Where exactly is the meeting point?

Meet in the Hotel St-Sulpice courtyard at 414 Saint-Sulpice Street in Old Montréal; arrive at least 10 minutes early.

What is the group size?

The tour is limited to a maximum of 12 guests for an intimate experience.

Is the tour accessible for people with mobility issues?

This tour is not suited for people with mobility issues due to cobblestones, steps, and uneven surfaces.

What languages are offered?

Tours are led by Thom Seivewright; please check the booking page for current language availability.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour start time.

Old Montréal Small-Group Walking Tour with Thom Seivewright | Walking Tour | History Tour

Q: Will I get recommendations for food and galleries?

Yes—guests receive Thom's personal recommendations for dining, galleries, cafés, bars, and further exploring.

Adventure Brief

Walk Old Montréal with guide Thom Seivewright and discover the architectural details, hidden courtyards, and waterfront history that shaped the city. This intimate 2.5-hour, small-group tour (max 12) offers context, stories, and practical local recommendations.

2.5 hours

easy

From CA$66.54

Old Montréal, in the heart of Montréal, Québec, Canada, rewards walkers with cobbled lanes, bold stone facades, and a waterfront that bears the city's trading past. On the Old Montréal Small Group Tour, guide Thom Seivewright leads intimate groups (maximum 12) on a 2.5-hour walk that peels back layers of history, architecture, and daily life. Meeting in the Hotel St-Sulpice courtyard at 414 Saint-Sulpice Street, the route threads through Cours Le Royer, down Rue Saint-Paul, across Place Royale and Place d'Armes, then along the Old Port to Marché Bonsecours and Place Jacques-Cartier before finishing at Montreal City Hall. The route's key features include the vaulted interiors of Crew Collective & Café, the age-darkened stones of Rue Saint-Paul—the oldest street in North America—and the open timbered sky over the Old Port. Geological elements are urban: limestone and sandstone masonry, 18th- and 19th-century brickwork that weathered winters to create the city's distinct patina. The tour balances big-picture moments—how trade and immigration shaped Montreal—with close-up stories about buildings, institutions, and people who defined local identity. Expect storytelling anchored in place. Thom Seivewright, guiding since 2016, avoids rote scripts; his narration links architecture to politics, religion, and commerce while pointing out details many visitors miss: an engraved keystone, a hidden courtyard, or the way a storefront preserves its original lintel. Highlights are Place d'Armes with its layered facades, Place Royale where Montreal began in 1642, and the interior of Marché Bonsecours—a rare, elegant marketplace structure. The small-group format matters. With no more than 12 guests, conversation is possible; the tour is deliberately compact to limit wear on fragile heritage sites and to preserve the experience’s quality. Practical notes: arrive at least 10 minutes early for a prompt start; the tour is not suitable for those with impaired mobility; every guest signs a waiver. Guests receive Thom's personal recommendations for dining, galleries, cafés, and bars—useful for extending your exploration after the tour ends. This walk suits curious travelers who prefer depth to checklist travel. It combines architectural close-reading with waterfront vistas and a nimble route that highlights lesser-known courtyards alongside city landmarks. For travelers staying in central Montréal, this tour offers a concise, interpretive primer on the city's past and present—an efficient, human-led way to understand why Old Montréal remains a compact, lively center of culture and commerce. Booking is straightforward through the provider’s site; the tour offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure and limits groups to preserve the experience. Plan to wear shoes that can handle cobbles and occasional wet patches along the Old Port. The tour begins on time at Hotel St-Sulpice, 414 Saint-Sulpice Street; arriving early gives time to find courtyard and chat with Thom before you set off.

About Tours Montréal

Tours Montréal operates in Montreal, Quebec, offering guided walking experiences that highlight the city’s architecture, history and local culture. The company’s lineup includes a 2-hour Downtown & Underground City Walking Tour with a 24-hour transit pass, a 3-hour QUEERSTORY a Deep Tour exploring LGBTQ+ history from the 1950s to the 1990s, a 1-hour Quickie Tour of Downtown Montreal led by certified guide Thom, and THE Montreal bagel tour. Tours Montréal focuses on accessible, narrated walks through core neighborhoods and underground passages, with seasonal considerations such as warmth and shelter during winter on the Underground City route. Guides provide historical context, point out architectural highlights, and indicate sites of social and cultural significance. The QUEERSTORY tour specifically traces locations of activism, nightlife, and community organizing that shaped Montréal’s LGBTQ+ history. The Quickie Tour functions as a concise introduction for first-time visitors.

The Downtown & Underground itinerary includes a transit pass for extended 24-hour exploration beyond the guided portion. Tours Montréal is featured on The Adventure Collective, and listings describe each trip clearly so travelers can choose by duration and theme. Booking information, schedules, and meeting points are provided through the business’s public listings. Travelers seeking walking tours focused on downtown landmarks, underground networks, LGBTQ+ history, or Montreal culinary stops can find targeted options within Tours Montréal’s offerings.

Schedules vary by season and availability; interested visitors should consult the business listing or booking platform for exact departure times, meeting locations, group size limits, accessibility details, and any seasonal changes and pricing information.