Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours
Description
• MTL Detours offers the #1 bestselling 2-hour walking tour covering the essential highlights of Old Montreal. • MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in & based in Montreal. Merci for your support! • Small-group of only 10 people - an exclusive, intimate + personal tour experience. • Minimum age to attend is 12+. All participants require a paid ticket. • Includes our insiders list of recommendations, a unique parting gift and a tasty treat.
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Itinerary
Walking tour of Old Montreal
See this iconic silver-domed landmark and hear how it shaped Old Montréal’s civic life.
Walk along Montréal’s oldest street, known for its cobblestones and historic façades.
Experience one of Old Montréal’s most animated historic squares overlooking the Old Port.
Admire this grand Second Empire building and learn about key moments in the city’s history.
View the exterior of Montréal’s most famous landmark and hear the story behind its creation. (Outside only. Interior entry not included.)
See Canada’s oldest bank and discover how Montréal became the country’s financial centre.
View this 18th-century former governor’s residence and learn about Montréal’s colonial past.
Learn why this chapel is known as the Sailors’ Church and its connection to the Old Port.
Stand near the birthplace of Montréal and hear how the city was founded.
Walk through Old Montréal’s former financial district, once known as Canada’s Wall Street.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12. Each guest requires a paid ticket. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour operates rain, shine, or snow and takes place mostly outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
- Tour is conducted in English.
- A moderate level of walking is required, including uneven terrain such as cobblestones and stairs.
- Most of the 2-hour tour involves walking or standing, with limited seating available.
- Operated by MTL Detours, a locally owned and operated Montréal tour company.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions or difficulty walking at a steady pace.
Reviews(2,453)
The tour guide Rodrigo is incredible. He loves what he does and has a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge to share. When some people on the tour mentioned they were going to a farm to table restaurant during their trip he took us on a quick short cut to a kitchen garden behind a museum so they could look at the radishes and veggies growing in the garden. After the tour I just happened to stumble across one Rod's favorite restaurants he recommended while strolling the cobblestone roads of the old port of Montreal. My mother and I enjoyed finishing our first day in Montreal eating there. I left feeling like I had a history degree in Montreal and am interested in learning even more. Thanks so much Rod and the other visitors on the tour for being so nice!
Jeff was an excellent guide! He was knowledgeable, patient and had interesting stories to relate regarding the history of Montreal. It was a very enjoyable 2 hours and we all felt we had learned something new.
Maude, our guide was fantastic. Knowledgeable, funny and patient. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We highly recommend the tour and guide.
Nicely paced, very interesting walking tour in Old Montreal. Our tour guide, Louise, was very friendly, organized, knowledgable and helpful. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning some history of Montreal.
This was a really cool experience and I definitely recommend it for anyone looking to understand some of Montreal's history. We had a great time!
Great walking tour. Informational without being boring. Rodrigo was an excellent guide! I would definitely recommend.
This was a great tour. Louis was very knowledgeable and hi lighted a lot of interesting facts about the city! Plus it was a small group which allowed for asking more questions and being able to hear! Would definitely recommend this tour and Louis again!
We really enjoyed this tour. The tour operator was energetic and had lots of great information about Montreal. We would definitely recommend.
Our tour guide was Louise and she was entertaining, extremely knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Her stories were interesting and held our attention every minute. She answered all questions thoughtful and you can tell she enjoys her sharing her knowledge and being with people. We learned so much about the history of Montreal and the highlights of the city. I highly recommend any tour with Louise!!
Caroline was wonderful. She made learning about the history of Montreal very fun. Strongly encourage booking this tour.
