Montreal Underground City Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Montreal Underground City. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade and Palacio

• Underground City & Downtown. Great Way To Stay Warm!

• City Tour; Like a Montrealer

• Private Walking Tour in Montreal Underground Exploration

While the Montreal Underground City is free for all to visit and explore, guided tours offer a good way to learn more about it (and navigate with ease). Walking tours that stop at the Underground City begin at just US$24 per person, while private guided tours start at US$326.

Yes, the Montreal Underground City is worth visiting—and not just when it's freezing outside. The 20.5-mile (33-kilometer) subterranean network is home to everything from shops and restaurants to markets and other attractions. That means it's more than just a convenient way to escape the city's harshest weather—it's a bona fide tourist destination. While you could go on your own, a guided tour makes exploring easier.

Per one customer who booked the Underground City and Downtown. Great Way To Stay Warm!, "Excellent tour which is a "must do" when arriving in Montreal. It gives a fantastic overview of the city, its history, its culture and how it works. The tour was fantastic in introducing us to the underground city network which is key in getting about and seeing the city. Tom, our guide, was excellent, very engaging, knowledgeable and passionate about his city."

The Montreal Underground City, also known as the RÉSO, is a 20-mile (32-kilometer) network of interconnected tunnels dotted with shops and restaurants. The tunnels lead to above-ground attractions, from metro stations to museums and more. The RÉSO offers a convenient way to navigate the city’s downtown core during harsh weather.

Access points to the Montreal Underground City are scattered throughout downtown. Entrances can be found at metro stations, shopping centers, office buildings, hotels, museums, and more. Signage can be a bit haphazard—look for the word “RÉSO,” as signs typically will be only in French. Locals also can help direct you.

Many of downtown Montreal’s main attractions have basement levels in the Montreal Underground City. You can access the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Complexe Desjardins (a shopping mall), Time Out Market (a food hall), the Place des Arts, and other top sites, along with stand-alone shops, cafés, and theaters.

Yes, you can take a guided tour of the Montreal Underground City (aka RÉSO). Tours of this massive tunnel network offer insight into the history, architecture, and hidden nooks of the structure, alongside how best to navigate. Check with local tour operators or visitor centers for tour availability and schedules.

Spanning about 20 miles (32 kilometers) of tunnels and corridors, the Montreal Underground City is one of the largest underground complexes in the world. It connects more than 120 exterior access points and encompasses a wide range of commercial spaces. In some places, the underground tunnel reaches four stories tall.

Certain sections of the Montreal Underground City (RÉSO) are accessible 24-7. However, opening hours of businesses vary—each facility within the underground network keeps its own hours. Generally, shopping centers and commercial establishments like museums have standard operating hours. Check the opening hours of individual venues before planning your visit.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Montreal Underground City. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Montreal:

• Old Montreal

• St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

• Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

• Mount Royal

• Old Port of Montreal

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Montreal.