Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Montreal, Canada
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
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Overview
What's Included
- Personable English-speaking guide (Español or Français when selected)
- Passionately researched history and culture
- Easy and direct route to the highlights of Montreal
- Local recommendations and tips
- GratuitiesOur tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Dorchester Square2903 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3B 4P2, Canada
Your guide will be holding a red umbrella
End point
- Place des Arts175 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, QC H2X 3X5, Canada
Itinerary
1
1555 Rue Peel
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Place Ville-Marie
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Victoria Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Montreal World Trade Centre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Royal Bank Tower
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Place d'Youville
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Old Port of Montreal
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Place d'Armes
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Notre-Dame Basilica
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Place Jacques-Cartier
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
City Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Place des Montréalaises
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Chinatown
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
The Underground City
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Complexe Desjardins
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
Place des Arts
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 164 reviews
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Francisco_C, Aug 2026
Highly recommend, this walking tour is one way to learn about Montreal history and visit the most important places in the city.
Payal_A, Aug 2026
Guide was fine - lots of information, but couldn’t hear at times due to the surrounding noise. She also left sometimes without the whole group. It was overall OK, but more interaction (maybe a smaller group?) would have been nice.
sand1117, Aug 2026
It’s a lot of walking so wear comfortable shoes, bring water, sunhat. Common sense stuff. The only place we had trouble hearing was in front of the Basilica. Too much other noise. My suggestion would be to stop either before or after it on a side street. No complaints overall. We “tipped” $30 CAD each.
Cynthia_V, Aug 2026
It was a very nice and informative tour. Since the tour was on the city streets of Montreal, the tour guide really needed to be sure to face us. Otherwise, we couldn't hear him. Another suggestion would be some kind of headphone to project the voice a bit.
Yvonne_J, Jul 2026
This is an amazing tour ,our guide Pierre was knowledgable and made this tour even better! We saw a lot in 3 hours.
Claudia_d, Jul 2026
I recommend the tour as it provides broad coverage of the history of Montreal. Although not from the area, our guide was very knowledgeable, and I appreciated his enthusiasm for the city´s history and ties to present day Montreal. However, I think he spent too much time on certain topics, like the ¨green¨ alleys, and receiving explanations in the tunnel of the Westin hotel, taking away from other areas. We rushed through certain parts and only reached the edge of Old Montreal. You are not walking the entire 3 hours, so it is not physically challenging.
Daksha_R, Jul 2026
Great experience lots of information and the tour was very smooth and friendly and it took us all around the city must do when you come to Montreal
YI_L, Jul 2026
Guide is an hour late, cut short on itinerary, missed quite a few spots i.e. Notre Dame etc, overall disappointing experience.
Debra_O, Jun 2026
We had a very informative tour. Alex was attentive And friendly. I would recommend 😊 Now I need to explore more of the Old Town.
Anthony_S, Jun 2026
This tour covered a lot of places and over a lot of area. Be sure to wear good walking shoes. Alex was very knowledgeable about the area and the history
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Alex. They're always happy to share their knowledge and help visitors make the most of their time in Montreal. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Brad_M, Jun 2026
No one contacted me. To see if i was or wasn’t at the meeting place. A bit disappointed because there wasn’t a customer service.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry you felt disappointed by the lack of contact and customer service regarding the meeting point. This is not the level of care we aim to provide. We'll share your comments with our team to improve our follow-up processes. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on a future tour and deliver a much better experience.
Maurizio_L, Jun 2026
Felt the tour was just OK. Would have liked to learn a lot more about the history. Not sure if the tour has designated stops or whether Alex chose the stops, but it seemed light on information.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We truly value it as it helps us improve. We'll share this with our team to explore ways to enhance audio and group flow for clearer, more intimate tours. We'd love to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Renee_M, Jun 2026
First, the guide, Alex, did not have a red flag for us to see to help locate him. Fortunately, he was the person we approached. We then got started about 10-15 minutes after 10am start time. After another 5 minutes of introductions, a police officer called the guide over to chat. After their discussion, the guide returned to tell the group the tour was cancelled. It appeared the officer gave the guide some type of ticket. The officer did not leave till we dispersed. Very disappointing. Not sure what type of operation Toonie Tours runs but they should have proof that their contractors are eligible to work. Can’t recommend them. Try the Hop On Hop Off Bus!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry the tour was canceled and that you were inconvenienced by this situation. We understand how disappointing this must have been.
We appreciate you letting us know and hope to welcome you another time.
Joan_B, May 2026
The tour guide was excellent. The tour could have been done in less time.. Because there were so many people (30-40) it was very difficult to hear the guide.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the kind words. We're delighted you enjoyed the friendly vibes, the city's highlights, and diving into its rich history. It's feedback like yours that keeps us inspired to deliver memorable experiences. Can't wait to show you more of what makes this place special on your next visit!
Julio_A, May 2026
This tour was canceled by the police before starting. The Montreal police informed us that this company did not have a license to organize tours of the city.
