The Rivalries Unveiled of Old Montreal

Montreal, Canada
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

On this tour of Old Montreal, you will explore all the main plaza and the main attraction of the historical district. The tour starts at Place d'Armes right in front of Notre-Dame Basilica.

We will explore all the surrounding of Place Jacques-Cartier that include City Hall, Champ-de-Mars, Bonsecours Market and Château Ramezay. We will discuss about the various rivalries that have shaped the history of Montreal.

On St-Paul street, all the way to Place Royale, passing by the Cours Le Royer you will enjoy the architecture of Old Montreal as discuss all the transformation the neighborhood had.

On Place d'Youville, we will commemorate the time Montreal was the capital of Canada.

The tour will end inside the World Trade Center after we explore some of the St-Jacques street's bank that used to form the Wall street of Canada.

Note : There is no Fee for admission. we are not entering inside the attraction.

What's included

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Notre-Dame Basilica
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    We will discuss about the foundation of Montreal and the construction of Notre-Dame basilica.
  2. Place Jacques-Cartier
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will do 3 stops around Place Jacques-Cartier. First, we'll talk about city hall and and the becoming of Montreal. Secondly, we'll talk about the occupation of Montreal by the American army. Thirdly, we'll talk about the plaza itself.
  3. Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    On top of talking about the Market itself, we will discuss about in incorporation on Montreal as a city and its symbolism.
  4. Spa William Gray
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We will talk about the architecture in Montreal
  5. Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    We will talk some more about the beginning of Montreal.
  6. Place d'Youville
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    We will discuss about the Canadian politics of the 1840's.
  7. Montreal World Trade Centre
    15m
    We will talk about the banks and the development of Montreal.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet on Place d'Armes on the North-East corner in front of the New York life insurance building. It's a beautiful red stone building.

End point

We conclude the visit in the World Trade Center of Montreal.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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