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Montreal, Canada

Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Mobile ticket
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 to Expect

Private tour

8 stops

10 places

50 min – 1 hr 30 min

Pass by: Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History

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.

Stop at: Place d'Armes

10 min

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

Stop at: Franklin's subs and smoked meat

5 min

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

Stop at: Cours Le Royer

5 min

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

Stop at: Place Jacques-Cartier

10 min

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

Stop at: Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)

5 min

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

Stop at: Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel

5 min

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

Pass by: Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal

Learn the story of the historic site.

Stop at: Montreal City Hall

5 min

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

Stop at: Nelson's Column

5 min

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

What's Included

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.

NOT INCLUDED

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

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

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4.8

6 total reviews

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Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour