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Old Montreal Private Walking Tour: Historic Exploration
4.9
241 Ratings
Montréal
Explore the historic heart of Old Montreal with a private walking tour. Discover the city’s fascinating history and visit iconic landmarks along the way.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal - Meet your private guide at Notre-Dame Basilica
- Old Montreal - Walk through of Old Montreal, where your guide leads you through a maze of narrow streets to find a multitude of historical buildings. Explore the birthplace of this city during this voyage back in time.
- Place d’Armes - This is a private tour, so the itinerary may vary, but typical sights you’ll see can include important public squares such as Place d’Armes and Place Royale.
- Place Jacques-Cartier - Place Jacques-Cartier, where you can admire the monuments and works of art on display there. Check out the external architecture of a variety of impressive buildings, such as the three courthouses, the Château Ramezay, and Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours),
- Cours Le Royer - Pass by Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and City Hall, and walk along the former ‘Wall Street’ of Canada, St-Jacques Street. Just off charming St-Paul Street, discover the foundation site of the city’s first hospital, Hôtel-Dieu, in the Cours Le Royer
- Sulpician Seminary - Enjoy a photo op of the Sulpician Seminary, the oldest building of the historic district
- Old Port of Montreal - Learn about the Old Port. By the time your tour ends, you’ll have new appreciation for Old Montreal’s long history and landmarks.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Private tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Discover the historical progression of Montreal through a personalized 2-hour stroll. Accompanied by your local guide, delve into the city’s past, starting from the establishment of Fort Ville-Marie in 1642 till present. Explore notable public plazas, such as Place d’Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier; stroll past landmarks like Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, City Hall, and the erstwhile ‘Wall Street’ of Canada; take a snapshot of the oldest building in the historic district, and optionally, visit Notre-Dame. The historical nucleus of the city together with the adjacent Old Port will shed light on the narrative of one of the prominent cities in the Americas. This private tour is designed for a maximum group size of 15.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
Location
BMO Bank of Montreal
Rue Saint-Jacques
The guide will meet you just outside the Banque de Montreal.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(241 Ratings)
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Patrick
Aug 15, 2024
Well worth it for our family. - Andre was s knowledgeable and congenial guide. We all enjoyed his company, sense of humor, and knowledge of Montreal.
I have some walking difficulties and Andre was attentive to them. The tour was mostly flat, though, so the walking was easy.
Even my brother, not a history buff, enjoyed the tour. It made a good introduction to our trip to Montreal.
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Jeni_b
Aug 11, 2024
Great balance of historical background and fun facts to maintain the attention of two teenage boys - Fred was an informative guide whose energetic approach helped keep the attention of our two older teenage boys. Having kids of his own, he was able to balance the historical background with fun facts to keep everyone engaged throughout our 2-hour private walking tour (which was about the same cost as 4 folks joining the group tour).
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Explore14562096522
Aug 6, 2024
East & West OlMontreal w - I enjoyed learning more about the history of Montreal/old Montreal through your tour guide Bruno. Nice experience, highly recommend!
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Jeffrey_s
Aug 6, 2024
Highly recommended - Sarah was a great guide, adapting to our needs (3 couples). Her persona was delightful, her stories on point and her sense of humor terrific. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Montreal and the area. She gave some excellent tips on places to eat and hang out.
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Nicole_w
Aug 3, 2024
Great Private Tour! - Our guide was fabulous! We learned so much about the city’s history and saw several interesting sights.
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Richard_h
Jul 30, 2024
Learn a lot, leave inspired! - What a wonderful tour! Our guide, Stacy, did a fantastic job transporting us back to the foundation of the city and providing context to better understand how Montréal has evolved over the centuries. If you are looking to learn a little and leave work a desire to keep exploring this amazing city, we would definitely recommend !
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Emrym2024
Jul 29, 2024
Highly recommend - Robert B was a fantastic guide. Our walking tour was informative, interesting and very helpful. A great history lesson combined with a sense of contemporary life in Montreal. Highly recommend!
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Anthony_w
Jul 29, 2024
Time flies when you are enjoying the journey - Carole was a true Montrealer with a vast knowledge of the city from both a studied and lived experience. Carole was great to talk with and listen to…in short, it was fantastic!
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Alana_b
Jul 28, 2024
A Great Tour - Our guide was extremely knowledgeable! We learned so much about Montréal that we didn’t know! We highly recommend this tour!
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James_s
Jul 29, 2024
The tour guide was very... - The tour guide was very knowledgeable but spent way too much time on bricks with animal tracks and took us through alleys with trash & smells.
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