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Old Montreal Walking Tour with @MontrealExpert

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Montreal, Canada
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover hidden gems around Old Montreal that most travelers miss thanks to this small-group guided walking tour. Explore the Old Port of Montreal, Place d’Armes, Rue Saint-Paul, and much more while listening to tales of the city’s foundation and cultural development over the decades, including the influence of both the European and North American continents.
  • Ask your guide as many questions as you like, thanks to the small group size
  • Discover sights you’d otherwise miss on this walking tour
  • Learn facts about Montreal history you won’t find in most guidebooks
  • Pick up local tips from your guide for after the tour

What's Included

  • Recommendations for dining, shopping and further exploring.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    Small tasting glass of wine
  • Snacks
    3 different small snacks with a local connection
  • Coffee and/or Tea
    And sometimes a lemonade or juice, depending on the season

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Le Saint-Sulpice Hotel Montreal
      414 Rue Saint-Sulpice, Montréal, QC H2Y 2V5, Canada

      Please meet the Guide inside the lobby of the St-Sulpice Hotel. He will have a laniard around his neck to help identify him. Please make sure to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. The tour starts on time and we will not be able to wait for latecomers.

    End point

    • Café Paper Hill
      1030 Rue St-Alexandre, Montreal, QC H2Z 1E3, Canada

      We end the tour at Café Paper Hill, a perfect spot to grab a drink or a lunch, and within walking distance of many other dining options.

    Start time
    .10:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Cours Le Royer

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Montreal City Hall

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Place Jacques-Cartier

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Rue St-Paul

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Old Port of Montreal

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Place Royale

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Galerie d'art L’Original - Le street art des artistes des murales

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Centaur Theatre

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    L'Affichiste

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    Place d'Armes

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Notre-Dame Basilica (Pass By)

    12

    Rue Saint Jacques

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Crew Collective & Cafe

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    14

    Montreal World Trade Centre

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Quartier International (Pass By)

    15

    Café Paper Hill

    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
    • Not recommended with people who cannot easily walk down city sidewalks and cobblestone streets
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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

    5.0
    based on 17 reviews
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    Informative & Enjoyable!

    Judy_P, Oct 2026
    Great tour and guide. Thomas did an excellent tour to give newbie’s to Montreal the perfect balance of history, culture and nuisances of everyday life in Montreal.

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    Patricia_P, Sep 2026
    We hit the jackpot with our tour guide Thom. He was a master of history! We learned so much about Montreal's history and loved how he brought it full circle to the present.
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