Thematic Visits

Would you like to discover Montreal from a new perspective? Whether you’re a curious Montrealer or a visitor with a passion for the city’s history, our themed guided tours offer the opportunity to explore fascinating aspects of Montreal.

Our professional guides will take you on a journey through lesser-known and captivating stories, focusing on original themes. You will have the opportunity to see the city in a new light and learn more about its history and culture, while exploring new neighborhoods.

Discover the history of crime and justice in Montreal, explore the important role of women in shaping the city, or delve into the heart of the iconic event that marked the city.

How to reserve your private tour

Don’t hesitate to get in touch! We will customize a walking tour for you, either Choose the day and time that suits you, subject to guide availability.

Rate: $235 including taxes for the private guide service of 2 hours (rate per group and not per person). Gratuity is customary (amount at your discretion).

A few thematic tours

Here are suggestions for private walking tours about some of Montréal’s original themes.

300 years of crime and justice in Montréal

During this extraordinary guided tour, venture through the winding streets of Old Montreal. Explore the dark past of Montreal, starting with public punishments and justice during the colonial era in Ville-Marie, then moving on to infamous crimes, local news stories, and famous trials, as well as prohibition, before culminating in the heyday of the Red Light district and its brothels, and its eventual decline. Will you dare to delve into the dark side of Montreal’s history?

Those women who shaped Montréal

Take part in this tour that highlights the fundamental role of women during the French regime and unveils the extent of their work that history has sometimes minimized. In Old Montreal, you will hear about Jeanne Mance, now recognized as the co-founder of Montreal. You will also retrace the footsteps of pioneers such as Marguerite Bourgeoys, Mère de Brésoles, and Louise de Ramezay. Through different portraits, you will thus revisit the life and achievements of well-known and lesser-known pioneers.

The story of Expo 67

Expo 67 in Montreal was a landmark event for the city and an entire generation. A colossal project carried out in record time, Expo 67 not only transformed the city and its infrastructure, but also touched the hearts of Montrealers and the 50 million people who visited it. Both the small and the great story of Expo 67 are shared during this enjoyable tour of the site where the Universal and International Exhibition of Montreal was held: Ile Ste-Hélène, in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. Relive wonderful memories or come discover a piece of Montreal’s history!

Alleys and colors of the Plateau

Take part in this tour that highlights the fundamental role of Montreal’s alleys (known as “ruelles” in French) during the 1840s. Despite being secondary arteries without names, these alleys reveal a multitude of colors and intimate, sometimes unusual, often artistic, and even poetic corners. Today, the green alleys of the Plateau offer gathering places for families and neighbors, as well as favorite walking spots for many photographers, backpackers, artists, writers, urban art enthusiasts, and other curious individuals. Begin on the old Gilford road to see the original sites of the Plateau, during the time of villages, tanneries, and now-extinct quarries. Then, stroll through a series of eclectic alleys and small streets that evoke the working-class past of one of Canada’s most densely populated neighborhoods.

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