Making Their Mark: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour

Uncover Montreal’s Jewish history and heritage on the Making Their Mark tour. Follow an expert guide through the Plateau neighborhood, once the epicenter of Jewish life in Montreal, and discover synagogues, schools, hospitals and cultural organizations from the past and present.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museum of Jewish Montreal - We will meet you just in front of 3961 Boul. Saint-Laurent (intersection Napoleon).

Please note that tours begin and end at different locations around the Plateau and Mile End neighbourhoods and not at the Museum’s building. These locations are listed in your tour ticket. The Museum’s exhibitions at 5220 St-Laurent Boulevard, are open to the public Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Beginning in late May 2024 they will also be open on Mondays. Please visit the Museum website for more information about exhibitions and operating hours.

  • Plateau Mont-Royal - Learn about Montreal History!
  • Saint Laurent Boulevard - Learn about Montreal History!
What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Tour begins outside of 3961 Boul. Saint-Laurent (intersection Napoleon)
Location
3961 Boul. Saint-Laurent
Boulevard Saint-Laurent
We will meet you just in front of 3961 Boul. Saint-Laurent (intersection Napoleon)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rona_l
Jul 28, 2024
Moving! - Our tour guide Shannon made Montreal Jewish History come alive! She was very knowledgeable and always looked out for us. She was engaging and very personable. We highly recommend this tour!
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Janice
Jul 26, 2024
Jewish history revealed in a jam-packed 2 hour tour tour. - We loved the tour!! Shannon was amazing. We learned so much about the many layers of Jewish migration, settlements and historic achievements throughout. Highly recommend this tour THANK YOU.
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Rick_r
Jul 21, 2024
Wow - a Montréal highlight!! - The tour guide, Shannon, was extraordinary. She was not only very knowledgeable, but truly emotionally connected to the plight of the Jewish individuals and community that are part of the fabric of Montréal Jewish history. This was a highlight of our Montréal experience!
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Steffani_c
Jul 13, 2024
Great tour phenomenal tour guide - Shannon, our tour guide, was phenomenal. She was smart, extremely knowledgeable and personable. She knew everything about Montreal Jewish history. She was invested and excited to share her knowledge. We give Shannon and this tour an A++++ and will definitely visit the museum on our next trip here. Every organization would benefit from having a dedicated and excellent ambassador like Shannon!
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Dsf23
Jul 12, 2024
Excellent, interesting tour! - Shannon was our guide on this tour and she was absolutely excellent -- super knowledgable and interesting. The tour was very well designed and executed. We learned so much about the history of the Jews in Montreal. Highly recommend!
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Orport
Jul 12, 2024
Nice walking tour. Right length; very informative and interesting. - Well described on their website. Friendly smart well -informed and engaged tour guide. Easy walk and fascinating history dating back hundreds of years.
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David_s
Jul 6, 2024
Great tour, great, great tour guide. - Shannon was an excellent tour guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, patient, and organized, and funny.
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310zacharyt
Jul 4, 2024
Very informative - I took this tour with my mom, we are visiting . I am very interested in the Jewish history of Montreal. We had Shannon as a tour guide she was fantastic . Very informative and friendly and was able to answer my questions . 10/10 would recommend.
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S_k
Jun 29, 2024
Great Historical View of The Main - Shannon did an amazing job of painting a picture of what it was like from the earliest days of the first Jewish settlers. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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539carolz
Jun 28, 2024
Fantastic experience!! - Shannon was articulate, knowledgeable and just a lovely person to be with for 2 hours. The tour was so informative that I wish it was longer. Highly recommend.
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