Guidatour is a proud partner of the event Montréal centre-ville brassicole culturel gourmand. We are presenting two exclusive new walking tours as of October: East of the Main: Beer and Murals and Griffintown: Beer and the Industrial Revolution. Don’t miss it! These 4-hour beer tours led by a professional guide include tastings at different locations.…
Terrasse season is already in full swing, and we can’t help but share with you our top 10 favourite places to enjoy a nice meal and a drink in Old Montréal and the surrounding areas, al fresco. Besides, what’s better on a sunny day than a nice terrasse to relax after a walking tour? Considering…
With Father’s Day fast approaching, we asked our colleague Philippe Rochon Tremblay, Guidatour’s accounting hero and father of young children, to give us his top 3 Montréal-based Attractions Passports. The Attractions Passport Program is offered to Quebeckers thanks to the financial support of the Ministère du Tourisme du Québec. Its goal is to stimulate the…
Spring has finally sprung in Montréal! Most of us are emerging from our annual semi-hibernation, and we’re all wondering what to do with ourselves. We talked to one mother-daughter duo – who happen to be tour guides – about what they’ve been up to lately. Lise Lepage has been guiding for over 30 years now.…
Guidatour presents 15 new scheduled walking tours Guidatour is happy to launch its special programming called “Visite ton île”. It includes 15 brand new scheduled walking tours of Montréal that are presented in French from May to October 2021. These tours are also offered in English on a private basis only (upon reservation and according to…
Have you ever wondered how someone becomes a Montréal tour guide? Perhaps not! While 1 in 10 employed Canadians work in the tourism industry, it’s not often we hear about tour guides, let alone spontaneously think about them. This is probably because tour guides represent a small fraction of hospitality and tourism workers. The first…
Even during a pandemic, love can flourish and grow everywhere in Montréal. But how, you may be asking yourself, can I possibly celebrate Valentine’s Day with my love when all the restaurants are closed? A walk in a romantic setting might just do the trick. And since we acknowledge that there is more to life…
Until January 10th, 2021, Guidatour is offering its Christmas Secrets of Old Montréal private walking tour, to be enjoyed with friends and family (maximum 8 participants), at a time of your choosing. The holidays will be quite different this year, but we can find new ways of celebrating! Guidatour’s president, Angèle Vermette, is delighted to be…
Come December, out come festive garlands, Santa, the elves, and illuminated art installations! It’s time to do the rounds and soak up all this holiday cheer. Since outdoor guided tours including our Christmas Secret of Old Montréal tour are currently forbidden, here are some suggestions for where to take advantage of some holiday magic in…
The holiday season is fast approaching! It’s time to think about buying presents and finding ways to treat the people that enrich our lives. With the pandemic still going strong, many people prefer to shop from home. Here then are a few suggestions for online purchases that support the local economy all while paying tribute…
