If there’s one district that is beautiful year-round, it’s Old Montréal. You’ll start your Montréal walking tour by skipping the line at the ornately decorated Notre-Dame Basilica before wandering the elegant streets of Vieux-Montréal. Pop into some historic and architecturally impressive gems to get an understanding of the district with a local before heading out and leaving the tourist crowds behind.

Stroll through a segment of the interior or underground city. It’s the largest indoor network on the planet and lets you make your way to Chinatown for a quick snack as you get the skinny on the area. Then it’s off to the old Red Light District, turned entertainment Mecca to see where the biggest festivals take place. This is the cultural heart of the country! Up Saint-Laurent boulevard, 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. This is such a cool area to end in.

With a coffee from a local third wave shop in hand, you’ll walk the hip parts of the lower Main before leaving with a custom list of recommendations. This route is a great way to see a lot in a small amount of time. From classics and historic to modern and funky hoods this is an excellent intro to Montreal.

Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes