Old Montreal Tour: Intimate 2-Hour Experience

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Montreal - Embark on a walking tour of Old Montreal.
  • Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours) - Visit Bonsecours Market, a remarkable silver-domed landmark in Old Montreal, offering a lively blend of boutique shops, local art, and distinctive souvenirs, all within a beautifully restored heritage building.
  • Rue St-Paul - Enjoy a stroll…
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…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your guide are not included (optional but appreciated)
  • No hotel pick-up or drop-off. Guests must make their own way to the meeting point.
Additional Information

• MTL Detours provides the top-rated 2-hour walking tour featuring the key attractions of Old Montreal.
• MTL Detours is a fully locally owned and operated independent tour company, established and located in Montreal. Thank you for your support!
• Enjoy an exclusive, intimate, and personal tour experience with a small group of just 10 people.
•…

Location
Marché Saint Laurent, Montréal
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
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A7542slmelaniem
Mar 4, 2026
Old Montreal walking tour, March 2026 - We met with Louise who was very knowledgeable about old Montreal. She took us to many several super interesting sites and kept us entertained. She was kind and gracious to the needs of the group, walking slower, bathroom breaks. Wish i had booked an all day tour with her!! Will defintely recommend this tour company to any Montreal travellers
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Jillri740nl
Mar 4, 2026
Go Loise! - Loise was an excellent guide! She was friendly, professional, patient, and knowledgeable. Small group was the way to go too!
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James_r
Feb 24, 2026
Great way to explore old Montreal. - The tour hits the highlights of old Montreal. Starting in the west the old financial district along Rue St-Jacques and finishing up east at the Bonsecours Market, the tour really give you a flavor for Montreal‘s early history.
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Emptynester17
Feb 21, 2026
Informative and fun ole city tour - We enjoyed this 2 hour walking tour of old Montreal. Our guide Louise was very knowledgeable, friendly and answered all our questions. Tour has a significant amount of walking with several indoor stops to get a break from the winter cold. Still bundle up in winter. We learned all about the history and settlement of Montreal, the architecture and neighborhoods.
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Drb_t
Feb 18, 2026
Dr. B from TX - Louise, was nice, infirmative, and knowledgeable. Very friendly. Loved the cold weather and the walking tour.
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Ray_m
Feb 16, 2026
Very informative,... - Very informative, interesting and our guide Louise made it her own She truly loved where she lives and it came across in the most Louise way
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Sightsee24981296757
Feb 15, 2026
Great tour! - We enjoyed our tour! The weather was cold, but our guide made a few stops inside while still going on with the tour. All the questions were answered. We recommend this tour for the people who are interested in history of Montreal.
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Rebecca_t
Feb 7, 2026
Warm welcome on a cold day in Montreal - Excellent tour from a terrific guide with family group of four adults. Great overview and would like to continue with more tours with Louse who was an excellent guide. Appreciated the balance of indoor time on a bitterly cold day.
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Antonio_s
Feb 7, 2026
Cozy old Montreal! - Louise is an awesome local guide! Highly recommended to all who are interested in learning Montreal History-culture, architecture, and even a little movie history! HIGHLY recommend!
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Anushkamanohar_p
Mar 3, 2026
overall it was a... - overall it was a well-organized and informative experience. The guide was knowledgeable and shared a lot of historical context that I probably wouldn’t have picked up just wandering around on my own. It was a nice introduction to Old Montreal and helped put many of the landmarks into perspective. That said, I personally felt it was a bit on the pricey side for a two-hour walking tour. If you really value hearing stories and insights directly from a local — especially at a relaxed pace — you’ll likely enjoy it. However, most of the spots covered are major landmarks that you can easily research and explore on your own, so if you’re comfortable doing that, you might feel it’s expensive for what’s offered.
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From $43
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).