Old Montreal: From the Founding Fort to the Old Port
90 min · 2.9 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Montreal. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 90 to 90 minutes and 2.9 to 3.6 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Montreal
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Montreal: From the Founding Fort to the Old Port | 90 min | 2.9 km | 11 |
| Plateau and Mile End: Outside Staircases, Smoked Meat and Bagels | 90 min | 3.6 km | 9 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Champ-de-Mars: The Old City Walls
- Old Montreal: From the Founding Fort to the Old Port: Walk Old Montreal from the grand banks of Rue Saint-Jacques and Notre-Dame Basilica to the founding site, the Old Port, City Hall and the old city walls.
- Plateau and Mile End: Outside Staircases, Smoked Meat and Bagels: Walk from a poets' square up the Main into the Mile End, reading the outside staircases on the way, past smoked meat, a Portuguese park and Leonard Cohen's door, to a wood-fired bagel oven.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Montreal is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Montreal?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided history walking tours in Montreal: Old Montreal: From the Founding Fort to the Old Port and Plateau and Mile End: Outside Staircases, Smoked Meat and Bagels. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Montreal cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Montreal history tours?
- About 90 to 90 minutes, covering 2.9 to 3.6 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Old Montreal: From the Founding Fort to the Old Port
90 min · 2.9 km · easy
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