MONTREAL
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular walking tours in Montreal. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Walk Old Montréal with an official city-certified guide on a 2-hour, English small-group tour. See major sights, get local tips.
“A nice walk around Old Montreal with attention to architecture, resource use, and cultural shifts over the history of Montreal.”
Old Montreal in 2 hours with a small group guide by MTL Detours: cobblestones, port squares, landmarks, and local food picks.
“Interesting tour and guide made it fun! The two hours was the perfect length and keeping the group small made it easy to move around.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Old Montréal with French culture, historic stops, and story-rich architecture, plus smart cold-weather breaks.
“Our tour guide Joanne was fantastic! It was impressive what this tour covers in just two hours. I would do it on Day 1 and then you can return to visit your favorite areas. While other tours give you specific areas, this tour takes you to Old Montreal, the underground, by the Basilica and the…”
90-minute Old Montreal ghost walk with costumed storytellers and local legends, ending in a fun, $24 evening of chills.
“I like he fact that the stories were based of factual history and I learned a lot about the old city. The guide was very knowledgeable, dramatic, And held the groups attention. One criticism would be that Some stories ( especially those about prostitutes) were not child appropriate so the age of 8 may be…”
A 1.5-hour Old Montreal ghost walk at 8 pm with costumed storytellers, dark history, and just enough spooky theatre for a fun night out.
“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!”
A 2.5-3 hour Montreal walk from Old Town to Plateau—basilica, Underground City, Chinatown snacks, street art, and coffee tips.
“Gabriella was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable on all the history of the area. Highly recommend this tour. Well worth the money.”
Small-group Old Montreal walk for up to 10 people with an official-permit guide, key sights, local tips, and a treat. 2 hours.
“Jeff is a great guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Montreal. Very skillfully managed the politics across the centuries. Well done and thank you”
2-hour walk through Old Montreal with a city-licensed guide. Small group up to 15, ends at Bonsecours Market. English, mobile ticket.
“Debbie was excellent in terms of knowledge and accommodating her customers. She was professional but warm. We’re very glad we took her tour!”
A private Montreal walking tour with a friendly Lokafyer. Tailor the route, learn local habits, and get value for your time.
“Our guide Leander was very helpful! He showed us around the city and helped recommend restaurants for us to eat at later.”
A private 2-hour walk through Old Montreal from Notre-Dame Basilica to the Old Port, with photo stops and local history in English.
“Thomas was our guide and he was very knowledgeable of Montreal history and told us engaging stories. He gave us great recommendations for gelato and restaurants during our stay.”
