Old Montreal Private Walking Tour
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Old Montreal Private Walking Tour
By Guidatour
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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- Private tour
- Professional guide
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Start:
- BMO Bank of Montreal, 119 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1L6, CanadaThe guide will meet you just outside the Banque de Montreal.
End:- Le Vieux Montréal, le 500 Place-d'Armes, Pl. d'Armes Suite 1800, Montréal, QC H2Y 2W2, Canada
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3321P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3321P5
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C$205.00
per group (up to 15)
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Itinerary
- 119 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1L6, CanadaThe guide will meet you just outside the Banque de Montreal.
- Pass byNotre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
- 1Walk through of Old Montreal, where your guide leads you through a maze of narrow streets to find a multitude of historical buildings. Explore the birthplace of this city during this voyage back in time.Pass byPlace d'ArmesPlace Jacques-CartierCours Le RoyerSulpician SeminaryOld Port of Montreal
- le 500 Place-d'Armes, Pl. d'Armes Suite 1800, Montréal, QC H2Y 2W2, Canada
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- jegow0 contributionsMontreal - West or East Old Town -- you decide which is favorite!Walking tours of Ouest & Est (West & East) Old Montreal were very enjoyable. I was traveling solo, an older woman, finishing a cruise at Montreal. I wanted to see what Old Montreal was all about. The (2) 1.5 hour walking tours were perfect. Our guide, "Thomas", was very knowledgeable, humorous, timely, dependable and professional. The combination tour provided one hour break in-between morning walk and afternoon walk. At the conclusion of the morning tour, Thomas ended at a public building that provided restrooms and places nearby to quickly eat or shop. The start location for each tour was very easy to find, nearby the hotel I stayed at; Hotel Place D'Armes, which I'd also recommend. The tour helped me to feel safe and able to walk about later in the day/evening, to revisit restaurants and shops on my own. I would recommend the combination tour to learn about and appreciate Montreal's culture, history and embracable charm.Written November 1, 2024
- Deborah T0 contributionsGood walking tourPierre was very good and answered many questions. Pleasant and informative afternoon. Learned a lot about the history of Montreal.Written November 1, 2024
- Mary B0 contributionsLast Minute Old Montreal YourThomas was a wonderful tour guide. He had a great mix of humor and knowledge. We had a little difficulty finding the group but the company was very easy to reach via phone and stayed on the call with us until we found the group. I would definitely book again.Written October 19, 2024
- 54kU0 contributionsEast vs WestSigned up for both the East and West tours and was glad I did as both are unique to their regions. Both guides were informative and provided the details in a fun manner. Great way to get the lay of the land so you know which areas you want to return to.Written October 17, 2024
- patriciapP6244EN0 contributionsWonderful Morning Exploring the Old CityMy husband and I had a Guidatour of Montreal with Sebastien. It was a beautiful day and he took us and our semi-private group around the Old City. He was wonderful. Very informative but also responsive to any and all questions. He also indulged us with a few treats along the way! It was the perfect introduction to the history and architecture of Montreal and I couldn't recommend it more, and Sebastien in particular.Written October 14, 2024
- kristenlN753LD0 contributionsLoved this Tour!Francesco was an excellent guide--funny and knowledgeable. In addition to all I learned about Montreal's Old Port, I also learned many facts about the USA that I didn't know.Written October 13, 2024
- Linda D0 contributionsExcellent guideChristian was an excellent guide. He was factual, honest and answered questions appropriately. He should be rewarded for great service.Written October 13, 2024
- lakerfn0 contributionsA fun, informative walk to learn about MontrealWe went on a walking tour with Thomas K. who is one of the funniest, informative, and knowledgeable guides I have run into. He kept the whole group on our toes by asking questions on both Canada and U.S. history. He was fully open to answering all types of questions we threw at him, while imparting all you need to know about Montreal old and new places plus influential people that shaped the city. Overall, a very fun experience to get to know the city.Written October 12, 2024
