Explore Old Montreal - A Small-Group Walking Tour for the Curious
Overview
This is an exclusive small-group tour with a maximum of only 10 people - a much more personal Old Montreal experience than other walking tours with larger groups. We're passionate local Montrealers and we love showing off our city! Your engaging certified local guide will lead you on a fun and interactive walk to learn about the fascinating historical highlights that contributed to making Montreal the unique and diverse city that it is today. History, architecture, culture, food, art, fun facts and stories are all covered. You'll be able to hear your guide, navigate the narrow streets with ease and interact with the other guests. You'll leave the tour armed with our personal list of recommendations for things to see/do/eat in Montreal, a tiny treat and a unique parting gift. We have limited capacity on our tour so don't wait to book your prized spot on our carefully curated bestselling small-group experience. You're our special guests and we’ll make sure you have a great time with us!
Inclusions
- Exclusive group of only 10 people = much more personal than other walking tours with larger groups
- A personal list of recommendations of things to do in Montreal curated by MTL Detours founder Lesley
- A tiny treat and a unique parting gift
- Local, certified guide with city permit = the best fun, upbeat and knowledgeable guides in Montreal!
- Local taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y8 Canada
Walking tour of Old Montreal
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Place d'Armes, Between St-Jacques St and Notre-Dame St, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1 Canada
PA
Pass By: Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours), 350 St-Paul St E (Near Place Jacques-Cartier), Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1H2 Canada
MB
Pass By: Rue St-Paul, Montreal, Quebec Canada
RSP
Pass By: Place Jacques-Cartier, Between Rue Notre-Dame and Rue de la Commune, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3B1 Canada
PJC
Pass By: Aldred Building, 501-507 Place d'Armes Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2W8 Canada
AB
Pass By: City Hall, 275 Notre-Dame St. E. (At Gosford), Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1C6 Canada
CH
Pass By: Notre-Dame Basilica, 110 Notre-Dame Street West Es-ce Accessible En Fauteuil Roulant, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1 Canada
NDB
Pass By: Bank of Montreal (Banque de Montreal), 119 St-Jacques St. West Near St-Sulpice, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1L6 Canada
BMO
Pass By: Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal, 280, Notre-Dame East Street, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1C5 Canada
CR
Pass By: Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, 400 St-Paul St. E. Metro Champ-de-Mars, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1H4 Canada
NDBC
Pass By: Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex, 350 Place Royale, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y5 Canada
PAC
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y8 Canada
Walking tour of Old Montreal
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Place d'Armes, Between St-Jacques St and Notre-Dame St, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1 Canada
PA
Pass By: Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours), 350 St-Paul St E (Near Place Jacques-Cartier), Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1H2 Canada
MB
Pass By: Rue St-Paul, Montreal, Quebec Canada
RSP
Pass By: Place Jacques-Cartier, Between Rue Notre-Dame and Rue de la Commune, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3B1 Canada
PJC
Pass By: Aldred Building, 501-507 Place d'Armes Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2W8 Canada
AB
Pass By: City Hall, 275 Notre-Dame St. E. (At Gosford), Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1C6 Canada
CH
Pass By: Notre-Dame Basilica, 110 Notre-Dame Street West Es-ce Accessible En Fauteuil Roulant, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1 Canada
NDB
Pass By: Bank of Montreal (Banque de Montreal), 119 St-Jacques St. West Near St-Sulpice, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1L6 Canada
BMO
Pass By: Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal, 280, Notre-Dame East Street, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1C5 Canada
CR
Pass By: Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, 400 St-Paul St. E. Metro Champ-de-Mars, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1H4 Canada
NDBC
Pass By: Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex, 350 Place Royale, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y5 Canada
PAC
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age to attend is 12 yrs old. Please contact for younger children (kids are not free).
- Tour operates rain or shine or snow and is mostly outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and have proper winter attire for wintertime tours.
- English visits offered daily. French visits may sometimes be offered on Mondays & Fridays.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This tour is owned and operated by MTL Detours Walking Tours mtldetours.ca
- Note that we cover a fair distance, at a decent pace. Most of the 2-hour tour is walking or standing and places to sit are limited.
- Not recommended for travelers with challenging mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (cobblestones, stairs) and length of tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
TRACEY_H
September 2023
MH was a fantastic tour guide with great knowledge and an ability to make the tour extremely enjoyable, we definitely learned a lot !!
MH was a fantastic tour guide with great knowledge and an ability to make the tour extremely enjoyable, we definitely learned a lot !!karenrichardr
September 2023
Had such a good 2hrs with our host Martin. He was very knowledgeable, passionate and funny. A great host. We’d highly recommend this tour to other travellers.
Had such a good 2hrs with our host Martin. He was very knowledgeable, passionate and funny. A great host. We’d highly recommend this tour to other travellers.Sherry_C
September 2023
Guide Isabel was very personable. She was knowledgeable and shared information in a manner that was easy to follow.
Guide Isabel was very personable. She was knowledgeable and shared information in a manner that was easy to follow.michael_b
September 2023
Our guide Martin was extremely informative and gave a wonderful historical perspective on how Montreal was founded, settled and developed.
Our guide Martin was extremely informative and gave a wonderful historical perspective on how Montreal was founded, settled and developed.wilma55x
September 2023
I have no recommendations about how this tour could be improved because Tom was such a professional guide - the 2 hr tour is packed full of interesting information and observations - and provides lots of ideas for further exploration and reading after the tour - it is really worth doing this tour!
I have no recommendations about how this tour could be improved because Tom was such a professional guide - the 2 hr tour is packed full of interesting information and observations - and provides lots of ideas for further exploration and reading after the tour - it is really worth doing this tour!paulkJ7220SV
September 2023
Martin was an outstanding guide. Clearly he loves his home City and imparts his intimate knowldge with wit and warmth. His historical insights both on Montreal as a city, and the sociology of Anlgophone and Francophone relations over the years, left me with a much better understanding of both.
Martin was an outstanding guide. Clearly he loves his home City and imparts his intimate knowldge with wit and warmth. His historical insights both on Montreal as a city, and the sociology of Anlgophone and Francophone relations over the years, left me with a much better understanding of both.