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Discover Montreals Underground City - RESO
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Explore Montreal's Underground City in a welcoming small group of no more than 10 guests, with time for conversation, questions and photos. Discover colourful public art, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and the stories behind the city's architecture and everyday life. Ride the Métro and REM with required fares included. This two-hour experience includes a RÉSO orientation map and local recommendations to help you keep exploring confidently. Meet inside Complexe Desjardins and finish at The Ring at Place Ville Marie. Expect active walking, stairs or escalators and brief outdoor sections; wear comfortable shoes. Guests with mobility concerns should contact us before booking. This tour is bilingual in English and French. Prefer a guide exclusively for your group? Private tours are also available. Please inquire about our private Underground City experience and availability.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $305.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 16 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
Begin inside Complexe Desjardins at 175 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest. Meet your guide downstairs by the large fountain in the main atrium, look for the Explora Montreal flag, and get an introduction to the RESO before setting off.
Explore the colourful Palais des congrès at 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle and step among the playful pink columns of the Lipstick Forest. Hear the stories behind the public art and stop for photos as you discover how this landmark connects to the Underground City.
Discover the Montreal World Trade Centre at 747 Square-Victoria, near Saint-Antoine Street. Walk through its striking indoor passage, see an authentic section of the Berlin Wall and the fountain with Amphitrite, and hear how art, history and architecture meet beneath downtown Montreal.
Follow the RESO connections through Place Bonaventure at 800 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest. Learn how Montreal’s underground passages link offices, shops and transit, with practical tips for finding your way around like a local. The tour also includes rides on the Métro and REM, with required fares included.
Discover the bright atrium at Le 1000, 1000 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest, and see its indoor skating rink while hearing about everyday life in Montreal’s connected downtown. This is a sightseeing stop; skating and equipment rental are not part of the tour.
Explore Montreal’s Central Station at 895 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest. Discover how this busy rail hub connects with the Underground City and the REM, and learn practical transit tips you can use during the rest of your stay. Personal stories bring the city’s movement and daily routines to life.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Discover Montreals Underground City - RESO lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $29 per person for this Montreal experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $305. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Children aged 5–12 pay from $25, adults from $29. Infants go free.
It can: 16 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Complexe Desjardins, 175 René-Lévesque O., Montréal. Enter and go downstairs to the main atrium by the large fountain. I'll be carrying an Explora Montreal flag. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Montreals Underground City - RESO | 2 hours | 5.0 (162) | $29 | |
 Montreal RESO Underground City + Downtown Tour by MTL Detours | 2 hours | 4.9 (338) | $35 | View |
 The Underground Network of RÉSO Montréal: Private 2.5-hour Tour | 2h 30min | 5.0 (2) | $150 | View |
 Montréal Downtown and Underground City Private Walking Tour | 2 hours | 4.8 (58) | $161 | View |
 Montreal: 2-Hour Private Complete Hidden City Experience RESO | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $93 | View |
 Underground city & Downtown. Great way to stay warm! | 2 hours | 5.0 (29) | $64 | View |
 Explore the Underground City with a local comedian | 1h 30min | 4.6 (66) | $50 | View |
Pass through Le Cathcart inside Place Ville Marie, at 1 Place Ville Marie, and discover a lively downtown gathering space beneath its glass pavilion. Your guide shares local recommendations for places to eat or explore after the tour, before continuing to the final stop at The Ring. Food and drinks are not included.
Finish at The Ring on the Esplanade of Place Ville Marie, at 1 Place Ville Marie along Avenue McGill College. See how this striking circular landmark frames downtown Montreal, take final photos, and leave with local recommendations and a clearer understanding of the city above and below ground.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 162 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Explora Montreal.