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Home/Destinations/Montreal/History & Culture

History & Culture Tours

Beneath the surface: culture tours explore Montreal’s museums, murals and quirky history, from Notre-Dame and Saint Joseph’s Oratory to street-art tours and after-dark ghost walks through the old town. A deeper look at the city’s character.

41 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour
Montreal
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour
4.6(884)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator

History & Culture in Montreal — FAQ

What is Saint Joseph’s Oratory?
It is Canada’s largest church, a grand basilica on Mount Royal’s slopes with panoramic views.
Are there ghost tours in Montreal?
Yes — evening ghost walks explore the eerie history of Old Montreal.
What museums are there in Montreal?
The Museum of Fine Arts, Pointe-à-Callière and many immersive exhibitions.

More things to do in Montreal

Old MontrealCity & Mount RoyalFood ToursRiver CruisesDay Trips from Montreal
Private Day Trip from Montreal to Ottawa with Museum Tickets
Montreal
Private Day Trip from Montreal to Ottawa with Museum Tickets
11 hours
from$943/ person
via Viator
Rabbis, Writers and Radicals: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour
Montreal
Rabbis, Writers and Radicals: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour
4.6(60)·2 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in Montréal
Montreal
Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in Montréal
4.9(53)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Montreal Canada Country History Private Guided Walking Tour
Montreal
Montreal Canada Country History Private Guided Walking Tour
3 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Making Their Mark: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour
Montreal
Making Their Mark: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour
4.8(238)·2 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Audio Guided Road Trip through Eastern Canada
Montreal
Audio Guided Road Trip through Eastern Canada
6 days
from$23/ person
via Viator
POR Canada East Self Guided Routes with Audio Guide
Montreal
POR Canada East Self Guided Routes with Audio Guide
4 days
from$23/ person
via Viator
Beyond the Bagel: Montreal Jewish Food Walking Tour
Montreal
Beyond the Bagel: Montreal Jewish Food Walking Tour
4.7(167)·3h 30min
from$106/ person
via Viator
McCord Stewart Museum - Admission
Montreal
McCord Stewart Museum - Admission
4.1(23)·1–4 hours
from$16/ person
via Viator
The Ghosts of Old Montreal: Private 1.5-hour Spooky Tour
Montreal
The Ghosts of Old Montreal: Private 1.5-hour Spooky Tour
5.0(1)·1h 30min
from$190/ person
via Viator
Montreal Dark History: Crime, Punishment & Scandal | MTL Detours
Montreal
Montreal Dark History: Crime, Punishment & Scandal | MTL Detours
5.0(14)·2 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Imaginarium Museum in Montreal
Montreal
Imaginarium Museum in Montreal
4.9(7)·45 min–1h
from$25/ person
via Viator
Museum of Illusions Montreal Admission Ticket
Montreal
Museum of Illusions Montreal Admission Ticket
4.0(1)·40 min–1h
from$25/ person
via Viator
Montreal: Hospitalieres Museum Pass & Digital City Tour
Montreal
Montreal: Hospitalieres Museum Pass & Digital City Tour
1 hour
from$17/ person
via Viator
Imaginarium Museum and Quebec Tasting Menu
Montreal
Imaginarium Museum and Quebec Tasting Menu
4.0(1)·4 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
From Montreal to Ottawa with Private Guide and Free Pickup
Montreal
From Montreal to Ottawa with Private Guide and Free Pickup
8 hours
from$431/ person
via Viator
Ottawa City One Day Tour
Montreal
Ottawa City One Day Tour
4.7(12)·12 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Haunted Downtown
Montreal
Haunted Downtown
4.8(54)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Montreal McGill University Private Guided Walking Tour
Montreal
Montreal McGill University Private Guided Walking Tour
2 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Jewish Sites Montreal Mile End Private Guided Walking Tour
Montreal
Jewish Sites Montreal Mile End Private Guided Walking Tour
2 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Montreal Epic Ski Adventure in Quebec’s Winter Wonderland
Montreal
Montreal Epic Ski Adventure in Quebec’s Winter Wonderland
4.2(5)·10 hours
from$629/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Vintage Fashion Shopping Tour with a Style Coach
Montreal
Small-Group Vintage Fashion Shopping Tour with a Style Coach
3.5(2)·3 hours
from$104/ person
via Viator
Private 1 Hour Old Montreal Car Tour Historic Landmarks and Views
Montreal
Private 1 Hour Old Montreal Car Tour Historic Landmarks and Views
1 hour
from$222/ person
via Viator
Haunted Mountain
Montreal
Haunted Mountain
4.7(35)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Haunted Mount Royal
Montreal
Haunted Mount Royal
4.8(9)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Private All About Montréal's Murals Walking Tour
Montreal
Private All About Montréal's Murals Walking Tour
2 hours
from$188/ person
via Viator
Point Saint Charles Beer Tour
Montreal
Point Saint Charles Beer Tour
5.0(1)·4h 30min
from$134/ person
via Viator
Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour
Montreal
Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour
1h 30min
from$11/ person
via Viator
Iris photography at the Imaginarium Museum in Montreal
Montreal
Iris photography at the Imaginarium Museum in Montreal
30 min
from$4/ person
via Viator
Old Montreal at Twilight Private Tour
Montreal
Old Montreal at Twilight Private Tour
4.8(20)·1h 30min
from$144/ person
via Viator
Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal
Montreal
Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal
2 hours
from$78/ person
via Viator
Haunted Downtown
Montreal
Haunted Downtown
4.5(13)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator