Montreal Walking Tours Highlights
There’s plenty to pack in on a free tour in Montreal! Starting with a relaxing stroll around Old Montreal, founded by the French settlers in 1642, it was built as a Catholic community. Later, the town would be known as a major trading and military post that was at one time surrounded by fortified walls. Today, Old Montreal is the perfect mix of history and modern life, with bustling galleries, shopping, and restaurants. In the old port, you'll find one of Montreal’s most significant landmarks, the Basilique Notre-Dame Montreal. This incredible Gothic Revival structure has stunning stained glass windows along with 24-carat gold stars in its vaulted ceiling. This jaw-dropping building is a must-see. Other highlights on a Montreal Free Walking Tour include the Musee des Beaux-arts de Montreal, the Chateau Ramezay, and the Place Jacques-Cartier!