Get your discount tickets for the Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours, save up to 9% !
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Overview
• MTL Detours offers the #1 bestselling 2-hour walking tour covering the essential highlights of Old Montreal. • MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in & based in Montreal. Merci for your support! • Small-group of only 10 people - an exclusive, intimate + personal tour experience. • Minimum age to attend is 12+. All participants require a paid ticket. • Includes our insiders list of recommendations, a unique parting gift and a tasty treat.
Meeting and Pickup
Meet your guide on the sidewalk outside of "Marche Saint Laurent" boutique/cafe. Arrive 10 minutes before the start to check in. The tour begins on time and we don't wait for latecomers. Merci!
End Point
Tour will end in the vicinity of Place Jacques-Cartier square and Bonsecours Market.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Walking tour of Old Montreal
2. See this iconic silver-domed landmark and hear how it shaped Old Montréal’s civic life.
3. Walk along Montréal’s oldest street, known for its cobblestones and historic façades.
4. Experience one of Old Montréal’s most animated historic squares overlooking the Old Port.
5. Admire this grand Second Empire building and learn about key moments in the city’s history.
6. View the exterior of Montréal’s most famous landmark and hear the story behind its creation. (Outside only. Interior entry not included.)
7. See Canada’s oldest bank and discover how Montréal became the country’s financial centre.
8. View this 18th-century former governor’s residence and learn about Montréal’s colonial past.
9. Learn why this chapel is known as the Sailors’ Church and its connection to the Old Port.
10. Stand near the birthplace of Montréal and hear how the city was founded.
11. Walk through Old Montréal’s former financial district, once known as Canada’s Wall Street.
Inclusion
Montréal’s #1 bestselling 2-hour Old Montréal walking tour. Informative, engaging and well-paced.
Minimum age is 12. All guests require a paid ticket.
Curated paper handout of local places to eat, see, and explore, selected by MTL Detours guides.
Exclusive small-group tour capped at 10 guests for a more personal, interactive experience.
MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned and operated independent Montréal tour company.
Expert, licensed local guides with the required City of Montréal permit.
A small local treat and a unique parting gift.
Exclusion
Gratuities for your guide are not included (optional but appreciated)
No hotel pick-up or drop-off. Guests must make their own way to the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 12. All guests require a paid ticket. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour operates rain, shine, or snow and takes place mostly outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
Tour is conducted in English.
A moderate level of walking is required, including uneven terrain such as cobblestones and stairs.
Most of the 2-hour tour involves walking or standing, with limited seating available.
This tour requires a minimum number of participants. If canceled, a refund or alternative date will be offered.
Operated by MTL Detours, a locally owned and operated Montréal tour company.
Not recommended for travelers with significant mobility restrictions or difficulty walking at a steady pace.
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