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15 Best Old Montreal Tours

The Old Montreal walks: the basilica, the old customs houses and courtyards hiding in plain sight, four centuries packed into a few stone blocks. Small-group tours find the details the crowds step past.

2.Explore Old Montreal Small Group Walking Tour by MTL Detours

Discover Montreal's Old Town with a fun, 2-hour small-group walking tour led by passionate local guides. See highlights, get insider tips, and enjoy authentic sights.

★ 5.0

“It was a personal and detailed tour of old town Montreal! Silvia knew so much about about literally every building we walked past and had so many stories about the city and its original boundaries. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat.”

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

Discover Old Montreal’s haunted history with a 1.5-hour ghost walk—engaging guides, spooky legends, and authentic sights for an unforgettable evening.

★ 4.7

“Constance was an outstanding storyteller and guide! The walk was interesting and it was good for most fitness levels. I would recommend the tour to all my friends!”

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5.Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

Discover Montreal's haunted past on this 1.5-hour Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour, featuring engaging guides, spooky stories, and historical insights.

★ 4.5

“Beatrice was such an amazing performer during this ghost walk with great energy! We laughed far more than we were actually scared but it was such an incredible way to go around Old Montreal and hear a spooky tale or two!”

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6.Montreal: Explore Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour

Discover Old Montreal’s highlights on a small-group walking tour with expert guides, insider tips, and authentic local stories in just 2 hours.

★ 4.9

“Our guide, Sylvia, was phenomenal. Friendly and funny, energetic, thoughtful, patient, and considerate of all members of our walking tour. And incredibly knowledgeable!!! Responsive to everyone’s questions. Made us fall in love with Montreal. She was the perfect guide.”

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8.Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours

Discover Old Montreal with this highly-rated food tour, sampling local favorites like bagels, cheeses, poutine, and more, guided by expert local hosts.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing experience with Laura! She was so knowledgeable about the food scene as well as the history of Montreal. Given the time of year (and the fact that it was snowing during our walk….. absolutely perfect in our option!) we had a small…”

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9.Old Montreal Private Walking Tour

Discover Montreal's historic heart with a private guided walking tour of Old Montreal’s key sights, history, and hidden gems—personalized and engaging.

★ 5.0

“Pierre was the absolute best! The pace, depth of knowledge (architecture and history, storytelling, connections to restaurants and shop were perfect for us. We were looking for something to give us an appreciation and understanding of the old town in a condensed format for just…”

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10.Bike / E-bike Tour : Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront by Fitz

Explore Montreal’s highlights on a 3-hour bike or e-bike tour through downtown, Old Montreal, and the waterfront with expert guides and scenic views.

★ 5.0

“We booked this bike tour in order to see more than we would be able to see by walking. We paid extra for the e-bike option, which I was glad we did, because there are some hills in this tour and the people that didn't…”

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

Discover Old Montreal's charm with a guided walking tour featuring hidden gems, historic sights, lively streets, and expert insights—all for just $36.34.

★ 5.0

“by Mark_R -"I really enjoy these kinds of local tours in cities that we visit. Francois didn’t disappoint. We had a really great walk and tour thru the old city and got some great information, history a bit of local politics, not too much…. If…”

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13.Winter Wonderland Express: Old Montreal Highlights Walking Tour

Discover Old Montreal on a cozy winter walk with expert guides, highlighting landmarks, history, and local tips—all in just 1.5 hours for $50.

★ 5.0

“So much history and culture! We would have missed so much without Louis’ clear, fun storytelling, and he was so much help describing other sights.”

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14.Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal guided walking tour

Explore Old Montreal with a 2-hour guided walk, discovering hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and local stories for just $35. Perfect for history lovers and first-timers.

★ 4.8

“Excellent information and history. We had a small group which made it more personal. Amazing information, would do it again and recommend it to anyone visiting Montreal.”

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15.Montreal: Old Montreal Food and Drink Tour

Discover Montreal’s flavors and sights on a 3-hour Old Montreal food tour, sampling local favorites like poutine, bagels, and craft beer with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“We enjoyed a great food tour of Old Montreal with our guide, Laura. Laura was friendly, professional, and knew her history of Montreal and the sights along the way to each food stop. As for the food, each stop provided a unique taste of Montreal,…”

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More Old Montreal Tours

4.5Haunted Old Montreal1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$26.29 4.5Semi-Private Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$52.57 4.9Bike/E-bike Tour Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront by Fitz3 hours$87 4.6Haunted Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour1.5 hours$24 4.4Old Montréal Small-Group Christmas Tour1.5 hours$25 4.5Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$26.27 5.0Montreal: Walking Tour 2h Downtown, RESO and Old Montreal2 hours$87 4.9Montreal: Private Customizable Walking Tour of Old Montreal2 hours$164 5.0Old Montreal at Twilight Walking Tour Semi-Private$37.12 5.0Colonial Secrets of Old Montreal Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$4.50 5.0Private Guided Old Montréal and Downtown Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$214.76 5.0Montreal: Old Montreal Wintertime Express Walking Tour1.5 hours$24 5.0Private Art Gallery Tour in Old Montreal2 hours (approx.)$48.64 3.5Old Montreal self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt2 hours (approx.)$44.85 4.2Montreal : Old Montreal Walking Tour With A Guide2 - 3 hours$28 5.0Experience Old Montreal on e-scooters with a local comedian1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$70.95 4.0Montreal Old Montreal Walking Tour With A Guide2 hours (approx.)$25.95 5.0Old Montreal: Self-Guided Tour from Place DArmes to Old Port1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$11.99 5.0Old Montreal Walking Tour: History, Culture & Landmarks2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$4.48 3.8A Walking Tour of Old Montreal2 hours$146 4.0Old Montreal Highlights Private Guided Walking Tour2 to 3 hours (approx.)$167.45 4.5Old Montreal: Private History Walking Tour with Tastings3 hours (approx.)$250.00 5.0Enchanting Old Montreal , A private walking tour with Ruby Roy3 hours (approx.)$410.00 5.0Montreal: Old Montreal at Twilight Walking Tour1.5 hours$58

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