Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal walking tour By FITZ MTL
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Montreal, Canada
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
No visit to Montreal is complete without a wander through Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal), widely considered the best-preserved Old Town in North America. On this walking tour, visit highlights such as Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue St-Paul, City Hall, and the Old Port, as well as lesser-known spots tailored to the interests of your small group.
- This tour is an ideal introduction to Old Montreal for first-time visitors
- Adapted to your group’s requests and interests, so no two tours are the same
- Choose a morning or afternoon departure to fit your travel itinerary
- A small group means more opportunity to ask your guide questions
What's Included
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hôtel William Gray421 R. Saint-Vincent, Montréal, QC H2Y 3A4, Canada
We’ll meet at the lobby of the William Gray hotel, 10 minutes before the starting time of your tour. Your guide will be waiting for you close to the restrooms, next to the billiard table. Arrive a bit earlier if you want to get yourself a delicious coffee next door, at the legendary Cafe Olimpico.
End point
- Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History350 Pl. Royale, Montréal, QC H2Y 3Y5, Canada
The tour will end nearby the Point-à-Calliere museum. Your guide will suggest plenty of options for lunch around the area.
Itinerary
Depending on the start time selected at checkout, at a central meeting point.
Then, set off on a walking tour of Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal), focusing primarily on the Old Port area, one of Canada’s most wealthy and important areas.
Wander over cobbled streets, admire historic architecture, and poke your head into ubiquitous galleries, bookshops, and bars. Visit several sights such as Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue St-Paul, and City Hall.
Then, set off on a walking tour of Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal), focusing primarily on the Old Port area, one of Canada’s most wealthy and important areas.
Wander over cobbled streets, admire historic architecture, and poke your head into ubiquitous galleries, bookshops, and bars. Visit several sights such as Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue St-Paul, and City Hall.
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Old Montreal
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Place Jacques-Cartier
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rue St-Paul (Pass By)
City Hall (Pass By)
3
Phi Centre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Montreal World Trade Centre (Pass By)
4
Old Port of Montreal
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tours are in English
- Avoid coming by car, parking is extremely difficult in Montreal
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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
4.8
based on 230 reviews
Kelly_K, Dec 2025
Tour guide never showed. We spent $25 to get to designated location but guide didn’t show. Visitor says that an email was sent notifying us of the cancellation, but I never received it if they actually sent it. Bad experience
Robert_P, Sep 2025
Frederic was a wonderful guide. He gave us a wonderful tour focusing on the architecture and stories of Old Montreal and a superb history lesson about the ebbs and flows of the constantly shifting relationships between the French, the British and the native people.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your nice review, Robert! We're happy to know you enjoyed learning about Montreal's history, architecture, and dynamic bilingualism with Frederic.
Ashley_C, Sep 2025
Ann Marie was a knowledgable guide who kept a good pace. I learned a lot about the history of Montreal and she gave great recommendations. I had forgotten about the Archeology museum, so I need to go next time I'm in Montreal!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Ashley! We're glad you had such a positive experience with Anne-Marie. Hope to see you soon back in Montreal!
Karin_G, Jun 2025
Very informative tour. We had a small group of 4 people, so it was very informative.We'd asked a ton of questions and our guide was awesome
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks, Karin! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and had such a great experience with your guide. Small groups really make it special, don't they? 😊 Hope to see you again!
Lola_L, Jun 2025
Anne Louise was very knowledgeable about the history of Montreal. She was very engaging. We had a lovely time.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks, Anne Louise! We're so glad you enjoyed your time and appreciated the knowledge shared. Exploring Montreal's history can truly be fascinating! 😊
Ghazala_F, May 2025
This was an excellent introduction to Old Montreal. Wear good shoes and prepare to be educated and entertained
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found it both educational and entertaining — that's exactly what we aim for! And yes, comfy shoes are definitely key in Old Montreal. Hope to see you again soon! 👟😊🏙️
Angie_G, Apr 2025
Organization and friend staff.
Guide:
She arrived on time of not early, and was very friendly and happy. She had a lot of knowledge about a lot of places.
