Old Montreal Private Walking Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Montreal, Canada
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the historical sights of Old Montreal, a.k.a. Vieux-Montréal, on an immersive, private walking tour. Following a private guide, you'll learn about the city's history, which dates back to 1642, as you visit attractions such as Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, Place d'Armes, and the Old Port of Montreal. Free of big tour groups and with ample chance to ask questions, you'll enjoy a more personalized way to see the city's best.
- Your private tour offers a more personalized experience
- Get a good overview and orientation of the city
- Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
- Pick between two language options and start times
What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- BMO Bank of Montreal119 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1L6, Canada
The guide will meet you just outside the Banque de Montreal.
End point
- Le Vieux Montréalle 500 Place-d'Armes, Pl. d'Armes, Montréal, QC H2Y 2W2, Canada
Itinerary
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Pass By)
1
Old Montreal
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Place d'Armes (Pass By)
Place Jacques-Cartier (Pass By)
Cours Le Royer (Pass By)
Sulpician Seminary (Pass By)
Old Port of Montreal (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Stroller accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
4.9
based on 319 reviews
Gordon_R, Apr 2026
We had young children and adults, and Stacy, our guide, did a great job making it interesting for all. Not too much walking, but a lot if information. Stacy was great!
Veronica_J, Apr 2026
Knowledgeable guide, interesting stops, just the right amount of walking. Opportunity for bathroom break.
Stephan_M, Mar 2026
Very happy with the guide, friendly and informative. Old town walking tour, two hours. Highly recommend to do this tour on the first day and then decide what you want to do next.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the high recommendation! We couldn't agree more—starting with a tour is the perfect way to get your bearings in the city. We're so glad you found the walk both friendly and informative.
Joan_B, Feb 2026
The tour guide was so very knowledgeable about the landmarks and history of Montreal and Old Montreal!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed exploring the landmarks of Old Montreal with us. Our guides love sharing the city's rich history, and we'll be sure to share your compliments with the team. We hope to see you again soon!
HELEN_S, Jan 2026
Sarah was AMAZING!! She gave us so much history and interesting facts that we wouldn't have otherwise known. We had plenty of time to ask questions and discussions on everything we saw.This is definitely one of the better tours we have ever had. Highly recommend! Thank you
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for such a glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that Sarah’s passion and knowledge made this one of your favorite tour experiences. It’s great that you enjoyed the discussions and historical insights. I will be sure to share your kind words with her—she will be delighted! Safe travels!
Julie_B, Dec 2025
Stacy did a great job showing us around old town Montreal. She spoke about the history and pointed out several good coffee spots and restaurants to try. We tried Chez Suzette for crepes after the tour and went to Pastek for delicious tapas for dinner - thanks for the awesome suggestions. Go for coffee at Crew in an old bank building - very cool.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled that Stacy made your visit to Old Montreal so memorable. I will definitely pass along your kind words to her—she will be so happy to hear that you enjoyed her history insights and her local recommendations! It sounds like you had a perfect day between the crepes at Chez Suzette and the atmosphere at Crew. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
James_D, Nov 2025
Frederic K was an excellent guide! We enjoyed our tour and would recommend it to our family and friends! Looking forward to returning to Montreal soon!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
That is fantastic news!
We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour and that Frédéric K was an excellent guide. We will make sure he receives your compliments!
Thank you for the recommendation to your family and friends. We look forward to welcoming you back to Montréal on your next visit!
Sarah_K, Nov 2025
We could not have had a more perfect afternoon with Joann. She was full of knowledge about Montreal and kept everything so interesting. She was even able to keep three teenagers engaged. Thank you so much, Joann, showing us your city!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
What an outstanding compliment!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your afternoon with Joann was perfect. Keeping three teenagers engaged is a true talent! We are proud that her knowledge and ability to keep the history interesting made your experience so memorable.
We will certainly pass on your heartfelt thanks to Joann! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience.
