We believe one of the best ways to learn about a city is to explore its neighbourhood food markets, discover local produce and dishes, and meet area chefs and food artisans. C’est Bon’s gourmet walking tours are an ideal introduction to the national capital region’s vibrant food scene. Meet the bright lights and find the hidden treasures with the help of our expert and insightful guides.
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Our current tours explore Ottawa’s ByWard Market, Preston Street, Chinatown, Wellington West, and the Glebe. These delightful epicurean outings last an hour and a half to two and a half hours each. They are casual walking tours, so be sure to dress for the weather.
Please note that a minimum of four people is required for a tour to run. Participants will be notified by phone or email if a tour is cancelled or rescheduled.
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Adore chocolate? Then this is the tour for you! Let a C'est Bon Cooking guide take you through the ByWard Market, and help you discover the many forms and tastes of chocolate. The tour highlights some of the best chocolate Ottawa offers, as well as visits to chocolate makers and vendors.
Saturdays & Sundays - 1.5 hours
Tickets: $ 40 plus taxes
or contact us to reserve your private tour
Get to know Ottawa’s delightful ByWard Market with the people who know it best. Your C’est Bon Cooking guide will introduce you to some of gastronomy’s big names and little knowns in the city’s most historic neighbourhood. Meet the chefs, producers and food artisans and experience the Market the way the locals do. The Courtyards Tour focuses on the western half of the market while the Lowertown Tour focuses on the east.
Saturdays and Sundays; some Thursdays and Fridays - 2.5 hours
Tickets: $ 55 plus taxes
or contact us to reserve your private tour
Saturdays and Sundays; some Tuesdays - 2.5 hours
Tickets: $ 55 plus taxes
or contact us to reserve your private tour
Wellington West and Hintonburg are gaining a reputation in Ottawa as two of the finest sections of the city to go visit to discover up and coming stars in the culinary world. A foodie paradise your C’est Bon Cooking guide cannot wait to introduce you to these areas that boast a wide variety of restaurants, shops and food artisans not to mention micro-breweries and the Parkdale Market, all within a few blocks. Discover this local secret today.
Saturdays and Sundays; some Thursdays - 2.5 hours
Tickets: $ 55 plus taxes
or contact us to reserve your private tour
Ottawa's Little Italy has never been so decadent! Tour Preston Street and surrounding area with a knowledgeable and food-loving guide from C’est Bon Cooking. This walking tour will acquaint you with the best of the best in an area known for amazing food. While introducing you to chefs, producers and food artisans, you will learn all about the evolving history of one of Ottawa’s original food scenes.
Two Saturdays per month - 2.5 hours
Tickets: $ 55 plus taxes
or contact us to reserve your private tour
Explore one of Ottawa's oldest and most beautiful neighbourhoods while discovering the foodie delights the locals love! Your C’est Bon Cooking guide cannot wait to introduce you to, this areas boasts a wide variety of restaurants, shops, markets, food artisans, and is home to the Ottawa's Farmers Market at Lansdowne (on Sundays).
Wednesdays or Sundays - 2.5 hours
Tickets: $ 55 plus taxes
or contact us to reserve your private tour
Discover the best foods Ottawa's Chinatown has to offer! We will visit several restaurants, stores and food artisans to introduce you to the foodie paradise that is Chinatown in the Nation's Capital. Learn about this fascinating area of town through its people, its culture and its food.
Saturday afternoons - 2.5 hours
Tickets: $ 55 plus taxes
or contact us to reserve your private tour
Looking for the perfect gift for the foodie in your life?
C’est Bon gift certificates are available for cooking classes and gourmet food tours, and our teen chef series.