Old Montreal

• MTL Detours offers the #1 bestselling 2-hour walking tour covering the essential highlights of Old Montreal. • MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company – founded in & based in Montreal. Merci for your support! • Small-group of only 10 people – an exclusive, intimate + personal tour experience. • Minimum age to attend is 12+. All participants require a paid ticket. • Includes our insiders list of recommendations, a unique parting gift and a tasty treat.

Join The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour, a 2-hour guided experience led by a certified local guide who will bring the city’s unique joie de vivre to life. Stroll through cobblestone streets, admire stunning architecture, and uncover hidden gems as your passionate guide shares unforgettable stories and secrets that make Montréal such a unique French metropolis. Easy, fun, and authentic, this tour is the result of decades of experience—your perfect introduction to the city! Please note: This tour covers both the East and West circuits you may have read about in past reviews.

As a city with centuries of history, Montreal has more than its share of creepy happenings. Explore a different side of Old Montreal after dark, with a local guide who will share stories of ghosts, crime and witchcraft that are sure to send a shiver up your spine. On this walking tour with a difference you'll learn more about Montreal–perhaps more than you anticipated.

A unique way to experience Old Montréal’s essential sights including Place d’Armes, the Old Port, and St. Paul Street. Enjoy 5+ food stops. Ticket includes all tastings, craft beer, poutine, Montreal bagel and smoked salmon!

Our guided small-group rides offer a fun and safe activity—the perfect way to experience physically-distanced social bonding! This must-do experience celebrates bike-friendly Montreal, and is a fun, accessible way to take in key landmarks and enjoy urban nature. You'll be rewarded with photogenic scenes and sights, and gain perspective into Montreal's unique vibe, culture, & history. We’ll set you up on a nice bike, a pleasure to ride. We’ll lead you on a loop route using Montreal's impressive bike paths, quiet streets, and laneways. This is our most popular bike tour—you’ll cruise through ride Old Montreal, the Old Port & Riverfront, Downtown, and the charming neighbourhoods of Le Plateau and Le Village. Your leader will be one of our specially trained Montreal ambassadors, who will gradually unravel Montreal's story–which plays a large part in Canada's story. You’ll pause at nice break spots featuring the cityscape, natural views, architecture, outdoor art, and neighbourhood life.

During this historical and cultural tour of Old Montreal, you discover the most famous places of this old district and also explore the local culture and the more unusual aspects of our beautiful metropolis! All this in a small group (15 people maximum) and with a certified guide holding a permit issued by the city of Montreal.

No visit to Montreal is complete without a walk through its Old City, arguably North-America's most charming and well-preserved historical neighborhood.  This 2-hour small-group tour is casual yet informative, with no two tours being the same. Our guides adapt the tour to the interests of their group and choose their favourite off-the-beaten-path stops. This walk is the perfect experience to begin your Montreal visit, both in summer and in winter. This tour was carefully crafted to be fully enjoyable both in summer and in winter, with some extra indoor stops planned for the cold days. If you are booking for January, just don’t forget your gloves and those extra layers you’ll be alright!

Halloween 2024 in Montreal! Old Montreal is the city’s most haunted neighborhood. Since colonial times, the area has witnessed countless horrors – brutal colonization, guerilla warfare, unspeakable tragedies, heinous crimes and shocking executions. These dark episodes ripple through time, leaving deranged legends, haunted history and a plethora of ghosts and paranormal activity. The Haunted Old Montreal ghost walk visits the Place d’Armes, Cours Le Royer, the Courthouse District, Place Vauquelin, Champs-de-Mars, Jacques Cartier Square and the infamous Chateau Ramezay. These areas are all rife with paranormal activity and ghost-sightings. Led by a professional actor and storyteller, this ghost tour is sure to please ghost hunters, history buffs and Hallowe’en lovers with its creepy tales of paranormal activity and the ghostly spirits that haunt Old Montreal.

Find out more about all the eras that shaped Montreal with a private 2-hour walking tour. With your local guide, learn the city's history, from the foundation of Fort Ville-Marie in 1642 to today.  Visit important public squares, such as Place d'Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier; pass by the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, City Hall, and walk along the former ''Wall Street'' of Canada; take a picture at the oldest building of the historic district, and enter Notre-Dame, if you choose. The historic heart of the city and its adjacent Old Port will help illuminate the story of one of the greatest cities in the Americas. Private tour is limited to a maximum group size of 15.

