Old Montreal Ghost Walk

Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meeting point: Place Royale
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Old Montreal Ghosts

Overview

A storyteller meets a crowd at Place Royale, just across from Pointe-à-Callière Museum, and leads groups on foot through Old Montreal for an hour and a half of ghost stories. The tour is theatrical rather than a dry history lecture. Reviewers again and again describe the storytellers as the reason the night works, whatever stories they happen to tell.

The route winds through the streets of the old quarter and finishes near Bonsecours Market, where a roughly 15 minute stop is built into the walk. The tales draw on real episodes from the city's past, with an emphasis on the darker and less flattering chapters. Travellers who enjoy folklore and a bit of performance tend to rate it highly; those hoping for a strictly factual commentary sometimes find the theatrics excessive.

Groups are capped at 25 per storyteller. It runs in the evening, starting at 20:00. Most people can take part, though the operator does not recommend it for children under 10.

What's Included

Included

1.5-hour ghost tour
Local storyteller

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 25 travellers

Itinerary

Meet at Place RoyaleMeet your storyteller at Place Royale, the small raised public square across from Pointe-à-Callière Museum. Go up the steps; the guide meets the group there at the departure time.
Ghost walk through Old MontrealThe walking tour covers Old Montreal over 1.5 hours, with stories told along the streets of the old quarter.
Stop at Bonsecours MarketA stop of about 15 minutes at Bonsecours Market.
Tour ends near Bonsecours MarketThe tour finishes on Bonsecours Market Street, near the market. Make your own way back from there.

Small sightseeing coach on an Old Montreal stone street at dusk.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book, drawn from the tour details and from what travellers say afterwards.

Wear good shoes. Several reviewers warn that there is a lot of walking and that streets and stairs can be slippery in the dark. One traveller reported a fall on a staircase. Comfortable footwear is a common recommendation.
Expect theatrics. Reviewers often describe the storytellers as enthusiastic and theatrical, and several say that delivery is what makes the night. A couple of travellers found the acting overdone for their group.
Group size. Each group is capped at 25 travellers.
Evening timing. The tour starts at 20:00 and runs about an hour and a half. Reviewers describe it as a fun way to spend an evening in Montreal.
Weather and comfort. The walk goes ahead outdoors at night, so dress for the evening conditions. No alcohol, drugs or smoking are allowed during the tour.
Getting there. The meeting point is near public transportation. There is no hotel pickup or drop off, so plan your own route to and from Bonsecours Market at the end.

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Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, with the choice of a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Theatrics divide opinion: a few adults found them overdone, while others say families with kids would enjoy them. The operator advises against bringing children under 10. Gratuities are not included in the price.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour?

The price covers the 1.5 hour ghost walk and a local storyteller. Gratuities are not included, and neither is hotel pickup and drop off.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Place Royale, the small raised public square directly across from Pointe-à-Callière Museum. Climb the steps and the storyteller meets you there at the departure time. The tour ends near Bonsecours Market.

What Time Does The Ghost Tour Start?

The start time is 20:00. The whole experience lasts about 1.5 hours.

Is The Tour Suitable For Kids?

Most travellers can participate, but the operator does not recommend the tour for children under 10. Some reviewers felt the theatrical style would suit a family with kids particularly well.

Is The Tour Wheelchair Accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and nearby transportation is also wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window, no refund is given and changes are not accepted, with cut off times based on local time. If the operator cancels because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.