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Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

4.8(6)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy WalknTours
Old Montreal Historical Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

Not included

  • ✕No food or drink
  • ✕No admission, the tour is all outside
  • ✕No human guide, the tour is all on our walking tour app

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour starts outside the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History where you'll hear the founding of the city, what's under the museum, and the area's history.

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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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