Private Walking Tour: Old Montreal and Underground City
Highlights
Montreal
Private Tour
4 Hours
EASY
French, English
Description
Explore the historic charm and modern wonders of Montreal on this 4-hour private walking tour.Begin your journey in Old Montreal, where cobblestone streets, centuries-old architecture, and vibrant plazas transport you back in time.Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about the city's rich history, from its founding in the 17th century to its role as a cultural hub today.
Wander through the picturesque streets, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port, and the bustling Place Jacques-Cartier.Discover hidden gems and local secrets as you explore the heart of the city's oldest neighborhood.
Descend into Montreal's famous Underground City, a vast network of tunnels and pathways that connect shopping centers, hotels, and attractions across the downtown area.Experience the contrast between the historic charm above ground and the modern conveniences below as your guide reveals the unique history and function of this subterranean tour
Itinerary
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Majestically rising up in the middle of the city, Mount Royal (“the mountain” to locals) is a symbol of the city’s heritage, history, geography, and inspiration, hosting founding institutions, beautiful hillside cemeteries, and Mount Royal Park, a 4-season playground.
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Home to the city's most historic and newest attractions, provides an unbeatable glimpse into city's many lives throughout its extensive history.While the memory of Jeanne Mance, Jacques Cartier and de Maisonneuve can still be felt on the cobblestone streets, Old Montréal and the Old Port make up one of the city’s most constantly evolving and dynamic quarters, with attractions ranging from cathedrals and museums to an observation wheel and river cruises.
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One only has to see Montréal's version of Wall Street to understand the city's claim to be the metropolis of Canada in earlier years
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Growing from a humble stone church in the 17th century to a minor basilica erected to welcome some 8,000 parishioners, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal stands as a majestic testament to the importance of religion and art throughout the city’s history
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Main station
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Enjoy the best views of the city from the summit
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Rising above Place du Canada near the Bell Centre, Windsor Station is a testament to Montréal's role in Canadian railway history.
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RÉSO, commonly referred to as the Underground City, is the name applied to a series of interconnected office towers, hotels, shopping centres, residential and commercial complexes, convention halls, universities and performing arts venues that form the heart of Montreal's central business district, colloquially referred to as Downtown Montreal.
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A stone's throw from downtown, the Old Port offers something for everyone at any time of year.
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Ituated in the heart of Little Italy, Jean Talon Market is one of the oldest public markets in Montréal.Inaugurated in May 1933, it was first called the Marché du Nord, but in 1983, its name was changed in honour of Jean Talon, the first intendant of New France
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As Canada's premiere entertainment destination, the centre has six venues, including the Maison Symphonique, with a total seating capacity of nearly 8,000.Place des Arts offers an extraordinary variety of programming, hosting major arts organizations, such as the Opéra de Montréal and the Grands Ballets Canadiens.
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A testament to the French regime architecture, this beautiful building is home to the oldest (private) garden in North America.
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This area is known as much for its residential quaintness as its festive nighttime antics
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.