Old Montreal History Walking Tour
Experience the history and progression of Old Montreal on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Follow a guide into off-the-path courtyards and see where the city started in the almost forgotten Place Royale. Stroll through the bustling squares of Place Jacques-Cartier and Place d’Armes, and pass by renovated historic warehouses in Old Port and on rue de la Commune, home to swanky restaurants and tech start-ups. On this tour, see the best of both east and west Old Montreal.
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Stop At: Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y8 Canada
Meet your knowledgeable guide at a central café in Old Montreal for your 1.5-hour walking tour that combines top attractions located in both eastern and western Old Montreal.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Place Jacques-Cartier, Montreal, Quebec Canada
Stroll through the cobbled square of Place Jacques-Cartier, lined with cafes and street performers, and learn about the 1809 monument commemorating Lord Nelson's defeat of Napoléon Bonaparte at Trafalgar.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Place d'Armes, Between St-Jacques St and Notre-Dame St, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1 Canada
Carry on to Place d’Armes
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Notre-Dame Basilica, 110 Notre-Dame Street West Es-ce Accessible En Fauteuil Roulant, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1 Canada
You’ll find the Gothic Revival architecture of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, inaugurated in 1829.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rue St-Paul, Montreal, Quebec Canada
Discover the grand buildings of finance on Saint-Jacques Street, Montreal’s version of Wall Street, and as you pass the restored historic warehouses along Saint Paul Street, hear about this former center of fur trade.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex, 350 Place Royale, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y5 Canada
Visit Place Royale, a picturesque and quiet square, where you’ll see Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History, built on top of actual remains of the city’s birthplace.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rue Notre-Dame, Notre-Dame Street, Montreal, Quebec H3C 0K6 Canada
Explore Notre-Dame Street, rue de la Commune, and discover hidden courtyards.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Port of Montreal, De la Commune West, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2E2 Canada
In Old Port, walk along a historic riverfront of maritime facilities, museums, shops and cafes. Your tour ends at the departure point.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Please dress according to weather conditions; proper footwear is advised"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"We recommend you bring snacks and water"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Start location: 904 Rue Saint-Urbain, Montréal, QC H2Z 1K4, Canada
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.