Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours
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• 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.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Limited to 10 guests, so it never feels crowded and you can hear, follow, and ask questions
- Multi-year Viator & Tripadvisor "Best of the Best" Awards winner with thousands of 5-star reviews
- A small local treat and a unique parting gift
- Expert, certified guides holding the mandatory City of Montréal permit, consistently top-rated
- #1 bestselling Old Montréal walking tour. Real stories, not scripts, to truly understand the city.
- MTL Detours is a 100% local, independent, and proudly woman-owned tour company.
- Curated handout of local places to eat, see, and explore, selected by MTL Detours guides
Not included
- Gratuities for your guide are optional and are warmly welcomed.
- No hotel pickup/drop-off. Just meet us at the starting point and we'll handle everything from there.
- Minimum age is 12. Each guest requires a paid ticket.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Walking tour of Old Montreal
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Stop 2
See this iconic silver-domed landmark and hear how it shaped Old Montréal’s civic life.
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Stop 3
Walk along Montréal’s oldest street, known for its cobblestones and historic façades.
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Stop 4
Experience one of Old Montréal’s most animated historic squares overlooking the Old Port.
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Stop 5
Admire this grand Second Empire building and learn about key moments in the city’s history.
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Stop 6
View the exterior of Montréal’s most famous landmark and hear the story behind its creation. (Outside only. Interior entry not included.)
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Stop 7
See Canada’s oldest bank and discover how Montréal became the country’s financial centre.
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Stop 8
View this 18th-century former governor’s residence and learn about Montréal’s colonial past.
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Stop 9
Learn why this chapel is known as the Sailors’ Church and its connection to the Old Port.
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Stop 10
Stand near the birthplace of Montréal and hear how the city was founded.
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Stop 11
Walk through Old Montréal’s former financial district, once known as Canada’s Wall Street.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet on the sidewalk outside Marché Saint Laurent boutique/café, on the edge of Place d’Armes Square. In warmer months, look for the small terrace with red umbrellas. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in. Tour starts on time and we do not wait for latecomers. Allow extra time for possible detours.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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From $43.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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