Free Walking Tours in Montreal

Carla and her tour were amazing. Engaging, a wide range of information (historical, cultural etc). Super friendly

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Excellent tour by Benjamin of the Plateau and Mike End. Benjamin was deeply knowledgable about the history of the neighborhood from the home of immigrants capturing the ethnic fabric to recent gentrification. He had wonderful vignettes of some known and less well known personalities who did heroic things. He also covered cultural highlights including murals and Indie music. There were some architectural gems from the winding external staircases in front of of homes to the green alleys. The pacing of the walk was great. We learned so much. My only suggestion is that unlike other guru walks we have done throughout the world, Benjamin was a bit too serious and could have made the walk more entertaining with humor. The walk ended with delicious Montreal bagels; which may top New York’s.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Ana

11 Reviews

At first, when he got his speaker out I thought it was overkill but soon I realized he knew what he was doing - there’s a lot of noise in the city and with that gadget we could hear his interesting stories no matter what. Loved it!!!

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Priscila

1 Review

Ben was a great guide, he explained so many things and provided great recommendations! 10/10!

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

It was a great your. Benjamin was very familiar with the area. He pointed out interesting landmarks and gave us alot of interesting history.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Alanis

2 Reviews

Benji was amazing! He took the time to answer all our questions while showing us all the interesting places. We moved though many spots and in each of them he had a clear and interesting explanation.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Vishal

1 Review

It was a wonderful tour. And thank you Carla for being an amazing host. Highly recommended.

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Benjamin was really knowledgeable and shared his love of the place with the group and told us lots of interesting facts. I think he finds it difficult to make eye contact with people, but this didn’t detract from how good the tour was. I had booked for myself and my husband, but unfortunately, my husband wasn’t able to go because of an injury to his knee. I did try to inform Benjamin beforehand, but your site took me to a Spanish site and I was unable to do it.. I wish him well.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Robin

4 Reviews

Very informative!

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Our tour guide was Benjamin, born and raised in Montreal, very knowledge of the neighbourhood and its history. I didn’t know anything about the Mile end neighbourhood and learnt about the Jewish, Portuguese and Italian influences. If you are looking for something different give it a try

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

A really informative tour complete with stops for local foods! Carla was fantastic!

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One of the best GuruWalk Tours we ever had! Great story teller, wonderful food stops. We enjoyed the awesome afternoon with Carla!

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Lovely experience with Carla. She’s very helpful and offered information that you’d be able to get from locals.

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Rick

2 Reviews

This tour is fascinating for the immigrant history of Montreal, from the large Ashenazi Jewish immigration in the early 1900s to waves of Polish, Portuguese, and other cultures who came to live and work in the plateau of the city. Benjamin gave excellent accounts of the history as a native of the area.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Benjamin is a great guide who brings his personal experience and love of Montreal to his tour. I'm not sure we agree on the great bagel debate (Fairmount vs. St. Viateur) but... Thank you, Benjamin, for a great introduction to Montreal, its people and history.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Very informative and interesting tour

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Marta

5 Reviews

Don't hesitate to do this tour, you'll learn a lot from this tasty neighbourhood and remember much more your visit with the wonderful stories you'll hear about.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Great job and some very interesting info. shared!

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Daniel

1 Review

Benjamin is a great guide!!!

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Tour was excellent. Carla was knowledgeable and engaging.

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Zoe

1 Review

We had a great tour with Carla. We loved the balance of history, culture and food that she told us about and showed us. It really felt like we got a great insight into life in Mile End. Thanks!

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Marivic

2 Reviews

Hands down the best guide I’ve walked with in all the GuruWalks I’ve taken in Asia, Europe and North America. His knowledge of history, important personages made it to be a very informative session.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Carla is an excellent guide. She made the city come alive with her storytelling and her sharing of Montreal’s unique history. Love her generous sharing of other favourites in areas outside of her specific tour.

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Nella

1 Review

Engaging tour - especially enjoyed the print outs he showed during the tour. Was a lovely addition.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur

Benjamin was an excellent and informative guide. Learned lots and enjoyed the tour very much.

Montreal Plateau & Mile End Kostenlose Wandertour: Von den Wurzeln der Einwanderer zur kreativen Kultur