Montreal: Beyond the Basilica Non-Touristy Walking Tour
									
											
											
											
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										Leave Old Montreal and explore the less-visited highlights of the city on a tour from historic Old Montréal to the funky borough of Plateau Mont-Royal. See architectural and historic city highlights.
										
								
								Highlights
- Visit Notre-Dame Basilica before wandering the elegant streets of Vieux-Montréal
- Explore the city like a local, leave the tourists behind
- Learn about the cities history while checking out the street art
Description
If there’s one district that is beautiful year-round, it’s Old Montréal. We start our Montréal walking tour by skipping the line at the ornately decorated Notre Dame Basilica before wandering the elegant streets of Vieux-Montréal.
We’ll be popping into some historic and architecturally impressive gems to get an understanding of the district with a local before heading out and leaving the tourist crowds behind. This tour does a lot of in and out so it’s great for year-round conditions.
We stroll through a segment of our interior or underground city as a part of our tour. 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. This is the cultural heart of the country. 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. This route is a great way to see a lot in a small amount of time.
From classics and historic to modern and funky hoods this is an excellent intro to our city. If you want to experience the city like a local, then this walking tour is the way to go.
Includes
 Entry to the Basilica (may be closed for event on the odd occasion)
One food and one beverage tasting when possible
List of personal recommendations for Montreal
Local guide
Important Information
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved, please be ready for that and wear comfortable shoes
The tour is not wheelchair accessible
The tour is stroller accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Minimum age is 5 years
Near public transportation
Infant seats are available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund