Montreal Underground City tour with a comedian: Hidden stops

Underground Montreal tour: explore World Trade Center, Central Station, tallest tower, and Berlin Wall piece

A 90-minute walking tour of Montreal's underground city starting at the World Trade Center, moving through subway tunnels to the city's tallest building, then downtown to the Time Out Market and Cours Mont Royal. Your guide is a bilingual stand-up comedian and TV host who navigates the network with humor and insider knowledge. Subway tickets are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Montreal underground city

• Meet at World Trade Center
• Visit Central Station tunnels
• Climb to highest building rooftop
• View entire city from rooftop
• Explore Time Out Market downtown
• Walk through Cours Mont Royal
• See part of Berlin Wall

The experience

The tour begins at the World Trade Center near Metro Square Victoria, a landmark of Montreal architecture, then heads to Central Station, which opened in 1918. From there, you move through the underground tunnel network, staying completely indoors, and climb to the top floor of the city's highest building for a view of the entire city spread below. The route then takes you downtown to the Time Out Market and Cours Mont Royal, a mix of residences and luxury shops, all without stepping outside into the weather.

Your guide is a comedian and TV host who speaks both English and French, turning the walk into something closer to a performance than a standard tour. The humor and insider knowledge mean you're learning about neighborhoods and restaurants most visitors never find, and the flexible schedule means you can ask for a different time or date if the standard slot doesn't fit your plans. Subway tickets are included in the price, so you're not buying them separately at the station.

One unexpected detail: you'll see a piece of the Berlin Wall during the tour, a remnant that sits in the underground network and catches most people off guard. The whole route stays below street level, which matters if you're visiting on a day when Montreal's weather isn't cooperating, or if you simply prefer to move through the city without the noise and crowds of the streets above.

What’s included

• Subway tickets are included.
• your guide speaks English and French.
• the tour is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces and areas accessible to wheelchairs.
• strollers and prams are welcome.
• service animals are allowed.

Options for this experience

2 options

Discover the Underground CityGuide in English or French · 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 16:00

TASTINGGuide in English or French · 10:30, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00Tasting

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 16:00

Book up toStart time

AgesUp to age 90

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Montreal's downtown and neighborhoods without dealing with weather or street-level crowds, or if you're curious about the underground city itself: a network most visitors don't know exists. The comedian guide changes the pace from a standard walking tour, so you're getting neighborhood knowledge wrapped in humor rather than a formal lecture.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is the World Trade Center and why does the tour start there?

The World Trade Center near Metro Square Victoria is a notable piece of Montreal architecture and serves as the meeting point. It's located at the entrance to the underground network, making it the natural starting place for a tunnel-based tour of the city.

Can I see the city from the top of the highest building on this tour?

Yes. After moving through the underground tunnels from Central Station, you climb to the top floor of Montreal's tallest building, where you get a view of the entire city.

Does the tour go outside at any point?

No. The entire route stays underground, moving through the tunnel network from the World Trade Center through downtown. You never step outside, which makes it ideal for avoiding weather or simply staying in the climate-controlled underground.

What is the Time Out Market and Cours Mont Royal?

Both are downtown stops on the tour. The Time Out Market is a food and culture destination, while Cours Mont Royal is a mixed-use space combining residences and luxury shops. Both are accessible through the underground tunnel system.

Is there really a piece of the Berlin Wall in Montreal's underground?

Yes. You'll see part of the Berlin Wall during the tour, a historical artifact that sits in the underground network and surprises most visitors who didn't know it was there.