Viator had already charged to my credit card 10.00. I hope they refund me.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry the tour was canceled and that you were inconvenienced by this situation. We understand how disappointing this must have been.
We appreciate you letting us know and hope to welcome you another time.
WendyLou_P, May 2026
Our walking tour in Montreal was excellent-informative, well organized and full of interesting history and local stories. Our guide Alex was so welcoming and thoughtful providing time for questions and discussions. The pace of the tour was good and you never felt rushed to move on. Highly recommend to anyone visit the amazing city of Montreal!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Alex made your experience so enjoyable with their professionalism, enthusiasm, and knowledge. It’s great to know you enjoyed exploring Montreal and learning all the fascinating history and fun facts. Comfortable shoes are definitely a must for all that walking! We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you safe and exciting travels ahead!
Tshidi_M, May 2026
You get to feel , see and hear the stories behind the great place of Montreal. Jarred was just exceptional- demonstrated his patriotic spirit of his birthplace.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Jared. They're always happy to share their knowledge and help visitors make the most of their time in Montreal. We truly appreciate your kind words!
LuAnn_S, May 2026
Great history of Montreal and a good 4 mile walk around the city.
Jarred was a very knowledgeable guide.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad to hear you had a wonderful experience with Jared. Their clarity and advice really make a difference. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Jack_A, Apr 2026
It was interesting and very informative. Jarred knew his stuff. It's three hours, and a fair bit of walking. Might be too much for the older generation.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad to hear you had a wonderful experience with Jared. Their clarity and advice really make a difference. We hope to welcome you back soon!
tmccoytx, Apr 2026
I enjoyed the history of the city. Guide, Jacob (I hope) was very well informed on the history of the city.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Jared. They're always happy to share their knowledge and help visitors make the most of their time in Montreal. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Patrick_L, Apr 2026
Walking tour with Jared. He was informative, and friendly. We really enjoyed learning about the city and walked through most highlights. Good start if you wanted to go back to certain places such as Notre Dame or Old Montreal, etx
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad you found the tour interesting and a great introduction to the city. Jared will be happy to hear you appreciated the curious details and hidden spots they shared with you. Hope to see you again soon!
Kerry_F, Apr 2026
The tour was excellent. Walking was easy. Out guide, Jared, was knowledgable and informative. He didn’t mind when I pestered him with questions. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad you found the tour interesting and a great introduction to the city. Jared will be happy to hear you appreciated the curious details and hidden spots they shared with you. Hope to see you again soon!
Zoe_M, Apr 2026
I took the 3-hour walking tour in Montréal with Jared as the tour guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable, offering our group very interesting historical tidbits about the history of the city and I learned quite a lot. I can’t recommend him enough.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad you found the tour interesting and a great introduction to the city. Jared will be happy to hear you appreciated the curious details and hidden spots they shared with you. Hope to see you again soon!
Anca_B, Feb 2026
Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, pleasant and personable. It was a great experience and i highly recommend it
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and found it great value. Hope to see you again soon!
Michele_H, Dec 2025
We did a tremendous amount of walking at a pretty fast pace. Our guide could have been more knowledgeable. This tour will give you a brief overview of places to return to on your own and to research for more accurate information.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We strive to make our tours engaging and informative, and we appreciate your suggestion. We hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
Dale_C, Nov 2025
Charming young man who was very knowledgable about the city. He gave interesting points about the architecture and history of Montreal. We all throughly enjoyed the tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and found our guide friendly and knowledgeable. It's great that they could provide you with interesting anecdotes. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Allaine_S, Nov 2025
Had the best time learning about Montreal on my first trip there. I got to see so much of the city, meet other solo travelers, and find hidden gems that only a local would know.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your glowing 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an engaging and memorable walking tour. It's feedback like yours that inspires us to keep delivering the best experiences. We can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure, whether in Montreal or beyond!
Shirley_C, Oct 2025
not the best walking tour i’ve been on; i would not recommend this to a friend. could barely hear my tour guide for the most part, and it ended quite early, even though we rushed through most places.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for your review, and apologies for this experience. We do care deeply about our customers time and experience, and we're sorry that the tour that you had received was less than what we had offered. We will share this feedback with our team to make sure we are providing as accurate a tour as is represented online. Thanks for the feedback.
Liliana_A, Jul 2026
Bèrnardo is knowledgeable about the topics he covers during the tour; however, he sometimes focuses too much on politics and religion, which, although interesting, is not enjoyable for children. Also, he walks too fast and is not mindful of older people and their limitations when going up and down stairs. He did not meet my expectations; I would have liked him to be a bit more active and to relate more to the group's interests. I still enjoyed it and learned a lot.
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B_B, Apr 2026
We spent a good morning exploring Montreal. Thank you to the guide, very friendly and professional.
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Response from Host, Apr 2026
Merci pour votre excellent retour ! Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre visite et que vous avez trouvé notre guide sympathique et compétent. C’est formidable qu’il ait pu partager avec vous des anecdotes intéressantes. Nous vous remercions de votre soutien et espérons vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt !
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