Montreal Street Art Tour: Plateau-Mont-Royal Murals Local Guide

The artists themselves shaped these walls, and your guide knows why each piece landed here.

The Original Montreal Mural Arts Tour is a two-hour walking tour through Plateau-Mont-Royal led by a local guide who covers street art and graffiti from both local and international artists. You'll see works ranging from small installations to murals ten storeys tall, learn about techniques like wheat pastes and mains, and understand the meaning behind the pieces. The tour includes a personal recommendations list for restaurants and bars in Montreal so you can keep exploring after the walk ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Montreal street art and murals

• Walk back streets and alleys
• Learn about massive artwork
• Walk boulevard with immigrant history

The Experience

Plateau-Mont-Royal is where Montreal's largest concentration of artists works, and this tour zigzags through the back streets and alleys to show you why. Your guide points out pieces you'd walk past otherwise—small installations tucked into corners alongside the massive works that dominate entire building faces. The walk covers street styles and techniques, so you're not just looking at the murals; you're learning how they're made and what the artists intended. The boulevard itself has its own story, shaped by waves of immigration that brought different communities together, and the mural art reflects that history.

Two hours on foot means you move at a pace that lets the guide stop and explain without rushing through the neighbourhood. You'll see classics and newer pieces, work from established names and emerging artists, all within the same walk. The tour is built for everyone—locals who want to understand their own city differently, visitors new to Montreal, and groups looking for something beyond the standard downtown sights. After the walk, you get a list of places the guide recommends, so the exploration doesn't stop when the tour ends.

What’s included

• Two-hour walking tour with a local guide speaking English.
• inside look into the Montreal art scene and the techniques behind the work.
• personal recommendations list for restaurants and bars in Montreal.
• access to the original street art tour that started the trend in the city.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Spade & Palacio Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads at a pace that works for all fitness levels, so whether you're a first-time visitor or a Montrealer who wants to see your own city differently, you can follow the commentary and the walk without strain.

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Top questions

What's the actual difference between street art and graffiti, and will I see both on this tour?

Street art and graffiti are both on this tour. The guide explains the techniques—wheat pastes, mains, and other styles—and the stories behind the pieces, so you understand what separates a commissioned mural from an unsanctioned tag and why both matter to the Montreal art scene.

How much walking is involved, and is the tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

A moderate amount of walking is involved, and all areas and surfaces on the tour route are wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Can I bring my young kids, or is this tour geared toward adults?

Children are welcome from age 6. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, so families can join without worrying about keeping up or managing tired legs.

Will the guide explain why certain artists chose Plateau-Mont-Royal to work?

Yes. The guide covers the neighbourhood's history and why it became home to so many artists, connecting the mural art to the waves of immigration and communities that shaped the borough.

Do I get recommendations for where to eat or drink after the tour?

You receive a personal recommendations list for restaurants and bars in Montreal, curated by your guide so you can continue exploring the neighbourhood on your own after the walk ends.