Montreal Walking and Tram Tours

Written by Viator, April 2011

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Old Montreal is best explored by foot – there’s no better way to fully appreciate the beautiful buildings and historic charm. On a guided walking tour, a local will lead you around the district, enlightening you about its history and architecture. See Notre Dame Basilica, City Hall, Place Jacques-Cartier, Place d’Armes and Bonsecours Market.

Change it up a bit with a themed walking tour – when walking through a historic district, a ghost tour is the obligatory subject. With your local guide, discover places in Old Montreal that played host to fires, demonstrations, hangings, crimes and mysterious legends, prompting spirits to haunt these sites where they lost their lives. Chase the ghosts of thieves, charlatans and colony-settlers, who lived in the New France days, when danger was a daily part of life.

For the walk-averse, a day of city sightseeing can still be had on the popular converted-tram tour, where you’ll see Old Montreal, as well as Olympic Park and Mount Royal Park.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Montreal City Guided Sightseeing Tour

Excellent Tour. Highly recommended. we visited many sites and have an overview of French architecture and many other Churches. We we went to 4 main stops and rest in bus. I wish it would be open bus, but i think there are no open buses in Montreal or Canada like NYC. Tour Guide was good with French Ascent. I recommend anyone who would to visit Montreal as it is easy, convenient before you plan self tours for specific site.

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Montreal City Guided Sightseeing Tour

Very nice and informative tour to start our first day in Montreal. It helped me and my partner decide where to venture off on our own. Hope to visit Montreal in the Summer next time.

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Reply by Viator, January 2013
Doing what: Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal

A wonderful way to explore Old Montreal during the holidays! Though it was a bitterly cold night (-14c!) our guide made the tour possible by keeping us inside as much as possible. We explored the historic shopping arcades and beautiful buildings of Montreal and learned about the history of Christmas and the influence of the church in this fascinating region of Canada. Our guide was informative, friendly and fun - we even finished the tour with some delicious cheese and wine! Thoroughly recommended.

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