- 277shilpab0 contributionsFulfilling!!We took the East side walking tour of Old Montreal. Christian was a wonderful guide. He had a thorough knowledge of the historical details and answered all our questions with great enthusiasm. He was funny and gave us good recommendations for shopping and eating. I would highly recommend this tour.Written October 10, 2024
- michaelhE9457VD0 contributionsA genuine apology offered and accepted.I have previously left a poor review regarding my experience on this tour. On my return home I was contacted by telephone by the company who were most concerned and wished to apologise. This was genuinely expressed and demonstrated their efforts to provide good service. On this basis I am satisfied that my experience was most likely an isolated occurrence and a momentary lapse of judgement on the part of the tour guide. I am happy to say that the matter has been addressed and on this basis would recommend Guideatour.Written October 7, 2024
- lisamV1271RO0 contributionsPerfect amount of time for Old TownOur tour of old town was perfect! Our guide packed in a ton of great information in the 90 minutes; history, architecture, real estate information and recommendations. She was fantastic!Written October 6, 2024
- Curiosity089060107560 contributionsinteresting tourgood tour and information our guide was excellent very interesting and informative. would recommend her tour to othersWritten October 5, 2024
- michaelhE9457VD0 contributionsInsultedI will not publicly mention the tour guides name but he should be advised that negative ethnic stereotyping is nowadays inappropriate. The suggestion that Irish people may not be fit for work on Mondays due to their consumption of alcohol is insulting and inappropriate. The tour guide should refrain from such comments in his "professional" capacity. A British man beside me was audibly as taken aback as I was. I would not recommend this tour company.Written October 4, 2024
- J5124BIsandrac0 contributionsGreat place to start!Sarah, our tour guide was so knowledgeable and really made the walking tour a true historic experience. She presented information in a very entertaining way that you wanted to hear more! We started our weekend with the walking tour in order to get a sense of the city, which we did!Written September 30, 2024
- 217carolp0 contributionsA must do in Old MontréalAngelica was a wonderful tour guide of Old Montréal . She was very easy to understand and covered so much history of Old Montréal. She took her time to make sure we all understood and answered many questions the group had. It was a small group which she conversed in EnglishWritten September 29, 2024
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Kay B
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This tour is falsely presented. It is advertised as a "private" tour of up to 15 people. We booked the tour with 4 people, but when we arrived for the tour we were told it wasn't a private tour, but a group tour of 15 people. It was not that interesting and a complete waste of money.
Written October 8, 2023
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Bonjour,
We sincerely apologize for any confusion and disappointment you experienced during your recent visit to our tour. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services.
Firstly, we offer three types of tours: public, VIP (semi-private), and private. We understand that there may have been some confusion regarding the tour type you booked, and we want to clarify the distinctions to rectify the situation.
Public Tour: This tour is open to a larger group of participants, often up to 15 people, and is designed to provide an economical option for our guests. It is not private.
VIP (Semi-Private) Tour: This tour offers a more intimate experience with a smaller group of participants, typically limited to a maximum of 6 people, providing a better chance for interaction and a more personalized experience. It is not private but offers a more exclusive atmosphere than the public tour.
Private Tour: This tour is exclusively for your group, ensuring privacy and a personalized experience with no additional participants.
We are truly sorry if there was any confusion regarding the tour type you expected. To further assist you and address this situation, we kindly request additional information such as the name of the booking platform, your name, the date and time of the tour, and optionally, the guide's name. You can contact us at info@guidatour.qc.ca . This will allow us to investigate the issue thoroughly and take appropriate actions to prevent such miscommunications in the future.
Our goal is to provide exceptional experiences to our guests, and your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve that. Once we receive the necessary details, we will take steps to ensure that future guests are better informed about our tour options and their specific characteristics.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered during your visit and hope to make it up to you promptly.
