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Old Montréal VIP Semi-Private Walking Tour
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Old Montréal VIP Semi-Private Walking Tour

By Guidatour
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Ages 6-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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  • Experience both the East and West parts of Old Montreal in a comfortably paced, compact 2-hour tour.
  • A small group of just 6 participants, guaranteeing an intimate and more tailored experience.
  • Certified local guide, handpicked to ensure a fun and engaging experience for our guests.
  • Rest-stop treat from a local vendor.
  • Born in Montreal in 1985, Guidatour is a woman-owned industry leader known for its human approach.
  • All our prices already include local taxes to ensure ethical tourism.
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Place d'Armes & Notre-Dame Street West, Pl. d'Armes & R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H2Y 2W2, Canada
    Meet your guide at the southwest corner of Place d'Armes, the corner on your front right when you are facing the church (intersection of Notre-Dame West & Place d'Armes). Plus Code: GC3V+Q5V Montréal, Québec.
End:
  • Bonsecours Market, 350 Rue Saint-Paul E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1H2, Canada

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3321P9

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3321P9

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  • Pl. d'Armes & R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H2Y 2W2, Canada
    Meet your guide at the southwest corner of Place d'Armes, the corner on your front right when you are facing the church (intersection of Notre-Dame West & Place d'Armes). Plus Code: GC3V+Q5V Montréal, Québec.
  • Pass by
    Notre-Dame Basilica
    Place d'Armes
    Place Jacques-Cartier
    Rue St-Paul
  • 350 Rue Saint-Paul E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1H2, Canada
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  • Guidatour
    1,492
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Joined in February 2011
  • 124sheelaghk
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Walking tour of Old town Montreal
    Andre F. Is one f the best guides you will ever have. Engaging, humorous, energetic, with an incredible amount of knowledge of Montreal’s history as well as US and European history. A+
    Written September 7, 2024
  • JonathanW69
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An excellent tour
    An excellent three hours in the company of our entertaining and extremely knowledgeable guide Sarah M from Guidatour, a local who knows where all the bodies are buried (metaphorically)! A lot of history, and some meaningful insights into recent Quebecois culture politics. Fantastic.
    Written September 5, 2024
  • Guzelvis
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A terrific experience, don’t miss it
    Our guide Sarah was fabulous. She did a wonderful job of sharing the history and beauty of Montreal in entertaining and interesting ways.
    Written September 5, 2024
  • IcelandNelson514
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Great Way to Learn about Old Montreal.
    We did both the East and West Tour on the same day. Our guide Pierre T. did a fantastic job. Very knowledgeable of both the history and architecture of Old Town Montreal and spent a few minutes pointing out some wonderful restaurants, for which he gets no kick-backs. I would highly recommend the tour if you have time to do both the morning and the afternoon to see both sides of historical Montreal.
    Written September 2, 2024
  • Donna R
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tour moved ahead in unsafe conditions
    Thunderstorms and a squall warning did not deter Guidatour from moving ahead with a walking tour. We called and spoke with a person who insisted the weather had cleared and the tour would not be cancelled. Pouring rain and thunder continued for another hour from the start time. We did not feel safe and inquired about a refund but were told that cancellations had to be 24 hours in advance. It was clear that the tour should have been cancelled due to safety concerns for their employee and customers. Guidatour refers to themselves as flexible and available. It seems that they should have been flexible on their refund policy in the middle of a thunderstorm.
    Written September 1, 2024
  • NylaKacer
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Viator tour
    Sarah was a fantastic guide making history come alive as we toured both the east end and west end of old Montreal. We enjoyed a beautiful day with a small group of mixed international travelers on this English speaking tour.
    Written August 30, 2024
  • davidgW5051ZS
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great way to learn more about Montreal and its history.
    We took both the east tour with Thomas as our guide and the west tour with Sarah while visiting Montreal with our young teenage grandchildren. The tours were informative and educational and we enjoyed them immensely. Although it did tire out the teenagers. Good value and a great way to learn more about the city and its history.
