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15 Walking Tours in Montreal That Live Up to the Photos

57 tours  ·  from $5

Short on days and long on options. These 15 walking tours in Montreal are the ones worth a slot, each with its price, its duration and the thing to know before you commit.

The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour - Starting at Place d’Youville
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The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

1.The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

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

Spend about two hours walking Old Montréal with a certified English-speaking guide. You’ll see Notre-Dame Basilica from outside, Place Royale, Place d’Armes, City Hall, Bonsecours Market, Place Jacques-Cartier, and St. Paul Street, while picking up local history, architecture notes, and practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“Very interesting tour taking in the sights. Thank you Eduard I think. Beautiful buildings and other tips which we enjoyed.”

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Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours - Starting near Place d’Armes
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Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours

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

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

Walk Old Montreal with a licensed local guide such as Louise, Amelie, Darren, Elise, or Silvia. In two hours, you’ll cover historic squares, cobbled streets, churches, banks, and the Old Port, while hearing stories about Montreal’s past and receiving local food and shopping tips. Groups are capped at 10.

“Louis was super friendly and knowledgable about the city. He gave a lot of information/history about the city along with local recommendations at the end of the tour. We appreciated the mix of old and new in the city and I think he covered everything in a short amount of time. Given that it was 6 degrees F the day we walked, we appreciated the warm up spots inside along the way.”

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Montréal: The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour - Starting at Place d’Youville
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Montréal: The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour

3.Montréal: The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour

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

Spend two hours walking Old Montréal with a French- or English-speaking guide such as Sebastian, Sarah, Pierre, or Thomas. Expect cobblestone streets, historic buildings, stories about the city’s past, stops near the Basilica and Old Port area, and useful suggestions for food and sightseeing. The pace is easy, and the route includes occasional indoor breaks.

“Our tour guide Fredrick was very friendly and informative of the history and stories of Old Montreal. We were a party of 3 friends, celebrating 35 years of friendship visiting Montreal. The walking tour was a small group of 12 which allowed for conversation amongst us. Fredrick was very descriptive and knowledgeable when sharing stories about the history of Old Montreal, while we walked through the streets to take in the beauty of the buildings and structures. The tour had many stops/pauses for stories and opportunities for photos. Fredrick was pleasant and open to questions. I would recommend this tour if you are looking for a casual and relaxing guided…”

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Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City - The first meeting at Place Royale
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Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

4.Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24Best value

Meet your storyteller at Place Royale for a 90-minute walk through Old Montreal. Guides such as Alice, Constance, Lily, and Madame Morphine mix factual city history with eerie legends and theatrical humor. The tour is in English or French, wheelchair accessible, and suitable for families, though some stories may not suit young children.

“I was so impressed with this tour. our guide Luca was entertaining and informative and I had a small issue that needed customer support and I got an answer quickly. definitely worth the money and a great way to see old Montreal.”

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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour - The guides make or break the evening
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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

5.Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Walk from Place Royale to Bonsecours Market at 8 p.m. with a costumed storyteller such as Madame Morphine, Constance, Alice, or Franklin. Expect a 90-minute outdoor tour mixing Montreal history, crimes, hangings, fires, witchcraft, and ghost legends with humor and audience participation. It is theatrical, not a quiet paranormal investigation.

“The ghost walking tour was FANTASTIC!! The guide was energetic, entertaining and told great stories. It's a fun way of learning a bit about the history of Montreal! Highly recommend!”

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The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio - Meeting the group at Maisonneuve Monument
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The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio

6.The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 716 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $51

This 2-hour-45-minute walk links Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Chinatown, Saint-Laurent Boulevard, and the Plateau. Guides such as Gabriella, Danny, Mel, Pax, and Jeff mix history with street art, immigration stories, a bao snack, coffee, and practical tips. Expect a moderate walk, a group of up to 10, and an uphill stretch.

“This waa a fantastic tour, that allowed me to see and learn about places and things I wouldn’t have known otherwise.”

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Montreal: Top Rated Small Group Old Montreal Walking Tour - Meeting at Place d’Armes
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Montreal: Top Rated Small Group Old Montreal Walking Tour

7.Montreal: Top Rated Small Group Old Montreal Walking Tour

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

Walk Old Montreal for two hours with a certified English-speaking guide such as Martin, Louise, Elise, or Amelie. Groups stay under 10, making it easy to hear stories, ask questions, and spot details at Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint-Paul Street, and beyond. You’ll also get local food tips, a small treat, and a parting gift.

“Gabriella was wonderful, engaged and delightfully informative! Easy walk, great orientation to the beautiful area!”

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Walking tour of Old Montreal - 16/42 Tours - History that connects French and British Montreal
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Walking tour of Old Montreal – 16/42 Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk Old Montreal with a city-licensed guide in a group capped at 15 people. Expect stories about French and British Montreal, architecture, local culture, and unusual city details. Guides such as Debby, Chantal, Darren, and Michel keep the pace easy and answer questions. The tour starts on Rue Saint-Jacques and ends at Bonsecours Market.

“Madeline, our tour guide, knocked it out of the park! She was engaging, animated and she clearly knew her stuff. Her anecdotes were really appreciated :) We highly recommend taking this tour!”

