Old Montreal: Self-Guided Tour from Place D‘Armes to Old Port
- 1.3–1.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Travel back in time to the cobblestone streets travelled by early French missionaries, fur traders, and British conquerors on this self-guided walking tour in le Vieux Montréal (Old Montreal). You‘ll get an overview of the historical Place d‘Armes square, with its striking Bank of Montréal, famous Notre-Dame Basilica, and old Saint-Sulpice Seminary. We‘ll walk the narrow, cobbled stone streets of Old Montréal. You‘ll see Montréal‘s first church, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, stroll across the popular Place Jacques-Cartier square, and take in the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière). You‘ll pass the first hospital opened by the Grey Nuns of Montréal and, after walking along the animated Old Port promenade, reach the end of the tour at the Old Clock Tower. By the end of the tour, you‘ll better understand Montréal‘s colonial history and how it became an international destination where some of the world‘s most exciting annual events are held.
Inclusions
What's included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Start your tour at Place d'Armes, a historic square that offers a quick overview of Old Montreal. It features the statue of the city's founder, Paul de Chomedy, along with views of the Bank of Montreal and the old Saint-Sulpice Seminary.
Marvel at the Notre-Dame Basilica, Canada’s most famous church and one of its most visited monuments. Its stunning Gothic Revival architecture and beautiful interior are must-see highlights of Old Montreal.
Walk by Montreal City Hall, an impressive example of Second Empire architecture. This historic building has been the site of numerous important events in the city's history.
Discover Château Ramezay, a historic building that has been occupied by the French, British, and briefly by Americans. It now serves as a museum showcasing Montreal's rich history.
See Montreal's first church, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, often called the "Sailors' Church." Its beautiful interior and maritime artifacts make it a fascinating stop.
Pass by the impressive Bonsecours Market, a building that has housed the Parliament of the United Province of Canada, City Hall, and the headquarters of Montreal's Housing and Planning Department. Today, it serves as a vibrant retail space.
Stroll through Place Jacques-Cartier, a lively square lined with restaurants and shops. It’s a popular gathering spot for both locals and tourists, offering a taste of Montreal’s vibrant atmosphere.
Pass the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History at Pointe-à-Callière. This museum stands on the very birthplace of Montreal and offers insights into the city's archaeological heritage.
Walk by the site of Montreal’s first hospital, opened by the Grey Nuns of Montreal. This historic building highlights the city’s early medical history and the influence of Catholic missionaries.
Pass by the Montreal Science Centre, located along the Old Port promenade. This modern facility showcases interactive exhibits and technological innovations.
End your tour at the iconic Clock Tower, a prominent feature of the Old Port. It offers stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and serves as a reminder of Montreal's maritime heritage.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour begins at the only monument in the center of Place d'Armes historic square right in front of the Notre Dame Basilica. It's a 4-minute walk from the Place d'Armes Metro station. Anyone can assist you with directions as it is one of Montreal's most visited squares.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Montreal
- Its from-price is 86% below the median of the 366 experiences we list in Montreal.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 129 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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