Old Montreal Walking Tour | Medium Group (Max 14) By FITZ MTL
Description
No visit to Montreal is complete without a walk through its Old City, arguably North-America's most charming and well-preserved historical neighborhood. This 2-hour small-group tour is casual yet informative, with no two tours being the same. Our guides adapt the tour to the interests of their group and choose their favourite off-the-beaten-path stops. This walk is the perfect experience to begin your Montreal visit, both in summer and in winter. This tour was carefully crafted to be fully enjoyable both in summer and in winter, with some extra indoor stops planned for the cold days. If you are booking for January, just don’t forget your gloves and those extra layers you’ll be alright!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of Montreal's most historical area.
Visit Old Montreal's main public square, its former marketplace.
One of the most charming streets of the city
One of Old Montreal's most beautiful buildings, where French General Charles de Gaulle gave his famous 1967 speech.
An avant garde art gallery
Its modern architecture incorporates several historical buildings and a part of the old Ruelle des Fortifications.
You will have wonderful views of Montreal's Old Port and the St. Lawrence River.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tours are in English
- Avoid coming by car, parking is extremely difficult in Montreal
Reviews(234)
AM was the best tour guide. Got to see the best of Montreal and learnt a lot about it.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Anne-Marie (AM) is going to be absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words! She always loves sharing her passion for Montreal, and we are so glad she helped you see the very best of the city while sharing some great insights along the way. Thank you for choosing to ride with us, and we hope to welcome you back on the bike paths next time you are in town! Safe travels!
Great tour this morning from Frédéric. Amazing knowledge and very approachable with questions from us. Go early
Thank you so much for the fantastic recommendation! Frédéric is going to be absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words. He loves diving deep into the history and sharing those unique local insights, and he always prides himself on being completely approachable for any and all questions. Thank you again for choosing to spend your morning exploring Montreal with us, and we would love to welcome you back on the bike paths anytime for another great ride!
We had a really great tour guide, Ronny. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about Old Montreal. We enjoyed his energy and Awesome side excursions to hidden gems. Really fun.
Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! Ronny is going to be thrilled to hear your kind words. He pours so much energy and passion into sharing the history of Old Montreal, and he absolutely loves taking everyone off the beaten path to discover those special hidden gems. Knowing that his tours are both informative and really fun is the best compliment we could ask for. Thank you for choosing to ride with us, and we would love to welcome you back on the bike paths next time you want to explore the city!
Jack was a good guide. He was funny and very informative. He faves good ideas and places to visit along with sharing important historical parts of Montreal.
Thank you so much for the lovely review! Jack is going to be thrilled to hear your feedback, he always loves bringing a bit of humor to the tour while diving into Montreal's rich history. We are also really glad you found his local recommendations and ideas useful for the rest of your trip. Our guides love pointing guests toward their favorite spots to make sure you get the most out of your time here. Thank you for choosing to ride with us, and we would absolutely love to welcome you back on two wheels the next time you find yourself in Montreal!
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
Hi Kelly, we are very sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience this caused. Due to extreme weather conditions, we made the difficult decision to cancel the tour for safety reasons. We sent a cancellation notice by email 48 hours in advance and processed a full refund before the tour date. We sincerely regret that you did not receive the notification and understand how frustrating it must have been to travel to the meeting location unnecessarily. Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize again for the experience.
I took this walk around Old Montreal with guide Darren. This tour was great! Darren, full of insight and entertaining stories, seemingly knew the history of every stone wall and feature in the city. The walk lasted two hours and was tailored to the interests of our group. I was amazed at how inexpensive the tour was. It even concluded with an extensive info packet on restaurants, bars, and activities organized by parts of town. This tour was fun, thought provoking, and a must for Montreal visitors.
Thank you so much for this incredible review! Darren is going to be absolutely thrilled to hear your feedback—he truly has a passion for the history of our city, and it is wonderful to know his depth of knowledge and entertaining stories brought every stone wall to life for you. We are also so glad you appreciated the tailored pace of the walk and found our local recommendations packet useful for the rest of your stay. We always want to provide top-tier value and help our guests discover the absolute best spots in Montreal, so hearing that the tour was both thought-provoking and a must-do is the ultimate compliment for us. Thank you again for choosing to explore Old Montreal with us, and we would love to welcome you back for another tour next time you visit!
Sandi was an excellent guide. She gave a very nice informative tour through Old Montreal. I would recommend this tour if you want a concise tour with add on recommendations from the guide.
Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation! Sandi is going to be thrilled to hear your kind words. She always aims to strike that perfect balance, delivering all the fascinating history of Old Montreal while keeping the ride smooth and concise. Plus, she truly loves sharing her personal favorite spots, so we are glad you found her local tips and add-on recommendations helpful for the rest of your stay. We really appreciate you choosing to explore the historic heart of the city on two wheels with us, and we would absolutely love to have you back for another tour next time you visit. Enjoy the rest of your travels!
Jamie was fabulous- so knowledgeable about not just Canadian history but also about the history and contemporary events around the world. We stopped and he bought us all amazing bagels! We also were given 20 minutes to walk around Jean Talon market which was fabulous. I’m not a confident biker but did fine in this tour. We stuck mainly to bike lanes and Jamie was very patient and watchful for all of our safety. I’d highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation! Jamie is going to be absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words. He loves drawing connections between Canadian history and the rest of the world, so it is great to know you enjoyed his global perspective. Plus, we are glad that the fresh bagels and the stroll through Jean Talon Market hit the spot! We are especially happy to hear that you felt comfortable and safe throughout the ride. It can be a bit intimidating if you are not a confident cyclist, but our city has incredible bike infrastructure, and Jamie always makes safety and patience his top priorities. Knowing that you felt looked after and had a great time is the best feedback we could ask for. Thank you again for riding with us, and we would love to welcome you back on the bike paths whenever you return to Montreal!
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.
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.
Anne-Marie was a great guide with lots of extra information and time to look at the different sites we visited. Very informative about the history and foundations of the city. We were very lucky with the weather too as it was a lovely sunny day. We also found the paw prints in the bricks she mentioned up at McGill’s University the next day!
Thank you, Anne-Marie will be thrilled to hear your kind words! So glad you enjoyed the tour, the sunny weather, and even spotted the paw prints at McGill’s – such a fun detail! 😊
