Old Montréal

Visite guidée privée du Vieux-Montréal
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Find out more about all the eras that shaped Montréal with this interesting walking tour of Old Montréal by Guidatour, from the foundation of Fort Ville-Marie in 1642 to today’s modern city.  The historic heart of the city and its adjacent Old Port will help illuminate the story of one of the greatest cities in the Americas.

Your guide will lead you through a maze of narrow streets where you can find a multitude of historic buildings. Explore the birthplace of our metropolis and experience a special trip back in time!

Guidatour also offers the Old Montréal East & West scheduled walking tours (adult rate is $32 inc. tax) and the semi-private Old Montréal VIP scheduled walking tour (adult rate is $75 inc. tax).

Also planning on visiting Québec City or Ottawa? Do it with Guidatour!

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Highlights of the Old Montréal Private Tour

Here is an example of a typical tour:

  • Walk to many important public squares such as Place d’Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier and see the monuments and works of art that are on display there.
  • Admire the external architecture of a variety of impressive buildings: the Notre-Dame Basilica, the three courthouses, the Château Ramezay and the Bonsecours Market.
  • Pass by the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, City Hall as well as walk along the former “Wall Street” of Canada, St-Jacques Street.
  • Just off the charming Saint-Paul Street, discover the foundation site of the city’s first hospital, l’Hôtel Dieu, in the Cours Le Royer.
  • No visit is complete without a picture of the Sulpician Seminary, the oldest building of the historic district.
  • An introduction to the Old Port is also on the program.

Length: 2 hrs.

Schedule and meeting point: Departures upon reservation at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. year-round, in front of the BMO Banque de Montréal, located at 119 Saint-Jacques Street.

For individuals, Old Montréal walking tours on fixed schedules with guaranteed departures are also available year-round.

We can customize the departure time, the duration, the circuit and the content of the tour at any time, according to your needs and interests. Contact us for more information or to book a more customized tour over the phone.

Rate 2024: $205 (including taxes) per group. Gratuity at your discretion.
Rate 2025: $215 (including taxes) per group. Gratuity at your discretion.

Maximum recommended: 12 to 15 people per guide.

Reserve your Private Old Montréal Walking Tour

The rates below are in Canadian dollars and include taxes. Gratuity left to your discretion.