guide was charming and enthusiastic. A total delight!

My daughter and I participated in the afternoon tea tour and we both loved it. We love tea to begin with and the tea tour gave us an opportunity to try different and specially curated teas. We learned a lot and we bought several teas to enjoy at home. Our group was great and the afternoon flew by. Thanks, Melissa, for a great time.

We had an amazing and unbeatable experience with Melissa during our tea tour. This tour is outstanding for people who like tea, are interested in different kinds of tea, or even just want to drink a bunch of yummy tea (and eat delicious food!) at cool spots around Montreal!

Right away, Melissa made us feel welcome with her thoughtful gift of a tote bag and water bottle! Melissa is a friendly and super knowledgeable tour guide who curated an amazing day of visiting 5 different tea houses/shops that showed a variety of styles of tea.

Melissa is clearly an industry professional, as at each spot we had a curated experience waiting for us where we sampled a variety of teas and food, getting served and guided by the owner themselves or from knowledgeable staff. This is definitely not an experience you can recreate on your own.

I loved how each spot was unique and showcased a different style of tea. We started at a tea school with a workshop about tea and its history. We learned about the different types of tea, regions, and how to brew tea in the traditional way. We were able to ask questions, drink a variety of teas, and brew our own! It was truly unique and interesting!

We made our way to other tea houses/shops each very different and trying a variety of teas from Chinese teas, English chai tea, Russian tea, Japanese tea (the Japanese tea house was a special experience filled with a variety of teas and delicious food!) and ending with a full traditional high tea service complete with sandwiches, scones, desserts, and of course lots of amazing tea!

For the price, it was actually an incredible value! We spent a whole afternoon trying more tea and more food with Melissa’s knowledge and the expertise of various industry professionals. Not only are you getting the experience, but you are also getting all the tea you can drink, plus you will definitely leave full!

I would like to take a moment to respectfully disagree with a few of the previous reviews. First of all, I would like to point out that while yes, there is a fair bit of walking, if you are physically able to walk comfortably, it’s an enjoyable experience! I actually loved the exercise in between eating sweets and yummy treats! The walking is spaced out between 5 different places, and while you are walking, Melissa is acting as a tour guide, pointing out and explaining landmarks, important buildings, architecture, talking about the neighborhoods and we walked through beautiful neighborhoods that are off the beaten path that I know I would not have been able to find our learn about had I not been on the tour.

Second, from the 4th to the 5th stop, you take a cab, as Melissa takes her feedback seriously to improve her customers’ experiences.

Another criticism that I am honestly confused about is the length of the tour. At $155 per person I was more than happy to get the most of my experience! There is no “wasted” time on this tour and each place you go to is unique, interesting, and delicious. Our tour was from 2pm-7pm and we actually wished that we could stay a little longer at most of the places! Time flew and I could not believe that it was 7 pm by the end of our tour!

Thank you so much Melissa for an unforgettable experience, we can’t wait to do another tour!

Melissa is a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable of teas. Had 6 stops lots of wonderful teas and at the food stops did a fantastic job of accommodating my daughter who is gluten free! Lots of walking! That directly wasn’t a problem (walking) but I kept lagging behind after stop #3 because it was sloppy, and slippery, causing me to be overly cautious not wanting to fall. Not the correct choice in boots that day. Learned a lot of new information on teas. Highly recommend.

Melissa is a knowledgeable and engaging guide. The Afternoon Tea Tour was a highlight of my trip to Montreal. The stops on the tour were each unique and the shop/tea house owners of the establishments we visited were all very welcoming. You could tell that they all had great relationships with Melissa. There is a lot of walking on this tour, so just be prepared with comfy shoes. The beautiful part about walking is seeing a lot of Montreal close-up. Melissa had wonderful stories to share about various sights along the way. Loved this tour and will do another one next time I'm in Montreal.

Melissa is a wonderful host! Be prepared for lots of information, lots of tea, and lots of walking. If you are a tea lover, this is a great tour; if you are only mildly interested in tea, this could be too much information. It truly does take 4.5 hours, and all of it is used to explain verbally, and hands on, as well, just how to brew the perfect cup of tea. It's mostly green teas; and all the tastings are done sans sugar or milk. Eat something before starting because it does take quite some time before you eat anything...but when you do...it's amazing. The vegetable rice bowl at a tea house is fantastic. The ending location with high tea is fabulous. The kitchen makes everything from scratch. I wish an hour could be eliminated.

The guide was great. She was knowledgeable and entertaining. Between the expertise at each establishment and hers, I learned a lot. I went to places I would never have gone to, or even found. The bar was not open but we went to a very wonderful tea house instead. Sooo many teas were explained, tasted and purchased at each stop. Each stop was unique. Worth every penny. I hope to take another of her tours someday.

I took two college ladies with me on this tour. We started with an English tea place, then went to a Japanese tea place and finished at a Chinese tea store. We enjoyed it but felt it was too long. We ducked out after 3.5 hours had other things to do before we headed back to the US. Go with your friends or you might get stuck with strangers with whom you have nothing to talk about for a half a day. Also, be ready to get caffeinated. It was a bit overwhelming.

Boy, did this exceed every expectation! By chance, my husband surprised me for my 30th birthday by taking me to Montreal and booking this lovely tour.

Our amazing guide, Melissa infuses (pun intended) the simple pleasure of enjoying tea with a synoptic history along with her appreciation for the industry and Montreal is infectious.

At times, tours can lack personality or even feel you wanting more. You don't feel that way on this experience at all. In addition to visiting several tea establishments (both local and corporate), you really get a sense of how the tea world works and what it brings to the table.

Not only that, Melissa indirectly gives you a tour of Montreal, you'll enjoy tea variations and learn some history but you'll also learn about local life and all the delicious local fare that pairs beautifully with tea. Did I forget to mention, this is really a great move if you'd like to subside that cold wintery air!

Melissa provided us an amazing tour focused around the tea culture in Montreal and the history of tea and also a little bit of Montreal history as well. The stops on the tour were well thought out, all a little bit different and all top-notch. My boyfriend, who hates tours, really loved this one. There's lots of walking which wasn't a problem for us but good to be aware of.
We specifically loved the stops at Cha Do Raku and the Cardinal Team Room. By the way all of the vendors treated Melissa she is well respected in the community and welcomed everywhere.
If you're into tea or just wanting something new to learn about-- this is definitely for you. Can't recommend any higher!

<p>very enjoyable and varied introduction to: tea plant, tea drinks, tea industry several neighborhoods in montreal the hip, urban vibe of some cafes and businesses serving locals, tourists, restaurants, and those studying to be tea sommeliers. Tour guide was personable and upbeat. My wife and I enjoyed the drinks, sights, and chance to glimpse an interesting slice of life in Montreal. I'm very likely to try a different tour by the same company next time we're in Montreal.</p>

<p>What a great way to spend an afternoon! Great tea, excellent, knowledgeable guide friendly, too, very relaxed and informational. We enjoyed all the stops along the way and the high tea at the end. THE most enjoyable experience of our Montreal trip, and our trip was a great one all-around! If we every return to Montreal, we will do this tour again!</p>

<p>Wow- what a fantastic way to spend a snowy afternoon in Montreal! Our guide was amazing and we learned so many new things about both tea and Montreal. One highlight was the inclusion of a formal lesson at an official tea tasting school that featured a classroom environment similar to one that might train a wine sommelier only for tea. Another highlight was a stop at speakeasy with tasteful décor and mixed drinks featuring various teas. The magical afternoon culminated with high tea at a lovely tea parlor. Walking through the softly falling snow in the streets of Old Montreal punctuated by warmth and hot tea is the perfect afternoon!</p>