Free tour
Free walking tour of Old Montreal
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Guru: Helene
Registered on 31 March 2021
Hi! I’am a passionate “globetrotteure” who travelled around the world and worked for many years guiding French, English, Spanish travellers around Canada. I am a professional licensed guide of Montreal and I can give you the inside “scoop”of the city, from history, cuisine, architecture and more.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Montreal stretches over a 50km long island and the old city is located on the shores of San Lorenzo. In just 375 years it was founded by French missionaries in 1642, 3 centuries of history that made Montreal the first major commercial center in Canada.
In this free walking tour we will visit:
- Plaza de Armas: Monument to the founders.
- Notre-Dame Basilica: masterpiece, considered one of the splendid churches in North America
- Bank of Montreal
- Seminary
- St-Jacques Street: In this "Wall Street" of Canada where the statement "Montreal was the metropolis of Canada" takes on all its meaning. Bold architecture, banks and insurance companies, very beautiful facades etc.
- Plaza Victoria: Park, subway, underground city, ICAO and World Trade Center.
- Porto Vecchio: In its glory days and for centuries it was one of the most important inland ports in North America.
- Set of historic and romantic streets that descend to the San Lorenzo river.
- Place Jacques-Cartier: Hotel de Ville, the town hall, the Bonsecours market, the chapel, the S-Paul street and Notre-Dame
Montreal
You can not miss it !!
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
174 Rue Notre Dame E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1C2, Canada
Tengo una bandera de Montreal en la mano!!
1
Outside visit
Historic Site Marguerite-Bourgeoys and Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
2
Outside visit
Marché Bonsecours
3
Outside visit
Place d'Armes
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
