The 13 Walking Tours in Montreal That Earn Their Price

1.The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,217 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Walk Old Montréal with an official city-certified Guidatour guide in a group capped at 16 people. You’ll see Place Royale, Notre-Dame Basilica from outside, Place d’Armes, City Hall, Bonsecours Market, and St. Paul Street while hearing local stories, language history, architecture notes, and practical tips. Guides may include Pierre, Sarah, Thomas, or Angelina.

“Excellent experience! We got to hear a lot of history of Old Montréal, and saw plenty of amazing buildings and sights to see. Our guide Angelina was fantastic; we really enjoyed the way she spoke about the history. She answered all of the questions the group had, and we left having a much better understanding of the history of this beautiful city. Highly recommend for anyone visiting for the first time, it’s the perfect way to get acquainted with the area, and find recommendations for places to check out!”

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2.Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,088 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44Top rated

Walk Old Montreal with a licensed local guide such as Louise, Amelie, Darren, or Elise. In two hours, you’ll visit major landmarks, hear stories about architecture, finance, faith, and city life, and get practical food and museum tips. The tour runs in all weather, includes a local treat and small gift, and ends near Bonsecours Market.

“Louise was great and knew the history very well. She gave us food and shopping recommendations at the end. Would recommend to everyone.”

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3.The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 911 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Walk Old Montréal for two hours with a certified local guide in French or English. Guides such as Sebastian, Sarah, Pierre, Thomas, and Caroline mix city history, architecture, culture, and humor, with stops near the Basilica, the underground, and the Wheel area. Expect an easy pace, a small-group feel, and practical ideas for the rest of your stay.

“Sarah was an excellent tour leader, very versed in Montréal history and its quirks. It would be helpful to work in a restroom and sitting break for the older folks.”

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4.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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5.The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 716 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $51

This 2-hour-45-minute small-group walk takes you from Old Montreal to the Plateau with guides such as Gabriella, Danny, Mel, and Pax. You’ll see Notre-Dame Basilica, Chinatown, the Underground City, Saint-Laurent Boulevard, murals, and Eva B, with bao, coffee, snacks, and local tips included.

“Our guide Pax was personable, accommodating and had a great sense of humor. It started raining very hard during our tour and Pax improvised by taking us to indoor spaces to stay dry. We stopped for a delicious steamed bao bun in Chinatown. Pax was patient, accommodating, and very knowledgeable and entertaining. I really appreciated his handout with local recommendations for restaurants and bars.”

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6.Top Rated Small Group Old Montreal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 611 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Walk Old Montreal with a certified local guide in a group capped at 10. Over two hours, you’ll visit Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica’s exterior, Place Jacques-Cartier, Bonsecours Market, and Saint-Paul Street, while hearing stories about the people and events that shaped the city. English only, with local tips and a small treat included.

“Louise was an excellent tour guide! Relevant and culturally appropriate information provided. Very interesting and informative. She made it fun even though the weather didn’t cooperate😅”

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7.Walking tour of Old Montreal – 16/42 Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Spend two hours walking through Old Montreal with a city-licensed guide such as Debby, Chantal, Darren, or Michel. Expect major landmarks, architecture, local culture, stories of French and British Montreal, and time for questions. The group is capped at 15, and the walk ends at Bonsecours Market.

“The walking tour of Old Montreal with our host Debbie was fantastic! We were introduced to a beautiful part of the city with stories of its history. We would highly recommend this tour!!”

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8.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 420 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $40

Meet a private Lokafyer at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts or another central location, then shape a 2 to 8 hour walk around your interests. Guides such as Carlos, Alberto, and Priscillia have helped visitors find local cafés, markets, street art, restaurants, city sights, and practical tips in English, French, or Spanish.

“Nice Tour with our Guide Servet with several insights about what locals do in Montreal and how life ist in general in Quebec”

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9.Old Montreal Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours walking Old Montreal with a private English-speaking guide such as Sarah, Pierre, Stacy, or Joanne. Expect historic squares, grand facades, St-Paul Street, Bonsecours Market, the Old Port, and useful restaurant tips. Your guide can adjust the pace and focus for your group of up to 15.

“Sarah was AMAZING!! She gave us so much history and interesting facts that we wouldn't have otherwise known. We had plenty of time to ask questions and discussions on everything we saw.This is definitely one of the better tours we have ever had. Highly recommend! Thank you”

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10.Old Montreal Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 268 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk through Old Montreal with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 15. You’ll see Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Sulpicians’ Seminary, Place Jacques-Cartier, Bonsecours Market, and Saint-Paul Street while learning how Montreal began. Guides such as Chantal, Debbie, Eduardo, and Louise also share practical tips for food, museums, and the rest of your stay.

“Very knowledgeable and kind. He kept us on time and it was enjoyable. Recommend on your visit to Montréal. A great intro to history and culture.”

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11.Old Town Small Group Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 258 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51

Spend 2.5 hours exploring Old Montréal with a certified English or French-speaking guide and no more than seven other people. Visit Place Royale, Place Jacques-Cartier, Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame, Saint-Paul Street, and quieter lanes while hearing local stories at an easy pace. Guides such as Sarah, Martin, Vanessa, and Elise are praised for humor, personal attention, and strong historical detail.

“We were very surprised by how knowledgeable our guide Felicite was. She is a great guide and highly recommend her”

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12.RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk through selected sections of Montreal’s 33-kilometre RESO network and downtown streets with a licensed MTL Detours guide. Over two hours, you’ll see Place Ville-Marie, Christ Church Cathedral, World Trade Centre Montreal, public art, and lesser-known passages while learning how the Metro and underground routes connect. The small English-speaking group also receives local food and culture tips.

“It was very informative. The guide did an excellent job explaining the history of Montreal. Fantastic personality”

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13.Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal walking tour By FITZ MTL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Old Montreal with a local English-speaking guide such as Jeff, Anne-Louise, or François. In about two hours, you’ll see Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue Saint-Paul, City Hall, the Phi Centre, and the Old Port. The route is mostly flat, capped at 14 people, and adjusted to your interests.

“Very good tour of the Old City with clear and concise explanations of the various buildings, areas, etc. François was knowledgeable and engaging as a guide. My biggest issue is that we started 15 minutes late because we waited for some stragglers who were delayed.”

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