Sincerely,
Guidatour's Team
Written October 10, 2023
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go4pixie
Teaneck, NJ10 contributions
Jun 2022
The tour was indeed a great way to start the trip. Informative and gave us the history on how Montreal came to be and took us literally all over Old Montreal. Unfortunately it was swelteringly hot, but our guide Felicite did her best to shade hop for us and really gave us a sense of her love for Montreal. I am taking off a star because she didn't ask the ages of our kids and later they said they felt a bit ignored and talked down to. My bad for not telling Felicite their ages, but as older teens bordering on adulthood (19 and 17 year old twins), I felt it was fairly obvious that they were not little kids and wanted to be on the tour. She apologized for boring them several times and made assumptions that they were not interested in what she was showing them. So overall, the tour itself was really good and I would recommend. Maybe let the guide know ages of kids.
Written July 2, 2022
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Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback about your tour. It sounds like overall it was a positive experience, but we will certainly take on board your comment about participants' ages.
All the best,
Written July 5, 2022
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Ahuva L
West Hartford, CT2 contributions
Nov 2022
It was the perfect way to start our family experience in Montreal. Martin, our guide, showed us around Old Montreal and all its sights, answering questions about history, architecture, culture, and the best food! It was the first time we tried a tour where the kids (17, 14, 9) were not only there but involved, and for the rest of our visit to Montreal, they related to what we had heard from our guide about the city. Perfect, even if English is not your first language!
Written November 27, 2022
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Hi,
We're glad to know that your children enjoy the experience.
Thanks for taking the time to review us.
Best,
Written March 7, 2023
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Jason S
13 contributions
Oct 2022
Our tour guide Robert was very knowledgeable about the history of Montreal. He was thorough and passionate about his city. It was an extremely windy morning for the tour, but Robert kept us moving and got us inside as much as he could to give everyone a break from the wind. Robert answered all of our questions and provided good dining recommendations. We went to one of the restaurants he recommended that night, The Keg Steakhouse, for a delicious dinner. Thank you!
Written October 16, 2022
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Hello!
Very happy to hear you were able to enjoy the tour despite the wind. Robert is certainly a very attentive guide, and we'll be sure to pass on your regards to him.
All the best,
Written October 19, 2022
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Passport770250
Jackson, MI1 contribution
We had a wonderful time walking through old town Montréal. Our tour guide, Thomas was entertaining, informative and funny. He even kept the 5 and 7 year olds interested, as well as the 3 teenaagers. THAT is a talent. He knew the answers to all our questions and led us to all sorts of hidden gems that we would have never even known were there. Definitely recommend.
Written July 3, 2023
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Bonjour!
Thank you for this lovely review! We'll make sure to let Thomas know how much you enjoyed the tour!
Best,
Guidatour's Team
Written July 4, 2023
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Suzi B
1 contribution
Mar 2023
Isabelle was an amazing guide for our group. Her English and French are both exceptional and easy to understand. She has an amazing understanding of the history of Montreal, and is truly excited to help others understand more about our past. She is one of the best tour guides I have every had. Truly a gem!
Written March 29, 2023
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Hi,
Thanks very much for taking the time to post a review. And of course, we are glad you enjoyed your tour with Isabelle. She is a fantastic guide indeed, and we will be sure to pass on your compliments.
Best,
Guidatour's team
Written April 11, 2023
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Shari N
9 contributions
Mathieu Demers provided an extremely entertaining, educational and individualized walking tour of Old Montreal (in English). We asked Mathieu many questions about the area ( both Montreal and Canada), dining locations ( for example, Au Pied de Cochon was a wonderful choice for poutine with four gras), politics, economy plus which he answered to his best. Very interesting and concise facts were provided, such as the piece of the Berlin Wall in the underground city. Old Montreal is a very colorful, fun city steeped in a lot of history. The tour was invaluable to one who visited Montreal for the first time.
Written June 14, 2022
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Hi Shari,
Thanks for taking the time to provide such a detailed review! We certainly appreciate it. We will of course pass on your compliments to Mathieu.
