Old Montreal Walking Tour

Meet the guide and the rest of the tour group at a central café in Old Montreal to explore the historic centerpiece of this largest city in Quebec. Visit the top attractions in both the east and west parts of Old Montreal on this 90-minute walking tour.

Learn about this city’s rich history, French heritage, architecture and culture while roaming the maze of narrow streets like Saint-Jacques (the former Wall Street of Canada), Saint Paul, Notre-Dame and Rue de la Commune — plus some hidden courtyards. Stroll along the river banks at the Old Port of Montreal and visit some of the city’s public squares, like Place d’Armes, Place Royale and Place Jacques-Cartier, witnessing the impressive monuments and beautiful works of art on display there. 

See the famous Notre-Dame Basilica, widely recognized as one of the most impressive landmarks in the world. It’s one of the crown jewels in Quebec's rich religious heritage and a focal point in Montreal’s history. In fact, the original stained-glass windows here paint a story of Montréal’s religious past.

Other points of interest include Champ de Mars, a public park that used to be the site of Montreal’s city walls; and no visit to Old Montreal is complete without a picture of the Saint-Sulpice Seminary, the oldest building of the historic district.