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.
Tour Options
French Private Tour
English Private Tour
Itinerary
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Start your tour outside the Hotel Fairmount Queen Elizabeth near Dorchester Square
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Start exploring Montreal architecture, from modern buildings to several century-old landmarks, including the Sun Life Building
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See one of the many churches in Montreal
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See the architecture of Montreal
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From there, admire the many works of art on display from Promenades Cathédrale
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See the sights of Place Montréal Trust
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Pass through the Complexe Les Ailes.
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Stroll along Saint-Catherine Street, among Canada’s most important commercial thoroughfares.
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See the tallest building in Montreal
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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
Professional guide
Private walking tour
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Private walking tour
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
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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
Frequently asked questions
How long does Montréal Downtown and Underground City Private Walking Tour take?
Montréal Downtown and Underground City Private Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Montréal Downtown and Underground City Private Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $167 per person for this Montreal experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Montréal Downtown and Underground City Private Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet outside the Sunlife Building by the front door. Your guide will be there to greet you at the scheduled time.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Montréal Downtown and Underground City Private Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(55)
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Glen_J
August 29, 2026
Informative and well paced Aboue and under ground
The walking tour was excellent, and our guide was very knowledgeable. I'd recommend this for a new visitor to Montreal who wants to have a 2 hour intro tour of the city and the underground. We would have missed this part of Montreal as we had not even thought about the underground with its restaurants and shops that are all out of the weather.
Operator response
Thank you so much for this great note!
Exploring the Underground City (RÉSO) is such an eye-opening part of understanding how Montrealers truly live and thrive, regardless of the weather. It is so easy for first-time visitors to completely overlook that hidden world of subterranean shops, art, and restaurants without a knowledgeable local leading the way!
A two-hour intro tour is indeed the perfect orientation to connect the surface streets with the networks below, and we are so glad it gave you a whole new perspective on the city.
If your guide's name comes back to you, please let us know so we can thank them directly. In the meantime, we will share your lovely recommendation with our whole team.
Thank you again for continually sharing your trip experiences and insights with us!
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Doris_P
August 27, 2026
Awesome Tour
Wonderful, wonderful wonderful tour with MATT.. so knowledgeable and fun to explore with.. an interesting historical pictures as well. Thank you.!
Operator response
Thank you for this wonderful review for Matt!
Using historical pictures along the walk is such an effective way to bring Montreal's past directly into context, and pairing those visuals with great energy and deep knowledge makes a tour truly memorable. It sounds like Matt made the entire experience a total joy from start to finish.
We will make sure this high praise gets passed along directly to Matt—he will be thrilled to read such enthusiastic feedback!
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49privatee
August 17, 2026
Highly Recommend-especially for 1st time visitors
Carol was a truly wonderful guide. She shared a lot about the history and made me fall in love with Montreal!
Operator response
Thank you so much for this beautiful review!
There is no greater compliment for us than hearing that a tour made someone fall in love with Montreal. Carol is a truly wonderful guide, and we are so glad that her passion and deep knowledge of the city's history resonated with you so beautifully.
We will be absolutely delighted to pass your kind words along to Carol—knowing she helped spark a love for our city will completely make her day!
Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your journey, and we hope you return to explore more of the city you fell in love with!
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jeanne_l
July 18, 2026
Engaging stories
Francoise was a wonderful guide and told engaging stories about the history of Old Montreal. Highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation!
We are thrilled to hear that your guide gave you such a great experience. He is incredibly passionate about bringing the rich history of Old Montreal to life, and we are so glad you found his stories engaging!
We will happily pass your kind words along to him. Thank you for exploring the historic streets with us!
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Steve_O_Rama_73
July 15, 2026
Great tour and guide
Daniel was an excellent guide. Super knowledgeable and helpful.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the excellent review!
We are thrilled to hear that Daniel took such great care of you. He is incredibly knowledgeable and always goes the extra mile to be as helpful as possible for our guests.
We will gladly pass your kind words along to him. Thank you for exploring the city with us!
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A6465ENrogerb
July 13, 2026
The history of Montreal's 32 km of underground tunnels is fascinating
We really enjoyed Sylvain's guided tour. He helped us discover and get to know parts of Montreal that we had never seen, even as Montrealers, and for our friends from Quebec City, they were wonderful discoveries. Among others, St. Patrick's Irish Basilica, a must-see. And the history of Montreal's 32 km underground network is fascinating.
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Operator response
Un grand merci pour ce magnifique commentaire !
C’est le plus beau des compliments de savoir que même en tant que Montréalais, vous avez pu découvrir de nouveaux recoins de votre propre ville grâce à Sylvain, tout en offrant de belles découvertes à vos amis de Québec.
La Basilique St-Patrick est effectivement un véritable trésor caché, et l'histoire des 32 kilomètres de notre réseau souterrain (le RÉSO) est toujours aussi fascinante à raconter. Nous sommes ravis que Sylvain ait su capter votre intérêt et vous faire voir la ville sous un autre angle.
Nous lui transmettrons vos gentils mots avec grand plaisir. Merci d'avoir exploré Montréal avec nous !
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lindasD9977GN
June 10, 2026
Underground tour
Very knowledgeable, friendly, good pace, took the time to ask what we wanted to see, would absolutely do a tour again with Darin
Operator response
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!
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Sophie l
March 17, 2026
Outdoor and underground history
Thomas organized our tour very well
Anecdotes and interesting stories.
Operator response
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 !
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soniavP3069TP
January 23, 2026
Discovery of Montreal
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.
Operator response
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 !
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josebadillorum
January 3, 2026
Just great
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.
Operator response
Un grand merci pour votre recommandation ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez trouvé votre guide exceptionnel lors de votre passage avec nous.
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