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Passionately researched history and culture
Personable English-speaking guide (Español or Français when selected)
Local recommendations and tips
Easy and direct route to the highlights of Montreal
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Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

Montreal, Canada

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3 hours

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Offered in: English

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Dorchester Square, located at 1555 Peel Street in downtown Montreal, is a historic urban park that serves as a vibrant green space amid the city's bustling core. Established in the late 19th century, the square was developed between 1876 and 1880 on the site of the former Saint-Antoine Cemetery, where approximately 50,000 individuals were interre

Duration: 15 minutes

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Saint-Paul Street West in Old Montreal is the city's oldest street, dating back to 1673. Lined with historic stone buildings, it now hosts art galleries, boutique shops, and lively restaurants.

Duration: 15 minutes

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The John Young Monument, located at 333 De la Commune Street West in Montreal's Old Port, honors John Young (1811–1878), a pivotal figure in the development of Montreal's port infrastructure. Young served as the first Chairman of the Port Commission and was instrumental in modernizing the city's maritime facilities.

Duration: 15 minutes

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The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, located at 110 Notre-Dame Street West in Old Montreal, is a landmark of Gothic Revival architecture and a cornerstone of the city's religious and cultural heritage.

Duration: 20 minutes

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Montreal City Hall (Hôtel de Ville de Montréal), located at 275 Notre-Dame Street East in Old Montreal, is a distinguished example of Second Empire architecture and serves as the seat of the city's municipal government.

Duration: 15 minutes

Saint Laurent Boulevard

Saint Laurent Boulevard, affectionately known as "The Main," is a historic and culturally rich artery running through the heart of Montreal. Established in the early 18th century, it has long served as a symbolic dividing line between the city's English-speaking west and French-speaking east, while also acting as a gateway for successive waves of immigrants.

Duration: 20 minutes

Place des Arts

Place des Arts, located at 175 Saint-Catherine Street West in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, is Canada's largest cultural and artistic complex. Inaugurated on September 21, 1963, it was the vision of Mayor Jean Drapeau, aiming to revitalize the eastern part of downtown Montreal and establish a premier venue for the performing arts.

Duration: 20 minutes

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The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), located at 1380 Sherbrooke Street West, stands as Canada's oldest art museum, founded in 1860. It boasts a vast collection of nearly 47,000 works, encompassing Quebec and Canadian heritage, Indigenous art, and international pieces spanning from antiquity to contemporary times.

Duration: 20 minutes