Montreal Walking Tours: 12 Routes Worth the Morning

1.Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Walk from Lester’s Deli through Mile End and nearby Little Italy, sampling smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, coffee, ice cream, and a secret dish. Guides such as Eric, Lucas, Georgia, and Youlia add local stories and food tips. Expect about three hours on foot, a full stomach, and a menu that can change.

“What a perfect afternoon. Donna-Lynn was fantastic! Great mix of food to try in Montreal. Would definitely do again.”

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2.The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,217 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Spend two hours walking Old Montréal with an official city-certified guide. See Place Royale, Notre-Dame Basilica, Place d’Armes, City Hall, Bonsecours Market, and St. Paul Street while learning local history, architecture, language, and culture. Small groups of up to 16 make it easy to ask questions and get practical tips.

“The guide was very informative and entertaining. This was my first time in Old Montreal, so it was a great introduction. The two hours went by very quickly.”

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3.Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,088 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk Old Montreal with a licensed local guide such as Louise, Amelie, Darren, Elise, or Silvia. In two hours, you’ll see major squares, churches, banks, historic streets, and civic buildings while hearing stories about Montreal’s past. The group stays at 10 people, and you receive local food and sightseeing tips, a small treat, and a parting gift.

“Louise was so energetic and informative! If you want to learn about Old Montreal you need to take this walking tour with her! Have a coffee before hand at the cute little cafe where you meet! PS They have the best maple syrup candies!”

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4.Montréal: The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 911 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Walk Old Montréal with a certified local guide in French or English. Over two hours, you’ll see cobblestone streets, historic sites, the Basilica area, the underground, and the Wheel area while guides such as Sarah, Sebastian, Pierre, and Thomas add stories, humor, and practical restaurant tips.

“Great to get a load of ideas for the rest of our stay. We did go to the Cold Room which we would never have thought of.”

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5.Top Rated Small Group Old Montreal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 611 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Spend two hours walking Old Montreal with a certified English-speaking guide such as Louise, Martin, Elise, or Sylvia. See Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica, Bonsecours Market, Place Jacques-Cartier, and Saint-Paul Street while hearing the stories behind the stone facades. Groups cap at 10, with local food tips, a small treat, and a parting gift included.

“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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6.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 420 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $40

Meet a Lokafyer at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts or another central spot, then shape a private two to eight hour walk around your interests. Guides speak English, French, or Spanish. Expect local tips, neighborhood stories, scenic stops, and a relaxed pace, but bring your own questions if you want a stronger focus on Montreal’s past.

“It was a nice tour, the only observation is that the historical background of some places we saw was not good enough”

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7.Old Montreal Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

This two-hour private walk gives your group a clear introduction to Old Montreal’s streets, squares, churches, courthouses, and Old Port. Guides such as Sarah, Pierre, Stacy, Joanne, and Thomas tailor the pace and stories to your interests. It suits families, couples, and groups of up to 15 who want history, local tips, and an easy orientation.

“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! Thank you”

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8.Old Montreal Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 268 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk Old Montreal with an English-speaking guide such as Debbie, Chantal, Sandrine, or Louise. In two hours, you’ll see Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica, Bonsecours Market, Saint-Paul Street, and the Saint Lawrence River while learning how Montreal grew. Groups can reach 15 people, though some departures are much smaller.

“Sandrine was our tour guide. She was on time and very knowledgeable. My husband and I were the only ones on this tour. She gave us an overview of the financial district, history of Montreal and showed us highlights of old Montreal. I always like to get to know a city by a walking tour. Would recommend.”

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9.Montréal: Old Town Small Group Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 258 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51

Walk Old Montréal for 2.5 hours with an official city certified guide and no more than seven other people. Expect Place Royale, Place Jacques-Cartier, Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame, and Saint-Paul Street, plus stories about architecture, founders, and daily life. English and French tours are available.

“Our guide Lise was fantastic! She was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the interesting spots.”

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10.RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 236 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk Montreal’s downtown streets and selected RESO passages with a licensed MTL Detours guide such as Martin, Catherine, or Elise. In two hours, you’ll see Place Ville-Marie, Christ Church Cathedral, World Trade Centre Montreal, public art, and Metro connections, then leave with local food and culture tips.

“Nice tour, Martin, the guide, explained perfectly and interesting the highlights of the tour.”

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11.The Original Locally Owned Street Art Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Walk Montreal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard with a local English-speaking guide and a maximum of 10 people. You’ll see towering murals, graffiti, wheat pastes, and smaller installations while learning about artists, techniques, and the MURAL Festival. Guides including Chris, Gabriela, Mel, and Rodrigo bring different stories and personalities to this two-hour, $32 tour.

“The tour with Mel was great. We saw a lot of murals and it felt like great value for money. The walking pace was comfortable and we had time to admire and learn about the art, take pictures and ask questions.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking local guide in the William Gray hotel lobby for a two-hour walk through Old Montreal. You’ll see Place Jacques-Cartier, St. Paul Street, Place d’Armes, the World Trade Center, an art gallery, and part of the Underground City, with extra indoor stops in winter.

“The tour was excellent and our guide was the reason. Tons of information and able to answer all questions. It was fun.”

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