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Overview
Your local host will lead you off the tourist trail down a secret network of cobblestoned streets to parts of Montreal your guidebook doesn’t even know about. Learn about the European roots of the city, and discover the unique Québécois food and peculiar shops loved by locals in Plateau and Mile End. Explore markets, where growers, butchers, and fishmongers display their best produce. Relax in the enchanting Mount Royal Park and practice your French as you amble up to one of Montreal’s most popular viewpoints to see the city from above. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Meeting and Pickup
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Redemption Instructions
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
French-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. As a private and personalised experience your host will plan an itinerary to suit your requirements and the time allocated together. You could stop by one of the lookouts on Mont-Royal and admire the city from above.
2. Craft brews lovers are spoiled with choice in Montreal, you could let your host recommend you his favourite one!
3. This is a truly hidden gem loved by locals who are passionate about Canadian and international comics. If this tickles your fancy it can be added to your experience.
4. You can visit a farmers market going back to 1933, you can find here a variety of local growers, fishmongers, butchers, bakers, restaurants and grocers.
5. In this charming residential neighborhood you’ll be able to find old-school cafes, pizzerias, one of the best Italian grocery stores in North America and traditional bakeries should you choose to add it to your itinerary
6. In this hip, laid-back area with an artsy vibe and multicultural roots, you can find some of the best old-school bagel shops.
7. Vieux-Port was used as early as 1611 by French fur traders. Should you choose you can catch a bite to eat, walk, cycle, rollerblade, and rent a pedalo or quadricycle, to name just a few of the activities Vieux-Port offers.
Inclusion
Private and personalized experience
Choose from 3, 4, or 6 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)
Exclusion
Food and drinks
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
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