Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour
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Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Montreal, Canada, from $9 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $9 per person
This is a self-guided exploration game where you'll be solving a paranormal case involving real people and their wandering ghosts. The file on Old Montreal has been open since 1964. You, with your detective and observational skills, and a little help from the Questo app, will try to close it in 2 hours. The route runs from the sailors' chapel past Place d'Armes to Pointe-à-Callière, 13 of the old city's darkest addresses. Your job is to hear out the dead and check their stories against the record. You'll discover dark stories like a rich man's daughter who chose a cell behind an altar, a woman tried for a fire no witness saw her set, and the first dead the frost kept pushing back up. Each location involves inspecting a real-world object and solving a challenge. Best after dark with your phone torch on. About 2.3 km of walking, with unlimited breaks. Hints and 24/7 support if you get stuck. Perfect for Halloween or any night you're in the mood for creepy ghost stories.
What you get
About this experience
This is a self-guided exploration game where you'll be solving a paranormal case involving real people and their wandering ghosts. The file on Old Montreal has been open since 1964. You, with your detective and observational skills, and a little help from the Questo app, will try to close it in 2 hours. The route runs from the sailors' chapel past Place d'Armes to Pointe-à-Callière, 13 of the old city's darkest addresses. Your job is to hear out the dead and check their stories against the record. You'll discover dark stories like a rich man's daughter who chose a cell behind an altar, a woman tried for a fire no witness saw her set, and the first dead the frost kept pushing back up. Each location involves inspecting a real-world object and solving a challenge. Best after dark with your phone torch on. About 2.3 km of walking, with unlimited breaks. Hints and 24/7 support if you get stuck. Perfect for Halloween or any night you're in the mood for creepy ghost stories.
What's included
Included
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app
Not included
- Live game master or physical guide
- Private transportation
- Meals
What you'll see and do
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
You'll start at the sailors' chapel on Rue Saint-Paul, where the app opens your case file and introduces the agent running it. Your first task is to solve a riddle with a word carved above the door. You'll learn about Jeanne Le Ber, who lived 19 years by choice in a cell behind its altar.
7 minutes here
Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)
You'll walk to Bonsecours Market and find out which architect began the building. You'll learn how a market became the home of Parliament after a mob burned the real one down in 1849.
7 minutes here
Place Jacques-Cartier
You'll climb Place Jacques-Cartier to Nelson's Column and spot what's missing from your photo of its pedestal. You'll learn why the city's oldest monument honours an admiral who never came within 3,000 miles of Montreal.
7 minutes here
Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal
You'll stop at Château Ramezay and pick the right photo of the house out of four lookalikes. You'll learn about the many lives of the governor's mansion, from Benjamin Franklin's bedroom to an anatomy school.
7 minutes here
City Hall
You'll reach Montreal City Hall, decode a scrambled instruction and carry it out at the front of the building. You'll learn about the 1922 fire that left only the outer walls standing, and the city records that went with the rest.
7 minutes here
Place Vauquelin Fountain
You'll cross Place Vauquelin and spot what's wrong with your photo of the statue. You'll learn that the cells of the city's first British gaol are still under the paving, never filled in.
6 minutes here
Champs-de-Mars
You'll walk out onto the Champ-de-Mars, beside the uncovered old city wall, and count the differences between a street sign and your photo. You'll learn why this slope was once called the best place in the British Empire to watch a hanging.
6 minutes here
Place d'Armes
You'll stop in Place d'Armes and find what's hidden under the sticker on a nearby statue. You'll learn about Marie-Joseph Angélique, tried in 1734 for a fire that none of the 20 witnesses saw her set.
6 minutes here
Notre-Dame Basilica
You'll look up at Notre-Dame Basilica from its steps and find what's missing from your photo of a statue on the front. You'll learn why its Protestant architect converted on his deathbed, and why he is the only person buried inside.
6 minutes here
Rue St-Paul
You'll find the corner of Rue Saint-Sulpice and Rue Saint-Paul and solve a riddle about the two saints whose streets cross there. You'll learn about Jeanne Mance, who opened the city's first hospital on this spot with eight beds.
6 minutes here
Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex
You'll reach Pointe-à-Callière, where the city began, and find what's hidden under the sticker on a sculpture in the square. You'll learn about Montreal's first burial ground, and the frost that kept bringing its dead back up.
6 minutes here
Place d'Youville
You'll finish on Rue Saint-Pierre at the old General Hospital, where the ruins of its first chapel lie open at ground level, and complete a riddle with a word you'll find on site. You'll learn about the fever ships of 1847, and the nuns who took turns nursing the sick until too many of them had died.
19 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Montreal
The game starts at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The game ends on Rue Saint-Pierre, at the ruins of the old General Hospital chapel.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Questo
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A charged smartphone with internet is required to play the game in the Questo app
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $9 to $18
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Questo, who run 335 experiences we rank across 154 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8.
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Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Montreal.
How much does Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour cost?
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Prices start at $9 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Montreal usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Montreal is not rushed.
Is Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Montreal, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Montreal can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Montreal and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Montreal within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Montreal?
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On Outty we rank every Montreal experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours, The Original Montreal Mural Arts Tour by Spade & Palacio, Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine and 7 Tastings. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Montreal?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Montreal?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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Included: Full availability: Every day of the year; Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace; and Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the Questo app. Not included: Live game master or physical guide; Private transportation; and Meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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The game starts at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour offered in?
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It is offered in English and French. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Montreal Haunted Old City Self Guided Ghost Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Montreal. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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