Old Montreal Private Walking Tour

4.9
(302 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Find out more about all the eras that shaped Montreal with a private 2-hour walking tour. With your local guide, learn the city's history, from the foundation of Fort Ville-Marie in 1642 to today.  Visit important public squares, such as Place d'Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier; pass by the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, City Hall, and walk along the former ''Wall Street'' of Canada; take a picture at the oldest building of the historic district, and enter Notre-Dame, if you choose. The historic heart of the city and its adjacent Old Port will help illuminate the story of one of the greatest cities in the Americas. Private tour is limited to a maximum group size of 15.

What's Included

Professional guide
Private tour
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will meet you just outside the Banque de Montreal.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Meet your private guide at Notre-Dame Basilica

    Admission ticket free
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    Old Montreal

    Walk through of Old Montreal, where your guide leads you through a maze of narrow streets to find a multitude of historical buildings. Explore the birthplace of this city during this voyage back in time.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This is a private tour, so the itinerary may vary, but typical sights you'll see can include important public squares such as Place d'Armes and Place Royale.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Place Jacques-Cartier, where you can admire the monuments and works of art on display there. Check out the external architecture of a variety of impressive buildings, such as the three courthouses, the Château Ramezay, and Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours),

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and City Hall, and walk along the former 'Wall Street' of Canada, St-Jacques Street. Just off charming St-Paul Street, discover the foundation site of the city's first hospital, Hôtel-Dieu, in the Cours Le Royer

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy a photo op of the Sulpician Seminary, the oldest building of the historic district

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about the Old Port. By the time your tour ends, you'll have new appreciation for Old Montreal's long history and landmarks.

    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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Guidatour

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Viator Experience Award 2023
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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