Jacques-Cartier Square (Place Jacques-Cartier)

Find out more about all the eras that shaped Montreal with a private 2-hour walking tour. With your local guide, learn the city's history, from the foundation of Fort Ville-Marie in 1642 to today.  Visit important public squares, such as Place d'Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier; pass by the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, City Hall, and walk along the former ''Wall Street'' of Canada; take a picture at the oldest building of the historic district, and enter Notre-Dame, if you choose. The historic heart of the city and its adjacent Old Port will help illuminate the story of one of the greatest cities in the Americas. Private tour is limited to a maximum group size of 15.

Halloween 2024 in Montreal! Old Montreal is the city’s most haunted neighborhood. Since colonial times, the area has witnessed countless horrors – brutal colonization, guerilla warfare, unspeakable tragedies, heinous crimes and shocking executions. These dark episodes ripple through time, leaving deranged legends, haunted history and a plethora of ghosts and paranormal activity. The Haunted Old Montreal ghost walk visits the Place d’Armes, Cours Le Royer, the Courthouse District, Place Vauquelin, Champs-de-Mars, Jacques Cartier Square and the infamous Chateau Ramezay. These areas are all rife with paranormal activity and ghost-sightings. Led by a professional actor and storyteller, this ghost tour is sure to please ghost hunters, history buffs and Hallowe’en lovers with its creepy tales of paranormal activity and the ghostly spirits that haunt Old Montreal.

Travel back in time to the cobblestone streets travelled by early French missionaries, fur traders, and British conquerors on this self-guided walking tour in le Vieux Montréal (Old Montreal). You‘ll get an overview of the historical Place d‘Armes square, with its striking Bank of Montréal, famous Notre-Dame Basilica, and old Saint-Sulpice Seminary. We‘ll walk the narrow, cobbled stone streets of Old Montréal. You‘ll see Montréal‘s first church, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, stroll across the popular Place Jacques-Cartier square, and take in the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière). You‘ll pass the first hospital opened by the Grey Nuns of Montréal and, after walking along the animated Old Port promenade, reach the end of the tour at the Old Clock Tower. By the end of the tour, you‘ll better understand Montréal‘s colonial history and how it became an international destination where some of the world‘s most exciting annual events are held.

Are you looking for things to do in Montreal? Try this scavenger hunt / self-guided walking tour of Old Montreal. It will take you around and through the entire perimeter while throwing challenges your way, giving you some history, and offer up some local tips.

Are you planning a visit and/or looking for things to do in Montreal? You should try our scavenger hunts throughout the city in Downtown, Quartier des Spectacles, and Plateau Montreal, to name but a few neighborhoods we go to. You will be challenged at every step. Each challenge will tell you where you are going next as well as some local history and trivia.

VTC France Europe offers a chauffered driven car for visiting any place in France and especially in Brittany and Normandy (Saint-Malo, Mont-Saint-Michel, D Day beaches, Châteaux de la Loire, aso…). But not only. You can choose any destination in France.

Step into a Christmas wonderland with this guided walking tour through Montreal’s most iconic landmarks, beautifully decorated for the holidays. From the dazzling lights of Victoria Square to the historic charm of Place d’Armes, you’ll experience Montreal’s festive spirit at every stop. Marvel at the grandeur of Notre-Dame Basilica, explore the holiday markets at Place Jacques-Cartier, and discover artisanal treasures at Bonsecours Market. This tour is perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the magic of the season while enjoying Montreal’s rich history. Make your Christmas in Montreal truly unforgettable by joining this festive adventure. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.