Emily_D, Nov 2025
Pierre was the absolute best! The pace, depth of knowledge (architecture and history, storytelling, connections to restaurants and shop were perfect for us. We were looking for something to give us an appreciation and understanding of the old town in a condensed format for just the two of us. Merci Pierre!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
What a lovely, detailed review!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Pierre was the absolute best for you! It sounds like the personalized format, combined with his depth of knowledge in architecture, history, and storytelling—plus those great local connections—created the perfect experience for you both.
Thank you so much for the warm "Merci Pierre!" We will certainly share your glowing feedback with him!
Tracy_B, Nov 2025
Despite the recent snowfall and less than ideal temps, our tour was fabulous! Frederick (sp?) was a phenomenal guide and took us an interesting walk that (thankfully) included some indoor time! There is so much to see and do in Montreal, and this tour gave us some great ideas for activities during our visit. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for choosing our Old Montreal Private Walking Tour and for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that, despite the snowfall and temperatures, your tour was fabulous. We're especially glad you found the time indoors helpful! Frederick is indeed a phenomenal guide, and we will happily pass along your high recommendation to him. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit to Montreal!
Ahmed_F, Oct 2025
Great tour, accommodated our early start time and adjusted the tour for our schedule. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your review! We are delighted to hear that you had a Great tour. We appreciate you highlighting our team's ability to accommodate your early start time and adjust the schedule to meet your needs. We strive for excellent service and are thrilled that you highly recommend us!
Kathy_S, Oct 2025
Joanne was fabulous. I can’t believe how much we learned in two hours. A perfect way to start our stay here in Montreal.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your Old Montreal Private Walking Tour was Fantastic and that Joanne was fabulous. We love that you feel it was a perfect way to start your stay in Montreal and that you learned so much in just two hours!
Sheryl_W, Oct 2025
Debbie was a fantastic guide. She was very engaging and delivered a tour that was both informative and enjoyable.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that Debbie was a fantastic guide. It's great to know that you found her very engaging and that she delivered a tour that was both informative and enjoyable! We will certainly pass along your praise to her.
Stephanie_I, Oct 2025
Love Jamie!! He’s very knowledgeable and enjoys telling the history of his city! You won’t be disappointed!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the fantastic review! We love hearing this about Jamie!
We're thrilled that he's very knowledgeable and that his passion for telling the city's history shines through. We will happily pass along your high praise—you're right, guests won't be disappointed!
Nancy_H, Sep 2025
Great time on the old town walking tour. Nela, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. Enjoyed the private tour and would recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had a great time on your Old Montreal Private Walking Tour. It's wonderful to hear that Nela was both knowledgeable and friendly, making your experience enjoyable. We appreciate your recommendation!
Carol_G, Sep 2025
We really liked our guide. She was knowledgeable about the area and very interesting. We learned a lot about Montréal that we didn’t know.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the excellent review! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your Old Montreal Private Walking Tour. It's wonderful that you found your guide knowledgeable and interesting, and that you learned a lot about our city! We appreciate you choosing our private tour.
christina_M, Sep 2025
Matteu was wonderful! He was very informative and worked with us so as not to repeat our previous tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your excellent review! We're thrilled to hear that your Old Montreal Private Walking Tour was a wonderful experience.
It's fantastic to know that Matteu was informative and went the extra mile to customize the tour so it wouldn't repeat your previous visit. That's exactly the advantage of booking a private tour! We'll be sure to share your kind words with him.
Sallie_Q, Sep 2025
Frances was a great guide. Her knowledge of Montreal history and architecture was extensive. We learned a lot on our walk through old Montreal. She provided helpful suggestions that we used to plan the rest of our stay. We were especially glad to learn about the archeology museum that was very interesting to visit.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that Frances made your tour of Old Montreal so informative and enjoyable. It's great to know that her suggestions, especially about the archaeology museum, were helpful for the rest of your trip. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her!
