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The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio
(738) Reviews
Ville-Marie
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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A moderate amount of walking is involved, please be ready for that and to be wearing comfortable shoes.
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We start our Montréal walking tour by skipping the line at the Notre-Dame Basilica before wandering Vieux-Montréal. We’ll pop into some historic and architecturally gems to get an understanding of the district before heading out and leaving the tourist crowds behind.
We stroll through a segment of our interior or underground city. It’s the largest indoor network on the planet and lets us make our way to Chinatown for a quick snack as we get the skinny on the area.
Then it’s off to our old Red Light District, turned entertainment Mecca to see where the biggest festivals take place. We pop into a whacky often missed institution for a visit. Up Saint-Laurent boulevard, we check out half a doz...
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Snacks
Beverages
Food tasting
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Meeting Points
Departure
Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve
We meet next to engraving « 1642 « on the Maisonneuve Monument middle of Place d'Armes Square, directly across the Notre-Dame Basilica.
Tour starts on time and we can't wait for latecomers. Please show up 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you are late, you might not be able to join the group.
Return
Dispatch Coffee
We end in the Plateau district. We'll leave you with a list of recommendations and point out places if you want to grab a bite or a drink!
We meet here to start the tour and learn about the eclectic architecture that surrounds the square before we enter the Basilica!
10 minutes
2
Notre-Dame Basilica
We learn about the beauty and history of the country's most ornate church and leave our guests some free time to take it all in on their own.
15 minutes
3
Old Montreal
We walk the elegant streets, visit the old Wall Street of Canada and point out cool cultural events in the area as well get an idea of the history of the foundation of our city
1 hour
4
Underground City
From the World Trade Center to Chinatown we walk a stretch of the world's largest interior network.
15 minutes
5
Chinatown
We pop in for a snack to go at a local bakery and walk the pedestrian mall of our Chinatown!
15 minutes
6
Saint Laurent Boulevard
We visit a bunch of street art from a massive festival. We visit a crazy thrift store and art gallery. We learn about this historic boulevard and its many waves of immigration. We walk through the old Red Light now entertainment district.
20 minutes
7
Eva B
We visit this crazy thrift store for free time. 3 floors, a wild interior and a chance to check it out before returning on your own for free time!
10 minutes
8
Plateau Mont-Royal
We visit the borough home to a high concentration of artists. We see about a dozen murals and works of art. We point you in the right direction of cool shops and stuff to see when you are on your own and sit down at a coffee shop for a locally roasted coffee and hand you a list of recommendations.
20 minutes
The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio
(738) Reviews
Ville-Marie
About
We start our Montréal walking tour by skipping the line at the Notre-Dame Basilica before wandering Vieux-Montréal. We’ll pop into some historic and architecturally gems to get an understanding of the district before heading out and leaving the tourist crowds behind.
We stroll through a segment of our interior or underground city. It’s the largest indoor network on the planet and lets us make our way to Chinatown for a quick snack as we get the skinny on the area.
Then it’s off to our old Red Light District, turned entertainment Mecca to see where the biggest festivals take place. We pop into a whacky often missed institution for a visit. Up Saint-Laurent boulevard, we check out half a doz...
Highlights
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Snacks
Beverages
Food tasting
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Meeting Points
Departure
Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve
We meet next to engraving « 1642 « on the Maisonneuve Monument middle of Place d'Armes Square, directly across the Notre-Dame Basilica.
Tour starts on time and we can't wait for latecomers. Please show up 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you are late, you might not be able to join the group.
Return
Dispatch Coffee
We end in the Plateau district. We'll leave you with a list of recommendations and point out places if you want to grab a bite or a drink!
