Montreal Tour: Book A Local Host
What your day looks like
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 markets, 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 from above.
The experience, in brief
- Wander hidden cobblestoned streets, markets, and eclectic shops in Plateau.
- Relax in Mount Royal Park and take in sweeping city views from its lookouts.
- Taste Montreal’s foodie highlights, from oldschool bagels to Italian bakeries and craft brews.
- Add unique stops like comic shops, VieuxPort activities, or historic farmers markets.
The journey, in full
As a private and personalised experience, your host will plan an itinerary to suit your requirements and the time allocated together. You could stop by one of the lookouts on Mont-Royal and admire the city from above. Craft brew lovers are spoiled for choice in Montreal; you could let your host recommend his favourite one! This is a truly hidden gem loved by locals who are passionate about Canadian and international comics. If this tickles your fancy, it can be added to your experience. You can visit a farmers market going back to 1933, where you can find a variety of local growers, fishmongers, butchers, bakers, restaurants, and grocers. 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 add it to your itinerary In this hip, laid-back area with an artsy vibe and multicultural roots, you can find some of the best old-school bagel shops. Vieux-Port was used as early as 1611 by French fur traders. Should you choose, you can catch a bite to eat, walk, cycle, rollerblade, and rent a pedalo or quadricycle, to name just a few of the activities Vieux-Port offers.
Your day, step by step
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Local Flavor at Le Plateau-Mont-Royal.
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Sightseeing at Old Port of Montreal.
What to know before booking
Included
Private and personalized experience Choose from 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours - Pick your preferred duration when you book Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or taxi options) Hotel meet-up (available on request for a central location)
Not Included
Food and drinks Transportation costs Gratuities (optional)
Meeting & Pickup
Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve - 512 Pl. d'Armes, Communauté-Urbaine-de-Montréal Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2W2.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic