Montréal Walking Tour: Explore Historic Gems

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, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Place d’Armes - We meet here to start the tour and learn about the eclectic architecture that surrounds the square before we enter the Basilica!
  • Notre-Dame Basilica - We learn about the beauty and history of the country’s most ornate church and leave our guests some free time to take it all in on their own.
  • Old Montreal - We walk the…
What's Included
  • 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)
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…

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.

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Y4616cfalexb
Oct 2, 2025
Jeff was GREAT! - Jeff was our guide for the day and he had lots of fun energy and stories to share. Walking tour has us a chance to see a little bit of old town but also learn about the other areas in and around Old Town.
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Lindasi1058rc
Oct 1, 2025
Amazing! - It was my first day in Montreal, and I couldn’t have spent it any better. Walking through the city was the perfect way to get a glimpse of Montreal and its rich history. Jeff was an excellent guide—very friendly and welcoming—and he shared many fascinating facts and stories about the region that I had never heard before. It made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend!
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Jai_b
Oct 1, 2025
Fantastic walking tour - The tour was very well paced and never felt rushed, even though we hit many iconic spots in the city. I especially enjoyed walking up St. Laurent Boulevard, seeing cool murals, and learning about how immigration reshaped the city. Danny was a great guide- in addition to being very knowledgeable about the city's history, he was also very affable. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Scenic57890743105
Sep 29, 2025
Great overview tour of Montreal!! - This a terrific tour for those who want an overview of the city and to visit non-touristy sites and neighborhoods. Our guide, Jeff, was super knowledgeable and presented us with lots of history and interesting facts without hitting us over the head with the info. The snacks were a nice touch. Highly recommend!
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Karenjh3665pc
Sep 29, 2025
Fun! - Danny was fun and extremely knowledgeable/ articulate. We learned so much and enjoyed the out of the ordinary places and treats he’d planned in. A great intro to Montreal!
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Gregsm126uj
Sep 28, 2025
Great tour guide/questionable city - Tour guide was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about the city and was very friendly and accommodating. Montréal itself was somewhat disappointing. It was unkempt and drug use/homeless people were frequently encountered during the 3 hour tour.
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Marla_s
Sep 27, 2025
Jeff was a wonderfully... - Jeff was a wonderfully knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and engaging tour guide. It was an overall great experience.
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Cruiser310269
Sep 25, 2025
Excellent tour, highly recommend. - Highly recommended, especially on your first day in Montreal, if you can. Our guide, Pax, was engaging and knowledgeable, and he went above and beyond in helping everyone in the group with their plans for their time in Montreal. The tour covers more than the core old city (as the name implies) and you will have a better idea of what the city has to offer. Big thumbs up.
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Jcm1959
Sep 22, 2025
Well worth it! - Great tour. Covers a lot of territory. Tour goes inside the Basilica. Also goes to China Town where you are treated to meat bun. Finishes with at a coffee shop where you get a free beverage. Very knowledgable. Washroom breaks. Minimum hills.
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Larry_b
Sep 22, 2025
Great expectations: Exceeded!!! - Mel, our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and a delight to be with for our 2 1/2 hour tour. What a great way to learn very interesting details about such a great city! I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a day then with Mel learning about Montreal.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).