    Written August 30, 2024
  • atimas h
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lots of history, but very little of the city seen
    The tour was good with lots of historical perspective. However it is supposed to be a walking tour and I thought we saw very few buildings or areas over the 90min period. Would have been nice to get a better flavour of the city, which I was looking for
    Written August 23, 2024
  • sarahwK3748VJ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Tour of Old Montreal
    We took a tour of Old Montreal Town! It was very beautiful ! Our tour guide, Felicity, was great and we felt like we got to learn a lot about the history of Montreal from her!
    Written August 23, 2024
  • carolgT2599DQ
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An Outstanding Expereince
    We had the great pleasure of experiencing a private walking tour of Le Plateau & Mile End with Pierre. It exceeded our expectations in every way. We wanted to get a taste of the history and culture of the neighbourhood and Pierre did at outstanding job at providing just that. He is knowledgeable and we felt like he catered to our specific needs. We got an intimate view of the past and present in a well paced stroll that was fun and informative. We would highly recommend Pierre and would readily select another tour with Guidatour again.
    Written August 20, 2024
  • stevenwK2673CI
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tour
    Was a very cool trip. I took the east side of Montreal trip yesterday and am doing the west side today. Carol the guide was very knowledgeable and told the group a lot of cool things about Montreal. I give tours at a historic fort in the US and I can’t imagine doing one with all the people and automobiles Carol had to contend with. Highly recommend.
    Written August 20, 2024
  • audlynd
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommended
    We really enjoyed our tour of East Old Montréal, with Sébastien. He was an excellent guide, very friendly and knowledgeable and we learned a lot we wouldn't have on our own. We especially appreciated his recommendation for lunch at Jardin Nelson, which was incredible- the food ambiance and jazz music was perfect. The tour is perfect for those who want to know a bit about montreal history, and was reasonably priced.
    Written August 16, 2024
  • Patrick W
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Well worth it for our family.
    Andre was s knowledgeable and congenial guide. We all enjoyed his company, sense of humor, and knowledge of Montreal. I have some walking difficulties and Andre was attentive to them. The tour was mostly flat, though, so the walking was easy. Even my brother, not a history buff, enjoyed the tour. It made a good introduction to our trip to Montreal.
    Written August 15, 2024
  • P168HWdavidp
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience and knowledgeable guides
    Very well informed guides on both East and West tours (Robert & Sandy). Tour operator was flexible when my GPS brought me to the wrong side of Montreal for the 11 am morning’s meeting spot and allowed me to complete the 1:30 pm ‘second half’ and then slip into the 4 pm group. Great info on architecture, history, economy and where to find good food and drink. Thank you 🙏
    Written August 14, 2024
  • dgerbs
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Learned a lot!
    Thoroughly enjoyed our tour of le vieux port de Montreal. Good combination of history, architecture, story, and local places to visit. Our guide Pierre was entertaining and knowledgeable.
    Written August 13, 2024
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Melanie H
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Madeleine was extremely knowledgeable and because our tour group was small, we were able to ask questions as we went along. The tour was interesting and even though my companion was born in Montreal, he learned a lot too. She made the tour assessable to everyone. So glad we made the time for this tour.
Written September 1, 2024
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Bonjour, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Madeleine's knowledge and the small group setting made the tour engaging and accessible for everyone. It's great to know that even a local like your companion learned something new. We're thrilled that you both enjoyed the experience and are glad you took the time for the tour! Best regards, The Guidatour team
Written September 3, 2024
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Susan S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We had a lovely walk around Old Montreal with our guide Laura. She was full of fascinating stories about Montreal old and new. She showed us many places we wouldn’t have found on our own. We really enjoyed both the tour and her company.
Written August 23, 2023
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Bonjour, Thank you for this lovely review! We are very glad you had a good time on our tour! We'll make sure Laura reads your kind and generous compliments. We are looking forward to having you with us again! Best, Guidatour's team
Written August 24, 2023
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Stay64671408017
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Robert B was an excellent tour guide. Spoke clearly, knowledgeable and answered questions. The walk was interesting and easy. We had a wonderful time. It was easy to find the meeting place and everyone was very helpful.
