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Explore Old Montreal Walking Tour
4.9
1,288 Ratings
Montréal
Explore the historical highlights of Old Montreal on this small-group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city’s culture, architecture, and food while enjoying a personalized experience with a certified local guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old Montreal - Walking tour of Old Montreal
- Place d’Armes - PA
- Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours) - MB
- Rue St-Paul - RSP
- Place Jacques-Cartier - PJC
- Aldred Building - AB
- City Hall - CH
- Notre-Dame Basilica - NDB
- Bank of Montreal (Banque de Montreal) - BMO
- Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal - CR
- Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel - NDBC
- Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex - PAC
What's Included
- 2-hour tour covering BOTH the East + West parts of Old Montreal in a well-paced, compact experience
- Minimum age to attend is 12 years old and all guests require a paid ticket
- A tasty treat and a unique parting gift
- Local, licensed guide. We only work with the best fun, engaging and knowledgeable guides in Montreal
- MTL Detours, founded in Montreal, is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company
- A curated list of recommendations of things to eat/see/do in Montreal by MTL Detours founder Lesley
- Exclusive group of only 10 people = much more personal than other walking tours with larger groups
What's Not Included
- A tip/gratuity for your guide is customary and is very appreciated!
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off. All guests must make their way to our meeting location on their own.
Additional Information
• MTL Detours offers the best 2-hour walking tour covering highlights of both the East + West sides of Old Montreal.
• MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in & based in Montreal.
• An exclusive, intimate + personal small-group tour with only 10 people.
• Minimum age to attend is 12+. All participants require a paid ticket.
- The minimum age to attend is 12 yrs old. All participants require a paid ticket. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour operates rain or shine or snow and is mostly outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and have proper winter attire for wintertime tours.
- This tour is in English.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This tour is owned and operated by MTL Detours Walking Tours mtldetours.ca
- Note that we cover a fair distance, at a decent pace. Most of the 2-hour tour is walking or standing and places to sit are limited.
- Not recommended for travelers with challenging mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (cobblestones, stairs) and length of tour.
Location
503 Pl. d'Armes
Place d'Armes
Meet your guide on the sidewalk outside of "Marche Saint Laurent" boutique/cafe. Arrive 10 minutes before the start to check in. The tour begins on time and we don't wait for latecomers. Merci!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(1288 Ratings)
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Gaynor_b
Sep 30, 2024
Perfect Overview of Old Montreal - We loved our guide Sylvia who provided a perfect combination of historical facts, architectural higlights. and unique tales. The walk was pleasantly paced.
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Mj2060
Sep 30, 2024
A perfect introduction to Montreal old city - We did a beautiful two hour walking tour this morning with Sylvia. She gave us an excellent overview of old Montreal. I highly recommend this tour. We are first time visitors from California.
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Edward_c
Sep 29, 2024
Montreal History. - Excellent tour. Excellent tour guide Isabella was very knowledgeable.
Really enjoy the 2 hour tour of Old Montreal. Would recommended the tour. Worth the month.
5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Mark_s
Sep 29, 2024
Excellent walking tour of Old Montreal - Our guide, Martin, was very good. Easy to hear and provided some great insights on the history of Montréal.
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Michelle
Sep 29, 2024
Absolutely a must ! - Isabelle was our tour guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and full of energy. 2 hour tour that was interesting the entire time. I would absolutely recommend this tour to provide you with a great overview of the history of Montreal and spots of intetest.
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Kathy
Sep 28, 2024
Superb tour guide - Isabel was our guide and she was superb! So knowledgable and very personable; If we had more time in Montréal, we would try to do another walking tour with her.
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Coleman_j
Sep 28, 2024
The tour added greatly to our stay in Montreal. - In depth history of stops visited. Ten person limit is the only way to go. Experienced and well educated guide to go with a wonderful personality. Loved the way she engaged individuals in the group.
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Nancy_b
Sep 28, 2024
Not the Tour Type? - Thought we could walk around and figure things out on our own. Not the “tour” type. Was I ever wrong. We saw and learned things we would never have known about in our own. And, the guide’s storytelling made it memorable. Highly recommend.
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Mark_d
Sep 28, 2024
Very informative! - Louise was a great guide, answering all questions and adding interesting stories to understand the significance of Montreal of the past. Well worth the cost and time.
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Carolyn_w
Sep 28, 2024
An overview of old Montreal - This tour had some cultural and historical context about Montreal, and some pointing out of some heritage buildings and their architectural features. The story was simplified to French and English colonization, but it would have been interesting to hear more about the diversity of francophone and anglophone cultures (then and now). There were some ties made between the buildings and the history (banks run by the English-speakers), but it would have been helpful to hear about other ways the specific area changed. The visual binder was helpful to illustrate historical changes as the city anglicized and then had a francophone renascence. The tour helped me appreciate the old Montreal neighborhood more than if I had wandered through on my own. The guide Martin was solicitous and made sure to offer bio-breaks and give us a chance to get out of the chilly weather. I appreciated his local’s perspective. The suggestions at the end of the tour for things to see and do were helpful.
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