Beyond the Basilica Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

We start our Montréal walking tour by skipping the line at the Notre-Dame Basilica before wandering Vieux-Montréal. We’ll pop into some historic and architecturally gems to get an understanding of the district before heading out and leaving the tourist crowds behind.

We stroll through a segment of our interior or underground city. It’s the largest indoor network on the planet and lets us make our way to Chinatown for a quick snack as we get the skinny on the area.

Then it’s off to our old Red Light District, turned entertainment Mecca to see where the biggest festivals take place. We pop into a whacky often missed institution for a visit. Up Saint-Laurent boulevard, we check out half a dozen impressive works of art from Montréal’s MURAL Festival in the borough that is home to the highest concentration of artists in Canada.

With a coffee from a local third wave shop in hand we walk the hip parts of the lower Main before leaving you with a custom list of recommendations!!

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Food tasting

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Additional information

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

    Location

    Departure point

    Monument to Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve, Pl. d'Armes 512, Ville-Marie, Montréal, H2Y 2W2
    We meet next to engraving «  1642 « on the Maisonneuve Monument middle of Place d'Armes Square, directly across the Notre-Dame Basilica. Tour starts on time and we can't wait for latecomers. Please show up 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you are late, you might not be able to join the group.

    End point

    Dispatch Coffee, Boul. Saint-Laurent 4021, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal, H2W 1Y4
    We end in the Plateau district. We'll leave you with a list of recommendations and point out places if you want to grab a bite or a drink!

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