Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

4.8 (6 reviews) Montreal, Canada
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Duration50m - 1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

We’ll wander past grand basilicas, cozy bakeries, hidden courtyards, plazas, markets, statues and so much more.
You’ll see where French settlers laid their roots, where revolutions stirred, and where art, food, and architecture all collided to create something uniquely Montreal.
So bring your curiosity, a camera, and maybe an appetite, this is a city best explored with all your senses.
Your tour begins at the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, Pointe-à-Callière — the exact spot where the city was born.
The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.

What's included

  • Hands free, location aware the tour plays as you walk.
  • Walking tour on our Walking tour app in Montreal
  • Go at your own pace, anytime. the tour never expires.
  • No food or drink
  • No admission, the tour is all outside
  • No human guide, the tour is all on our walking tour app

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    The tour starts outside the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History where you'll hear the founding of the city, what's under the museum, and the area's history.
  2. Place d'Armes
    10m
    The tour ends at Place d'Armes where you'll hear about the plaza, statue and more.
  3. 5m
    What's the deal with the smoked meats in Montreal? Take the tour to find out.
  4. 5m
    Explore the historic and intersing street, it's a local hidden gem
  5. Place Jacques-Cartier
    10m
    See the square and catch the vibe of the city, and learn about it's history and people.
  6. Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)
    5m
    The history of the market, and how it played a role in the story of Montreal.
  7. Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
    5m
    The historic church served the people here, learn the story of the church, the statues, and the people.
  8. Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal
    Pass by
    Learn the story of the historic site.
  9. 5m
    What famous words were spoke here by the Frenchman that lit a fire on possible independence? Find out.
  10. Nelson's Column
    5m
    YOu'll see two statues here, that face each other, and represent different cultures and history.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History where you'll hear the founding of the city, what's under the museum, and the area's history.

End point

The tour ends at the historic plaza where you'll learn it's story, the story of Notre Dame and the area.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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