Best Walking Tours in Montreal

Discover the beauty of Montreal on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Montreal by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Montreal

In the Shadow of the Mountain: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (33 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.67

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

In the Shadow of the Mountain (2-hour tour) takes you through the Plateau neighborhood and traces the roots of Montreal’s Jewish community through early 20th century Yiddish and then English literature. By way of poetry and novels, this tour explores how Jews envisioned their life in Montreal and contrasts these utopic visions to the realities of life in the city. You’ll also discover the ways in which Montreal's Jewish community made the Plateau their home at the foot of the mountain, and made a lasting impression on its landscape.

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Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (25 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.41

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Experience the beauty of Montreal during the holidays on this Christmas-themed walking tour. Following your professional guide through the historic streets of Old Montreal, you’ll get wrapped up in the Christmas spirit as you admire the city’s twinkling lights and elaborate decorations. Visit Victoria Square and learn about the city’s centuries-old European holiday traditions, and see beautifully adorned Santa Claus figurines before checking out famous Bonsecours Market.

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Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (23 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 19.97

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

The Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour revisits one of the darkest chapters in the city’s history, also known as Black ’47. Starting in June, 1847, Montreal was overwhelmed by wave after wave of Irish refugees fleeing brutal oppression at home, including a massive famine triggered by a potato blight and colonial British landowners, many of whom forced tenants off their lands. The walking tour provides in-depth history about the Irish Famine's impact on Montreal in 1847. Guests will visit key sites associated with this tragedy, including the Old Port and Lachine Canal, the Grey Nuns Motherhouse, the two locations of Montreal’s fever sheds and mass burial grounds, and the infamous Black Rock monument. The Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour is sure to please those researching family roots, history buffs, and tourists and locals interested in this dark episode in the city’s history.

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Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (21 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.59

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Step into Montreal’s hidden universe beneath the streets. Join me for a 2-hour guided walk through the city’s vast indoor network—featuring art, architecture, and secret stories. From a stunning Parisian Metro entrance to iconic statues, hidden cafés, and transit hubs, uncover how over 500,000 people use this climate-controlled maze daily. Rated 4.95+, guests love my warmth, insider knowledge, and photo-ready moments. This immersive experience lasts about 2 hours, covers plenty of ground, and is hosted by me—your favorite native of Montreal! ✨ Private groups, custom schedules, and tailored experiences available upon request. Currently in the process of acquiring officially certified through the city’s required training. In the meantime, I offer this top-rated experience as a local expert with deep knowledge of Montreal’s underground network. With over 6 years and top tier reviews across platforms, you’re in great hands.

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Paranormal Investigation Ghost Tour in Montreal in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (20 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.41

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Do you believe in the paranormal? Hosted by professional Ghost-hunter Dominique Desormeaux of 13 Spirits Paranormal, Haunted Montreal’s “Paranormal Investigation – Old Sainte Antoine Cemetery” takes guests on a dark adventure into the mysterious world of ghost-hunting. From 1799-1855, Sainte Antoine Cemetery was the site of approximately 70,000 burials, many of them interred in mass graves due to a series of Cholera epidemics that struck the city. Today, the old cemetery is hidden just underneath two of Montreal’s most stunning and popular urban parks – Dorchester Square and Place du Canada. They are a major hotspot for paranormal activity in Downtown Montreal.

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The Montreal Street Art & Mural Tour in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (17 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 28.85

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Zigzag through the hip and artsy Plateau neighbourhood to discover some of the best street art Montreal has to offer! Over 25 artworks (some 9 stories high!) to admire with the guidance of a knowledgeable host to provide precious informations and insights. Well suited for the art connoisseur, the novice art curious traveller or simply anyone looking for a fun and interesting way to experience Montreal.

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Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy Small Group Walking Tour in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (14 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 30.32

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Discover Montreal’s Jean-Talon Market on this small-group walking tour. Follow your local guide through the maze of stalls as you discover local delicacies, some of which you wouldn’t find on your own. Explore the fascinating neighborhood of Little Italy, and receive the personal attention of your guide in a small group of 12 people or less. Plus, get restaurant, wine, and beer recommendations from your in-the-know guide.

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Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based  in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (14 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 5.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Discover Montréal like never before on this engaging and authentic walking tour led by a passionate local guide from Toonie Tours. Far from the average sightseeing stroll, this experience invites you to truly connect with the city’s unique character and vibrant culture. Wander through the famous Quartier des Spectacles, soak up the festival atmosphere, explore the cobblestone streets and old-world charm of Old Montréal, and feel the pulse of the downtown Centre-Ville. Along the way, your guide brings the city to life with powerful storytelling, local insights, and fun facts that turn history into something you’ll actually remember. Whether you’re visiting from the US, UK, Australia, or beyond — solo, with friends, or family in tow — this tour is designed to help you make the most of your time in Montréal. It’s the perfect way to start your trip, get your bearings, and fall in love with this beautiful island city. Join us and experience why thousands of travellers love this tour.

