Insider Recommendations! • Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Professional Guide!
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.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as it is a walking city tour on mostly flat terrain
Wildlife
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.
Spade & Palacio Tours
Insider Recommendations! • Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Professional Guide!
Spade & Palacio Tours is a Toronto, Ontario–based tour company that designs artist-led walking, biking and food experiences in Toronto and Montréal. The company operates the original artist-run Toronto Street Art Tour in Dundas West and a suite of Montreal mural and cultural tours that highlight large-scale public artworks, neighborhoods and local markets. Tours range from short 90-minute mural walks to multi-hour bike and food excursions, with specific offerings including a 1.5-hour French mural walk, a 2-hour original Montreal Mural Tour, a 2 hour 45 minute Beyond the Basilica walk that includes skip-the-line access options at Notre-Dame Basilica, a 3-hour Beyond the Market food tour, and a 4-hour Pink Bike Tour that combines cycling, murals and a picnic.
Guides are presented as artists and local experts who explain techniques, histories and the cultural context behind murals and street art, and who point participants to neighborhoods, exhibitions and local businesses. Spade & Palacio Tours emphasizes curated routes through Dundas West and Saint-Laurent Boulevard, showcasing monumental murals that rise two to nine stories and smaller hidden works. Groups can expect walking and cycling formats, sightseeing, cultural commentary and food tastings where listed.
All tours described are offered under the Spade & Palacio Tours brand and operate in Toronto and Montréal. Descriptions and durations reflect current public trip summaries and aim to help visitors choose the right tour for art lovers, food enthusiasts and curious travelers. Booking information, meeting points and accessibility details are available in each public trip listing and seasonal schedules.
Locations
Toronto & Montréal
Tours in two major Canadian cities
Duration Range
1.5–4 hours
Short walks to multi-hour adventures
Tours Offered
9 tours
Guided walks, bikes and food tours
Focus
Street art & murals
Large-scale public artworks featured
Choose a walking, bike or food experience to discover murals, markets and local stories—book the right tour for art lovers.
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.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for walking several city blocks comfortably on pavement.
Light jacket or raincoat
Spring weather can be unpredictable; protect yourself from sudden showers.
spring
Water bottle
Stay refreshed while exploring street murals under the summer sun.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Capture the vibrant colors and intricate details of the murals.