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Montréal Walking Tour: Explore Vieux-Montréal
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747 Ratings
Montréal
Discover the best of Montreal on a walking tour that explores its rich history, stunning architecture, vibrant street art, and delicious local snacks.
Discover the best of Montreal on a walking tour that explores its rich history, stunning architecture, vibrant street art, and delicious local snacks.
Duration:
2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Maisonneuve Monument - The tour begins here, offering insights into the diverse architecture surrounding the square before entering the Basilica.
- Notre-Dame Basilica - Discover the beauty and history of the nation’s most elaborate church, with some free time for guests to explore independently.
- Old Montreal - Stroll through the charming…
- Maisonneuve Monument - The tour begins here, offering insights into the diverse architecture surrounding the square before entering the Basilica.
- Notre-Dame Basilica - Discover the beauty and history of the nation’s most elaborate church, with some free time for guests to explore independently.
- Old Montreal - Stroll through the charming streets, visit Canada’s historic financial district, and learn about cultural events and the city’s founding history.
- Underground City - Walk from the World Trade Center to Chinatown along a section of the world’s largest indoor network.
- Chinatown - Stop by a local bakery for a snack and explore the pedestrian mall in Chinatown.
- Saint Laurent Boulevard - Explore street art from a major festival, visit an eclectic thrift store and art gallery, and learn about the boulevard’s rich immigration history and its transformation from the old Red Light district to an entertainment hub.
- Eva B - Enjoy free time at this unique thrift store with three floors and an intriguing interior, with the option to return later.
- Plateau Mont-Royal - Visit this artist-rich borough, view numerous murals and artworks, and receive recommendations for shops and attractions to explore independently, along with a locally roasted coffee at a café.
- Place d’Armes - Begin the tour with an introduction from your guide before bypassing the line at the basilica!
What's Included
- Experienced local guide
- Selection of tasty snacks
- Refreshments and beverages included
- Culinary delight with food tasting
- Experienced local guide
- Selection of tasty snacks
- Refreshments and beverages included
- Culinary delight with food tasting
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional Information
The Montréal walking tour begins with a visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica, bypassing the line, and then exploring Vieux-Montréal. Participants will visit some historic and architectural treasures to gain insight into the district before moving on to avoid the tourist crowds.
The tour continues with a walk through a section of the interior or underground…
The Montréal walking tour begins with a visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica, bypassing the line, and then exploring Vieux-Montréal. Participants will visit some historic and architectural treasures to gain insight into the district before moving on to avoid the tourist crowds.
The tour continues with a walk through a section of the interior or underground city, the largest indoor network in the world, leading to Chinatown for a quick snack and an overview of the area.
Next, the tour heads to the former Red Light District, now an entertainment hub, to see where major festivals are held. A visit to a quirky, often overlooked institution is included. On Saint-Laurent Boulevard, participants will admire several impressive artworks from Montréal’s MURAL Festival in the borough with the highest concentration of artists in Canada.
With a coffee from a local third wave shop, the tour explores the trendy areas of the lower Main, concluding with a personalized list of recommendations for further exploration.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, please be ready for that and to be wearing comfortable shoes.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 5 years
Location
Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve
Place d'Armes
We meet next to engraving « 1642 « on the Maisonneuve Monument middle of Place d'Armes Square, directly across the Notre-Dame Basilica.
Tour starts on time and we can't wait for latecomers. Please show up 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you are late, you might not be able to join the group.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(747 Ratings)
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913virginiad
Jun 1, 2026
"Essential" tour a great intro to Montreal - On a cold, rainy day in mid-May, this tour lived up to its reputation. Danny, our tour guide and apparent co-owner of the tour company, was terrific. Beside his encyclopedic knowledge of all things Montreal, Danny was friendly and personable, and did the whole tour in English given our mostly American group. Our group was limited to 10 people as specified, so there was no need for hearing-aid boxes or time wasted waiting for stragglers. We were grateful that the tour included half a dozen indoor stops, including the Notre Dame cathedral (admission included in the tour price), the underground, and two cafes where we stopped for coffee and a snack, also included. This was our first activity after arriving in Montreal the previous evening, and well worth the price, despite the weather. It was a great way to start our visit to the city.
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Kerry
May 31, 2026
Great tour company! - Great guide and tour. We learned a great deal about Montreal.
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Lizet3344ts
May 30, 2026
Wonderful tour! - Chris was so knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly! We had such a fun time exploring the neighborhoods of Montreal. Perfect experience! Highly recommend!
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Sheetal_m
May 25, 2026
Great overview of the non tourist side of Montreal! - Fred was our guide - she had amazing energy and a fabulous sense of humor! We learned several interesting facts about the city and saw some cool stores and view points! Definitely a must do
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Kelly_b
May 24, 2026
Informative and Entertaining! - David was an amazing tour guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Montreal and so passionate. He has a wonderful sense of humor and it made for a very informative and entertaining tour of the city. We highly recommend! I will be recommending David to my cousins who will be in Montreal in June!
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F1713txkristinf
May 24, 2026
Just book it - Don’t think twice, just book this tour. Dave was not only charming and informative but an excellent guide. His passion for the city of Montreal shone through and made this tour so memorable. The time flew by and we had the best experience!
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Sboettch
May 22, 2026
Fun Time with Fred--and we learned a lot! - Our tour guide, "Fred" (Frederique), let us know that we were her first group after her certification. She did amazing! Very personable, fun and energetic and, above all, knowledgeable. We definitely appreciated the history, funny stories, coffee break and the treat! Fred left us with the suggestions for local food and drink, BONUS! Fred, Well Done!
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Georgepu2764dx
May 18, 2026
Montreal for Beginners - Jesse was very entertaining and informative. Good background on the growth of Montreal through the history of the buildings and neighhoods.
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Bluedelta
May 15, 2026
A quick way to get acquanted with the history & vibe of Montreal - Melanie was fabulous! She knew her history and also tied it into modern day Montreal. She had a great sense of humor and had fun interacting with our group which made it that much more enjoyable. We like seeing both historic sights and more contemporary aspects of the city (murals, vintage clothing). There was something for everyone. The tip sheet after the tour was an excellent resource. Absolutely recommend!
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Emergingtraveler
May 14, 2026
Great example of Montréal for day one visitors - Danny was great! Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Took us to some gems we would never had considered or seen otherwise. Great to see old and new juxtaposed and how things came about. A great sampling of a wonderful city that made us excited to be here. If you don’t know what to do when you’re in Montréal, this is a good primer.
Conditions for those who worry: Walking was pretty steady paced and moderate. Not for the lazy or anyone with leg or hip mobility issues. A few sets of stairs down, escalators up. One decent uphill walk that will wind out-of-shape people, but still doable. Probably about 10,000 steps or so on an app? Bathroom breaks were about every hour (but offered more if needed), had a snack halfway thru but nothing to drink until near the end, so bring water. We went in light rain and it was fine because we had rain jackets and waterproof shoes. In and out of buildings, so some was sheltered. Great if you prepare just a little.
Highly recommend!
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