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- English
• MTL Detours offers the #1 bestselling 2-hour walking tour covering the essential highlights of Old Montreal.
• MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in & based in Montreal. Merci for your support!
• Small-group of only 10 people - an exclusive, intimate + personal tour experience.
• Minimum age to attend is 12+. All participants require a paid ticket.
• Includes our insiders list of recommendations, a unique parting gift and a tasty treat.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide on the sidewalk outside of "Marche Saint Laurent" boutique/cafe. Arrive 10 minutes before the start to check in. The tour begins on time and we don't wait for latecomers. Merci!
Tour will end in the vicinity of Place Jacques-Cartier square and Bonsecours Market.
Itinerary
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1Old Montreal
Walking tour of Old Montreal
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours) (Pass by)
See this iconic silver-domed landmark and hear how it shaped Old Montréal’s civic life.
Admission ticket free -
Rue St-Paul (Pass by)
Walk along Montréal’s oldest street, known for its cobblestones and historic façades.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Experience one of Old Montréal’s most animated historic squares overlooking the Old Port.
Admission ticket free -
City Hall (Pass by)
Admire this grand Second Empire building and learn about key moments in the city’s history.
Admission ticket free -
Notre-Dame Basilica (Pass by)
View the exterior of Montréal’s most famous landmark and hear the story behind its creation. (Outside only. Interior entry not included.)
Admission ticket free -
Bank of Montreal (Banque de Montreal) (Pass by)
See Canada’s oldest bank and discover how Montréal became the country’s financial centre.
Admission ticket free -
Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal (Pass by)
View this 18th-century former governor’s residence and learn about Montréal’s colonial past.
Admission ticket free -
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel (Pass by)
Learn why this chapel is known as the Sailors’ Church and its connection to the Old Port.
Admission ticket free -
Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex (Pass by)
Stand near the birthplace of Montréal and hear how the city was founded.
Admission ticket free -
Rue Saint Jacques (Pass by)
Walk through Old Montréal’s former financial district, once known as Canada’s Wall Street.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12. All guests require a paid ticket. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour operates rain, shine, or snow and takes place mostly outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
- Tour is conducted in English.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12. All guests require a paid ticket. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour operates rain, shine, or snow and takes place mostly outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
- Tour is conducted in English.
- A moderate level of walking is required, including uneven terrain such as cobblestones and stairs.
- Most of the 2-hour tour involves walking or standing, with limited seating available.
- This tour requires a minimum number of participants. If canceled, a refund or alternative date will be offered.
- Operated by MTL Detours, a locally owned and operated Montréal tour company.
- Not recommended for travelers with significant mobility restrictions or difficulty walking at a steady pace.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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