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Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

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Overview

Discover Montréal like never before on this engaging and authentic walking tour led by a passionate local guide from Toonie Tours. Far from the average sightseeing stroll, this experience invites you to truly connect with the city’s unique character and vibrant culture.

Wander through the famous Quartier des Spectacles, soak up the festival atmosphere, explore the cobblestone streets and old-world charm of Old Montréal, and feel the pulse of the downtown Centre-Ville. Along the way, your guide brings the city to life with powerful storytelling, local insights, and fun facts that turn history into something you’ll actually remember.

Whether you’re visiting from the US, UK, Australia, or beyond — solo, with friends, or family in tow — this tour is designed to help you make the most of your time in Montréal. It’s the perfect way to start your trip, get your bearings, and fall in love with this beautiful island city.

Join us and experience why thousands of travellers love this tour.

What's Included

  • Passionately researched history and culture
  • Local recommendations and tips
  • Easy and direct route to the highlights of Montreal
  • Our tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1048
Place Ville Marie, Montreal, QC H7R 5Z3, Canada

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End point

Montreal
QC H2X 1Y9, Canada

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 288 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Passionately researched history and culture.
  • Local recommendations and tips.
  • Easy and direct route to the highlights of Montreal.
  • Personable English-speaking guide (Español or Français when selected).
The following is NOT included:
  • Our tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Passionately researched history and culture
  • Local recommendations and tips
  • Easy and direct route to the highlights of Montreal
  • Personable English-speaking guide (Español or Français when selected)
  • Our tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

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