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Montreal: Private Walking Tour with a Local - Starting at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
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Montreal: Private Walking Tour with a Local

9.Montreal: Private Walking Tour with a Local

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

Meet a private Lokafyer in central Montreal for a 2 to 8 hour walk shaped around your interests. Guides such as Alberto, Carlos, and Priscillia have helped visitors find local cafés, street art, restaurants, markets, viewpoints, and historic areas. Choose English, French, or Spanish, and arrange pickup near the city center.

“Lola was great!! My mom has this thing on her knee so Lola was very comprehensive and she made the tour excellent, she explained to us everything we saw and took us to some very unique places in Montreal!”

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Old Montreal Private Walking Tour - Meeting at the heart of the old city
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Old Montreal Private Walking Tour

10.Old Montreal Private Walking Tour

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

Spend about two hours walking Old Montreal with a private English-speaking guide. Expect stories about architecture, city founders, former hospitals, public squares, and the Old Port, plus practical restaurant and sightseeing tips. Guides such as Sarah, Pierre, Stacy, Joanne, and Thomas are praised for adapting the route to families, teenagers, cold weather, and repeat visits.

“Debbie was a fantastic guide. She was very engaging and delivered a tour that was both informative and enjoyable.”

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Montreal: Old Montreal Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Place d’Armes
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Montreal: Old Montreal Guided Walking Tour

11.Montreal: Old Montreal Guided Walking Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at the BMO steps on Place d’Armes for a two-hour walk through Old Montreal. With no more than 15 people, you’ll see Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Sulpicians’ Seminary, Bonsecours Market, Saint-Paul Street, and the Saint Lawrence River. Guides such as Chantal, Debbie, Eduardo, and Louise add history, humor, and useful dining and museum tips.

“Fantastic. Simone was excellent, engaging and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend her.”

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Montréal: Old Town Small Group Guided Walking Tour - Meeting the guide at Place d’Youville
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Montréal: Old Town Small Group Guided Walking Tour

12.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 in a group of no more than eight. Expect Place Royale, Place Jacques-Cartier, Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame, Saint-Paul Street, architectural stories, local tips, and time for questions. Tours run in English or French and meet at the obelisk on Place d’Youville.

“Carol was excellent and very knowledgeable. We were also fortunate that it was only my wife and I on the tour so we got all the attention!”

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Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour - Starting outside Humble Lion Café
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Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

13.Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

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

Spend two hours with a licensed MTL Detours guide exploring Montréal’s RESO and downtown landmarks. You’ll see Place Ville-Marie, Christ Church Cathedral, World Trade Centre Montréal, public art, and Metro connections while learning how to navigate the 33-kilometre network. Guides such as Martin, Catherine, and Elise are known for clear stories and useful local tips.

“Martin was a fantastic guide. He explained how to navigate this amazing network of shops, restaurants, and more. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal walking tour By FITZ MTL - Old Montreal, where the street plan tells the story
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal walking tour By FITZ MTL

14.Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal walking tour By FITZ MTL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet at Hôtel William Gray for a two-hour English walk through Old Montreal. Your guide may be Jeff, François, Anne-Louise, Frederic, or another FITZ MTL guide. Expect architecture, French and British history, local recommendations, gallery stops, and an easy route ending near the Pointe-à-Callière museum.

“Frederic was a wonderful guide. He gave us a wonderful tour focusing on the architecture and stories of Old Montreal and a superb history lesson about the ebbs and flows of the constantly shifting relationships between the French, the British and the native people.”

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Making Their Mark: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour - Starting near Saint-Laurent Boulevard
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Making Their Mark: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour

15.Making Their Mark: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend about two hours walking through Montreal’s Plateau and Mile End with guides such as Shannon, Emily, Pauline, or Tani. You’ll connect immigration, Yiddish culture, work, faith, and community life to streets and surviving buildings. The tour starts and ends at different neighborhood locations, so check your ticket carefully before setting out.

“Would have enjoyed hearing more about post-war jewry in Montreal. Mostly walked around one particular neighborhood that was once jewish but is now rather non-descript.”

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New in Walking Tours in Montreal

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★ 4.5In the Shadow of the Mountain: Montreal Jewish History Walking TourFrom $2433 reviews
★ 4.5Rabbis, Writers and Radicals: Montreal Jewish History Walking TourFrom $2452 reviews
★ 5.0Private Guided Old Montréal and Downtown Walking Tour12 reviews
★ 5.0Old Montreal at Twilight Walking Tour Semi-PrivateFrom $3719 reviews
★ 5.0All about Montreal’s Murals – Saturday Walking TourFrom $2611 reviews
★ 3.5Old Montreal self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt7 reviews
★ 4.5Montréal Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking TourFrom $1525 reviews
★ 4.0Montreal Old Montreal Walking Tour With A GuideFrom $256 reviews
★ 4.5Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-BasedFrom $554 reviews
★ 4.0Montreal Prohibition Mystery: Self-Guided Walking AdventureFrom $79 reviews
★ 4.5Treetop Observatory and WalkFrom $3220 reviews
★ 5.0Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy Small Group Walking TourFrom $3014 reviews
★ 5.0Irish Famine in Montreal Walking TourFrom $2023 reviews
★ 5.0Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in MontréalFrom $2647 reviews

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