• Place des Arts - Established in 1963, Place des Arts is Canada’s largest cultural and artistic complex, situated in Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles. It features six venues with a seating capacity of nearly 8,000. As the home of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Opéra de Montréal, and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, it is the primary venue for major festivals, including the International Jazz Festival.
• Complexe Desjardins - Located in Montreal’s Quartier des Spectacles, Complexe Desjardins is a mixed-use complex that includes over 110 boutiques, restaurants, office towers, and the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, all centered around a large public atrium. It is connected to two metro stations and Montreal’s underground city, hosting over 200 days of events each year, making it a key downtown hub.
• Palais des Congres - The Palais des congrès de Montréal, the leading international convention center in the Americas, opened in 1983 in Montreal’s Quartier international. With the Place-d’Armes metro station located within the building, it is dedicated to sustainable development and contributes significantly to the city’s economy.
• Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal) - This tour takes you through Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal), the historic heart of the city founded in 1642, known for its cobblestone streets and French colonial architecture. Key landmarks include Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue Saint-Paul, and Bonsecours Market. This well-preserved area features centuries-old buildings housing modern boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, highlighting Montreal’s unique European charm.
• Montreal World Trade Centre - The World Trade Centre Montreal is one of Old Montreal’s most remarkable architectural spaces, where historic 19th-century buildings blend with modern design under a stunning glass atrium. Visitors can view a piece of the Berlin Wall, a serene reflecting pool, and elegant galleries, making this hidden gem a city highlight.
• The Ring - The Ring is a 30-meter diameter stainless steel sculpture suspended above the esplanade of Place Ville Marie, installed in June 2022 as part of Montreal’s downtown revitalization. Created by Claude Cormier + Associés, this illuminated art piece serves as a symbolic gateway, framing the historic visual axis from Place Ville Marie to McGill University and Mount Royal.
• Place Ville-Marie - Place Ville-Marie is one of Montreal’s most iconic landmarks, recognized for its unique cross-shaped skyscraper that reshaped the city’s skyline. Constructed in the 1960s, it is located in the heart of downtown and is directly connected to the renowned RÉSO underground city.
• Place Bonaventure - Place Bonaventure is one of Montreal’s most fascinating downtown complexes, noted for its massive Brutalist architecture and hidden spaces. It is linked to the RÉSO underground city, hosts major international events, and even features a surprising rooftop urban farm.
• Gare Montreal-Ouest - Gare Centrale is Montreal’s primary railway hub, serving as a crucial gateway connecting the city to destinations across Canada and the United States. Situated beneath downtown, it is directly connected to the RÉSO underground city, merging historic rail travel with modern urban life.
• Centre Eaton de Montreal - Eaton Centre Montreal is one of the largest shopping destinations in downtown Montreal, offering over 175 stores and restaurants. It is directly linked to the city’s famous underground network (RÉSO), ensuring easy access throughout the year.
• Place Montreal Trust - Place Montréal Trust is a favored downtown shopping complex, renowned for its glass-roofed atrium that is filled with natural light. It is directly connected to the RÉSO underground city, linking shops, offices, and metro stations in the heart of Montreal.

• Welcome gift

• No extra charge

Explore Montreal with Experience Tour Canada, your local specialist in personalized private tours, and discover an intriguing, lesser-known aspect of the city on this exclusive 2-hour adventure through its underground galleries.

Beyond being a winter sanctuary, the RÉSO is an extensive urban network rich in history, art, and hidden connections. Wander through passageways and shopping galleries while discovering how Montreal became home to the world’s largest underground city.

Appreciate artworks, murals, and cultural spaces, pass through iconic downtown landmarks, and learn how this unique network transformed everyday life.

Uncover the story behind the RÉSO’s construction and how it became one of Canada’s most remarkable examples of urban innovation, seamlessly linking restaurants, offices, hotels, and public transit.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.