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The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio 1
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The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio

By Spade & Palacio Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €46 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 45m
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

We start our Montréal walking tour by skipping the line at the Notre-Dame Basilica before wandering Vieux-Montréal. We’ll pop into some historic and architecturally gems to get an understanding of the district before heading out and leaving the tourist crowds behind.

We stroll through a segment of our interior or underground city. It’s the largest indoor network on the planet and lets us make our way to Chinatown for a quick snack as we get the skinny on the area.

Then it’s off to our old Red Light District, turned entertainment Mecca to see where the biggest festivals take place. We pop into a whacky often missed institution for a visit. Up Saint-Laurent boulevard, we check out half a dozen impressive works of art from Montréal’s MURAL Festival in the borough that is home to the highest concentration of artists in Canada.

With a coffee from a local third wave shop in hand we walk the hip parts of the lower Main before leaving you with a custom list of recommendations!!

Activity location

  • Maisonneuve Monument
    • Place d'Armes
    • Montreal, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve
    • 512 Place d'Armes
    • H2Y 2W2, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Beyond the Basilica

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes2h 45m
    2h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€46.18 x 1 Adult€46.18
Total
Price is €46.18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
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    Snacks
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    Drinks
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    Food tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, please be ready for that and to be wearing comfortable shoes.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Maisonneuve Monument

  • 10m
We meet here to start the tour and learn about the eclectic architecture that surrounds the square before we enter the Basilica!

Notre-Dame Basilica

  • 15m
We learn about the beauty and history of the country's most ornate church and leave our guests some free time to take it all in on their own.

Old Montreal

  • 45m
We walk the elegant streets, visit the old Wall Street of Canada and point out cool cultural events in the area as well get an idea of the history of the foundation of our city

Underground City

  • 15m
From the World Trade Centre to Chinatown we walk a stretch of the world's largest interior network.

Chinatown

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
We pop in for a snack to go at a local bakery and walk the pedestrian mall of our Chinatown!

Saint Laurent Boulevard

  • 20m
We visit a bunch of street art from a massive festival. We visit a crazy thrift store and art gallery. We learn about this historic boulevard and its many waves of immigration. We walk through the old Red Light now entertainment district.

Eva B

  • 10m
We visit this crazy thrift store for free time. 3 floors, a wild interior and a chance to check it out before returning on your own for free time!

Plateau Mont-Royal

  • 20m
We visit the borough home to a high concentration of artists. We see about a dozen murals and works of art. We point you in the right direction of cool shops and stuff to see when you are on your own and sit down at a coffee shop for a locally roasted coffee and hand you a list of recommendations.

Place d'Armes

  • 10m
Intro to the tour, your guide before skipping the line at the basilica!

Location

Activity location

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    Maisonneuve Monument
    • Place d'Armes
    • Montreal, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve
    • 512 Place d'Armes
    • H2Y 2W2, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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