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Downtown Montreal 1 Hour Express Walking Tour

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See the highlights of downtown Montreal even if you have limited time in the city on this fast-paced tour. In roughly an hour, visit famous streets, landmarks, and architectural gems in the neighborhood. It's a nice introduction to the city, and your guide can provide more recommendations based on your interests.

Overview

See the highlights of downtown Montreal even if you have limited time in the city on this fast-paced tour. In roughly an hour, visit famous streets, landmarks, and architectural gems in the neighborhood. It's a nice introduction to the city, and your guide can provide more recommendations based on your interests.

Itinerary

  • Centre-Ville (Downtown)

    1-hour walking tour of Downtown Montreal

    Live tour guide

    Introduction to architectural, historical, and cultural highlights

  • Dorchester Square

    Historical square surrounded by stunning architecture. Check out the buildings, the monuments and learn about the fascinating secrets of what lies beneath the square and under the Sun Life building.

    5 minutes
  • Hall de la Gare Windsor de Montreal

    Historical Train station with amazing architecture. Once the biggest train station in the city. Understand what it is today and how it connects to nearby buildings and a new commuter rail station through the tunnels of the underground city.

  • Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde

    Montréal's catholic cathedral and also a basilica. You'll learn about the definitions and distinctions between those terms. You'll see how the architecture is inspired by St. Peter's of Rome. And most importantly hear why the location was a symbolic statement.

  • Place Ville-Marie

    Modern building that ushered in Montréal's modern era. Also the birthplace of the Underground city. Understand how the construction plans for this building took decades to accomplish and why this is often considered to be one of the most important buildings in the city.

    5 minutes
  • Underground City

    The world's largest indoor pedestrian network. Linking buildings through underground tunnels, overhead sky bridges, passageways and more! Check out how this feat of engineering and city planning really works!

    10 minutes
  • Rue Ste.-Catherine

    Downtown's most famous street. The longest commercial stretch in Canada has become legendary. Even just saying its name conjures images of the past, present and future of this great city.

    15 minutes
  • Phillips Square

    Historical square in the "New downtown". When the centre of town shifted to a new location uphill, this square is where everything grew from. Ushering in a new era of big department stores, grand theatres and cabaret nightclubs as far as the eye could see.

    5 minutes
  • St. James United Church

    Historical church turned into entertainment venue. Learn the strange story about how this church was hidden away for decades so that nobody could see its beauty.

  • Place des Arts

    Performing arts complex that changed Montréal forever. Now containing theatres, performance venues, art galleries and a museum, all interconnected indoors, this venue is at the centre of Montréal's cultural life.

    5 minutes
  • Quartier des Spectacles

    Canada's biggest concentration of arts & culture. Within the limits of this neighbourhood you'll find music, dance, theatre, art, festivals, food, drink and anything else you can imagine if you want to have a good time.

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

1155 Rue Metcalfe, Montréal, QC H3B 2V6, Canada

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Experience

Highlights

  • Get a sense of downtown Montreal in a short timeframe
  • The tour has a maximum of 12 guests for a more intimate experience
  • Take photos of the Underground City and Rue Ste.-Catherine
  • Hear stories about the city you won't find in guidebooks
  • Inclusions

    • Your Certified Guide will make recommendations for the rest of your trip

    Exclusions

    • Pick up

    Additional Information

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • French

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    Diane_F
    Great tour… short but lots of interesting information. Our guide was very personable and made our an excellent experience.
    M4415BKdeborahp
    Fabulous 1 hr walking tour of dt Mtl! The guide was so knowledgeable and full of fun stories not in the guide books! 10/10!

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