Ville-Marie Tours and Tickets

There are several ways to experience Ville-Marie. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, this is one of the best tours available right now:

• Small-Group Vintage Fashion Shopping Tour with a Style Coach

While it's free to visit Ville-Marie on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the site in the company of an expert guide—and have some fun along the way. Shopping tours around Montreal that include time in Ville-Marie start at around $106 per person.

Ville-Marie is known for being in the heart of Montreal and one of the city’s main entertainment and sightseeing districts. The borough is home to several of Montreal’s most important attractions, including the Old Port, Notre-Dame Basilica, Underground City, and Place des Arts.

A number of cultural events and festivals take place in Ville-Marie. These include Montréal en Lumière, February’s winter festival; summer’s Festival International de Jazz de Montréal; the circus festival Montréal Complètement Cirque in July; and POP Montreal International Music Festival in September.

Ville-Marie offers a number of transportation options. The Montreal Metro stops at Berri-UQAM, Place-d’Armes, Peel, and Bonaventure stations in Ville-Marie, and the area is well served by public buses, including routes 24 and 55, which connect major attractions. The area’s well-maintained sidewalks are pedestrian friendly and bike paths run through the district.

Yes, Ville-Marie is generally safe for tourists. It is one of Montreal’s most heavily trafficked areas and the continual presence of others, including tourists, affords a sense of safety. That said, take the usual precautions when visiting a big city, such as avoiding dark areas and keeping an eye on your belongings.