Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal
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Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal is a 2-hour experience in Montreal, Canada, from $80 per person. It scores 50 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.
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- 50 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $80 per person
Explore Montreal with Experience Tour Canada, your local expert in curated private tours, on an exciting 2-hour walking experience from the renowned Museum of Fine Arts to the charming Old Port. This immersive tour offers a complete and engaging view of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Begin at the Museum of Fine Arts and stroll along elegant streets like Rue Sherbrooke, known for its impressive architecture and upscale shops. Discover the vibrant Place des Arts, Montreal’s cultural hub, where art and music come together. Continue into Old Montreal, with its cobblestone streets, the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica (exterior visit), and charming cafés and boutiques. The tour ends at the Old Port, where the city’s colonial past meets modern life along Saint Paul Street and the St. Lawrence River. A perfect introduction to Montreal, whether it’s your first visit or a rediscovery of its unique charm.
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About this experience
Explore Montreal with Experience Tour Canada, your local expert in curated private tours, on an exciting 2-hour walking experience from the renowned Museum of Fine Arts to the charming Old Port. This immersive tour offers a complete and engaging view of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Begin at the Museum of Fine Arts and stroll along elegant streets like Rue Sherbrooke, known for its impressive architecture and upscale shops. Discover the vibrant Place des Arts, Montreal’s cultural hub, where art and music come together. Continue into Old Montreal, with its cobblestone streets, the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica (exterior visit), and charming cafés and boutiques. The tour ends at the Old Port, where the city’s colonial past meets modern life along Saint Paul Street and the St. Lawrence River. A perfect introduction to Montreal, whether it’s your first visit or a rediscovery of its unique charm.
What's included
Included
- Welcome gift
Not included
- No extra charge
What you'll see and do
Montreal Museum Of Fine Arts
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, founded in 1860, is Canada's oldest art museum featuring collections from ancient to contemporary art across multiple pavilions on Sherbrooke Street. It's internationally renowned for high-quality exhibitions and diverse cultural programming.
5 minutes here
McGill University
McGill University, founded in 1821, is one of Canada's most prestigious research universities located in downtown Montreal, consistently ranking among the world's top institutions. The bilingual university attracts international students from over 150 countries and has produced numerous Nobel Prize winners.
5 minutes here
The Underground City
Montreal's Underground City (RESO) is a 33-kilometer underground pedestrian network connecting metro stations, shopping centers, and buildings throughout downtown. This climate-controlled subterranean system allows year-round navigation while avoiding harsh winter weather.
10 minutes here
The Ring
The Ring is a 30-meter diameter stainless steel sculpture suspended above Place Ville Marie's esplanade, installed in June 2022 as part of Montreal's downtown revitalization. Designed by Claude Cormier + Associés, this illuminated art installation serves as a symbolic gateway framing the historic visual axis from Place Ville Marie to McGill University and Mount Royal.
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Phillips Square
Phillips Square is a historic downtown Montreal park established in 1842, featuring a bronze monument of King Edward VII at its center. Recently renovated in 2022, this green oasis at Sainte-Catherine and Union serves as a cultural hub surrounded by historic commercial buildings.
5 minutes here
Cathedrale Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral is a Neo-Gothic Anglican cathedral built between 1857-1859, serving as the mother church of Montreal's Anglican Diocese. Located on Saint Catherine Street above an underground shopping mall, this National Historic Site is renowned for its choral tradition and architectural beauty.
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Place des Arts
Place des Arts is Canada's largest cultural and artistic complex founded in 1963, located in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles with six venues seating nearly 8,000 people. Home to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Opéra de Montréal, and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, it serves as the main venue for major festivals including the International Jazz Festival.
10 minutes here
Complexe Desjardins
Complexe Desjardins is a mixed-use complex in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles featuring over 110 boutiques, restaurants, office towers, and the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel around a large public atrium. Connected to two metro stations and Montreal's underground city, it hosts over 200 days of events annually and serves as a major downtown hub.
10 minutes here
Palais des Congres
The Palais des congrès de Montréal is the #1 international convention center in the Americas, opened in 1983 in Montreal's Quartier international. Located with Place-d'Armes metro station inside the building, it's committed to sustainable development and generates significant economic benefits for the city.
5 minutes here
Notre-Dame Basilica
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is a Gothic Revival masterpiece built between 1824-1829, located in Old Montreal facing Place d'Armes. Designated a National Historic Site in 1989, it attracts 11 million visitors annually and is famous for hosting state funerals, notable weddings, and the immersive AURA light show.
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Place d'Armes
Place d'Armes is a historic square in Old Montreal dating from 1693, anchored by the Maisonneuve Monument honoring Montreal's founder Paul de Chomedey. As Montreal's second oldest public site, it's surrounded by architectural landmarks including Notre-Dame Basilica, the Bank of Montreal, and buildings representing major periods of the city's development.
5 minutes here
Rue St-Paul
Rue St-Paul is Montreal's oldest street, laid out in 1672 and named after the city's founder Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve. This narrow cobblestone street in Old Montreal features renovated 19th-century buildings housing boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and historic landmarks like the Bonsecours Market.
5 minutes here
Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)
Bonsecours Market, inaugurated in 1847, is one of Canada's ten finest heritage buildings that served as Montreal's main marketplace for over a century and city hall from 1852-1878. This imposing neoclassical building with its distinctive silver dome now houses 15 boutiques featuring "made in Quebec" creations, restaurants, and exhibition spaces in Old Montreal.
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Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
This tour explores Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal), Montreal's historic heart founded in 1642, featuring cobblestone streets and French colonial architecture. You'll visit key landmarks including Place d'Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue Saint-Paul, and Bonsecours Market, culminating in this well-preserved area where centuries-old buildings house modern boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, showcasing Montreal's unique European charm.
10 minutes here
Place Jacques-Cartier
Place Jacques-Cartier is the liveliest square in Old Montreal, a gently inclined cobblestone plaza featuring street performers, artists, and the 35-meter Nelson Monument erected in 1809. This car-free summer zone is lined with restaurants and cafés offering Parisian-style terraces, serving as Old Montreal's central meeting place near the Old Port.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Montreal
Meet your guide at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts entrance, where you'll see the two hearts landmark.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Our tour will finish at Place Jacques-Cartier in the heart of Old Montreal.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- pt, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Experience Tour Canada
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $80 to $109
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Montreal.
How much does Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal cost?
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Prices start at $80 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: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal take?
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Plan for about 2 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: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 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: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal?
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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: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal?
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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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal 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: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal?
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Included: Welcome gift. Not included: No extra charge. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal?
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Meet your guide at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts entrance, where you'll see the two hearts landmark. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal offered in?
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It is offered in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish. 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: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal?
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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: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Montreal: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour of Downtown & Old Montreal if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
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