Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Hands free, location aware the tour plays as you walk.
- Walking tour on our Walking tour app in Montreal
- Go at your own pace, anytime. the tour never expires.
- No food or drink
- No admission, the tour is all outside
- No human guide, the tour is all on our walking tour app
Meeting Location
350 Place Royale
Montréal, QC H2Y 3Y5, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Place d'Armes
Montréal, QC H2Y, Canada
The tour ends at the historic plaza where you'll learn it's story, the story of Notre Dame and the area.
What To Expect
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Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History (pass by)
Place d'Armes
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Franklin's subs and smoked meat
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cours Le Royer
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place Jacques-Cartier
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal (pass by)
Montreal City Hall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nelson's Column
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-222222P202
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