Montreal: East and West Old Montreal Guided Walking Tour Tour in English
ID: GYG417386-756893
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the iconic sites and rich history of eastern and western Old Montréal on a half-day guided tour that is separated by a break. See sights like the Notre-Dame Basilica and the Place Royale.
Explore Old Montreal on a guided walking tour. Visit the eastern part in the late morning before breaking for lunch and head to the western part in the afternoon. Choose between a French or English speaking guide. Stroll through the cobblestone streets and winding alleys of the historic district.
Meet your guide in the Place d'Armes square, where you can see a monument in memory of Paul de Chomedey, founder of Montreal and the 19th-century Notre-Dame Basilica.
Begin your exploration of the eastern part of Old Montreal. Uncover hidden gems along the way to sights like the historic square Place Jacques-Cartier, City Hall, and the Champ de mars park. View mid-19th-century buildings on Cours le Royer street and St-Paul Street.
Admire the chapel and vibrant market on Bonsecours street. Find out historical, architectural and anecdotal information along the way. Stop for an hour-long break where you can purchase a nice lunch or cover some ground on your own before continuing to the west part of Old Montreal.
Get off the beaten track as you look back on Montréal’s economic effervescence in the 19th century and witness the dynamism of the metropolis today. Walk down St-Jacques Street and its banks and stroll past the office building of Canadian National Railway Company on McGill Street.
Visit the squares of Place d’Youville and Place Royale where you can see the Pointe-à-Callière Museum.
Highlights
- Discover the history Old Montreal thorugh the eyes of an authentic Montrealer
- Pass thorugh grand squares like Jacques-Cartier, d’Youville, and Royale
- Admire 19th-century architecture like the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica
- Have free time to go get a nice lunch, do some shopping, or rest your feet
- Uncover contemporary sights like the modern Pointe-à-Callière Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours take place rain or shine
Meet your guide at the southwest corner of Place d'Armes (at the intersection of Notre-Dame West and Place d'Armes which is the corner on your front right when you are facing the church).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
