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- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Trace its roots from City Hall to Notre-Dame Basilica and more with a Private Licensed Guide. Optional: enjoy Skip-the-Line Basilica entry and an extended historical route.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover Montreal’s heritage with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide
- Beat crowds with Skip-the-Line entry to Notre-Dame Basilica (3-hour option)
- Explore City Hall, Champ-de-Mars and the Notre-Dame Basilica exterior
- Learn how politics, faith and commerce shaped Canada’s national identity
- See Old Montreal’s most iconic landmarks on a rich historical route
Uncover the spirit of Montreal with Rosotravel on a Private Country History Tour led by a Licensed Guide. Enjoy a tailored journey through national landmarks, architectural gems and hidden stories brought to life with expert narration.
Secure your preferred tour option and begin your private journey through Montreal’s history today!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Hyatt Centric Montreal; 621 Notre-Dame St. East, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 0C2, Canada. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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1Montreal City Hall
A prominent national landmark serving as a symbol of major political turning points in Canadian history. Visitors view the building while learning about its civic significance and role in early governance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A historic park site featuring the visible stone outlines of Montreal's old fortifications. The experience highlights stories of the city’s early struggles, military defenses, and territorial ambitions.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A historically significant street known as the financial heart of early Canada. A walk along this corridor reveals how finance, commerce, and early economic institutions fueled the nation's expansion.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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An imposing neoclassical financial landmark. Visitors admire its grand exterior while learning about the history of Canadian banking and the financial figures who funded the country's early growth.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
2-Hour Tour: Exterior viewing while learning about its connection to civic ceremonies, spiritual heritage, and cultural milestones. 3-Hour Tour: Includes Skip-the-Line entry for an unhurried indoor tour. Visitors admire its richly detailed interior, featuring soaring blue vaults, dramatic wood carvings, and its role in 19th-century religious and state traditions.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Vieux-Port de Montréal
A scenic walk toward the historic waterfront near Pointe-à-Callière. The experience focuses on storytelling about how Indigenous roots blended with early French and British colonial urban planning along the St. Lawrence River.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
The exterior complex spans a network of historical structures, open plazas, and modern architectural landmarks.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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One of Montreal's oldest streets, lined with centuries-old stone façades. Visitors stroll through narrow lanes to discover architectural details and physical reminders of the city's earliest urban structure.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Heritage locations associated with Sir George-Étienne Cartier—one of the key Fathers of Confederation. The experience dives into his political legacy, the shaping of Canadian Confederation, and the evolving national identity during the 19th century.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Secure your preferred tour option and begin your private journey through Montreal’s history today!
- The number of attractions depends on your selected option.
- Please note that access to the Chapel may be restricted during Mass.
- Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the ticket office, but due to high visitor numbers, you may have to queue shortly for security checks and entry.
- This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
- Due to attraction's policy, we keep our private groups small (1-10 guests per guide). Larger groups can book additional guides with us.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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