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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

“Absolutely do it!! We had Louise who was excellent! She was a wealth if information. Went to school for 10 months to become a guide and it showed :)”

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3.Montréal: The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour

Discover Old Montréal with a skilled local guide on this 2-hour walking tour, exploring historic sites, stunning architecture, and authentic French culture for just $24.

★ 4.8

“This was a really great tour! Angie, was absolutely great and very knowledgeable about Old Montreal and the greater city! The tour was well crafted and had plenty of inside breaks to help escape the cold!”

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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

“Engaging and fun! Beautiful city with lots of creepy facts uncovered. Our guide was fantastic. Recommend!”

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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

“Jeff is a great guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Montreal. Very skillfully managed the politics across the centuries. Well done and thank you”

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

Discover Montreal’s historic Old Town on a 2-hour guided walking tour. Explore key sites, learn fascinating stories, and enjoy authentic local culture.

★ 5.0

“In spite of the weather, Debbie led an informative and fun tour. She shared stories and historical facts while constantly looking for sheltered areas to protect us from the elements. I would love to go on another tour with her!!!”

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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

“It was a wonderful sampling of food and history! Chantal was amazing, light and bubbly. Learning about the food of Montreal gave us a glimpse into this beautiful city.”

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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

“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!…”

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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

“Andre our guide was knowledgable, friendly and easy going. The tour route gave us a helpful introduction to several parts of the city. Montreal is bike ffriendly. This tour was mainly flat with a dew short hills.”

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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

“Sylvia was an amazing guide who gave us some more in depth insight into old Montreal. We highly recommend her as a guide.”

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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 loved the tour. Our guide, Darren, was great. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Montreal but kept things light with a good sense of humor. All of the food was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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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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