Written August 13, 2024
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Bonjour, Thank you for your kind words! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it both interesting and easy. It’s great to know Robert provided a clear and informative experience. We’re glad the meeting place was easy to find and that our team was helpful. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, The Guidatour Team
Written August 19, 2024
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wendybrodkin
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Couples
We spent about one hour of a two hour tour in stores - a maple store and a souvenir market. I could do that myself without spending money on a tour if I wanted to. I did not . i thought we would spend the two hours learning about Montreal.
Written September 10, 2018
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Bonjour Mrs Brodkin, Thank you for your feedback! We are sincerely sorry and surprised to read your comments. The VIP tour normally includes a 10-15 minute break for a coffee and/or a treat that is included in the price of the tour (in the maple boutique or elsewhere), half way through or at the end of the visit. The main focus of the tour is history, architecture and relevant anecdotes about Old Montréal. Our guides are instructed to keep the visit about these topics and to not include any other stops, especially not in souvenir markets. You may be referring to Bonsecours Market, which has a lot of historical value. It does now house shops selling local crafts. If you would be kind enough to contact us directly to indicate the name of your guide or to share any additional feedback, it would certainly help us followup with your guide. Best regards, Guidatour's Team
Written September 12, 2018
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bnwilensky
Boston, MA94 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Couples
We toured with Andre, who kept us moving and entertained for two hours. He gave us a history lesson of the old city and mixed in humor and “trick questions “ to keep us engaged and thinking. We visited Notre-Dame Basilica and its silent chapel, had a quick ice cream snack, and were introduced to the variety of Old Montreal’s architecture. This was a fun and educational way to become acquainted with the old part of the city.
Written August 8, 2019
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Bonjour bnwilensky, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Andre. Best regards, Guidatour's Team
Written August 9, 2019
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HMM
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Family
This was a fabulous tour. The morning of our tour was rainy and chilly. My husband and 12-year old daughter were not very happy with me when I told them that we were going to go on the tour despite the weather. There was a mix-up with our reservation but Guidatour fixed it immediately and we were supplied with a tour guide within 5 minutes. The three of us were the only people on the tour (my guess is that others canceled due to the weather). Our tour guide, Sarah, was just perfect. When our tour ended, both my husband and daughter told me that she was the best tour guide we have ever had and that they loved the tour. I agree. Sarah was professional, informative, interesting and very responsive to questions. Sarah was also fantastic with my daughter and really engaged her in the whole experience. I highly recommend Guidatour and Sarah!
Written June 23, 2018
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Bonjour Heather, We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your walking tour of Old Montréal despite the weather. Thank you so much for such a positive review and for highly recommending us. We really appreciate it! Best regards, Guidatour's Team
Written June 25, 2018
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Ghutch54
Camas, WA94 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
VIP means there were just a few of us on the tour, which was very nice. Our guide was a middle aged woman whose knowledge of the city and its history was very impressive, and whose voice i could listen too all day long. Walking tours with knowledgable guides is the way to go.
Written August 6, 2019
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Bonjour Ghutch54, Thank you so much for takinf the time to share these nice comments. We are glad you enjoyed it! Best regards, Guidatour's Team
Written August 9, 2019
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Willie M
Murrieta, CA8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Marc was our guide. A native of Montréal, he really knows the history of this beautiful city. Outstanding!!!!
Written May 3, 2019
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Bonjour williejr83, Thank you for rating our Old Montréal walking tour as the number one tour, we really appreciate it! Guidatour's Team
Written May 14, 2019
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Seema S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Very nice guides. I accidentally booked a tour in French and they switched it at the last minute to English. They are very helpful.
Written July 9, 2024
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Bonjour, Thank you very much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our guides. We understand that booking errors can happen, and we always strive to accommodate our customers' needs. We're glad we could switch your tour to English at the last minute and hope you had a wonderful time with us. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit! Best, Guidatour Team
Written July 11, 2024
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Pioneer23194282659
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Carole was friendly, infomative and very knowledgeable in Montreal history.We Highly recommend her .
Written October 8, 2023
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Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to write us this lovely review. We'll make sure to pass your compliments along to your guide. Best, Guidatour's team.
Written October 10, 2023
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