Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History After Dark

Montreal's dark history is told by a professional actor who knows where the bodies are buried.

This 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Old Montreal1h 30m
2. Bonsecours Market15m

Explore haunted Old Montreal

• Follow guide through Old Montreal
• Discover haunted places and stories
• Walk from Places Royale to Bonsecours Market
• Hear tales of crime and witchcraft

The experience

Your guide is not a historian reading from a script. They're a professional actor trained to tell stories that stick with you. As you walk through the narrow streets and alleys of Old Montreal after dark, you'll hear about notorious criminals, gruesome hangings, fires that destroyed entire blocks, and witchcraft accusations that gripped the city centuries ago. The tour weaves between Place Royale and Bonsecours Market, the two anchors of Old Montreal's oldest neighborhoods, stopping at the places where these events actually happened.

The stories go beyond the usual ghost tour fare. You'll learn about crimes that baffled investigators, mysterious phenomena that still stump experts, and the villains and victims whose names are now forgotten except in these dark corners. The guide shapes the narrative as you walk, using the streets themselves as part of the telling: the alley where something happened, the building that stood here before the fire, the market that was once the center of a very different Montreal. Ninety minutes is enough to cover real ground and hear real stories without the pace feeling rushed.

The tour runs in English or French, so you can book the language that fits your group. It's wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome. No alcohol, drugs or smoking during the tour. The guide keeps the focus on the stories, not the distractions. Children are welcome from age 10 onward. Younger kids may find the content unsettling.

What’s included

• Local guide who is a professional storyteller and actor.
• 1.5-hour walking tour through Old Montreal's streets, alleys, Place Royale and Bonsecours Market.
• stories of crimes, hauntings, witchcraft and mysterious phenomena tied to real historical events.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ghost Walk (English)20:00English-language guide for the traditional ghost walk

Ghost Walk (French)20:00Traditional ghost walk led by a French-speaking guide

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

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25 · max 9 per booking

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Old Montreal Ghosts

Is this one for you?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.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What kinds of stories does the guide tell on this ghost tour?

The guide shares tales of crimes, hangings, fires, witchcraft accusations and mysterious phenomena tied to real events in Old Montreal's history. The stories focus on notorious criminals, villains and the dark moments that shaped the city, told at the actual locations where they occurred.

How long is the Old Montreal ghost walking tour?

The tour runs for 1.5 hours and covers the streets and alleys between Place Royale and Bonsecours Market, moving at a walking pace through Old Montreal's oldest neighborhoods.

Can I book this tour in French?

Yes, the ghost walking tour is available in both English and French. You choose your language when you book.

Is the ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also welcome on the walk through Old Montreal.