Montréal Walking Tour: Explore Historic Gems

Discover the best of Montreal on a walking tour that explores its rich history, stunning architecture, vibrant street art, and delicious local snacks.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Place d’Armes - We meet here to start the tour and learn about the eclectic architecture that surrounds the square before we enter the Basilica!
  • Notre-Dame Basilica - We learn about the beauty and history of the country’s most ornate church and leave our guests some free time to take it all in on their own.
  • Old Montreal - We walk the…
What's Included
  • Experienced local guide
  • Selection of tasty snacks
  • Refreshments and beverages included
  • Culinary delight with food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional Information

The Montréal walking tour begins with a visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica, bypassing the line, and then exploring Vieux-Montréal. Participants will visit some historic and architectural treasures to gain insight into the district before moving on to avoid the tourist crowds.
The tour continues with a walk through a section of the interior or underground…

Location
Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve
Place d'Armes
We meet next to engraving «  1642 « on the Maisonneuve Monument middle of Place d'Armes Square, directly across the Notre-Dame Basilica. Tour starts on time and we can't wait for latecomers. Please show up 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you are late, you might not be able to join the group.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Denise_f
May 5, 2025
This was a great... - This was a great introduction to the city And helped us to find things to do for the next few days. Marie was very knowledgeable and made our experience fun!!
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Aguirgues
Apr 29, 2025
Small, personal and terrific - What a terrific experience. Very knowledgeable tour guide and small intimate group allowed for questions/answers and conversations. Highly recommend this tour!
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Jennifer_h
Apr 28, 2025
Great experience all... - Great experience all around! Learned a lot and as noted, it was perfect for first time visitors to Montreal!
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Christine_h
Apr 21, 2025
Nice experience! - Our guide was quite knowledgeable and the experience went smoothly. There’s a lot of walking so be in shape.
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Andietx
Apr 20, 2025
A tour that lives up to its non-touristy name. - I really enjoyed this small group tour. It seemed to touch on Montreal history, architecture, culture, and neighborhoods. In addition to the areas and neighborhoods covered in the tour, our tour guide Danny provided insights into Montreal‘s culture and development. At the end of the tour, we were also given recommendations for other places to visit and restaurants to try. I truly appreciated learning about Montreal, but also learning that Montreal is a place that’s welcoming to self exploration. I highly recommend this interesting and sometimes quirky tour.
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Travelingmom014
Apr 19, 2025
Great Little Tour - Great tour with a little bit of everything. A little history, a little fun, a little food & drink. This tour had something for everyone. Family friendly…my 11, 14, & 18 year old kids all enjoyed it as well. So many things that we would have walked right by & never known was even there or why it’s significant. Danny was so personable and made a point to chat with everyone. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a fun introduction to the many things Montreal has to offer.
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Sarah
Apr 12, 2025
Good choice for thoughtful guidance - Nice mix! Liked the combination of indoors and outdoors, historical and current information. Enjoyed the snack in Chinatown and enjoyed the coffee. Our group was small (7) and as we passed by other, larger tour groups I thought those people looked bored! I felt smug for picking this more dynamic option for my group (ages 12-75+). Our guide was Gabriella and she was very professional, personable, and on point!
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Karl_m
Mar 15, 2025
Outstanding Beyond the Basilica Walking Tour - December 26, 2024 - Outstanding walking tour of the older historical part of Montreal led by Melanie. Very well paced walk, very informative, walked significant parts of downtown Montreal including the Old Montreal and Notre-Dame Basilica, Vieux-Montreal on to Chinatown and to Saint-Laurent boulevard. It was a very cold day, however Melanie also led us to the underground part of Montreal out of the cold, very interesting. Highly recommend this tour!!
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Cary
Feb 23, 2025
Best tour with Gabriella! - Gabriella was the best guide! She was expertly knowledgeable in all aspects of this tour, as well as Montréal in general. We started at Notre Dame Basilica, traveled to the financial district, traveled a small section of the underground, Chinatown, old Red Light district (now Quartier de Spectacles), ending in Plateau district with wonderful murals. The group was treated to the most delicious Bao in Chinatown and a lovely cup of coffee at tours end. Gabriella made sure we were safe and out of the way when she stopped along sidewalks to describe various points of interest. This 3 hr tour was varied and in-depth. It lasted a bit longer due to so much snow which made walking a bit difficult at times. Yet, Gabriella never hurried us along or cut her history lessons short. Brava Gabriella!!
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860alaskas
Feb 18, 2025
Walking tour during a blizzard!! - What an experience! Gaby was incredible! We went out during a blizzard (harsh winds and extreme snow) and she did not skip a beat. She did a great job tailoring the trip to the conditions and was extremely knowledgeable. We had a great time learning about the history and culture of the city and just felt very taken care of. Gaby took us off the beaten path and gave us some great recommendations. Without a doubt - highly recommend!
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).