Liste de Recommendations! • Ages 6+ • 1.5 heures • Guide Professionnel!
Explore nearly 20 massive murals on Montréal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard during a 1.5-hour guided tour. Meet local artists and see how street art shapes the city’s unique culture.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels as the walk is gentle and mostly flat.
Wildlife
History
Saint-Laurent Boulevard has been a cultural artery in Montréal since the early 20th century, fostering numerous artistic movements.
Conservation
Efforts are in place to protect murals from vandalism and promote street art as a sustainable public cultural asset.
Spade & Palacio Tours
Liste de Recommendations! • Ages 6+ • 1.5 heures • Guide Professionnel!
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 several blocks around Saint-Laurent Boulevard—sturdy footwear will keep you comfortable.
Bring a camera
The huge murals make fantastic photo subjects; spare batteries or power banks are a good idea.
Check weather before you go
Rain can make walking less pleasant and obscure some mural colors; plan accordingly.
Arrive early to secure your spot
Tours can fill quickly, especially on weekends and holidays, so booking ahead is recommended.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for navigating city sidewalks comfortably during the tour.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warmer months while exploring outdoors.
summer
Light jacket or layers
spring
Portable phone charger
Keep your devices charged for photos and navigation during the walk.