Explore Old Montreal Small Group Walking Tour by MTL Detours
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
• MTL Detours offers the #1 bestselling 2-hour walking tour covering the essential highlights of Old Montreal.
• MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in & based in Montreal. Merci for your support!
• Small-group of only 10 people - an exclusive, intimate + personal tour experience.
• Minimum age to attend is 12+. All participants require a paid ticket.
• Includes our insiders list of recommendations, a unique parting gift and a tasty treat.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The minimum age to attend is 12 yrs old. All participants require a paid ticket. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour operates rain or shine or snow and is mostly outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions and have proper winter attire for wintertime tours.
This tour is in English.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
This tour is owned and operated by MTL Detours Walking Tours mtldetours.ca
Note that we cover a fair distance, at a decent pace. Most of the 2-hour tour is walking or standing and places to sit are limited.
Not recommended for travelers with challenging mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (cobblestones, stairs) and length of tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old Montreal
Walking tour of Old Montreal
Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours)
Bonsecours Market, a stunning silver-domed landmark in Old Montreal, is a must-visit destination offering a vibrant mix of boutique shops, local art, and unique souvenirs,—all in a beautifully restored heritage building.
What‘s Included
The #1 bestselling 2-hour Old Montreal tour! See the highlights in a well-paced, fun experience
All mandatory local taxes are included in our price
Note: Minimum age to attend is 12 years old and all guests require a paid ticket
Engaging licensed guides: the best local experts—fun, knowledgeable + bringing Montreal to life!
A bonus tasty treat and a unique parting gift
MTL Detours: a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company. Merci for your support!
A list of recommendations of things to eat/see/do in Montreal curated by MTL Detours founder Lesley
Exclusive group of only 10 people = much more personal than other walking tours with larger groups
A tip/gratuity for your guide (optional but is a customary gesture to show your appreciation)
Hotel pick-up or drop-off. All guests must make their own way to our meeting location.
Options
Tour in English | Ages 12+
No. 1 Old Montreal Tour: ENGLISH Join MTL Detours, the Old Montreal experts. Exclusive small-groups of 10, engaging licensed guides, insiders tips +++
Reviews
2,068 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great tour and way to spend 2 hours!
Joseph W,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a personal and detailed tour of old town Montreal! Silvia knew so much about about literally every building we walked past and had so many stories about the city and its original boundaries. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat.
Great!!!
885marybethc,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Louise was a terrific guide. Knowledgeable and extremely pleasant and helpful. The tour was so informative and loved it ended at the market.
Great tour to do in the...
Mark M,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour to do in the winter - dress warmly but were some good stops indoors to keep the cold out. Lots of interesting facts and information for locals too. Elise was a great tour guide!
Worth the trip even if it was 10 degrees F
marie19512015,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend this walking tour. I was travelling with a friend and we liked the fact the group is limited to 10 people. We were in Montreal for just a couple of days and did this on our first full day. Gave us a good overview of the Old Town area. Our guide Lesley(?) was very good. She did a great job of taking us thru Montreal's history as we were looking at historical buildings and other monuments. The tour took us to places I know I would have walked into. Great two hours. Lesley even had hand and feet warmer with her to make sure her guests were comfortable. Did a good job of going into buildings to warm up a bit during the tour. Don't let the cold weather deter you. Best for Adults Fee good value
Very informative tour.
diannek412,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Met our guide, Silvia, who was friendly, very knowledgeable and kept us on pace to learn about the complex English, French, Iroquois history & architecture of Old Montreal. My daughter and I learned a lot and it helped us make decisions of where else to explore for the remaining days of our visit. We were dressed well for the cold and somewhat sunny day. Would recommend to others to take this tour that started on time. Lots to see in 2 hours.
Great tour experience!
Cheryl A,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour of Montreal with Louise as our guide. She relayed the history while walking us around various sites. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing the stories and anecdotes about the people of the past and how they influenced the city as it is today.
An excellent walking tour
Lucas M,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Elise, our guide, was just terrific. She was extremely knowledgeable and was always available to interact with everyone in the group and to give good information about Montreal.
Must Take This Tour!
Emily B,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was such a cold day, even the locals were commenting on how cold it was! Despite the truly miserable conditions, our guide Louise made this tour completely amazing. She was thoughtful about how she arranged the tour. Planned the night before with stops indoors in mind given how cold the weather was anticipated to be. She even brought enough hand warmers for the entire group (there were about 10 of us) for anyone who wanted them, which was definitely all of us. Her knowledge about the city of Montreal was extensive and only matched by her genuine enthusiasm for her job. This was unexpectedly the highlight of our entire trip!
Incredible walking tour in Montreal
872skylerl,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience to learn more about Montreal history and architecture. Our tour guide was super kind and knowledgeable. Strongly recommend if you're visiting Montreal and have a few hours!
The our guide walks very...
Mary V,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The our guide walks very fast. Great history information. Local insider tips. Love montreal in general
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