Montréal walking tour byond the Basilica

Wander the streets of Montreal with a local guide seeing historical landmarks, hip neighbourhoods, and creative street art.

Montreal is a city with much history, gastronomy and art to offer. This two and a half hour walking tour will take you to food emporiums, hidden gems, and some of the city’s landmarks, wandering through the cobbled streets of Old Montreal and the tunnels of the underground city.

Begin your small-group tour by skipping the line at the centuries-old, ornately-decorated Notre-Dame Basilica before strolling through the streets of Old Montreal to see some of the historic and architectural gems. You’ll then head beneath the streets into part of the world’s longest underground tunnel network, spanning 33 km (20.5 miles).

From here, your guide will take you to Chinatown for a quick bite to eat and learn about the area. You’ll then move on to the Red-Light district, the entertainment centre where the largest festivals take place. You’ll briefly learn about the district’s notorious past and pop into a quirky hidden gem.

Finally, you’ll head up to Boulevard Saint-Laurent to see the street art and pieces from the city’s Mural Festival, finishing the tour in the hip Lower Main district with a drink from an independent coffee shop. Your local guide will leave you with a list of recommendations for how to spend the rest of your time in Montreal.