Discover Montreals Underground City - RESO
Overview
Explore Montreal's Underground City in a welcoming small group of no more than 10 guests, with time for conversation, questions and photos. Discover colourful public art, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and the stories behind the city's architecture and everyday life. Ride the Métro and REM with required fares included.
This two-hour experience includes a RÉSO orientation map and local recommendations to help you keep exploring confidently. Meet inside Complexe Desjardins and finish at The Ring at Place Ville Marie. Expect active walking, stairs or escalators and brief outdoor sections; wear comfortable shoes. Guests with mobility concerns should contact us before booking. This tour is bilingual in English and French.
Prefer a guide exclusively for your group? Private tours are also available. Please inquire about our private Underground City experience and availability.
What's Included
- RÉSO orientation map and post-tour neighbourhood recommendations
- Local guidance to Montréal’s hidden art, history and landmarks
- Métro and REM rides; required transit fares included
- Photos taken at selected stops to help capture your memories
Meeting Location
175 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest
Montréal, QC H2X 3Y2, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Montreal
QC H3B 2B6, Canada
The tour ends outside at The Ring on the Esplanade of Place Ville Marie, near Le Cathcart and the corner of McGill College Avenue and Cathcart Street.
What To Expect
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Complexe Desjardins
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palais des Congres
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Montreal World Trade Centre
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place Bonaventure
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centre de Conferences Le 1000
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gare Centrale
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place Ville-Marie
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place Ville-Marie
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour is mostly indoors, especially in winter, but brief outdoor sections may be necessary. Dress in layers for changing temperatures and the weather on your way to and from the tour.
- Restrooms and a food court are available at the meeting point inside Complexe Desjardins. Arrive early to buy a quick snack or drink before the tour starts. Opening hours may vary.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time and allow extra time to reach the downtown meeting point. Public transit or a taxi/Uber is recommended, as traffic and parking can be challenging.
- Pets are not allowed on this activity.
- Tips are optional, but greatly appreciated.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- RÉSO orientation map and post-tour neighbourhood recommendations.
- Local guidance to Montréal’s hidden art, history and landmarks.
- Métro and REM rides; required transit fares included.
- Photos taken at selected stops to help capture your memories.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Montreals Underground City - RESO is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Montreals Underground City – RESO will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- RÉSO orientation map and post-tour neighbourhood recommendations
- Local guidance to Montréal’s hidden art, history and landmarks
- Métro and REM rides; required transit fares included
- Photos taken at selected stops to help capture your memories
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour is mostly indoors, especially in winter, but brief outdoor sections may be necessary. Dress in layers for changing temperatures and the weather on your way to and from the tour.
- Restrooms and a food court are available at the meeting point inside Complexe Desjardins. Arrive early to buy a quick snack or drink before the tour starts. Opening hours may vary.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time and allow extra time to reach the downtown meeting point. Public transit or a taxi/Uber is recommended, as traffic and parking can be challenging.
- Pets are not allowed on this activity.
- Tips are optional, but greatly appreciated.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
