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Discover Montreal’s Urban Canvas: The ORIGINAL Montreal Mural Tour Experience - Montréal

Discover Montreal’s Urban Canvas: The ORIGINAL Montreal Mural Tour Experience

Montréaleasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels as it is a walking city tour on mostly flat terrain

Overview

Explore Montreal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard through a two-hour guided mural walking tour showcasing the city’s vibrant street art scene and rich cultural stories. Discover hidden gems and local favorites with expert commentary on the artists and techniques behind the works.

Montreal, Quebec

The ORIGINAL Montreal Mural Tour (ENGLISH)

Insider Recommendations! • Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Professional Guide!

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About This Adventure

Discover the vibrant world of Montreal's street art on the city's original mural walking tour. Over two hours, explore Saint-Laurent Boulevard's stunning artworks, from towering murals to hidden gems. Learn about the artists and techniques behind each piece, while enjoying insider tips on the best local spots to continue your adventure.

Join the city’s first and original Montreal mural and street art walking tour to get the skinny on the artists, works, and the public art scene in Montréal.

Duration

2 Hours

About

Over the years Saint-Laurent boulevard has been transformed into the country’s premier street art corridor. Since the creation of the first graffiti culture gathering over 20 years ago, the more recent MURAL Festival, municipal and public non-profit organizations, our city has become a world leader in the urban arts scene.

Our Montréal street art and graffiti tour covers local and international artists. The works range from small installations your guide will point out to massive works 10 storeys tall. We learn about techniques and the meaning behind the pieces and the talented artists.

Our city is home to the largest concentration of artists in the country, find out why. We’ll see street styles like wheat pastes and some mains and classics of the borough. This is a zigzag walk through the streets and alleys with a local guide in the know. The area is like an outdoor art gallery you can continue to explore on your own after we hand you our recommendations list for the best restaurant and bars in Montréal etc.

This is the OG Montréal mural tour that led others to follow in our footsteps. Great for locals and visitors and super popular with corporate and school groups.

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Learn about the borough, Montréal’s culture, and the history of the district. Your guide is a licensed and cool Montréaler

What to bring

Bring water in the summer, it gets HOT. In the winter dress like a Canadian and not like a chump, seriously. Bring cash for tips. We end not too far from the starting point and can help you with directions.

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes

The tour covers streets and sidewalks for about two hours; sturdy shoes enhance your comfort.

Bring a water bottle

Stay hydrated while exploring the outdoor murals, especially on warm days.

Check the weather forecast

The tour is rain or shine, but extreme weather may affect your experience; dress accordingly.

Charge your camera or smartphone

You’ll encounter many photogenic spots; extra battery life ensures you don’t miss captures.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban squirrels
  • City birds like pigeons and sparrows

History

Saint-Laurent Boulevard has served as a cultural divide and unifier in Montreal’s history, influencing its artistic expressions since the early 20th century.

Conservation

The tour emphasizes respecting public spaces and supporting local artists to ensure sustainable urban art preservation.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Essential for walking several city blocks comfortably on pavement.

Light jacket or raincoat

Essential

Spring weather can be unpredictable; protect yourself from sudden showers.

spring specific

Water bottle

Essential

Stay refreshed while exploring street murals under the summer sun.

summer specific

Camera or smartphone

Essential

Capture the vibrant colors and intricate details of the murals.