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Beyond the Basilica a Walking Tour in Montreal

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148 reviews

Location: Montreal, Canada
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Product code: 13149P4


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Place d'Armes, Between St-Jacques St and Notre-Dame St, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1 CanadaWe meet here to start the tour and learn about the eclectic architecture that surrounds the square before we enter the Basilica!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Notre-Dame Basilica, 110 Notre-Dame Street West Es-ce Accessible En Fauteuil Roulant, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1 CanadaWe 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y8 CanadaWe 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 cityDuration: 35 minutesStop At: Underground City, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y9 CanadaFrom the World Trade Center to Chinatown we walk a stretch of the world's largest interior network.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Chinatown, St-Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1E9 CanadaWe pop in for a snack to go at a local bakery and walk the pedestrian mall of our Chinatown!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Saint Laurent Boulevard, St-Lawrence River North to City Limits, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1X9 CanadaWe 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.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Eva B, 2015 Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec H2X 2T3 CanadaWe 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!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Plateau Mont-Royal, 170 Prince Arthur Rue St-Denis, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1B7 CanadaWe 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.Duration: 35 minutes
Supplier Name
Spade & Palacio Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,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,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Infant seats available,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Inclusions:
Beverages,Food tasting,Snacks,Local guide,Entry/Admission - Chinatown
Exclusions:
Gratuities,Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Traveler Reviews

What is one to do these days to experience culture in a city you're not that familiar with? This was the perfect choice. My husband and I were the only two on this guide through interesting parts of the city that we would not have seen otherwise. It led us through alleys of hidden art and streets filled with color and vibe. The ever-changing landscape of this city is endlessly interesting and invigorating. Our guide Danny was a native of the city and was able to answer a myriad of questions we had ranging from real estate to festivals to food. If I were a local I would want to go on this tour.

My boyfriend and I were solo guests on a cold day and we really enjoyed our afternoon! Tom, our guide, was fun and energetic and taught us a ton about Montreal and its people. We enjoyed all of the places we visited and we liked that some of them were not the typical tourist attractions. We also appreciated the list of suggested restaurants and bars we received...we went to a place Tom recommended and had an amazing meal to end our trip!

Danny, our tour guide was amazing and funny. This was the best tour We have been in and definitely want to try the summer one they do as well.

My wife chose this tour for me, and I'm so glad she chose this one! What a fantastic time I had seeing so many different historical sites and interesting stops around old town Montreal, and surrounding area. You finished this tour really feeling like you saw the heart of Montreal! From the beautiful architecture of the Basilica, the fascinating underground city, to the eclectic and fun surroundings of China town and beyond, this was really a fantastic tour all around! Danny with a very knowledgeable and hospitable tour guide, with a thorough knowledge of the city. Don't hesitate to book this tour, it is well worth it!

This tour of the city is definitely one of a kind! For those who are not familiar with Montreal, this kind of tour gives you the ins and outs that you wouldn't of had the chance to discover otherwise. From the basilica in Old Montreal, to the snacks in Chinatown and then to finish up in the Plateau Mont Royal, you really get a fun and informative sense of what this city is all about. Let's not forget the tour of the multiple art murals that are up all over the Plateau! What a treat. Would recommend to people visiting the city for the first time, or those coming back looking to uncover its dozen of hidden gems.

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