Old Montreal Highlights Private Guided Walking Tour

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1. Meet your guide In front of Hygie Hotel, 401 Notre-Dame St. East, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1C9, Canada. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

   10 min

2. Begin at the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, known as the Sailors’ Church, where your Licensed Private Guide will share stories of its significance to mariners and locals alike. Stroll to Bonsecours Market, a historic hub of trade and commerce, before pausing at the Château Ramezay to admire its exterior and hear about its role in Canadian history.

   20 min

3. Marvel at the stunning Montreal City Hall and soak in the lively atmosphere of Place Jacques-Cartier, a square brimming with energy and charm. Wander along Rue Saint-Paul, one of the city's oldest streets, filled with quaint boutiques and eateries.

   1 h

4. Your tour concludes at the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica, where you’ll learn about its awe-inspiring architecture and history from the outside. Here you can admire the Art Deco beauty of the Aldred Building, a landmark in Montreal’s skyline. Take in the historical significance of Place d'Armes, where pivotal moments in the city’s history unfolded. Lastly, see the Old Sulpician Seminary, the oldest standing building in Montreal, and learn about its fascinating history.

   30 min

5. In addition to the highlights of the 2-hour tour, see the Centaur Theatre, located in a historic building that once housed Montreal's Stock Exchange. Learn about the fascinating artifacts at the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History as you admire its architecture from the outside.

   30 min

6. Discover Place de la Grande-Paix, a serene square steeped in historical significance, and continue your journey along Saint-Paul Street West, known for its eclectic mix of art galleries and shops.

   20 min

7. End your tour near the Chabad of Old Montreal, an emblem of the neighborhood’s diversity and heritage. With your Licensed Private Guide, you’ll uncover deeper layers of Montreal's history and culture on this extended route. Embark on an enriching journey through Old Montreal with Rosotravel and let history, architecture, and culture come to life. Book your exclusive tour now!

   10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Montreal

• Its from-price is 50% above the median of the 366 experiences we list in Montreal.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 166 of 366.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Montreal

Montreal is a French-speaking island city on the St Lawrence River, with a cobbled old port, a mountain park and a lively food and festival scene.

Montreal stands on an island in the St Lawrence River, rising to Mount Royal, the wooded hill from which it takes its name. Old Montreal has cobbled streets, stone warehouses and Notre-Dame Basilica, whose deep-blue vaulted interior is covered in gold stars. Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park, laid out the park on the mountain, and a lookout over the downtown towers sits near its top.

Top-ranked sights in Montreal: Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal), Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal), Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours).

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