Old Montreal Private Walking Tour
Description
Find out more about all the eras that shaped Montreal with a private 2-hour walking tour. With your local guide, learn the city's history, from the foundation of Fort Ville-Marie in 1642 to today. Visit important public squares, such as Place d'Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier; pass by the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, City Hall, and walk along the former ''Wall Street'' of Canada; take a picture at the oldest building of the historic district, and enter Notre-Dame, if you choose. The historic heart of the city and its adjacent Old Port will help illuminate the story of one of the greatest cities in the Americas. Private tour is limited to a maximum group size of 15.
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Itinerary
Meet your private guide at Notre-Dame Basilica
Walk through of Old Montreal, where your guide leads you through a maze of narrow streets to find a multitude of historical buildings. Explore the birthplace of this city during this voyage back in time.
This is a private tour, so the itinerary may vary, but typical sights you'll see can include important public squares such as Place d'Armes and Place Royale.
Place Jacques-Cartier, where you can admire the monuments and works of art on display there. Check out the external architecture of a variety of impressive buildings, such as the three courthouses, the Château Ramezay, and Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours),
Pass by Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and City Hall, and walk along the former 'Wall Street' of Canada, St-Jacques Street. Just off charming St-Paul Street, discover the foundation site of the city's first hospital, Hôtel-Dieu, in the Cours Le Royer
Enjoy a photo op of the Sulpician Seminary, the oldest building of the historic district
Learn about the Old Port. By the time your tour ends, you'll have new appreciation for Old Montreal's long history and landmarks.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
Reviews(339)
Debby was an excellent tour guide! She was friendly, fun, and professional! Highly recommend this tour if you want to get the most out of your visit to Old Montreal!
Immanuel was a fantastic tour guide! He was very knowledgable and took him into account that we had two young kids and an ageing grandparents with us. He made sure we stood in the shade and he kept things fun and interesting for the kids. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that Emmanuel took such wonderful care of your family. Finding that perfect balance to keep young kids entertained while ensuring grandparents are comfortable and cool in the shade is a true skill, and we are so glad Immanuel made the experience special for everyone! We will proudly pass your heartfelt thanks along to him—it will mean the world to know he made your family's day so memorable. Thank you for exploring with us, and we hope to welcome your whole family back for another tour in the future!
Before beginning this tour, we didn't know a lot about Montreal but this tour provided the insight. This was a good tour to learn about how Montreal has been shaped by its past. The walkability of the tour was easy. When we were learning about a specific building or event, Louis (our tour guide) always made sure we stopped in the shade for the explanation during our hot day. Louis gave us some good recommendations for where to eat and visit during our remaining time in the city. We would recommend Louis and this tour.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that the tour gave you such a great foundation and insight into how Montreal's rich history has shaped the city today. It is fantastic to know that Louis took such good care of you—especially keeping everyone comfortable in the shade on a hot day! His thoughtful attention to detail, engaging historical storytelling, and local recommendations for food and sightseeing truly embody what we strive for. We will proudly pass your high praise and recommendation along to Louis—it will mean a lot to him. Thank you for exploring Montreal with us, enjoy the rest of your time in the city, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Daniel our guide was very knowledgeable and perfect for our family of six. Highly recommend this tour if you want a historical tour of Montreal’s historic quarters.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that Daniel made such a great impression on your family of six! Guiding a group while keeping everyone engaged and catered to is no small feat, and it is fantastic to hear that his deep knowledge and approach were a perfect fit for your time exploring Montreal's historic quarters. We will proudly pass your high praise and recommendation along to Daniel—it will mean a lot to him! Thank you for choosing to explore with us, and we hope to welcome your family back for another tour in the future!
We really enjoyed our walking tour with François. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared a lot of insightful information about Montreal's history, architecture, and culture. It was the perfect way to start our trip, as it gave us a much better understanding of the city and helped us get our bearings for the rest of our visit. I would highly recommend this tour, especially if it's your first day in Montreal.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that François made such a fantastic impression on you. He always aims to deliver that perfect blend of history, architecture, and culture in a way that feels both engaging and insightful, so he will be delighted by your kind words. You hit the nail on the head—doing a walking tour on your very first day is truly the best way to get your bearings and unlock the secrets of the city for the rest of your trip! We will proudly pass your high recommendation and compliments along to François. Thank you for choosing to start your Montreal adventure with us!
Informative, interactive, no stress tour.
Thank you so much for the great review! We love hearing that your tour was informative, interactive, and completely stress-free. Striking that perfect balance—where you can learn a lot, stay engaged, and just relax and enjoy the stroll—is exactly what we aim for. Thank you for exploring the city with us!
Emmanuel was an excellent guide! We stilled around old Montreal taking in the sights and hearing great stories of this magnificent city! Worth every penny!
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! 🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the tour was worth every penny for you! Emmanuel is a wonderful guide, and he loves sharing the vibrant stories and sights of Old Montreal to bring this magnificent city to life. He will be so happy to hear your kind words. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope you have a wonderful rest of your stay exploring Montreal! 😊🏰
It is a walking tour, but it wasn’t too strenuous because we stopped so much to talk about different landmarks.
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad to hear that the tour felt manageable and comfortable for you. We purposely design our routes with frequent stops to share stories and discuss landmarks so that you can soak in all the history and sights without feeling exhausted. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another wonderful walk in the future! 😊🥾
We had such a fantastic time with Sebastion! He gave a variety of stops and lots of recommendations (with local tips) for places to eat and things to do. I would highly recommend booking with them for a more casual yet in depth tour of the city.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! 🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time with Sebastian! Striking that perfect balance between a casual, relaxed vibe and an in-depth, informative tour is exactly what we aim for, so we're glad that stood out to you. Sebastian will be so happy to hear that you enjoyed his variety of stops and found his local insider tips for eating and exploring helpful. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope you have an amazing time checking out those local spots! 😊🍽️
Pierre is amazing, not only the beautiful places we visited but also recommended nice eateries and also gave me easy directions to make my way back to my hotel in downtown Montreal. Merci Pierre.
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience on your private walking tour. Pierre is indeed amazing, and we are so glad you appreciated his gentle, respectful approach and his ability to answer questions seamlessly along the way. It is great to know that his recommendations for eateries and his directions back to your hotel were so helpful! We will be sure to pass along your heartfelt "Merci" and compliments to Pierre—he will be absolutely delighted. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Montreal!
