Montréal · VIEUX-MONTRÉAL WALKING TOURS
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The old town is where every Montréal trip should start, and a good guide is worth the ticket. These are the best Vieux-Montréal walking tours: Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, the courtyards the map skips, with prices, walking distances, and which ones set off early enough to beat the day crowds.
A 2-hour Old Montréal walking tour with a certified guide, key landmarks from Place Royale to Bonsecours Market, plus great local tips.
“We were all so glad we chose a guided tour for our first day. It really helps to set the tone and plan for stops you don’t want to miss on the rest of your trip!”
Old Montreal small-group walking tour with a licensed guide, insider food tips, and handy extras, covering key sights in about 2 hours.
“Brought us in from cold in small amounts while explaining the history . Different tidbits along the way. The postcards were a beautiful touch”
A 2-hour Old Montréal walk with a local guide: cobblestones, French culture, architecture, and clever stories, from the Basilica to the underground.
“Luv did a fantastic job educating us about the origin / history of Montreal!”
Old Montreal ghost stories with real-world legends and a live guide. 90 minutes, English/French, family-friendly with a few adult edges.
“Our guide was super enthusiastic and really set the mood. The stories where enjoyable. I had to leave early, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself whilst I was there.”
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour at 8 pm. 90 minutes of spooky history, costumed storytelling, and a small group walk from Place Royale to Bonsecours.
“Not what we expected. We were hoping for a historic ghost walking tour of old Montréal as advertised. Unfortunately too much time was spent on the theatrics and getting the group to participate in acting/skits while stopped at locations that the ghost stories were lost. We did complete the tour, but lost half of our group by the end due to disappointment with the tour. Kids on this tour also did not make this experience enjoyable. We would not recommend this tour and are quite disappointed that one of our only evenings in Montréal was spent on this experience.”
Walk Montreal’s Old Town to Plateau Mont-Royal with Basilica time, Underground City, Chinatown snacks, street art, and local tips.
“Our tour guide was Danny and he did a stellar job acquainting us with some of the popular areas in old and new Montreal. Highly recommend this tour if your travels take you to this city.”
Old Montréal in a small group of 10. Walk with a certified guide, hit Place d’Armes and Notre-Dame exterior, plus local tips and treats.
“Our tour of Old Montreal with Louise was fantastic. She is a great storyteller and the two hours flew by. My 14yo niece was fully engaged and says it was one of her highlights of the trip. Highly recommend!”
A 2-hour guided walk through Old Montreal with a licensed guide, ending at Bonsecours Market—small group, clear stories, great value.
“Debbie was excellent in terms of knowledge and accommodating her customers. She was professional but warm. We’re very glad we took her tour!”
Ride Canada’s only urban zipline over Old Port’s Bonsecours lagoon on a 1,200-foot cable. 15 minutes, $21.
“Staff were very friendly and bilingual. Experience goes by quickly but worth it. AND memory photo at then end of it all is only $5!!!”
Old Montreal food tour with 8+ tastings, history stops, and a beer or drink. Small group, 3 hours, 4.8-star rated.
“Food was great but even better was the guide's knowledge of Old Montreal. I learned so much from him that enhanced my stay. Guide immediately put us at ease so there were no stupid questions. Great experience.”
Private Montreal walking tour with a local from the Fine Arts Museum. Flexible route, friendly conversation, local tips, and great pacing.
“Lola was great!! My mom has this thing on her knee so Lola was very comprehensive and she made the tour excellent, she explained to us everything we saw and took us to some very unique places in Montreal!”
Ride Montreal by bike through Old Montréal, Old Port, and the Plateau, with guided history, bagel tasting, and bike time after the tour.
“This tour was the best in comparison to all the others we have done so far (different cities). This was not only due to the route and the city, it was much more due to the guide. He was great, humorous, he made sure the groups stayed together and made everyone feel like a member. Super tour super guide, thank you for this great experience.”
A private 2-hour walking orientation of Old Montreal, led by a pro guide at Notre-Dame Basilica, with key squares, ports, and architecture.
“Guide was incredibly informative and friendly. He knew not only the local history but also was able to incorporate information from our native states.”
Bike or e-bike tour through Montreal’s Plateau, Old Montreal, and the Old Port with a small group, bike paths, and quick history stops.
“Excellent bikes. Our tour guide was obviously proud of his city and gave good commentary. The route was safe and mostly level!”
A 2-hour small-group walk through Old Montreal, with river views and key sights like Notre-Dame Basilica, led by an English guide.
“Our guide Debbie was excellent and very easy to understand. She packed in as much information as possible, so much so, we wished we had an extra day or two to follow up on her recommendations for museums and places to eat.”