She also wanted to make sure we were ok before she left. I’m also very happy she was ok for taking my photo spice I was by my self.
This is a walking so I would advise people to wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. A good hint is to go to the washroom before you start but you have spots on the walk if you need to go.
If you in Montreal and you want a place for history I would suggest doing it.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much, Angie! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and found the guide helpful and knowledgeable. Great tips for future walkers too—comfy shoes and weather prep are definitely key! 😊
jim_s, Apr 2025
Ronny was very knowledgeable and friendly. He answered a lot of questions and made it a fun experience
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks, Jim! So glad to hear Ronny made your experience both informative and fun. We'll be sure to share this with him — it’ll make his day! 😊
R_T, Apr 2025
The Old Montreal Tour with Anna-Louise was just incredible! Anna was a wealth of knowledge. And she was so wonderful to stop at places where we were standing or sitting in the warm sun (it was a chilly, windy day). We started the tour by meeting her in a lovely historic hotel (Hôtel William Gray) {where we enjoyed a wonderful warm Italian caffè and hot chocolate}.
The tour was almost completely flat—a very easy walk. There was plenty of time to take photos and ask questions.
Ending around lunch, Anna recommended a restaurant that was a perfect way to end the beautiful morning!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks so much, R_T! Anne-Louise will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed the walk, warm stops, and her recommendations. Hope to host you again for more unforgettable moments! 🌟
Laura_K, Apr 2025
Very engaging - learned a lot about Quebec and Montreal. Jeff was engaging. For anyone needing a limited walking tour this is perfect. The Old town is pretty small so very doable for nearly everyone.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks so much, Laura! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Jeff and found it accessible and insightful. The Old Town really is such a gem to explore! 😊
Arlene_C, Mar 2025
Great Tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. Recommended for solo travelers or family.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and had a great time with your guide. Whether solo or with family, we're glad it hit the mark. Hope to see you again on your next visit to Montreal! 😊🚲
Alexandra_L, Jan 2025
Jeff was a FANTASTIC guide—so funny and engaging. And Montréal has such interesting history. We LOVED it!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you had a great time and that Jeff made the experience fun and memorable. Montréal truly does have a fascinating history — we're glad you loved discovering it with us! Come back anytime! 😊🇨🇦
Michelle_C, Jan 2025
What a fabulous walking tour!! We may have been crazy to proceed in 4 degrees F, but it was great. Our tour guide came prepared with extra gloves and hand warmers. Jeff was so knowledgeable and personable. It was fun and we learned so much. Highly recommend! Our 11 & 13 year old had fun too.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much Michelle! We’re impressed by your dedication—4°F is no joke! We're thrilled to hear that Jeff kept the group warm, engaged, and learning despite the cold. It’s especially great to know your kids had fun too! Hope to welcome you back in warmer weather (or anytime)! 😊🧤❄️
Ryan_V, Jan 2025
Jeff was absolutely amazing. He did a great job of explaining the history of the city in an interesting and funny way. He was super relatable and professional at the same time. Gave us recommendations for dining and fun after the tour was over. More than happy to take pictures for us. Even in winter this is a must do tour. Couldn’t recommend the tour or Jeff enough.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks, Ryan! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the tour with Jeff. He really has a knack for making history fun! Hope you loved the dining spots he suggested too 😊.
Gina_B, Dec 2024
Jeff was the best guide! We learned so much and he connected with us with all his knowledge. We were lucky to not have anyone else on the tour so it was just us so it felt like walking around with a friend. It is essential to have this tour to know the city, I would recommend it to everyone!