Au plaisir!
Written June 14, 2022
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Claire D
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Family
This was a first class experience. We were a group of four (2 adults and 2 late teens) and we were SO glad we booked the tour. Pierre our guide was extremely welcoming, knowledgeable and informative and gave us many top tips to enjoy the rest of our stay in Montreal. Would highly recommend
Written March 20, 2023
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Hi,
Thank you so much for this lovely review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Pierre. We will be sure to let him know he was appreciated!
Best,
Guidatour's team
Written April 11, 2023
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Dave B
Mobile, AL24 contributions
We met our guide, Martin, at the Place d’Armes and it was a bit rainy. No worries, Marin quickly found a dry place to tell us about our tour and give us an initial history lesson on the city of Montreal. His visual aids, especially the ones he painted himself ;) , were very helpful. We learned a lot and had a lot of laughs. Martin made this tour special. His personality is well suited for making tourists comfortable.
Written July 14, 2023
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Bonjour Dave,
Thank you for this wonderful and warm review! We will make sure to pass your compliments along to Martin!
Best,
Guidatour's team.
Written July 17, 2023
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jazzblues1
Omaha, NE2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Our guide, Louis, was knowledgeable and friendly. He kept the pace appropriate for our three children and showed us many interesting sites around the city that we might not have sought out ourselves. We learned a lot about old Montreal and had an excellent time.
Written July 25, 2023
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Bonjour!
Thank you for this lovely review, we are very happy you had a great time with Louis! We'll make sure to pass your compliments along to him.
Best,
Guidatour's team.
Written July 26, 2023
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Hi, I’m interested in a private tour for a group of 5 on May 13 in the morning. Is that possible?
Written May 2, 2022
I will not be going until July 2020 when do I need to book tickets? Is it necessary to book a few months in advance?
Written January 2, 2020
We went in August and had no problem booking just a couple of weeks out. I would think a month would be more than enough time.
Written January 3, 2020
Approximately how much walking does this tour entail? We are seniors and don't want to slow the group down. Also, what is the cost to add a tour of the inside of Notre Dame? Thank you.
Written August 14, 2019
The walking was at a relaxed pace with lots of stops along the way. Our guide was well into his 60's. The cost for going inside the cathedral was nominal and well worth it - its breath taking.
Written August 24, 2019
mwester21590
Chicago, Illinois
Is there any way to move the tour back to 3:30pm or 4pm?
Written June 6, 2019
You can request from the guide prior to tour or at time of booking, would depend on their schedule.
Written June 6, 2019
We are not arriving at the airport until about noon and then must get to our hotel Le Saint Sulpice. That means starting a tour prior to 3:30 pm would we risky timewise. We are a party of six. Could we arrange for a private tour to start at about 3:30 pm?
Written May 15, 2019
Wondering if we can get private tour in the afternoon or do they all start at 10AM?
Written October 20, 2018
I know there was a tour scheduled after ours, (which happened to start at 10:00), so I assume you can do a later time. Have fun!
Written October 21, 2018
We plan to be in Montreal for only 1day. What is the best private 4hour morning tour to get the best overview of the City? We like to mix walking and driving.
Written August 5, 2018
We really liked our private tour of Old Montreal. That being said, I’m not sure it’s what you’re looking for. Our tour was two hours long, and covered Old Montreal. If you are looking for a tour that covers more of the city, then our tour probably isn’t for you. Maybe consider a hop-on/hop-off tour? (Definitely check out their route, though.) Enjoy your visit. We really liked Montreal.
Written August 8, 2018
nhuhanhtran
Montreal, Canada
Promenade dans le Vieux Montreal peut il se faire avec un groupe de personnes de 13 à 18 personnes (au même prix 155 $)? et ce, pour le 8 septembre 2018
Written August 2, 2018
will we be able to go inside of notre dame basilica?
Written May 24, 2018
hello, will you take us inside of Notre Dame Basilica? thanks
Written May 24, 2018
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