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Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

4.8 (6 reviews) 50 min – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
50 min – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hands free, location aware the tour plays as you walk.
  • Included: Walking tour on our Walking tour app in Montreal
  • Included: Go at your own pace, anytime. the tour never expires.

Not included

  • Not included: No food or drink
  • Not included: No admission, the tour is all outside
  • Not included: No human guide, the tour is all on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Passing 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

    10 min

    The tour ends at Place d'Armes where you'll hear about the plaza, statue and more.

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    What's the deal with the smoked meats in Montreal? Take the tour to find out.

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

    Explore the historic and intersing street, it's a local hidden gem

  5. Place Jacques-Cartier

    10 min

    See the square and catch the vibe of the city, and learn about it's history and people.

  6. Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)

    5 min

    The history of the market, and how it played a role in the story of Montreal.

  7. Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel

    5 min

    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

    Passing by

    Learn the story of the historic site.

  9. Stop 9

    5 min

    What famous words were spoke here by the Frenchman that lit a fire on possible independence? Find out.

  10. Nelson's Column

    5 min

    YOu'll see two statues here, that face each other, and represent different cultures and history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Below are the instructions to take the tour. Please read :)

Thank you for booking Old Montreal Walking Tour

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code paul0612 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code paul0612

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code paul0612

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Montreal (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select The Old Montreal Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code paul0612

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go tothe Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History at 350 Place Royale, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y5, Canada

If you have questions call/text US +1 617-991-3269 or email [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 6 reviews
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