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Old Montreal Walking Tour: Small Group, 2 Hours, Expert Guide★ 4.94 (2,569) · 2h
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Cobblestone Street Montreal: 2-Hour Small Group Walk★ 4.83 (237) · 2h
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Old Montreal: Vintage Cadillac Tour & Notre-Dame Basilica★ 4.96 (120) · 1h
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Old Montreal Walking Tour: 2-Hour History with GuideA private 2-hour walking tour of Old Montreal with a local guide who leads you through the narrow streets and public squares that shaped the city from 1642 onward. You meet at Notre-Dame Basilica and visit Place d'Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier; pass the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and City Hall; walk St-Jacques Street, the former financial heart of Canada; and see the Sulpician Seminary, the oldest building in the historic district. The itinerary is flexible—your guide adjusts it based on what interests you most. Maximum group size is 15 people.Is it for me?Walk Montreal's oldest streets and squares—Place d'Armes, Place Royale, Place Jacques-Cartier—with a guide who adjusts the pace and focus to what interests you, without waiting for others or following a fixed schedule.
Old Montreal Ghost Tour: Private Spooky Stories with ActorA private 1.5-hour ghost tour of Old Montreal with a professional actor guide who leads small groups through hidden alleyways and historic buildings tied to witchcraft, notorious criminals and unsolved hauntings from New France. The tour meets at Place Royal, covers the cobblestone streets and atmospheric lanes most visitors miss, and ends near Bonsecours Market where transport and amenities are close by.Is it for me?If you're staying in Old Montreal or can reach Place Royal by public transit, this private tour settles the guide and the timing without needing a car or coordinating pickups across your group—you show up at the meeting point and the storytelling starts.
Old Montreal Cadillac ride: 30-minute vintage convertible tourA 30-minute vintage Cadillac ride through Old Montreal's cobblestone heart, with a local guide pointing out landmarks, shops and bars as you pass Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port and the neoclassical Bank of Montreal building. No in-depth commentary—just the drive, the architecture and the feel of the historic district. Holds up to five passengers.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Old Montreal's main sights and feel its atmosphere from a moving convertible rather than on foot, and you have only 30 minutes between other plans.
Private Walking Tour Old Montreal: No Groups, Just HistoryA private walking tour of Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) with a local guide covers the district's founding history, major squares and landmarks over three hours, starting from Notre-Dame Basilica. The tour includes hotel or city-center pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle between stops, and a guide who adjusts the route based on your interests—no fixed itinerary, no other groups. Infants and small children can join; specialized seats are available.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Montreal for the first time or have a free afternoon and want to understand the city's founding without joining a group—the private guide adjusts the pace and route to what you actually want to see, and the included pickup means you start the tour without navigating the district on your own.
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Old Montreal Walking Tour: Notre-Dame & Cobblestone StreetsYou walk through Old Montreal's historic core for two hours with a certified local guide, visiting Jacques-Cartier Square, Notre-Dame Basilica, Bonsecours Market, and Saint Paul Street. Groups stay small (around 15 people), and the guide connects the stories behind the buildings and streets instead of just naming them. The tour covers both the East and West circuits, operates year-round, and includes no entry fees—it's the walking and the stories that make it work.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to understand Old Montreal's layout and history in one morning or afternoon without arranging your own route or hiring a private guide—the 2-hour format and small group size mean you actually absorb what the guide is saying instead of rushing between stops.
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History After DarkThis 1.5-hour ghost walking tour through Old Montreal pairs a local guide—a professional storyteller and actor—with tales of crimes, hauntings, witchcraft and mysterious phenomena that shaped the city's past. The tour moves through Old Montreal's streets and alleys, from Place Royale to Bonsecours Market, and runs in English or French. It's suitable for ages 10 and up and wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book the English option if you're most comfortable in English, or the French option if you prefer to hear the stories in French—both guides are the same caliber of storyteller, so the choice is purely about language. The tour's 1.5-hour length and walking pace work well for anyone comfortable on their feet; if you need mobility support, the wheelchair-accessible route means you won't miss the stops or the stories.
Old Montreal Walking Tour: 2-Hour Guided History & Local CultureYou get a certified guide who knows Old Montreal's real history and local culture, not just the tourist highlights. The small group size (max 15) means you're not lost in a crowd, and the two-hour pace lets you actually absorb the streets instead of rushing through them. Strollers and service animals are fine. You'll finish with a real sense of what the neighborhood is, not just what it looks like.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand Old Montreal's real history and local character without arranging a guide yourself — the city-licensed guide and small group size are what make the difference between a walk and an actual tour.
Old Montreal convertible Cadillac tour: 1 hour with a guideA 1-hour guided tour of Old Montreal in a shared convertible Cadillac, departing from Bonsecours Market and passing Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port, and Place Jacques-Cartier. The guide speaks English or French and shares stories about the neighborhood's founding and evolution while recommending local restaurants, cafes and nightlife. Groups stay small—up to four travelers per car—and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this shared Cadillac tour if you want a guided drive through Old Montreal's landmarks in a classic convertible—you'll ride with up to 3 other guests rather than a larger group, and the open-air format lets you see the streets and buildings as you move through them.
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Old Montreal Food Tour: 6+ Local Tastings on Cobblestone StreetsA guided food tour through Old Montreal where you taste 6+ local dishes across three hours, walking cobblestone streets and stopping at a converted bank café, a local épicerie, an authentic Greek taverna, and two maple syrup spots. The itinerary shifts based on what's available that day, so the exact menu stays a surprise until you arrive. A live English-speaking guide leads the route and tells the history of the neighborhood as you eat.Is it for me?Start from the meeting point in Old Montreal itself, so you don't need a car or a transfer to reach the first stop—you're already there when the tour begins. This works well if you're staying in the neighborhood or arriving by public transit, and it means the three hours stays focused on eating and walking instead of getting to the start.
Montreal: Downtown, Old Montreal & Waterfront Bike TourYou’ll ride through Montreal’s lively neighborhoods on easy bikes with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Pause at Notre-Dame Basilica, cruise along the riverfront breeze, take in Mount Royal views, and catch snippets of daily life you’d miss on foot or bus. Expect laughter, small surprises, and maybe even new friends by the end.
Old Montreal History Walking Tour with TastingsThis is a private walking tour of Old Montreal led by a local guide who pairs the neighborhood's history with four tastings from independent local businesses. You'll move through Place d'Armes, Place Jacques-Cartier, Saint-Paul Street and the Cours Le Royer, stopping at landmarks like the Saint-Sulpice Seminary (built 1687) while sampling sweet and savory gourmet food. The tour runs three hours and includes time to photograph the cobblestone streets and historic architecture.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through uneven cobblestone streets for three hours, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet and want to absorb the neighborhood's history without rushing between stops. If you prefer to sit while learning, or if you need to cover more ground in less time, a different format would work better.
Old Montreal Walking Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 14 bookable options for Old Montreal Walking Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at CA$ 30. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 8,400 traveler reviews.
Most options last up to 2 hours. 13 of the 14 options offer free cancellation. 4 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Old Montreal Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at CA$ 30. There are 14 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 14 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Old Montreal Walking Tour: Small Group, 2 Hours, Expert Guide is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 2,569 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
