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Old Montreal Tour: Explore Heritage and Architecture
4.7
1,646 Ratings
Montréal
Immerse yourself in the fascinating heritage and architecture of Montreal's historic district. Explore iconic sites, learn about art and culture, and experience the charming French ambiance.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old Montreal - Your tour will be spent exploring the sights and attractions of Old Montreal
- Notre-Dame Basilica - Meet your guide near Notre-Dame Basilica to begin your walking tour of Old Montreal, the city’s historic heart. Admire the masterful Gothic Revival architecture of this basilica (the tour does not go inside the church).
- Place d’Armes - You’ll learn about this amazing city’s rich history, French heritage and bustling culture as you roam the streets and visit top Montreal attractions such as Place d’Armes and the Royal Bank
- Place Jacques-Cartier - See the famous plaza and near by St. Jacques street, the “Wall Street” of Canada
- City Hall - See the beautiful Montreal City Hall
- Rue St-Paul - Stroll down St Paul Street, one of the most picturesque street’s in Montreal
- Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours) - Don’t miss Bonsecours Market, which has served as Montreal’s main public market for more than 100 years!
- Champ-de-Mars - Explore Champ de Mars, a public park that was once the site of Montreal’s city walls
What's Included
- Services of a certified guide
- All local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the profound history, culture, and heritage of Montreal with this guided tour of Old Montreal. Witness renowned locations like the facade of Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, City Hall, and Champ de Mars. Gain insights about the city’s stunning art and impressive architecture from your guide. Experience the unique French appeal as you opt to explore the east side, west side, or both the directions of Old Montreal.
- This tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- This tour operates year-round
- When doing both East & West tours on the same day, please note that the first tour starts at 11:00 a.m. and the second one at 1:30 p.m. You will have a 1-hour break in between both tours and you will end at 3:00 p.m.
Location
Place d'Armes & Notre-Dame Street West
Meet your guide at the southwest corner of Place d'Armes, the corner on your front right when you are facing the church (intersection of Notre-Dame West & Place d'Armes). Plus Code: GC3V+Q5V Montréal, Québec.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Familyvacay2022part1
Jul 6, 2024
Old Montreal tour with our NYC cousins - The walking was excellent. Our tour guide, Thomas, was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable about the history of Montreal. He was patient and told us the history and stories in a very entertaining manner. I wish him well. Thanks.
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Tina_w
Jul 6, 2024
Suzanne’s the best! - Suzanne was the perfect tour guide! Very knowledgeable of the history of Old Montreal. At the end, she took the time and told us about the underground and how to access it.
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Meryod
Jul 6, 2024
Amazing experience! Francois was so good we enlisted on the tour right after of the other side of the Old City! - Amazing tour! The guide Francois was knowledgeable and helpful. We only had a few days in the city and it was our first time highly recommend!
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Dream656615
Jul 5, 2024
Perfect 1 1/2 hr tour of Old Montreal - Suzanne was patient, knowledgeable, and friendly. She explained things with just enough detail to keep you interested and engaged. I would definitely take another tour with her.
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761robertf
Jul 4, 2024
Excellent Tour of Old Montreal - Great tour of old Montreal. Sebastien was an excellent guide - funny, personable and very knowledgeable. 1.5 hours was the right amount of time
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Dave
Jul 4, 2024
Fun activity in Old Montreal - Catherine was enthusiastic and energetic, and obviously proud of her heritage. We enjoyed walking with her and learning from her. The duration of the tour was just right.
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B7407mlmelissac
Jul 4, 2024
A fascinating walking tour of Old Montreal by an excellent guide. - Sarah was phenomenal. I give tours at a museum in the DC area and it’s important to be a good storyteller to keep your visitors engaged, which she did superbly. Learned a lot about Old Montreal, its origins and history, and appreciated that she included a lot of information about First Nations tribes and their part of the story. Ten stars!
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Amattaimd
Jul 4, 2024
Excellent tour - Rejeanne was a phenomenal tour guide who understood the nuances of the city and was very patient explaining the history. She was very flexible throughout the tour and was quite personable. Would recommend this tour for everyone
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Cindydr
Jul 5, 2024
Enjoyable and informative. - We took the 2-part tour, East and West. It was very interesting and our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. There was a 1 hour break for lunch in our own. We had barely enough time to find a place to eat and make it back to the meeting place. The tour might be more enjoyable if started earlier and run for continuous 3 hours, maybe with a short break for quick refreshment.
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Raeanne_l
Jul 6, 2024
Just okay - Just okay- learned a few things and for the price was a fine introduction. Did not really see or learn anything we could not have on our own.
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