Montréal Downtown and Underground City Private Walking Tour
Description
This 2-hour, private small-group guided walking tour will lead you not only through the streets of the downtown but beneath through its RÉSO, known by Montrealers as the 'Underground City'. Accompanied by your guide, discover this effervescent neighborhood and learn about its history with your guide. When passing through the interior city and its tunnels connecting metro stations and buildings which feature nearly 1,700 boutiques, 200 restaurants, universities, movie theaters, apartments, art centers, museums, arena and more, you will come to understand how 500,000 people per-day can go to work, the movies, or even go shopping without having to go outside.
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Itinerary
Start your tour outside the Hotel Fairmount Queen Elizabeth near Dorchester Square
Start exploring Montreal architecture, from modern buildings to several century-old landmarks, including the Sun Life Building
See one of the many churches in Montreal
See the architecture of Montreal
From there, admire the many works of art on display from Promenades Cathédrale
See the sights of Place Montréal Trust
Pass through the Complexe Les Ailes.
Stroll along Saint-Catherine Street, among Canada’s most important commercial thoroughfares.
See the tallest building in Montreal
See the most famous university in Montreal. Throughout the tour, take advantage of your time with a private guide to ask questions and talk about Montreal's history, people, and top sites, picking up tips for the best places to eat, drink, and explore.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(49)
Very knowledgeable, friendly, good pace, took the time to ask what we wanted to see, would absolutely do a tour again with Darin
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great pace and the friendly, personalized approach. I will be sure to pass your wonderful words along to Darren—he will be absolutely delighted to know you'd love to take another tour with him. We can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure!
Thomas organized our tour very well Anecdotes and interesting stories.
Un grand merci pour votre avis ! Nous sommes ravis que Thomas ait su rendre votre parcours à la fois intéressant et bien organisé grâce à ses anecdotes. C'est toujours un plaisir de faire découvrir les secrets du centre-ville et de notre ville souterraine. Nous ne manquerons pas de transmettre vos bons mots à Thomas. Au plaisir de vous revoir lors d'un prochain passage à Montréal !
We discovered Montreal on top with the help of Sebastien. He is a very nice person, interesting, smiling and who knows how to put the people he cares for at ease. A big thank you for his professionalism and kindness.
Un grand merci pour ce beau témoignage ! Nous sommes ravis que Sébastien ait su rendre votre découverte de Montréal si agréable par son professionnalisme et son sourire. Je m'assurerai de lui transmettre personnellement vos compliments, cela lui fera chaud au cœur. Bonne suite de voyage à vous !
English: Outstanding 2-hour Quebec City tour with a superb guide. Highly recommended. Français: Tour guidé de 2 heures à Québec; guide exceptionnel. Recommandé vivement.
Un grand merci pour votre recommandation ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez trouvé votre guide exceptionnel lors de votre passage avec nous.
Very knowledgeable guide showed us both old and new of downtown Montreal. He pointed out many landmarks, highlights, history and culture.
Thank you for the positive feedback! We are delighted to hear that your guide was very knowledgeable and expertly showed you both the old and new of downtown Montréal. It sounds like you got a great overview of the city's landmarks, highlights, history, and culture! We appreciate you sharing your experience.
Viator called me when we were late to our meet up. I thought that was great. Our tour guide was excellent. He was knowledgeable about Montréal and excited about his city.
Thank you for the review! We're so glad to hear that you had an excellent experience, both with Viator's service and with your tour guide. It's wonderful that our guide's knowledge and enthusiasm for Montréal made your tour so enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words.
We had the pleasure of discovering Montreal in different ways. Guy, our guide has met all our expectations. Thanks to him, we discovered the city of Montreal with its history, its old and modern buildings. This trip to the heart of the city, in his company, offered us a unique approach to Montreal and awareness of the strength of Quebecers. We will remember.
Merci beaucoup pour votre merveilleux commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que votre visite privée du centre-ville et de la ville souterraine a été une expérience si enrichissante. Guy est un guide exceptionnel, et nous sommes enchantés qu'il ait su répondre à toutes vos attentes et vous faire découvrir la ville sous ses différentes facettes. C'est fantastique de savoir que la visite vous a offert une approche unique et une prise de conscience de la force des Québécois. Nous lui transmettrons vos compliments et nous espérons que vous garderez un souvenir impérissable de votre voyage au cœur de notre ville.
Our two hour walking tour with Thomas was absolutely delightful! He was extremely well informed about the city and added so much fun and humor to our tour. He even brought us to what he said was the best cafe in the city- and we agree- it was!!! We would definitely recommend this tour over any other for Montreal!!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a delightful experience with Thomas and that his knowledge and humor made your tour so enjoyable. We're also glad he could share one of the city's hidden gems with you! We'll be sure to pass along your high praise to him.
Sylvian, our tour guide, was excellent! Good humored, kind, well informed and informative. He imparted his love for this city every step of the way. We all learned so much and enjoyed every moment of it!
Thanks for the excellent feedback! We're so glad you had such a wonderful time with Sylvain and that his passion for the city was so infectious. It's fantastic to hear that you all learned so much and enjoyed every moment of the tour. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him!
Tour of the city center through outdoor spaces and underground. Very good relationship with our guide Andre.
Merci pour ce beau commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre visite du centre-ville, tant à l'extérieur qu'en souterrain. Nous lui transmettrons vos compliments avec grand plaisir et sommes heureux de savoir que le contact avec notre guide André a été très bon. Au plaisir de vous revoir !
