Montreal's Underground City + Downtown - Winter Tour Small-Group (not private)
ID: GYG309733-954905
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Small-group guided walking tour of Montreal’s underground city, RESO, the world’s largest underground pedestrian network plus parts of downtown.
Embark on a walking tour of Montreal’s RESO, or "la ville souterraine," the world's largest underground pedestrian network. The RESO has blossomed into 21 miles of tunnels and passageways that connect a variety of buildings and even the metro system - all in the heart of the city! Come learn about the development and importance of this interesting and unique part of town. This small-group tour is a combination of both indoor and outdoor stops and is the perfect way to escape the cold of winter and stay warm.
After meeting your fun local guide downtown, you’ll take off to experience a sampling of the underground network of passageways and parts of Montreal's downtown core. During your fascinating walk, you will discover creative artwork, interesting spaces, and cutting-edge architecture along the way. In addition to seeing the sights and learning about the RESO, you'll hear intriguing stories about Montreal's history, people and culture.
This small-group tour allows for plenty of connection between guide and guests and is a personal and intimate experience. At the end of the 2-hour tour, you will receive the carefully curated MTL Detours list of recommendations for things to see/do/eat in Montreal. Bring your curiosity!
Highlights
- Discover a part of Montreal that many visitors miss
- Skip the cold winter days on a discovery walk of the underground network
- Explore the tunnels, passageways, art, buildings, and atriums of the RESO
- See some interesting areas of the bustling downtown core
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Expect 2 hours of walking, covering an approximate distance of 3 miles
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level; there are staircases (mostly going down) and escalators on the route
• The tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues or serious medical conditions or impairments
• Note that the tour is mostly indoors but there are some outdoor portions. It is important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Meet your guide next to the concierge desk in the lobby of the hotel. Please arrive at least 10-minutes prior to the tour start time. Note that we do not wait for latecomers, so it's important to arrive on time.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
