Montreal Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a local

Montreal, Canada

2 to 4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Group tours often only visit well-known attractions. For an insider's view of Montreal, opt for a private, customizable tour just for your party. Before your trip, fill out a questionnaire that will help your guide customize the perfect tour for you. Visit a mix of major attractions and spots that are popular among residents and learn more about the city than you'd be able to on your own.

Ask your private guide for more recommendations to use during your stay
Choose the start time that works best for you
Explore Montreal at your own pace on a private tour
Skip any stops you're not interested in

What's Included

Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Insightful local host matched to your interests
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.

Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve
512 Pl. d'Armes, Montréal, QC H2Y 2W2, Canada
Meet your host at the Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Place d’Armes. This flexible walking tour is easy to navigate, with routes tailored to your pace. Your host can suggest simple, budget-friendly ways to get around—on foot, by transit, or short taxi rides.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Montreal (Pass By)

Old Montreal (Pass By)

Old Port of Montreal (Pass By)

Mile End (Pass By)

Marche Jean-talon (jean-talon Market) (Pass By)

Dieu du Ciel! Brouepub Montreal (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.2

based on 12 reviews

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Jan_R, Feb 2026

Despite being asked to fill out a questionnaire in advance of the tour sothe tour could be customized for our interests it would appear that none of this information was absorbed or used as the tour was just a standard tour totally unrelated to our interests. In addition a last minute switch of tour guides resulted in our tour only lasting 2 hours for what was apparently her standard tour whereas we had paid for a 3-hour tour.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hello Jan, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how important it is for the pre-experience questionnaire to be used in customizing the experience, and we’re sorry it felt like a standard experience rather than one tailored to your interests. We also regret any confusion caused by the last-minute change. We have reached out to you directly via email, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future. We take your concerns seriously and will be reviewing this internally to ensure better communication and planning in the future. Your feedback helps us improve and maintain the quality our guests expect. Warm regards, Sheenah and the City Unscripted team.

Connie was the best!...

Don_Y, Sep 2025

Connie was the best! Super knowledgeable about the local area and historical sites. She was friendly and kind. I strongly recommend booking with her.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you had a great experience with Connie. Her deep knowledge and warm personality truly make her tours special. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon!

The guide was...

elena_d, Aug 2025

The guide was knowledgeable about the history of the city he take his time to explain things very friendly

Response from Host, Aug 2025

So glad to hear your guide made the experience friendly, informative, and unhurried. It sounds like the perfect way to explore the city’s history! Can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure!

This was a fun tour and...

Jennifer_P, Jun 2025

This was a fun tour and we saw a good deal of old Montreal. Guide took us mostly to out of the way shops we never would have found on our own. We really enjoyed visiting the native art shops.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We’re so glad to hear you had fun exploring Old Montreal and discovering those hidden gem shops, especially the native art boutiques, which are such a unique part of the city’s charm. We hope you left with wonderful memories, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure!

Excellent tour

ANDRE_L, Jul 2024

Patrick did a great job tailoring our tour to our diverse group, including children. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're glad to hear that Patrick was able to tailor the tour to suit your diverse group. We appreciate your recommendation!

Having Fun in Montreal

Dawn_P, Apr 2024

Shubham was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable with the history of Montreal. We visited various sites to ensure I had well-rounded experience in the city. He was personable, considerate and patient with me. I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day seeing sites. My favorite was the Habor and the underground city.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Exploring the diverse sites and attractions sounds like a memorable adventure, especially visiting the vibrant Harbor and the fascinating underground city. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!

Very good overview of Montreal

Lynne_T, Sep 2023

We had a delightful tour of Montreal with Germaine who highlighted the historical and architectural history of Montreal Old Town and moved on to downtown, McGill University and Mont Royal for a wonderful view of the city.