Canada · Evening Walking Tour

2-Hour Evening Walking Tour of Old Montreal with Expert Guide

2 Hours Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Old Montreal transform at sunset, dusk, and in the evening lights
02 Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Place Jacques-Cartier with musicians and entertainers
03 Enjoy views of fireworks, festivals, and the Ferris wheel from the Old Port
04 Catch Cite9 Me9moire projections on certain evenings after sunset
05 Walk past landmarks such as Place d'Armes, Marche9 Bonsecours, and St Paul
06 Option to finish near Notre-Dame Basilica for the Aura light show

Ideal for guests arriving on a late afternoon flight, this tour offers an introduction to Montreal through an evening walk in Old Montreal. It is especially popular with business travellers, conference attendees, and solo women travellers, with the best departures in the late afternoon, early evening, or at dusk. As the sun sets, travellers see Old Montreal light up like a romantic movie set, with Cite9 Me9moire projections on certain evenings, summer fireworks competitions twice a week, and seasonal highlights such as Christmas lights in December and the Highlights Festival or Igloo Festival in February. The tour ends at the main square, where you can enjoy dinner or drinks, and the guide can provide suggestions after booking.

As the sun sets, travellers see Old Montreal light up like a romantic movie set, with Cite9 Me9moire projections on certain evenings, summer fireworks competitions twice a week, and seasonal highlights such as Christmas lights in December and the Highlights Festival or Igloo Festival in February.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Montreal

Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Evening Lights in Old Montreal

The historical part of the city offers its best display of lights from sunset through dusk and into the evening.

Day 02

Old Port Views and Festive Atmosphere

Enjoy one of the best viewpoints for fireworks, festivals, and the Ferris wheel at the Old Port.

Day 03

Place Jacques-Cartier After Dark

Discover the most vibrant part of Old Montreal in the evening, with musicians and entertainers bringing the square to life.

Where this trip takes you

Old Port of Montreal, Place Jacques-Cartier, Notre-Dame Basilica at dusk

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Services of one of the most senior, experienced, licensed Montreal expert guides.

What's Not Included

Drinks
Dinner
Entrance fees to Aura
Any items of a personal nature

What to bring

Walking shoes (no heels)
Reusable water bottle, if needed

Know before you go

This tour books very quickly, as I am the only licensed guide offering evening tours.
Ideal for business travellers who will not have free time in the days to come or before their departure.
From 1 to 15 guests can be part of the tour, with no advance notice needed. We are not permitted to give tours to larger groups.
The tour is a great option before dinner reservations in Old Montreal.
If you book on evenings with the fireworks competition, I suggest having dinner beforehand and taking the walking tour from 20h00 to 22h00. We will finish the tour where you can watch the fireworks.
Guests can also book rooftop terrace restaurants in advance. I suggest a tour from 17h00 to 19h00 if that is what you wish.
Guests can also combine this tour by finishing at the Notre Dame Basilica to see Aura. Tickets can be bought online.
On evenings when the Cite9 Me9moire projections are on, I will guide guests through some of the stories.
A great way to start your discovery of Montreal, it can be combined with an off-the-beaten-path discovery of Montreal.

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