Private Half-Day Montreal Tour with a Local, Personalized
Description
This isn’t a standard sightseeing tour—it’s a personalized exploration of Montreal designed entirely around you. Whether you want to discover historic sites, explore colorful neighborhoods, or enjoy a taste of local life, your host will craft a route that reflects your passions. Within 24 hours of booking, you’ll receive a brief questionnaire to share your interests and travel style. Based on your responses, we’ll match you with a like-minded host who will contact you directly to plan your itinerary. Expect meaningful conversations, flexible stops, and off-the-beaten-path discoveries that guidebooks simply can’t offer.
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Itinerary
Experience Montreal through the eyes of someone who knows and loves it. This isn’t a scripted tour—it’s a flexible experience shaped around you. After booking, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to tailor the itinerary to your interests. Whether you’re into food, history, design, or simply exploring like a local, here are a few stops you might enjoy:
Wander the cobblestone streets of the city’s oldest district, where 17th-century buildings and old-world charm reveal Montreal’s French colonial roots.
Stroll along this historic waterfront once used by fur traders. Enjoy skyline views, local eateries, and the laid-back energy of this iconic promenade.
Explore one of Montreal’s most vibrant boroughs—home to colorful row houses, lively bistros, and Quebec staples like smoked meat, poutine, and bagels.
Soak up the artsy, multicultural vibe of Mile End. Discover indie boutiques, vintage shops, and bagel institutions beloved by locals.
Delight your senses at this bustling farmers market. Chat with vendors, sample regional specialties, and browse fresh produce, cheeses, and baked goods.
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Reviews(18)
We had an amazing time on our tour around Montreal with Connie. She was knowledgeable about so many aspects of the city, and took us to some unique spots we would never have known to pick out.
We’re delighted to hear that your tour with Connie delivered such a high-value experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Connie was an excellent guide for this tour. She was engaging, very knowledgeable and great company for the 4 hours we spent exploring Old Montréal.
I'm so happy you had a great time exploring Montreal with Connie! She's a gem, isn't she? Thanks a million for sharing your experience, and we'd love to have you back for more adventures.
Connie was a wonderful tour guide. She was lovely, knowledgeable, and entertaining. We enjoyed our time with her.
Connie sounds like an absolute delight! So glad you had a wonderful time with her. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Connie was very knowledgeable about the area, shopping and restaurants. The walk was not too far or difficult in any way.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your walk with Connie and found her recommendations so helpful. It’s wonderful that the route was just right for you—come back anytime for more exploring!
Watching noodles being made by hand before restaurant was open. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He took us back to the noodle shop where we had lunch.
We're glad to hear your guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience even more special. We appreciate you sharing this unique moment!
My wife and I booked this tour months in advance and were looking forward to starting our vacation with a bang by taking in the popular sites listed in the itinerary of this tour. We waited over 30 minutes at the agreed upon meeting point in the cold but no one showed. No one called. No one texted. After 35 minutes I contacted Viator. They were very helpful. They refunded our money and apologized. They are the only reason I'm giving this experience 2 stars. I totally understand that circumstances arise and there are reasons why someone can't make it. What I definitely don't appreciate is there was no attempt to do us the courtesy of letting us know. The tour may or may not be good, however, we will never know. We were disappointed to have missed out out the opportunity.
Hello Michael, Unfortunately, our host experienced a crisis prior to your experience and could no longer make the tour happen. We're truly sorry for the inconvenience you faced with our host not showing up, and we apologize for the lack of communication. We understand how disruptive this was to your plans, and we’d like to clarify that it was us who responded to you, not Viator. We're glad we could resolve the situation and we are working to improve our protocols for unforeseen circumstances in the future. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide the experience you were looking forward to. Warm regards, Ruslan and the City Unscripted team.
We enjoyed using the public transportation and our trip to Chinatown for lunch was nice. I was surprised that The guide did not have the information that we provided to buy a tour regarding our interests.
Hello Joshi, Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed the public transportation and your visit to Chinatown for lunch. I understand, though, how disappointing it must have been that the host wasn't fully prepared to meet your preferences. We're continuously improving our host training to ensure they are fully briefed on guest needs, and your input is incredibly valuable in this process. We hope to have the chance to provide you with a more tailored experience in the future! Warm regards, Kyle and the City Unscripted team.
Private tour was good. Our tour guide was very energetic and friendly, spoke perfect English and French. We were hoping for more historical information of land marks at old Montreal.
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the energy and friendliness of your guide, as well as their language skills. We appreciate your comment about providing more historical insights into Old Montreal’s landmarks and will use it to enhance future experiences. We hope to host you again soon!
Very knowledgeable about area and history. Showed us a bit of everything the city has to offer. Took is to a wonderful crepe restaurant. They were delicious.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed exploring the city and learning about its history with your host. The crepe restaurant sounds like a delicious highlight—so glad you had a great experience!
Our guide Amardip was very nice! Pleasant,knowledgeable about sights and history of the city. He was very patient, waited for us to stop and rest ,use restrooms or shop.
Hey Kathy, I’m glad to hear Amardip took such good care of you all! Sounds like he really made sure you had a comfortable and enjoyable time. Thanks for sharing!
