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Our most recommended Montreal Walking tours

Old Montréal: 2-Hour VIP Walking Tour

1. Old Montréal: 2-Hour VIP Walking Tour

Enjoy a 2-hour semi-private walking tour of Old Montréal in a group with a maximum of 6 participants. With a group of this size your guide will be able to ensure that your experience is a personal one. A professional guide will provide interest historical, architectural, and anecdotal information. Discover the birthplace of the fascinating city of Montréal as you walk through the Old Quarter, admiring the major sights along the way. The tour follows a new circuit that takes you across the district from Place d’Armes to Place Jacques-Cartier, along Notre-Dame and Saint-Paul streets, and then ends at Place Royale. Your visit includes a beverage and rest-stop treat.

Old Montreal: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of the East Side

2. Old Montreal: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of the East Side

Discover the fascinating city of Montreal and its birthplace on a walking tour through the East of Old Quarter, bursting with amazing art, intriguing history and spectacular architecture. Your walk goes towards Cours le Royer and ends at Bonsecours Market. Your guide shares the exceptional history and shows you the stunning architecture of Montreal through anecdotes that reveal the city's secrets! Highlights on the tour include: • Le Cours le Royer • St-Paul Street • City Hall • Place Jacques-Cartier • Champ de Mars • Bonsecours Chapel and Street • Bonsecours Market

Montreal: AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and Cruise

3. Montreal: AURA Experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and Cruise

Delight your senses by exploring two of Montreal's most important attractions with this convenient combo ticket. Discover the city from the St. Lawrence River on a sightseeing cruise and be carried away by immersive visuals and music at Notre-Dame Basilica's AURA experience. Board your cruise at the Old Port at your selected time and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city center. Allow your guide to teach you about the history of Montreal, its key figures, and its maritime heritage. Additionally, enjoy an insightful audio guide available in 8 different languages. Take part in the AURA experience, a captivating visual and musical universe projected onto one of the most sublime canvases imaginable: the French-inspired, Gothic Revival architectural interior of Notre-Dame Basilica. Witness a four-act multimedia display of dynamic light and orchestral music.

Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

4. Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

Enjoy a unique and memorable experience in the unparalleled and fascinating ambience of Old Montreal with your family, friends, or colleagues. Follow a storyteller and explore a completely different Old Montreal full of ghosts and unexplained mysteries. In your guide's company you will learn about some of the town's most gruesome legends and stories. Visit the sites where major events took place and which are rumored to still be haunted. Discover the secrets of Old Montreal during this unforgettable evening.

Montreal: East and West Old Montreal Guided Walking Tour

5. Montreal: East and West Old Montreal Guided Walking Tour

Explore Old Montreal on a guided walking tour. Visit the eastern part in the late morning before breaking for lunch and head to the western part in the afternoon. Choose between a French or English speaking guide. Stroll through the cobblestone streets and winding alleys of the historic district. Meet your guide in the Place d'Armes square, where you can see a monument in memory of Paul de Chomedey, founder of Montreal and the 19th-century Notre-Dame Basilica. Begin your exploration of the eastern part of Old Montreal. Uncover hidden gems along the way to sights like the historic square Place Jacques-Cartier, City Hall, and the Champ de mars park. View mid-19th-century buildings on Cours le Royer street and St-Paul Street. Admire the chapel and vibrant market on Bonsecours street. Find out historical, architectural and anecdotal information along the way. Stop for an hour-long break where you can purchase a nice lunch or cover some ground on your own before continuing to the west part of Old Montreal. Get off the beaten track as you look back on Montréal’s economic effervescence in the 19th century and witness the dynamism of the metropolis today. Walk down St-Jacques Street and its banks and stroll past the office building of Canadian National Railway Company on McGill Street. Visit the squares of Place d’Youville and Place Royale where you can see the Pointe-à-Callière Museum.

Montreal: Explore Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour

6. Montreal: Explore Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour

This is an exclusive small-group tour with a maximum of only 10 people - a much more personal Old Montreal experience than other walking tours with larger groups. We're passionate local Montrealers and we love showing off our city! Your engaging certified local guide will lead you on a fun and interactive walk to learn about the fascinating historical highlights that contributed to making Montreal the unique and diverse city that it is today. History, architecture, culture, food, art, fun facts and stories are all covered. Due to the small group size, you'll be able to hear your guide, navigate the narrow streets with ease and interact with the other guests. You'll leave the tour armed with our personal list of recommendations for things to see/do/eat in Montreal, a tiny treat and a unique parting gift. We have limited capacity on our tour so don't wait to book your prized spot on our carefully curated bestselling small-group experience. You're our special guests and we’ll make sure you have a great time with us!

