The 9 Ghost Tours in Montreal That Earn Their Price

1.Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24Our pick

Follow a French- or English-speaking storyteller through Old Montreal for 90 minutes of eerie tales, local history, and unexplained mysteries. Guides such as Alice, Constance, Lily, and Madame Morphine use theatrical character work to bring the city’s darker past to life. Meet at Place Royale, across from Pointe-à-Callière Museum, and arrive early because latecomers cannot join.

“Constance was a great story. She kept the group involved and having fun. Would recommend this tour to others.”

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2.Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Start at Place Royale at 8:00 pm and follow a costumed actor through Old Montreal’s alleys and streets toward Bonsecours Market. Guides such as Madame Morphine, Constance, Alice, Beatrice, Franklin, and Marguerite mix crimes, hangings, fires, witchcraft, and ghost tales with humor and audience participation. Expect theater as much as history.

“Great tour! We learned a lot about history of Montreal and many ghost sightings in and around the downtown or old Montreal area. I appreciated the historical contacts as well as the very engaged in entertaining method by which our guide told the stories of individuals who had less than fortunate fates.”

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3.Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Start at McKibbin’s on Bishop Street and spend about 45 minutes in each of three pubs: McKibbin’s, Sir Winston Churchill Pub, and Hurley’s. Guides such as Jason, Anton, Max, Donovan, and Cara present Montreal ghost stories, dark history, and true crime in English. Drinks cost extra, and the group can reach 25 people.

“Good tour if you're looking for something low key to do on a Sun. afternoon...Donovan was VERY entertaining and gets the highest of recommendations...”

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4.Haunted Old Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Follow a professional actor and storyteller through Old Montreal for 90 minutes of unsettling history and ghost lore. You’ll visit Place d’Armes, Place Vauquelin, Champs-de-Mars, the Courthouse District, and finish at Château Ramezay. Guides vary, with James, Delaney, Antoine, and Jason among those praised for lively delivery.

“The guide was very animated and fun and well spoken. However, we had to walk very fast to keep up with the guide, cover a good distance between stories. The ghost stories were so-so. The group size was also too large with 30 attendees, and a total of 40 attendees allowed.”

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5.Haunted Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Join Haunted Montreal at 8:30 p.m. for a 90-minute English walking tour from Norman Bethune Square to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Guides such as Jason and Cara mix theatrical storytelling with Montreal history, visiting haunted pubs, forgotten graveyards, hotels, crypts, and other locations linked to ghost stories. Expect a small group, city walking, and a playful spooky mood.

“The tour was informative and entertaining. Cara was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”

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6.Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in Montréal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

You’ll walk through Griffintown with a guide such as Jason or Cara, hearing local history and ghost stories at several haunted areas. The 90-minute tour begins at Rockaberry Griffintown and ends on Rue William. It runs in English, costs $26.27, and suits families, history fans, and curious first-time visitors.

“I went on the Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour with my husband and 16 year old son and we loved it. It was really interesting--we learned a lot of history that we didn't know, plus some great ghost stories. The only disappointment was that we didn't see any ghosts or floating orbs lol.”

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7.Haunted Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Walk Old Montreal with a professional actor and storyteller as you hear grim tales tied to Place d’Armes, the old courthouse, Champs-de-Mars, Montreal’s first jail, and Chateau Ramezay. The tour lasts 90 minutes, costs $24, runs in English or French, and stays outdoors with no jump scares.

“Great your! I credible guide. Love the history of Montreal Infused with some haunting”

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8.Haunted Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Haunted Mountain takes you up Mount Royal after dark on a 90-minute lantern-lit walk. An English-speaking guide leads you along rough mountain paths to places linked with reported ghost sightings, adding grim Montreal history and paranormal tales. Guide Donovan has earned praise for his storytelling and historical detail. Wear sturdy shoes and expect elevation changes.

“It was amazing we had a lot of fun we learn about their history and at the same time we were amazed.. Love it... Thank you to the team 👌”

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9.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet your French or English-speaking storyteller inside McKibbin’s Irish Pub and visit three haunted drinking spots in central Montreal. You’ll hear tales of Simon McTavish, Headless Mary, John Easton Mills, and Hurley’s Burning Lady. The tour lasts two hours, includes reserved bar areas, and ends at Hurley’s Irish Pub. Drinks are not included.

“Our guide had excellent knowledge of local Montreal hounds and helped to foster a community with the attendees.”

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