Experience Montreal’s most breathtaking sunset from the best seat in the city—on the water! Our exclusive Sunset Boat Tour on the majestic St. Lawrence River offers an intimate and unforgettable way to soak in the city's skyline as the sun sets behind its iconic landmarks. ✨ Why Choose This Tour? ✅ Golden Hour Magic – Witness Montreal’s skyline bathed in warm hues as the sun dips below the horizon. ✅ Up-Close Views – See Habitat 67, Îles Sainte-Hélène, Île Notre-Dame, the Biosphere, La Ronde, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, and more from a unique vantage point. ✅ Exclusive & Intimate – Whether solo, with a partner, or surrounded by friends and family, this tour is perfect for creating unforgettable memories. ✅ Hassle-Free & Relaxing – The tour includes a professional captain, insurance, and all safety equipment so you can simply enjoy the ride. ✅ BYOB Friendly – Bring your favorite drinks and toast to a stunning sunset over the St. Lawrence!

Explore the Old Montreal after dark on this small-group walking tour (10 people or less). Let your local guide take the hassle out of navigating the narrow streets. Gain a new appreciation for Montreal's history and culture. From the awe-inspiring Notre Dame Basilica to the once wealthiest streets in Canada, and Montreal's Old Port, discover this unique piece of Europe hidden behind the skyscrapers of downtown.

Have a fulfilling tour of Montreal that fits your schedule ! In this afternoon tour you get to see Westmount, visit St. Joseph’s Oratory and Mont Royal park. We shall also see Downtown, Old Montreal. See Old Montreal and take a picture of its prestigious Notre-Dame Basilica. Your tour will take you through Downtown to the upscale neighborhoods of Westmount and then you shall visit the largest Basilica in Canada, the famous St. Joseph’s Oratory. Next will be a drive to Mont Royal where you will get to walk in the city's most well known park and enjoy breathtaking views.

Discover Montreal from a bird's-eye view on this thrilling zipline experience. Try the first urban zipline circuit in Canada. Fly like a superhero across 1,200 feet of biplane, and enjoy a spectacular view over the Old Port of Montreal.

Make the most of your time in Montreal with this shore excursion before or after your cruise. Aboard a deluxe coach offering live commentary by a friendly guide, you'll see several top Montreal attractions and more than 200 points of interest such as Old Montreal, Montreal Harbor, Notre-Dame Basilica, Chinatown and Mt Royal Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.Port pickup is available upon request.

Are you looking for things to do in Montreal? Try this scavenger hunt / self-guided walking tour of Old Montreal. It will take you around and through the entire perimeter while throwing challenges your way, giving you some history, and offer up some local tips.

Join a small group of up to 8 participants for an intimate, relaxed and complete 2.5-hour guided walking tour through the charming streets of Old Montréal. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll enjoy personalized attention, the opportunity to ask more questions, and a chance to form a deeper connection as you uncover the birthplace of the city at a comfortable pace.

Discover the unique flavors of Montreal's Mile-End on our food tour! Begin at the iconic Lester’s Deli with legendary smoked meat and poutine. Savor a gravlax sandwich or veggie patty at Nita tout garni, paired with natural white wine or homemade lemonade. Taste Greek delights at Kouzina Niata and debate the world's best bagels at St. Viateur. Enjoy a trio of local cheeses at Brebis Cheese Shop and finish with Montreal’s finest ice cream at Kem Coba. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the culinary heart of Mile-End!

Experience the beauty of Montreal during the holidays on this Christmas-themed walking tour. Following your professional guide through the historic streets of Old Montreal, you’ll get wrapped up in the Christmas spirit as you admire the city’s twinkling lights and elaborate decorations. Visit Victoria Square and learn about the city’s centuries-old European holiday traditions, and see beautifully adorned Santa Claus figurines before checking out famous Bonsecours Market.

Discover Montreal’s Old Town by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of an envoy sent to document the stories of the city before it’s lost forever to the sea. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Play on! Highlights include: • Explore Place Jacques-Cartier, Champ-de-Mars, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Learn about the fascinating story of three great women who are celebrated in Montreal • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game and a treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

What about seeing the main attractions of Montreal by night, in small-size group with accredited tour guide in a comfortable vehicle? Your guide will take you on a drive where you will appreciate the city lights and main attractions of Montreal. You will pass by impressive monuments, such as Saint Joseph's Oratory, the illuminated Jacques Cartier Bridge, Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal City Hall and many more. The tour starts with a drive from the busy commercial downtown to Mount Royal via the upscale neighborhoods of Westmount. You will see breathtaking panoramic views of the city from above. The city night life areas will be next as your guide drives you through streets where the vibrant nightlife takes place. Once you cross the Jacques Cartier Bridge and appreciate its magnificent light show, you will see Montreal skyline. With a visit of the Old Montreal and Old Port area you will get immersed in a magical atmosphere and be marveled by the city's historic architecture.