Montreal: Private Tour with a Local

7. Montreal: Private Tour with a Local

Explore the city with a friendly local who is passionate about the city and eager to share all the information that will help you make the most of your trip. Get to know Montreal through the eyes of a Lokafyer on a 2, 3 or 4 hour private tour. Meet at your accommodation and head out on the tour to get familiar with the neighborhood. Learn about the best places to eat and buy groceries, the easiest ways to get around, and the top things to see and do. By the end of the tour, you'll feel more comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Quebec City: Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour

8. Quebec City: Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour

Meet your guide to begin your culinary adventure. Enjoy seasonal cuisine catered to your tour at every stop. See the recently unearthed relics as you visit some of the top restaurants in Quebec City. Start your evening by meeting your experienced and professional guide. Walk from bar to restaurant as you take in the stunning architecture of Old Quebec. Amaze yourself with the architecture of Quebec City Hall, Château Frontenac Hotel, and Royale Square. Enjoy bites ranging from seasonal Arancini, Caprice Salad, braised beef, charcuterie, flambé shrimp and more. Follow your guide while hearing stories of Quebec as you move from chef to chef and restaurant to restaurant. End your night in a centralized location among many bars and top sites of Quebec City.

Old Montreal: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of the West Side

9. Old Montreal: 1.5-Hour Walking Tour of the West Side

Explore the west side of Old Montreal during this 90-minute walking tour. European in character, with cobblestone streets and cafe culture, much of Old Montreal has been preserved in its original 17th century state. Your expert guide will share the exceptional history of this French-influenced city while showing you its stunning architecture and historic sites. Begin your walk close to Notre-Dame Basilica and end at the Place Royale, near the Pointe-à-Callière Museum. Encounter a variety of highlights in between as you see significant landmarks of Montreal, including the Place d'Youville and Place Royale. Walk along McGill and Saint-Jacques Street - once the financial heart of Canada. While Old Montreal reflects the city's rich and colorful past, today it is a vibrant, artistic, and trendy neighborhood lined with galleries, restaurants, and fashionable boutiques you can discover as you explore the area with your guide.

Montreal: Guided Walking Tour of Montreal's Murals

10. Montreal: Guided Walking Tour of Montreal's Murals

Enjoy a colorful guided walking tour of Montréal’s street art murals. Uncover the origins of street art in the city and discuss the place it currently holds in local life. Follow a path marked with unique and eclectic works of art with pieces by artists like Phillip Adams and David Guinn. Choose from a group or private tour with options in both English and French. Meet your guide in front of the Maison du développement durable. Make your way through a veritable open-air museum on this tour that focuses mainly on the St-Laurent Boulevard area and takes intriguing detours into surrounding streets and alleys. See some of the city's most impressive street art at the Mural Festival Zone which is named after an event that played a key role in democratizing urban art. Head further south to the heart of the Entertainment District to encounter works by Phillip Adams and David Guinn. Listen as your guide tells you about the emergence and evolution of muralism and how it was first developed around popular themes and national propaganda. Hear about how the city developed this form of art in the 1970s and find out how the muralist movement grew to become so significant to the city.

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4.4 / 5

based on 446 reviews

I thought it would be a fun way to start a birthday celebration off for my husband who loves anything to do with history. We were not disappointed. Our guide, Johanne made the topics fun on our walk around Old Montreal. Definitely a to do for tourists or for a former Montrealer like myself wanting to learn more about the culture and politics of the city.

Fantastic walking tour with Tom. His passion for Montreal shone through. He was very knowledgeable with a great informal style. I learned a lot about the history and the culture and he really brought Montreal alive for me. Highly recommended

Amazing trip. Well organized. Our guide was very informative and old montreal is beautiful with a rich history

Super interesting tour. A lot to see and learn in two and a half hours but not hard at all.

Very friendly and knowledgeable about Montréal and Canadian history. Merci!