Montreal Queerstory Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Montreal, Canada

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a one-of-a-kind insight of Montreal with this Queerstory Tour of the city. Take a walk around town and learn about the true stories of struggle and triumph of the LGBTQI+ community. Remember both the unpleasant and fabulous history of Montreal’s queer people and businesses through stories of the hidden bars, police riots, parties, and protests that paved the way forward for today. You’ll also be given inside tips and recommendations to support LGBTQI+ businesses in Montreal.

Gain an insight into the history of the LGBTQI+ community of Montreal
Learn about the struggles and triumphs of the city’s queer people from a guide
Support local LGBTQI+ businesses
Walk around the west-end of downtown and the old LGBTQI+ neighborhood

What's Included

Access to private account of tips & recommendations to support LGBTQ2+ businesses

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1801 Maisonneuve Blvd W bur. 600, Montreal, QC H3H 1J9, Canada
On the corner of Maisonneuve and St-Mathieu, next to the metro entrance. The tour begins on time, so please plan on arriving a few minutes early. We will not be able to wait for latecomers.

End point

Beaver Hall Hill
Côte du Beaver Hall, Montréal, QC, Canada
Near Beaver Hall hill

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Centre-Ville (Downtown) (Pass By)

Additional Info

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

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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 16 reviews

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Brilliant

Phil_K, Jul 2025

Tom, the tour guide is brilliant. Wonderful story telling of queer history and a provocative way to see Montreal.

Thom was wonderful!

Jamie_H, Oct 2024

The personal stories were filled with meaningful emotions. Thom was very personable and made everyone feel welcomed. I will do this tour, again, on my next visit to Montreal.

Montreal Queerstory Tour

Shawn_N, Oct 2024

That was spectacular! It's clearly a passion project of the guide. The quality and love he's poured into the project show. It really helps you see and feel the history of the city as well as how it impacts LGBTQ rights nationally and internationally.

Queer history tour -- glad I didn't miss this

Matty_G, Jul 2024

This was a profound walking tour of LGBTQIA2+ history in Montreal. Thom did a great job including stories of people from different queer communities (gay men, lesbians, the trans community, and Two-Spirit). I learned about a queer history in Montreal that I don't think I would have learned any other way. Thank you Thom!

It was great to learn...

Shawn_P, Jul 2024

It was great to learn about the queer history of the place we were visiting with not only a local guide, but also several primary sources. Considering and comparing the history of struggle in Montreal was interesting and had me and my partner talking about it for days after. If you're at all interested in queer history, you should book this tour!

One of the best tours we have taken anywhere!

longostein, Oct 2022

This is one of the best tours we have taken (and we have taken many through Viator)! Thom is so knowledgeable and so passionate about the history and important people of the LGBTQIA++ community in Montreal (and the world) and is able to convey that knowledge with enthusiasm. He has done research and interviews with some of the key participants over the years and is able to share what made these people stand up and lead, along with insights into their personalities. My wife, son and I found the tour fascinating and entertaining. Whether you have a particular interest in this topic or just want a more unique view of Montreal, I highly recommend you take this tour.