Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

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50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

We’ll wander past grand basilicas, cozy bakeries, hidden courtyards, plazas, markets, statues and so much more.
You’ll see where French settlers laid their roots, where revolutions stirred, and where art, food, and architecture all collided to create something uniquely Montreal.
So bring your curiosity, a camera, and maybe an appetite, this is a city best explored with all your senses.
Your tour begins at the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, Pointe-à-Callière — the exact spot where the city was born.
The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.

What's Included

Hands free, location aware the tour plays as you walk.
Walking tour on our Walking tour app in Montreal
Go at your own pace, anytime. the tour never expires.
No food or drink
No admission, the tour is all outside
No human guide, the tour is all on our walking tour app

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History where you'll hear the founding of the city, what's under the museum, and the area's history.

End point

The tour ends at the historic plaza where you'll learn it's story, the story of Notre Dame and the area.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts outside the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History where you'll hear the founding of the city, what's under the museum, and the area's history.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Place d'Armes

    The tour ends at Place d'Armes where you'll hear about the plaza, statue and more.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    What's the deal with the smoked meats in Montreal? Take the tour to find out.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Explore the historic and intersing street, it's a local hidden gem

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Place Jacques-Cartier

    See the square and catch the vibe of the city, and learn about it's history and people.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)

    The history of the market, and how it played a role in the story of Montreal.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel

    The historic church served the people here, learn the story of the church, the statues, and the people.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal (Pass by)

    Learn the story of the historic site.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    What famous words were spoke here by the Frenchman that lit a fire on possible independence? Find out.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    YOu'll see two statues here, that face each other, and represent different cultures and history.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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