Old Montreal Tour: Explore Heritage and Architecture
4.7
1,600 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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Margaret_m
May 6, 2024
Walking in Montreal - Despite being a very wet day, Frederick made the experience very enjoyable.
Particularly enjoyed the old town history.
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Daniellems3135lt
May 6, 2024
Great way to learn about, and navigate the city - He was super funny, friendly and very very knowledgeable.
He was very polite and handled every interaction well - even when a local yelled at him for no reason. He was quick with facts if the group provided a wrong answer and you could tell this was a passion of his.
He went at a decent speed as well
The details of where to meet him were written well, however it was still difficult to find the right tour :)
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Roblyntravels
May 4, 2024
Montreal All-Day Tour - My husband and I had an amazing all-day Montreal tour, which I booked through Viator. Fran was our tour guide and she gave us so much great information as she navigated us around town. Her driving was on point, too. Fran was personable and helpful.
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Kirtanmax
May 3, 2024
Interesting and thoroughly enjoyable tour - Andre P was a very knowledgeable and interesting guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the history, stories and culture of the beautiful city of Montreal!
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Femke_s
Apr 30, 2024
Great accessible tour of Old Montreal! - We did the East and West tour, which highlighted different parts of Old Montreal and included a lot of historic information. The tour guide asked questions throughout to keep it interactive. There is an hour in between the two parts of the tour, which is allotted for lunch. Our advise would be to keep it simple and not sit down for an elaborate meal!
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Kbudrykhotmailcom
Apr 21, 2024
Knowledgeable personable... - Knowledgeable personable guide! We enjoyed connecting to the history & culture of Montreal!
highly recommend learning about the local history and culture of the city!
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Nathalie_p
Apr 21, 2024
Fun, fact-filled tour! - Had a great time with a super knowledgeable tour guide! We learned a lot about Montreal’s history and saw several sites. The guide provided a lot of helpful information about the modern day layout of the city as well!
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Martha_e
Jan 2, 2024
Excellent tours! - The East and West tour of Old Montreal was exceptional. Our guide Thomas was amazing. He was knowledgable, funny and could relate to all ages. Our family of four, with two teenagers, had a wonderful time. We highly recommend!
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Karen_s
Jan 1, 2024
Highly Informative Montreal History Tours - Everything was memorable from start to finish. Frederic is an outstanding guide, traversing multiple languages to make sure all guests knew what they were looking at and learning. We did both the East and West tours, and each had its own flavor and nuances, and provided a good overall perspective and history of Montreal. I highly recommend these tours to everyone traveling to the city. Bonne annee, Frederic and team!
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John_l
Apr 15, 2024
Very informative - Great job but almost too information, lots of talking and would have liked to see more areas. Almost info overload, great you know so much but can be overwhelming.
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