- Gray Line - Meet your guide inside the Tourist Information Center for your afternoon tour of Montreal’s RESO, the world’s longest underground tunnel network, a multilevel maze of 21 miles (33 km) of walkways, passages and shopping malls.
Start off with an above-ground stroll, hitting some of the major sites in Montreal: the bustling Rue Sainte-Catherine, which runs parallel to the largest segment of the underground city; the neo-Gothic Christ Church Cathedral; Les Cours Mont-Royal, an elegant above-ground shopping mall; and Dorchester Square, the leafy late 19th-century plaza.
And then it’s time to descend into RESO. The Underground City began in 1962 under Place Ville-Marie and has been developing extensions ever since. The 1.5-hour tour covers a carefully selected portion of RESO (from réseau, French for ‘network’) to show you the highlights of this vast underworld. Learn the history of this engineering marvel from your expert local guide and walk the multi-level passageways learning about the best restaurants, bars and shops beneath Montreal.
- Expert tour guidance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Montreal, with its enchanting charm, is essentially two cities interwoven into one: the universally recognizable city, exuding Old World charm, and the subterranean city known as RESO. This 90-minute guided excursion introduces travelers to both the popular above-ground attractions and the bustling underground city, which sees half a million people traversing its 2,000 shops, hotels, bars, and eateries daily. Immerse in the fascinating realm of engineering which makes this underworld possible as you navigate through the hidden corners beneath one of Canada’s most vibrant cities.
- Please dress according to weather conditions
- We recommend bringing water and snacks
- This activity does involve climbing several flights of stairs
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