Christine_M, Sep 2025
Guide was incredibly informative and friendly. He knew not only the local history but also was able to incorporate information from our native states.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience and that your guide was able to make the tour feel personal by sharing their extensive knowledge and connecting it to your home states. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Vicki_M, Sep 2025
I learned many fascinating things I would never have discovered on my own! The tour was well rehearsed and the history very helpful. There were some trick questions.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the review! We're so happy to hear that you found the tour fascinating and learned things you wouldn't have discovered on your own. Our guides put a lot of effort into making the history engaging, so it's wonderful that you felt that. We appreciate you sharing your experience!
Monica_C, Aug 2025
Thomas was our guide and he was very knowledgeable of Montreal history and told us engaging stories. He gave us great recommendations for gelato and restaurants during our stay.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you had such a great experience with Thomas. It's wonderful to hear that his knowledge and engaging stories made the history of Montreal so interesting for you. We're also happy he was able to share some great local recommendations!
Edrick_F, Jul 2025
Thank you to Joanne for such a wonderful tour this morning—thoroughly enjoyed it. She was clearly knowledgeable, efficient in the use of our time. We learned a lot, and she left us by a terrific restaurant where we an had an excellent lunch.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much for your terrific review! We're delighted to hear that Joanne provided such a wonderful and informative private walking tour this morning. It's great to know you thoroughly enjoyed it, learned a lot, and appreciated her recommendation for an excellent lunch spot!
Theresa_C, Jun 2025
Sarah was super knowledgeable and patient with our teenagers. She was able to customize the tour for us. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
That's wonderful to hear! We're thrilled that Sarah was super knowledgeable and patient with your teenagers, and that she was able to customize the tour for your group.
We'll be sure to pass along your thanks to Sarah!
Bill_B, Jun 2025
Our tour guide Robert was interesting and well informed about Montreal’s history. We enjoyed the tour very much and learned a lot about this beautiful vibrant city.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Robert and found him both interesting and well-informed about Montreal's rich history. It's fantastic that you learned so much about our beautiful, vibrant city.
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
ccqfg92byy, May 2025
Sarah was a fantastic tour guide- so knowledgeable about the history and the area! We highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Sarah made the experience memorable with her knowledge and enthusiasm. We'll be sure to share your lovely feedback with her!
Kind regards,
The Guidatour Team
Leslie_K, Apr 2025
Luc was fantastic! He did a great job weaving the history of Montreal into the sights he shared with us. He was both informative and engaging, Pacing of the tour was good. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Luc and appreciated how he brought Montréal’s history to life. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
Kind regards,
The Guidatour Team
Gay_M, Apr 2025
Our guide, Sarah, was very knowledgeable and interesting and engaging. She had done her own research and knew the city and its history well. We appreciated her preparedness and the ability to tailor our tour to our interests.
Response from Host, May 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Sarah and appreciated her knowledge, preparation, and personalized approach. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her!
Kind regards,
The Guidatour Team
JENNIFER_M, Apr 2025
Thomas was wonderful!
We learned so much and was able to make an itinerary for the rest of our stay base on the tour and Thomas recommendation's
Response from Host, May 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you for your lovely message! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Thomas and found his recommendations helpful for planning the rest of your stay. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
Kind regards,
The Guidatour Team
Mary_A, Apr 2025
Our private tour guide, Gaston, met us, and for two hours, explained the history of Montreal both long passed and recent. The tour was exactly what we wanted; to know more about our surroundings and what we were looking at as we enjoyed Old Montreal. Gaston was well-versed, interesting, pleasant and was able to recommend different places to visit in the city that aren’t on the usual list of activities. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your private tour with Gaston was exactly what you were hoping for. It’s great to know his insights and recommendations added an extra layer to your discovery of Old Montréal. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him!
Kind regards,
The Guidatour Team
Matthew_A, Mar 2025
Stacy was fantastic! She lead a really fun and interesting tour. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone, and Stacy was good with our kids, ages 9 and 11, as well.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that you and your family had a great time on the tour with Stacy. She'll be thrilled to hear your feedback! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another tour in the future.
Kind regards,
The Guidatour Team
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