Response from Host, May 2025
Thanks, Gina! We're so glad you had an amazing time with Jeff—he really makes tours special. It’s wonderful to hear it felt like exploring with a friend. Thanks for recommending us! 😊
Kate_A, Nov 2024
It was a great, interesting tour, and Francois was very knowledgeable! Next time, we’ll set aside time to explore the museum of archaeology!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the lovely review Kate! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with François—he’s a wealth of knowledge! The Museum of Archaeology is definitely worth a visit next time. Hope to see you again soon for more exploring! 🏛️😊
Paula_C, Oct 2024
JF was a fun and knowledgeable guide. He clearly knows the area and was funny and lively. We were introduced to many of the landmarks in Old Montreal.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you Paula! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with JF — he truly brings Old Montreal to life with his energy and insight. Glad you got to discover so many landmarks with him. Come back anytime! 🏙️😊
Till_G, Oct 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was well worth our time. One of the highlights of our trip!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear the tour was one of the highlights of your trip and that you appreciated your guide’s knowledge. It was a pleasure having you with us—hope to see you again on your next visit to Montréal!
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Very good tour of the Old City with clear and concise explanations of the various buildings, areas, etc. François was knowledgeable and engaging as a guide. My biggest issue is that we started 15 minutes late because we waited for some stragglers who were delayed.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour of the Old City and that François made the experience informative and engaging. We truly appreciate your feedback about the delayed start—your time is valuable, and we understand how frustrating that can be. We'll be looking into ways to better manage timing in the future to ensure a smooth start for everyone. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Mark_R, Aug 2024
I really enjoy these kinds of local tours in cities that we visit. Francois didn’t disappoint. We had a really great walk and tour thru the old city and got some great information, history a bit of local politics, not too much…. If you know what I mean. He also had some good where to get the best views for a glass of wine, tips on old buildings etc.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with François — sounds like he struck the perfect balance of history, culture, and local insight (with just the right touch of politics!). Great to hear you got some solid tips for views, wine, and architecture too. Hope to see you again on another local adventure! 🍷🏛️🚶♂️
Steve_K, Jul 2024
Our tour guide was enthusiastic, knowable, answered our questions & had a great personality. He helped make the tour. I apologize that, silly me can't remember his name!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad your guide’s enthusiasm and knowledge made the tour special for you. No worries about the name — what matters most is that you had a great experience! We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable tour.
Lory_T, Jul 2024
Fredric was super knowledgeable and the private tour was well worth the price. I learned a lot about the area.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Fredric will be so happy to hear this! We're glad the private tour gave you a great experience and valuable insights. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Rick_a, Jul 2024
Wonderful experience. Simona our guide did a great job. Very insightful and entertaining at the same time.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Simona will be delighted to hear this! We’re so glad she made the experience both insightful and fun for you. Thank you for sharing your kind words!
Sharon_P, Jun 2024
A very wonderful walking tour of Montreal. Even through the rain, this was a very manageable tour and hit all the spots.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour—even with a little rain, Montreal always has so much to offer. We appreciate your positive spirit and hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
Dawn_P, Jun 2024
A fabulous and educational way to learn about Montreal. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and our host was excellent!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a fabulous time and enjoyed learning about Montréal. It's great to know your guide made the experience even better — we hope to welcome you back for another tour soon! 😊🏙️📚
vivian_l, May 2024
we enjoyed every part of this tour, especially the knowledgeable guide’s history info. We got to see some really interesting “out of the box” locations.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time
exploring the city with Fitz Montreal 🚴♂️. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see
you again on another ride! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Maryse_P, May 2024
Frederick was very knowledgeable answer to all our questions explaining the meaning of the Montreal flag the monuments and the architectures
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time
exploring the city with Fitz Montreal 🚴♂️. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see
you again on another ride! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Cheryl_H, Apr 2024
Our Tour Guide Touangeau Jean- Francois
(Geoff) was awesome! He was very entertaining, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.. He engaged our group to the fullest with his love of his country, province and city. The best tour ever! We have used Viator for many tours and have always had great experiences
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time
exploring the city with Fitz Montreal 🚴♂️. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see
you again on another ride! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
edward_d, Apr 2024
Our tour guide who was name Jeff was outstanding!!! He took his time and explained everything to us!!! He was wonderful!! Montreal was beautiful!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time
exploring the city with Fitz Montreal 🚴♂️. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see
you again on another ride! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Diane_B, Apr 2024
Great tour & our tour guide Jeff was excellent he was very informative & very entertaining. We would recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time
exploring the city with Fitz Montreal 🚴♂️. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see
you again on another ride! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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