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Haunted Downtown in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.41

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Looking for another Montreal? Guided by a professional actor and storyteller, this haunted tour is sure to appeal to history buffs, ghost hunters and Allowe’en enthusiasts with its tales of frightening paranormal activity and ghosts haunting unusual places – in the heart of downtown Montreal. Listen to the nauseating and twisted “legend of the red cross”, as well as the new university residence of Concordia, the Grey Nuns’ former motherhouse where a mysterious crypt is located. Visit haunted houses, including a run-down squat on “Overdose” Avenue and a spooky old funeral home converted into one of Montreal’s trendiest nightclubs. Sometimes customers don’t ask for so much, especially if they dare to visit the women’s aisles and attic. And many more stories to discover!

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All about Montreal's Murals - Saturday Walking Tour in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (11 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.41

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

A veritable open-air museum, Montreal has become a hub for street art in North America. It even rivals international capitals known for their beautiful graffiti and outdoor murals. This walking tour focuses on the axis of boulevard St-Laurent, the Main, and takes interesting detours to other streets and alleys. This colorful tour will allow you to admire some of Montreal's most lively and creative murals. Let yourself be transported by the work of the artists and collectives behind the realization of these impressive works with this foray into Montreal while murals.

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Montreal's Sin City Era + Golden Age Walking Tour by MTL Detours in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (11 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 34.77

 

While prohibition put a damper on the early 20th century in the USA and elsewhere in Canada, the booze kept flowing freely in Montreal and it quickly became known as “Sin City” and “Paris of the North”. Visitors flocked here to indulge in the notorious nightlife and raucous times. Whatever the vice or pleasure, it could be found in Montreal. Our cabarets and jazz clubs attracted talented musicians the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, amongst others. This history walking tour will enthrall you with stories about local institutions and the cast of characters that frequented them. Performers, mobsters, street workers, and cops all rubbed elbows in the old Red Light District. Hear about the transformation of the district into the Quartier des Spectacles: home to Montreal's world-famous International Jazz Festival. Join MTL Detours to learn about this era in the unique city of Montreal! Note that portions of this tour goes through off-the-beaten path and non-touristy areas.

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Haunted Mount Royal in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (8 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.41

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Looking for another Montreal? A professional actor and storyteller will delight guests with ghost stories, mysteries and legends about Mount Royal and its haunted hospitals, abandoned castles, cemeteries teeming with spirits of the undead. Haunted Montreal aims to delight fans interested in local history, blood-chilling ghost stories and an unforgettable hike on the slopes of Mount Royal! Good walking shoes and a flashlight are highly recommended.

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haunted griffintown in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.41

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Looking for another Montreal? Griffintown is one of Montreal’s most historic – and haunted – neighbourhoods. This part of the city has witnessed everything from the Irish refugees during the famine of 1847 to the Industrial Revolution, to the worst air disaster Montreal has ever seen. Today condominium towers are multiplying there but new residents are aware that this area was once a noisy slum and ghosts are common! The tour of haunted Griffintown takes in mysterious ruins, a polluted canal, ancient cemeteries and frightening buildings that are reputedly haunted. Led by a professional actor and storyteller, this tour will delight ghost hunters, history buffs and Halloween lovers alike, with scary stories about the spirits and paranormal activities that drive Griffintown.

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Paranormal Investigation Tour in Sainte-Antoine Cemetery in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.41

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Do you believe in the paranormal? Hosted by professional ghost hunter Dominique Desormeaux of 13 Spirits Paranormal, "Paranormal Investigation – Old Cemetery of Saint Anthony", takes guests on a dark adventure into the mysterious world of ghost hunting. From 1799 to 1855, St. Anthony’s Cemetery hosted approximately 70,000 burials, many of which were buried in mass graves due to a series of cholera epidemics that struck the city. Today, the old cemetery is hidden under two of Montreal’s most beautiful and popular urban parks, Dorchester Park and Canada Place, a favorite spot for paranormal activities in downtown Montreal.

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Tournée des bars hanté in Montreal

Montreal , Quebec

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 24.41

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

À la recherche d’un autre Montréal ? Montréal possède plusieurs établissements hantés où il est possible de prendre quelques verres tout en étant plongé dans un univers paranormal : discothèques chics, salles burlesques, bars, anciennes auberges, bistros, brasseries, tavernes et bien d’autres ! Montréal est de loin la meilleure métropole pour mélanger alcool et histoires de fantômes effrayantes ; un lieu idéal pour boire abondamment tout en s’interrogeant sur le passé brutal et sordide de la ville et ses fantômes qui résultent des pires crimes et circonstances. Dirigé par le conteur professionnel d’histoires de paranormales, la Pub Crawl de Montréal hanté permet de visiter 3 pubs hantés. Pour faire découvrir aux invités, non seulement le nombre d’endroits hantés où il est possible de prendre un verre, mais aussi leurs faire entendre les histoires de fantômes les plus infâmes de Montréal.

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Local Tips for Montreal

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Montreal at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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