Montreal Like A Local: Private & Custom Experience

5.0 (5 reviews) 3–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Montreal book a local host with City Unscripted — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Enjoy Montreal with a local host — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, French
Operated by: City Unscripted

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private and personalized experience
Included: Choose from 3, 4, or 6 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Included: Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Included: Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Transportation costs
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Belvedere Camillien-Houde

Passing by

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.
Dieu du Ciel! Brouepub Montreal

Passing by

Craft brews lovers are spoiled with choice in Montreal, you could let your host recommend you his favourite one!
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly

Passing by

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.
Marche Jean-talon (jean-talon Market)

Passing by

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.
Little Italy

Passing by

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
Mile End

Passing by

In this hip, laid-back area with an artsy vibe and multicultural roots, you can find some of the best old-school bagel shops.
Old Port of Montreal

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

Using your ticket

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.

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
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.