Half Day Private Tour In Montreal With A Local

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240 minutes (Approx.)
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Your local host will lead you off the tourist trail down a secret network of cobblestoned streets to parts of Montreal your guidebook doesn’t even know about. Learn about the European roots of the city, and discover the unique Québécois food and peculiar shops loved by locals in Plateau and Mile End. Explore markets, where growers, butchers, and fishmongers display their best produce. Relax in the enchanting Mount Royal Park and practice your French as you amble up to one of Montreal’s most popular viewpoints to see the city from above. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel pick-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
  • Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Old Montreal (Pass-by Only)

As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences. Wander the narrow cobblestoned streets and foundations that date back to the 17th century and are what solidify the European roots of Montreal.

Old Port of Montreal (Pass-by Only)

Vieux-Port was used as early as 1611 by French fur traders. If you visit here you can catch a bite to eat, walk, cycle, rollerblade, and rent a pedalo or quadricycle, to name just a few of the activities Vieux-Port offers.

Plateau Mont-Royal (Pass-by Only)

Get recommendations on where to find the best Québécois and Montreal classics like bagels, poutine, and smoked meat, which can all be found within this youthful borough.

Mile-End (Pass-by Only)

In this hip, laid-back area with an artsy vibe and multicultural roots, you can find some of the best old-school bagel shops should you choose to include it in your itinerary.

Jean-Talon Market (Pass-by Only)

You could visit this farmers market going back to 1933, you can find here a variety of local growers, fishmongers, butchers, bakers, restaurants and grocers.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.2
Based on 3 reviews

What do other 3 guests say about Half Day Private Tour In Montreal With A Local

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leslie_b
5
Mar 2024
Our tour was tailored to exactly what we wanted to see. Our guide was knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. We had a wonderful experience.
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Emily_C
5
Feb 2023
Enjoyed our time exploring the city with Gabriel, he was a wealth of knowledge and left no stone unturned! Thanks for sharing your city with us! Request him if you go, he was awesome!
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Kirk_Z
5
Aug 2022
Patrick was informative and made fantastic use of our time to show us everything we wanted to see. He has a great sense of humor, and made the day a lot of fun!

Search Availability

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel pick-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
  • Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.