Montreal Old Montreal Tours

• 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.

Wander through the historic streets of Old Montréal with your professional guide, from the Royal Bank Tower on Saint‑Jacques Street to Bonsecours Market, discovering the secrets of Christmases past. See the historic district in a new light and get wrapped up in the holiday spirit!

See the essentials of Old Montreal in a short period of time. Perfect for a quick introductory visit during the colder winter months. Intimate, small-group tour. Note: Minimum age to attend is 6 years old and all participants require a paid ticket.

Join us on a flavorful journey through the city's most historic district—where iconic landmarks meet unforgettable tastes. From smoked salmon bagels in a grand old bank to craft beer and canelés, this tour blends Montréal’s rich culture with its vibrant cuisine.

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.

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.

Montreal like you’ve never experienced it before… 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.

Highlights of the Old Montréal Walking Tour Explore the Best of Old Montréal: Stroll through the historic heart of the city and uncover the stories behind its iconic streets, architecture, and landmarks. Engaging Local Guides: Our passionate guides are professionally trained and deeply knowledgeable about Montréal and Québec’s rich history and culture. Connect with Fellow Travelers: Meet curious explorers from around the world and get insider tips for local restaurants, cafés, and hidden gems to enjoy after the tour.

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!

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.

Travel back in time to the cobblestone streets travelled by early French missionaries, fur traders, and British conquerors on this self-guided walking tour in le Vieux Montréal (Old Montreal). You‘ll get an overview of the historical Place d‘Armes square, with its striking Bank of Montréal, famous Notre-Dame Basilica, and old Saint-Sulpice Seminary. We‘ll walk the narrow, cobbled stone streets of Old Montréal. You‘ll see Montréal‘s first church, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, stroll across the popular Place Jacques-Cartier square, and take in the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière). You‘ll pass the first hospital opened by the Grey Nuns of Montréal and, after walking along the animated Old Port promenade, reach the end of the tour at the Old Clock Tower. By the end of the tour, you‘ll better understand Montréal‘s colonial history and how it became an international destination where some of the world‘s most exciting annual events are held.

We’ll wander past grand basilicas, cozy bakeries, hidden courtyards, plazas, markets, statues and so much more. You’ll see where French settlers laid their roots, where revolutions stirred, and where art, food, and architecture all collided to create something uniquely Montreal. So bring your curiosity, a camera, and maybe an appetite, this is a city best explored with all your senses. Your tour begins at the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, Pointe-à-Callière — the exact spot where the city was born. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.

Dive into the rich history of Old Montreal with a guided walking tour, tracing the city's roots back to 1642. Your journey begins by delving into the narrow streets and historic sites that have defined Montreal's evolution over the centuries. With your knowledgeable guide, uncover the stories behind key landmarks such as Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, an iconic site with deep religious significance, and Place d'Armes, a bustling square that echoes Montreal's storied past. Explore the Old Port of Montreal, once a vital hub for trade and commerce, and stroll through the district's charming cobblestone streets. Your guide will share captivating tales and insights, revealing the unique cultural tapestry that makes Old Montreal so special. This tour provides a deeply immersive experience, inviting you to ask questions and engage with the history, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of one of Canada's most historic areas.