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15 Best Old Montreal Tours

Old Montreal packs its history into barely one square kilometre, and these tours are the difference between pretty streets and real stories. The quarter began as Ville-Marie in 1642, and its best details hide in courtyards and foundations you’d walk past on your own. Morning departures beat the crowds on Place Jacques-Cartier.

1.History Walking Tour of Old Montreal

Transport yourself back in time on the History Walking Tour of Old Montreal, where secrets and stories await around every corner.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Very informative tour, incl for background info for sights seen and for follow-up places to visit. Guide was very approachable for answering questions about sights and about practical tips for visiting Montreal.”

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2.Explore Old Montreal – A Small-Group Walking Tour for the Curious

Mysteries and hidden treasures await as curious travelers step into the enchanting streets of Old Montreal on a small-group walking tour.

★ 5.0

“Elise, our guide, was just terrific. She was extremely knowledgeable and was always available to interact with everyone in the group and to give good information about Montreal.”

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4.Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

Wander through the haunting streets of Old Montreal on a ghost walking tour, where the secrets of the supernatural await, leaving you craving more.

★ 4.5

“Madam Morphine was incredible! Such a performance accompanied with the knowledge of history and spooky stories. Absolutely enjoyed and highly recommend to all who would like to know some hidden story and history of Montreal.”

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5.Montreal: Explore Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour

Delve into the enchanting history of Old Montreal on a small-group walking tour, where a surprise twist awaits to elevate your exploration...

★ 4.9

“Emilie was full of so much information about Montreal’s history which she shared in such an entertaining way. We would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone interested in learning about Montreal’s history as you travel through the streets of Old Montreal.”

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7.Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours

Get ready to indulge in a gastronomic journey through Old Montreal's hidden gems and tantalizing dishes, because Local Montreal Food Tours has a treat in store for you.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful food tour of old Montreal. Sandy, our certified guide, was super friendly and accommodating. The food was a great sampling of the Montreal food scene. The lamb was the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend. Thanks Sandy!”

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9.Montreal Highlights Bike Tour: Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront

Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets and rich history of Montreal as you pedal through downtown, Old Montreal, and the waterfront on this exhilarating bike tour.

★ 5.0

“What a delightful way to experience Montreal’s beauty and charm and learn about the culture, history and neighbourhoods. Our guide JF was wonderful, very informative and personable and made every effort to ensure we were all comfortable, safe, understood the ins and outs of our…”

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10.Old MONTREAL Walking Tour by FITZ MONTREAL

Step into the enchanting world of Old Montreal with the FITZ MONTREAL walking tour and uncover the captivating secrets that make this tour truly special.

★ 5.0

“It was a great, interesting tour, and Francois was very knowledgeable! Next time, we’ll set aside time to explore the museum of archaeology!”

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11.Winter Walking Tour of Old Montreal by MTL Detours

Frosty winds and hidden treasures await on the Winter Walking Tour of Old Montreal by MTL Detours, where history and culture intertwine.

★ 5.0

“So much history and culture! We would have missed so much without Louis’ clear, fun storytelling, and he was so much help describing other sights.”

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12.Montreal: Old Montreal Food and Drink Tour

Captivate your taste buds with a culinary exploration of Old Montreal's rich flavors, from classic bagels to elevated tacos, on this immersive food and drink tour.

★ 4.8

“The guide Chantelle was great! Very upbeat and informative. A proud Quebecer with a broad worldly view and interest in people from other places. The food and drinks were also “spot on” as an enjoyable sampling of French/QC fare while walking through some of Old…”

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13.Haunted Old Montreal

Step into the supernatural as you explore the haunted streets of Old Montreal, where history and horror collide in spine-tingling tales that will leave you craving for more.

★ 4.5

“Funny and entertaining tour around the downtown's Montreal streets. It is an original tour that allows you to discover otherwise old Montreal!”

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14.Old Montréal VIP Semi-Private Walking Tour

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating streets of Old Montréal with the Old Montréal VIP Semi-Private Walking Tour, where every step unveils a new chapter in Montréal's captivating tale.

★ 4.5

“We saw so many wonderful sites and got such great information from our guide. I highly recommend this tour”

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