Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours
Overview
• 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.
What's Included
- Limited to 10 guests, so it never feels crowded and you can hear, follow, and ask questions
- Multi-year [BRAND] & [BRAND] "Best of the Best" Awards winner with thousands of 5-star reviews
- A small local treat and a unique parting gift
- #1 bestselling Old Montréal walking tour. Real stories, not scripts, to truly understand the city.
- MTL Detours is a 100% local, independent, and proudly woman-owned tour company.
- Curated handout of local places to eat, see, and explore, selected by MTL Detours guides
- Expert, certified guides holding the mandatory City of Montréal permit, consistently top-rated
- No hotel pickup/drop-off. Just meet us at the starting point and we'll handle everything from there.
- Minimum age is 12. Each guest requires a paid ticket.
- Gratuities for your guide are optional and are warmly welcomed.
Meeting Location
503 Place d'Armes
Montréal, QC H2Y 2W8, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
350 Rue Saint-Paul East
Montréal, QC H2Y 1H2, Canada
Tour will end in the vicinity of Place Jacques-Cartier square and Bonsecours Market.
What To Expect
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Bonsecours Market (Marche Bonsecours) (pass by)
Rue St-Paul (pass by)
Place Jacques-Cartier (pass by)
City Hall (pass by)
Notre-Dame Basilica (pass by)
Bank of Montreal (Banque de Montreal) (pass by)
Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal (pass by)
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel (pass by)
Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex (pass by)
Rue Saint Jacques (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions or difficulty walking at a steady pace.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12. Each guest requires a paid ticket. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour operates rain, shine, or snow and takes place mostly outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
- Tour is conducted in English.
- A moderate level of walking is required, including uneven terrain such as cobblestones and stairs.
- Most of the 2-hour tour involves walking or standing, with limited seating available.
- Operated by MTL Detours, a locally owned and operated Montréal tour company.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-124208P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour 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.
- Limited to 10 guests, so it never feels crowded and you can hear, follow, and ask questions.
- Multi-year Viator & Tripadvisor "Best of the Best" Awards winner with thousands of 5-star reviews.
- A small local treat and a unique parting gift.
- #1 bestselling Old Montréal walking tour. Real stories, not scripts, to truly understand the city.
- MTL Detours is a 100% local, independent, and proudly woman-owned tour company.
- Curated handout of local places to eat, see, and explore, selected by MTL Detours guides.
- Expert, certified guides holding the mandatory City of Montréal permit, consistently top-rated.
- No hotel pickup/drop-off. Just meet us at the starting point and we'll handle everything from there.
- Minimum age is 12. Each guest requires a paid ticket.
- Gratuities for your guide are optional and are warmly welcomed.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
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 Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions or difficulty walking at a steady pace.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours 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
- Limited to 10 guests, so it never feels crowded and you can hear, follow, and ask questions
- Multi-year [BRAND] & [BRAND] "Best of the Best" Awards winner with thousands of 5-star reviews
- A small local treat and a unique parting gift
- #1 bestselling Old Montréal walking tour. Real stories, not scripts, to truly understand the city.
- MTL Detours is a 100% local, independent, and proudly woman-owned tour company.
- Curated handout of local places to eat, see, and explore, selected by MTL Detours guides
- Expert, certified guides holding the mandatory City of Montréal permit, consistently top-rated
- No hotel pickup/drop-off. Just meet us at the starting point and we'll handle everything from there.
- Minimum age is 12. Each guest requires a paid ticket.
- Gratuities for your guide are optional and are warmly welcomed.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions or difficulty walking at a steady pace.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12. Each guest requires a paid ticket. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour operates rain, shine, or snow and takes place mostly outdoors. Please dress for the weather.
- Tour is conducted in English.
- A moderate level of walking is required, including uneven terrain such as cobblestones and stairs.
- Most of the 2-hour tour involves walking or standing, with limited seating available.
- Operated by MTL Detours, a locally owned and operated Montréal tour company.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
