Pointe-à-Callière Attractions & Things to do

• MTL Detours offers the best 2-hour walking tour covering highlights of both the East + West sides of Old Montreal.
• MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in & based in Montreal.
• An exclusive, intimate + personal small-group tour with only 10 people.
• Minimum age to attend is 12+. All participants require a paid ticket.

Duration: 2 hours.

Travel back in time to the cobblestone streets travelled by early French missionaries, fur traders, and British conquerors on this self-guided walking tour in le Vieux Montréal (Old Montreal). You‘ll get an overview of the historical Place d‘Armes square, with its striking Bank of Montréal, famous Notre-Dame Basilica, and old Saint-Sulpice Seminary. We‘ll walk the narrow, cobbled stone streets of Old Montréal. You‘ll see Montréal‘s first church, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, stroll across the popular Place Jacques-Cartier square, and take in the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière). You‘ll pass the first hospital opened by the Grey Nuns of Montréal and, after walking along the animated Old Port promenade, reach the end of the tour at the Old Clock Tower. By the end of the tour, you‘ll better understand Montréal‘s colonial history and how it became an international destination where some of the world‘s most exciting annual events are held.
Duration: 75 to 90 minutes.

A personal and relaxed tour of the city in one of our iconic vintage convertible Cadillacs, with a local tour guide. We will fill you in on all the rich history and character that makes Montreal Canada’s cultural capital. Our friendly guides know what’s going on in the city and will let you know the places to go, with the latest restaurant, event, activity and nightlife recommendations for all age groups. Treat yourselves to the luxury of a drive in one of our convertibles while experiencing all the sights and sounds that this stunning city has to offer.

Our 2 hour tour begins by visiting old Montreal with its French-influenced history and architecture, dating back over 380 years, including the famous Notre-Dame Basilica. We'll cruise down the cobblestone streets and admire all the old-city has to offer. From there we’ll make our way to the hip and bohemian district of Le Plateau with its famous wall murals, eclectic shops, bars and restaurants. This district is a must visit!
Duration: 2 hours.

Are you looking for things to do in Montreal? Try this scavenger hunt / self-guided walking tour of Old Montreal.
It will take you around and through the entire perimeter while throwing challenges your way, giving you some history, and offer up some local tips.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.