Original Guidatour Walking Tour

The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

★ 4.8 2,708 reviews

from $25.33 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: 206 Pl. d'Youville
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Guidatour

Overview

Two hours with a certified city guide, starting at the obelisk on Place d'Youville, is the basic shape of this walk. Guidatour, a local woman-owned company that has been running tours for over 40 years, keeps groups to around 15 visitors with a cap of 16. The route threads through Old Montréal past Place Royale, the Notre-Dame Basilica, Place d'Armes, City Hall, Bonsecours Market, Place Jacques-Cartier and Rue St-Paul, finishing at Bonsecours Market in the heart of the district.

Reviewers consistently describe guides who are knowledgeable and entertaining, and the walk gives a geographical reference for the area along with ideas for what to revisit in more depth afterwards. The ending point near shops and places to eat makes it easy to keep exploring on your own.

It suits most travellers. The tour runs year-round, rain or shine, is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, allows service animals, and sits near public transportation. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you meet the group at the starting point.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 16 travellers

What's Included

Included

100% guaranteed official city certified guide
A relaxed, fun, and enjoyable 2-hour experience, led by the best guides Montréal has to offer
A perfect sized group of about 15 visitors, ensuring a smooth experience for a great price
Choose Guidatour and support a local, woman-owned company delivering excellence for over 40 years!

Not Included

Tips aren't mandatory but are a wonderful way to show your guide some extra love!

Itinerary

Meet at the obeliskMeet your guide at the obelisk in front of 206 Place d'Youville, Montréal.
Old Montréal walkThe guided portion covers Old Montréal for 2 hours, with free admission to the area.
Place Royale and Notre-Dame BasilicaThe route passes by or makes a short stop at Place Royale, then at the Notre-Dame Basilica.
Place d'Armes and City HallThe walk continues past Place d'Armes and City Hall, again as passing-by or short stops.
Bonsecours Market and Place Jacques-CartierFurther short stops take in Bonsecours Market and Place Jacques-Cartier before the route heads along Rue St-Paul.
End at Bonsecours MarketThe tour ends on Bonsecours Market Street, close to shops and restaurants.

Rating And Season In Brief

Rating	4.8 from 2,708 reviews
Season	Operates year-round
Weather	Operates rain or shine.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the walk.

Comfortable shoes. One reviewer specifically recommends wearing comfortable walking shoes. The walk covers a lot of ground over two hours.
Pace and fitness. One said the guide set the group up for a great two days in the city.
Book early in your trip. One reviewer recommends doing this tour at the beginning of a visit. It provides a geographical reference for Old Montréal and tips on what to come back and see in more depth.
Weather and season. The tour goes ahead rain or shine and runs year-round, so dress for the day. One reviewer also advises comfortable walking shoes.
Food and finish. The ending point at Bonsecours Market sits in an area one reviewer praised for its shops and places to eat. Plan to stay on for lunch or browsing afterwards.
Group feel. Groups run to about 15 visitors, with a maximum of 16. Reviewers describe the tours as fun and informative in equal measure.

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Common issues. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers, and if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, in which case you are offered a different date or experience or a full refund. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you must make your own way to the meeting point at the obelisk on Place d'Youville. The landmarks on the route are listed as passing-by or short stops. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded, and tips, while appreciated by the operator, are not mandatory.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour?

You get a certified official city guide leading a relaxed two-hour walk through Old Montréal, in a group of about 15 people with a maximum of 16. The company is a local, woman-owned business that has operated for over 40 years. Tips are not mandatory.

Where Does The Tour Start?

There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. The meeting point is the obelisk in front of 206 Place d'Youville, Montréal. The tour ends at Bonsecours Market Street.

How Does The Tour Visit The Notre-Dame Basilica?

The basilica appears on the itinerary as a passing-by or short stop, as do Place Royale, Place d'Armes, City Hall, Bonsecours Market, Place Jacques-Cartier and Rue St-Paul. It is not stated whether interiors are visited, so confirm before booking if that matters to you.

Is The Tour Accessible For Wheelchairs Or Strollers?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible and pushchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and the starting point is near public transportation. Most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time in Montréal. If the tour is cancelled because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you will be offered a different date or experience or a full refund.

What Should I Bring And Wear?

One reviewer recommends comfortable walking shoes, and dressing for the weather matters since the tour runs rain or shine and operates year-round. The finish point is surrounded by shops and restaurants if you want to carry on afterwards.