Mural Arts Walking Tour

The Original Montreal Mural Arts Tour by Spade & Palacio

★ 5.0 668 reviews

from $28.95 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: 3526 Boul. Saint-Laurent
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Spade & Palacio Tours

Overview

This two hour walk puts you in the Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood with a local guide from Spade & Palacio, the outfit behind what they bill as the original street art tour in Montreal. You move through the area on foot, stopping at murals along Saint Laurent Boulevard, and the guide explains who painted what, how the scene works and how the pieces fit into the city's culture.

The route is straightforward. You start outside 3526 Boulevard Saint-Laurent and finish at the Park of Portugal on Rue Marie-Anne, passing the Leonard Cohen mural along the way. All stops are free to enter, so there are no admission fees on top of the tour price. The walk is moderate, and one reviewer found it manageable because everything sits within a single neighbourhood.

One reviewer said their children particularly liked looking for a recurring character in the murals. If you want an inside look at the art scene rather than a general city overview, this is a strong fit.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 10 travellers

What's Included

Included

Local guide
Professional guide
List of personal recommendations
The best time ever
Inside look into the Montreal art scene
Access to the original street art tour in Montreal

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Meet on Saint LaurentMeet outside 3526 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, next to the red fire hydrant. Do not ring or try to enter the building. It is about a ten minute walk uphill from Saint-Laurent Métro station, or take the 55 bus north to Rue Prince-Arthur and walk back two minutes.
Leonard Cohen Mural, 10 minutesA 10 minute stop at the Leonard Cohen mural.
Saint Laurent Boulevard, 1 hourThe final hour runs along Saint Laurent Boulevard, taking in murals and their backstories.
End at Park of PortugalThe tour ends at the Park of Portugal on Rue Marie-Anne.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape the experience: it is entirely on foot, outdoors and weather dependent.

Rating And Season In Brief

Rating	5.0 from 668 reviews
Weather	Needs good weather: if the operator cancels for poor weather you are offered another date or a full refund.

Pace and fitness. You are on your feet the whole two hours, though reviewers note everything sits in one neighbourhood so the walking is not excessive. The tour involves a moderate amount of walking. A moderate level of fitness is enough.
Cafe stop. One reviewer mentions a cafe stop about halfway through, with access to bathrooms and the chance to buy a drink or small snack. Bring a little cash or a card if you want something.
Weather. The tour runs outdoors and requires good weather, so dress for the day. Reviewers advise being mindful of the conditions. If poor weather cancels a departure, a different date or a full refund is offered.
Group feel. The tour caps at ten travellers, and reviewers repeatedly describe guides as knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. It reads more like a walk with a well informed local than a formal sightseeing tour.
Recommendations after. The guide provides a list of personal recommendations to take away.
Photos. Reviewers describe the murals as eye catching, so a camera or phone with charge is worth having. One reviewer mentioned greeting an artist at the end of the tour.

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Common issues. Gratuities and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met, a different date, a different experience or a full refund is offered. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded and changes in that window are not accepted. Since it is an outdoor walking tour, poor weather can force a cancellation, though the route is wheelchair accessible.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

A local professional guide, a list of personal recommendations, an inside look into the Montreal art scene and access to the original street art tour in Montreal. All stops on the itinerary are free to enter, so there are no admission fees. Gratuities and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

Outside 3526 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, next to the red fire hydrant on the street. Do not ring or try to go inside the building. It is a ten minute walk uphill from Saint-Laurent Métro station, or you can take the 55 bus north and get off at Rue Prince-Arthur, then walk back two minutes. The tour ends at the Park of Portugal on Rue Marie-Anne.

How Long Is The Tour And How Much Walking Is Involved?

It runs for two hours and is entirely on foot. Reviewers say it stays within one neighbourhood, so the pace is manageable. A moderate amount of walking is involved.

Is The Tour Suitable For Kids Or Wheelchair Users?

The tour is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, service animals are allowed and surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible. Most travellers can participate. One reviewer reported that their children enjoyed the tour.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time in Montreal. The tour also requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason, a different date or a full refund is offered.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable shoes for two hours of walking and clothing suited to the weather, since the tour is entirely outdoors. A little money for the halfway cafe stop is handy. A charged camera or phone is worthwhile, as reviewers frequently praise the murals themselves.