All About Montréal’s Murals
Video ID not provided: Please check your shortcode.Book Now!In the company of your professional guide, discover the origin and the current place of mural art in Montréal, on a path marked with unique and eclectic works of art. A veritable open-air museum, Montréal has become a hotspot for street art in North America. Montréal even rivals international capitals famous for their magnificent graffiti and outdoor murals.
Focusing mainly on the St-Laurent Boulevard axis and taking intriguing detours in surrounding streets and alleys, this colourful visit will allow you to admire some of the most lively and creative Montréal murals while highlighting the talent of the artists and collectives behind them.
We also offer public departures of this mural tour.
Highlights & Sites visited
Here is an example of what you can expect on a typical tour:
- Explore the MURAL Festival zone, named after an unmissable event that played a key role in democratizing urban art. Some of Montréal’s most impressive murals can be found there.
- Further South, in the heart of the Entertainment District (Quartier des spectacles), you will also encounter some astounding murals, among which those created by Phillip Adams and David Guinn, from the MU organism.
- Discover that Montréal was the first Canadian city to develop this form of art in the 1970s and learn how the muralist movement grew to become so significant to the city.
Practical Information
Schedule: daily, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Other departure times available upon request. Contact us.
Duration: 2 hrs.
Maximum recommended: 12 to 15 people per guide.
Departure point: In front of the Maison du développement durable (50, Sainte-Catherine St. West).
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).
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Rates below are in Canadian dollars and include taxes.