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Self-guided walking tours in Montreal

There are 28 self-guided walking tours in Montreal on FreeGuides Tours. A typical route covers 2.5 km on foot. 4 have audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off A$3 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.

Food and drink 9History 10Audio 4

Montreal walking tours at a glance

Tours
28
Shortest
About 3 hA Day in Montréal
Typical length
About 3 h
Typical route
2.5 km
With audio
4
Last updated
12 October 2026
Tours in Montreal by theme
ThemeToursLengthFreeWith audio
Food and drink tours91
History tours102
Audio tours44

Where tours start

  • Auberge ALT Hostel 3 tours
  • Auberge alternative du Vieux-Montréal 3 tours
  • Auberge Le Treehouse 3 tours
  • Capsule + 3 tours
  • Capsule Hôtel 3 tours
  • Capsule Residence 3 tours

Places the tours visit most

  • Place Jacques-Cartier 6 tours
  • Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal 5 tours
  • M Montreal Hostel 3 tours
  • Place des Arts 3 tours
  • Place des Festivals 3 tours
  • Saintlo Montréal 3 tours
  • Samesun Montreal 3 tours

What’s on in Montréal

Things to do, places to go and walks around Montréal, from What’s On by FreeGuides.

How to tour Montreal with FreeGuides

  1. 1

    Pick a tour

    Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.

  2. 2

    Unlock on your phone

    One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.

  3. 3

    Explore at your own pace

    A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.

Montreal walking tours: questions

Are there self-guided walking tours in Montreal?

Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 28 self-guided tours in Montreal, including food tours, history tours and audio tours. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.

How much does a self-guided tour in Montreal cost?

Each tour in Montreal costs a one-off A$3 to unlock. No subscription, no account.

Are there audio tours in Montreal?

4 of the 28 tours in Montreal have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.

Where do the tours in Montreal start?

Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include Auberge ALT Hostel, Auberge alternative du Vieux-Montréal and Auberge Le Treehouse.

Which places do the tours in Montreal visit most?

Place Jacques-Cartier (6 tours), Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal (5 tours), M Montreal Hostel (3 tours) and Place des Arts (3 tours).

Do I need an app for a tour in Montreal?

No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.

Tours in Montreal last updated 12 October 2026.