Montreal Walking Tour: Hidden Gems
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 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.
The experience, in brief
- Learn about the European roots of the city
- Discover the unique Québécois food and peculiar shops loved by locals
- Explore JeanTalon market, where growers, butchers, and fishmongers display their best produce.
The journey, in full
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. In this hip, laid-back area with an artsy vibe and multicultural roots, you can find some of the best old-school bagel shops. 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. 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. 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. Craft brews lovers are spoiled with choice in Montreal, you can let your host recommend you his favourite one! You can stop by one of the lookouts on Mont-Royal and admire the city from above.
Your day, step by step
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City/Town Tour.
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Sightseeing at Montreal Tower.
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Sightseeing at Jean-Talon Market.
What to know before booking
Included
Choose 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, to 8 hours with your local host Personalized and private experience 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 Tickets to any attractions Transportation costs Gratuity (optional)
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes/shoes
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