Old Montreal Private Walking Tour
Description
Find out more about all the eras that shaped Montreal with a private 2-hour walking tour. With your local guide, learn the city's history, from the foundation of Fort Ville-Marie in 1642 to today. Visit important public squares, such as Place d'Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier; pass by the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, City Hall, and walk along the former ''Wall Street'' of Canada; take a picture at the oldest building of the historic district, and enter Notre-Dame, if you choose. The historic heart of the city and its adjacent Old Port will help illuminate the story of one of the greatest cities in the Americas. Private tour is limited to a maximum group size of 15.
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Itinerary
Meet your private guide at Notre-Dame Basilica
Walk through of Old Montreal, where your guide leads you through a maze of narrow streets to find a multitude of historical buildings. Explore the birthplace of this city during this voyage back in time.
This is a private tour, so the itinerary may vary, but typical sights you'll see can include important public squares such as Place d'Armes and Place Royale.
Place Jacques-Cartier, where you can admire the monuments and works of art on display there. Check out the external architecture of a variety of impressive buildings, such as the three courthouses, the Château Ramezay, and Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours),
Pass by Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and City Hall, and walk along the former 'Wall Street' of Canada, St-Jacques Street. Just off charming St-Paul Street, discover the foundation site of the city's first hospital, Hôtel-Dieu, in the Cours Le Royer
Enjoy a photo op of the Sulpician Seminary, the oldest building of the historic district
Learn about the Old Port. By the time your tour ends, you'll have new appreciation for Old Montreal's long history and landmarks.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
Reviews(327)
Great tour. Thomas was a wonderfully entertaining guide
Thomas was a great tour guide and we learned so much from him! He knew lots of cool history and gave us good recommendations as well. Great tour.
Thank you so much for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience on your tour. I will be sure to pass your kind words along to Thomas. He will be delighted to know that you enjoyed learning all the cool history from him and found his local recommendations helpful! Helping you discover those extra insights is exactly what our guides love to do. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope you have a fantastic time exploring the city!
My husband and I had a wonderful and helpful tour guide, Daniel. Once I explained to him that I am Deaf and speechread, he knew to look at me so I can understand what he was sharing. Daniel’s passion for Montreal, Quebec and Canada overall was apparent. We were able to feel free to ask questions. After the tour, he was willing to sit with us to review our Montreal itinerary that was put together from research. He made several suggestions and gave us new ideas as well. He was excellent as a tour guide. Merci - Daniel!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled that you had such a fantastic private tour. I will be sure to pass your touching feedback along to Daniel personally. He will be incredibly touched to know that his attentiveness, accessibility, and passion made such a meaningful difference in your experience. We are also so glad he could help perfect your Montreal itinerary! Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope you both had an amazing rest of your stay in our beautiful city!
Our group came from Pennsylvania to the U.S. for a linguistic and cultural stay, and what a wonderful experience! Our extraordinary guide, Sylvain, helped us understand the history of the city's foundation while respecting the different levels of French in our group. THANK YOU! 🙂
Un immense merci pour ce magnifique témoignage ! Nous sommes ravis d'avoir pu contribuer au séjour linguistique et culturel de votre groupe venu de Pennsylvanie. Je ne manquerai pas de transmettre personnellement vos chaleureux remerciements à Sylvain. Il sera absolument enchanté de savoir que sa passion et son adaptation aux différents niveaux de français ont rendu votre visite si mémorable. Au plaisir de vous revoir à Montréal pour d'autres belles découvertes ! 🙂
Guide for this walking tour was Daniel. What a GREAT guy! He discouvered early all the group spoke English only so he did everything in English. His 30 years as a proffesor paid off as he knew what the group wanted (in information) and what was not so important. VERY knowledgeaable!! Stopped to explain more if someone had a question, and at end of tour, stayed for those who had more questions to ask. BEST walking guide we have had in many years travelling. You won't be disappointed!
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that this was the best walking tour you've had in many years of traveling. I will be sure to pass your fantastic compliments along to Daniel. He will be deeply touched to know that his teaching background, adaptability, and dedication to answering every last question made such a huge impact on your visit. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour next time you visit Montreal!
Pierre was a great guide! We learned so much about Old Montreal, and we would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for the great review! We are thrilled to hear that you learned so much about Old Montreal. Pierre will be delighted to know he made your visit so memorable, and we will happily pass your recommendation along to him today!
Our guide was outstanding! She was knowledgeable and personable and her tour exceeded our expectations.
Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that your guide exceeded your expectations with her knowledge and personable approach. We take great pride in our team’s passion for Montreal, and it’s wonderful to know it made your visit so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our guiding team—they will be delighted! Cheers!
Sylvain was knowledgeable, funny, and a pleasure to learn from.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so pleased to hear that your private walking tour with Sylvain could not have been better. Sylvain has a special way of blending deep historical knowledge with humor, making the learning process truly enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with him—he’ll be delighted! We hope the rest of your stay in Montreal was just as memorable.
Perfect day to visit Montreal old port! Sylvain was very nice and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour guide and experience.
Thank you so much for the recommendation! We couldn’t agree more—there’s nothing quite like a perfect day in the Old Montreal and we’re thrilled that Sylvain made it even more special for you. He takes great pride in sharing his knowledge with such kindness, and we’ll be sure to pass your wonderful feedback along to him. We hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
We had young children and adults, and Stacy, our guide, did a great job making it interesting for all. Not too much walking, but a lot if information. Stacy was great!
Thank you for the lovely review! It can be a challenge to engage both children and adults, and we are so proud that Stacy hit the perfect balance for your family. We’ll definitely share your kind words with her—she’ll be thrilled!
