Montreal Walking Tour: Hidden Gems

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480 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 Jean-Talon market, 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. 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

  • 3 to 8 hours with your local host
  • Personalized and private experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options )
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuity (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

Plateau Mont-Royal (Pass-by Only)

With this private and personalised tour your local host will set up an itinerary that will depend on the time allocated during which you could 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.

Little Italy (Pass-by Only)

In this charming residential neighborhood you’ll be able to find old-school cafes, pizzerias, one of the best Italian grocery stores in North America and traditional bakeries should you choose to visit it.

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.

Librairie Drawn & Quarterly (Pass-by Only)

This is a truly hidden gem loved by locals who are passionate about Canadian and international comics and should definitely be added to your experience.

Dieu du Ciel! Brouepub Montreal (Pass-by Only)

Craft brews lovers are spoiled with choice in Montreal, you can let your host recommend you his favourite one!

Belvedere Camillien-Houde (Pass-by Only)

You can stop by one of the lookouts on Mont-Royal and admire the city from above.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Additional Information

Once you have booked your experience, we will be in touch in order to finalise the meeting point details with you. We can arrange pick up from hotels and other locations in the centre of the city. Your meeting point must be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance. This is a walking experience. If you require a private vehicle please get in touch with our team for details and costs.

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

4.3
Based on 5 reviews

What do other 5 guests say about Montreal Walking Tour: Hidden Gems

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Heidi_C
5
Aug 2023
A 6 1/2 hour walk around Montreal — we saw everything. Pierre was a terrific guide - interesting, knowledgeable. He took us everywhere we wanted to see plus places only a local would know. My only advice is to access the tour directly through City Unscripted. Viator is HORRIBLE and will be hap...
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Loris_N
5
Jun 2023
Dan was very knowledgeable and accommodating for my health issues. I had visited Montreal before but we learned about new gems- like the Berlin Wall👍👍
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Stephanie_L
5
Oct 2022
Gabriel was a wonderful tour guide full of knowledge about Montreal's architecture and history (as well as some great places to grab a bite to eat!). He really listened to my interests and put together an itinerary that suited me well! We explored rare Isaac Newton books and science history at Mc...

Search Availability

SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • 3 to 8 hours with your local host
  • Personalized and private experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options )
Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuity (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.