Montreal Walking Tour: Hidden Gems
Montreal, Canada
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Product ID: 1522
8 hours
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Offered in: English and 1 more
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.
- 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)
Meeting point
Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve, 512 Pl. d'Armes, Montréal, QC H2Y 2W2, Canada
At Place d'Armes, in front of the monument which is in the center of the square.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Plateau Mont-Royal
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.
Duration:
2
Mile-End
In this hip, laid-back area with an artsy vibe and multicultural roots, you can find some of the best old-school bagel shops.
Duration:
3
Little Italy
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.
Duration:
4
Jean-Talon Market
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.
Duration:
5
Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
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.
Duration:
6
Dieu du Ciel! Brouepub Montreal
Craft brews lovers are spoiled with choice in Montreal, you can let your host recommend you his favourite one!
Duration:
7
Belvedere Camillien-Houde
You can stop by one of the lookouts on Mont-Royal and admire the city from above.
Duration:
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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