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Montreal, Canada

Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: 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 to Expect

Shared tour (max 10)

1 stop

11 places

2 hrs duration

Stop at: Old Montreal

120 min

Walking tour of Old Montreal

Pass by: Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)

See this iconic silver-domed landmark and hear how it shaped Old Montréal’s civic life.

Pass by: Rue St-Paul

Walk along Montréal’s oldest street, known for its cobblestones and historic façades.

Pass by: Place Jacques-Cartier

Experience one of Old Montréal’s most animated historic squares overlooking the Old Port.

Pass by: City Hall

Admire this grand Second Empire building and learn about key moments in the city’s history.

Pass by: Notre-Dame Basilica

View the exterior of Montréal’s most famous landmark and hear the story behind its creation. (Outside only. Interior entry not included.)

Pass by: Bank of Montreal (Banque de Montreal)

See Canada’s oldest bank and discover how Montréal became the country’s financial centre.

Pass by: Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal

View this 18th-century former governor’s residence and learn about Montréal’s colonial past.

Pass by: Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel

Learn why this chapel is known as the Sailors’ Church and its connection to the Old Port.

Pass by: Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex

Stand near the birthplace of Montréal and hear how the city was founded.

Pass by: Rue Saint Jacques

Walk through Old Montréal’s former financial district, once known as Canada’s Wall Street.

What's Included

INCLUDED

Limited to 10 guests, so it never feels crowded and you can hear, follow, and ask questions
Multi-year Viator & Tripadvisor "Best of the Best" Awards winner with thousands of 5-star reviews
A small local treat and a unique parting gift
Expert, certified guides holding the mandatory City of Montréal permit, consistently top-rated
#1 bestselling Old Montréal walking tour. Real stories, not scripts, to truly understand the city.
MTL Detours is a 100% local, independent, and proudly woman-owned tour company.
Curated handout of local places to eat, see, and explore, selected by MTL Detours guides

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities for your guide are optional and are warmly welcomed.
No hotel pickup/drop-off. Just meet us at the starting point and we'll handle everything from there.
Minimum age is 12. Each guest requires a paid ticket.

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

10:00 AM

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 12. Each guest requires 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.
Operated by MTL Detours, a locally owned and operated Montréal tour company.
Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions or difficulty walking at a steady pace.

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.

This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

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4.9

2162 total reviews

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Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours