Beyond the Basilica Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Montreal, Quebec

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We start our Montréal walking tour by skipping the line at the Notre-Dame Basilica before wandering Vieux-Montréal. We’ll pop into some historic and architecturally gems to get an understanding of the district before heading out and leaving the tourist crowds behind.

We stroll through a segment of our interior or underground city. It’s the largest indoor network on the planet and lets us make our way to Chinatown for a quick snack as we get the skinny on the area.

Then it’s off to our old Red Light District, turned entertainment Mecca to see where the biggest festivals take place. We pop into a whacky often missed institution for a visit. Up Saint-Laurent boulevard, we check out half a dozen impressive works of art from Montréal’s MURAL Festival in the borough that is home to the highest concentration of artists in Canada.

With a coffee from a local third wave shop in hand we walk the hip parts of the lower Main before leaving you with a custom list of recommendations.

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1. Place d'Armes
We meet here to start the tour and learn about the eclectic architecture that surrounds the square before we enter the Basilica!
2. Notre-Dame Basilica
We learn about the beauty and history of the country's most ornate church and leave our guests some free time to take it all in on their own.
3. Old Montreal
We walk the elegant streets, visit the old Wall Street of Canada and point out cool cultural events in the area as well get an idea of the history of the foundation of our city
4. Underground City
From the World Trade Center to Chinatown we walk a stretch of the world's largest interior network.
5. Chinatown
We pop in for a snack to go at a local bakery and walk the pedestrian mall of our Chinatown!
6. Saint Laurent Boulevard
We visit a bunch of street art from a massive festival. We visit a crazy thrift store and art gallery. We learn about this historic boulevard and its many waves of immigration. We walk through the old Red Light now entertainment district.
7. Eva B
We visit this crazy thrift store for free time. 3 floors, a wild interior and a chance to check it out before returning on your own for free time!
8. Plateau Mont-Royal
We visit the borough home to a high concentration of artists. We see about a dozen murals and works of art. We point you in the right direction of cool shops and stuff to see when you are on your own and sit down at a coffee shop for a locally roasted coffee and hand you a list of recommendations.

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Posted By : DayTrip43365345991
This was an excellent tour which was pitched just right so it was engaging and informative. The guide's enthusiasm for sharing his love of his city was contagious and we left wanting to discover more.
There were plenty of opportunities to ask questions, pause for a while and have a bathroom break. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 22:47:54

Posted By : Jet30626207416
Our tour guide Chris was terrific! Knowledgeable and funny. We especially loved the Basilica and the Chinatown tour! He also had great recommendations for food.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 21:58:06

Posted By : Sarah_B
Gabriella was a fantastic guide! Great energy and full of knowledge. I learned a lot but did not feel overwhelmed in the 2.5hr tour. It’s an absolute must when you’re in Montreal!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 09:25:17

Posted By : Gregory883
Would highly recommend this walking your. Rod was an excellent guide and his enthusiasm came through for his city.
The Basillica was breathtaking and we particularly enjoyed the different aspects of the city we wouldn’t have found. Please note there are stops for food and drink covered by the ticket.
Worth booking.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 07:16:09

Posted By : janepT5503FT
Excellent tour guide and terrific stops. I highly recommend! Chris was so knowledgeable and the food delicious. Great selection of neighborhood gems!
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 15:42:24

Posted By : Kate S
This is a fantastic tour for people who are interested in seeing Old Montreal and then heading a little bit off the tourist beaten path. Mel is so knowledgeable, personable and kind. She really made it a fun experience, even on a super hot day! I’d definitely recommend this experience for anyone who’s interested in learning about the city and enjoys walking.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 13:11:18

Posted By : Ann_S
We loved our Beyond the Basilica tour! We were in Montreal for a short trip with friends and it was a wonderful way to get to know the city. Chris was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and responsive to the group. We wish we were in town longer; we’d do another tour with him!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 10:42:47

Posted By : 623tkb
Gabriela was a fantastic guide. Friendly and patient, she showed us wonderful neighborhoods and made sure everyone was cared for. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 14:00:25

Posted By : Yana_L
The tour started out great and our tour guide Mel, was wonderful and very knowledgeable. In the first half: there was lot of history in the plaza, the Notre Dame Basilica was awe inspiring, and walking through some of the older French-style buildings was like being in France.
Chinatown was a great place to see and we wound up returning there for dinner.

The second half of the tour included being shown wall murals and stopping by Saint-Jean street. This part was interesting but we enjoyed the first half of the tour more.

As a suggestion, it'd be nice if the tour ended closer to the starting point, (as it ended 30min away (by walking) from the tour starting point.)

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Posted On : 2024-06-22 11:56:49

Posted By : Ali_M
This tour covers a lot of the city in the 2.5 hours! Melanie was friendly, helpful, and informative.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 09:43:52