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Montreal's Underground City Indoor Tour
3 h
About this activity
Montreal is home to the world’s longest underground tunnel network, spanning an impressive 33 kilometres (20.5 miles), and in this tour a specially chosen a 3km (2 mile) zig-zagging route of the most interesting parts is for you to explore.
An expert guide will lead you on an urban hike through Montreal’s “RESO” system of interior spaces and underground tunnels that link the metro stations, public spaces, office buildings, boutique hotels, and art centers of Downtown and Old Montreal.
You’ll hike through the tunnels, emerge to beautiful atrium views, admire (or critique) public art, pass an ice-skating rink the middle of a food court, ride the Metro and even discover how a mall was constructed underneath a Church placed upon stilts. Along the way you’ll learn why this network is so vital to Montreal’s economy. You’ll also find out the inside scoop on where to shop, dine, and explore, and you'll pause for a coffee along the way.
The tour ends with an unparalleled view of Montreal at the Observatoire Place Ville-Marie where you'll ride the elevator up to the 46th floor. You'll observe the St-Lawrence River, Mount Royal, Old Montreal, Quartier des spectacles, and the Olympic Stadium tower, to name a few, and your guide will be right there with you to point out the most interesting sights and neighbourhoods.
On those cold wintry days, you’ll be happy to be warm inside discovering a whole new world – or underworld – of Montreal, and be thankful not to get lost down there on your own.
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An expert guide will lead you on an urban hike through Montreal’s “RESO” system of interior spaces and underground tunnels that link the metro stations, public spaces, office buildings, boutique hotels, and art centers of Downtown and Old Montreal.
You’ll hike through the tunnels, emerge to beautiful atrium views, admire (or critique) public art, pass an ice-skating rink the middle of a food court, ride the Metro and even discover how a mall was constructed underneath a Church placed upon stilts. Along the way you’ll learn why this network is so vital to Montreal’s economy. You’ll also find out the inside scoop on where to shop, dine, and explore, and you'll pause for a coffee along the way.
The tour ends with an unparalleled view of Montreal at the Observatoire Place Ville-Marie where you'll ride the elevator up to the 46th floor. You'll observe the St-Lawrence River, Mount Royal, Old Montreal, Quartier des spectacles, and the Olympic Stadium tower, to name a few, and your guide will be right there with you to point out the most interesting sights and neighbourhoods.
On those cold wintry days, you’ll be happy to be warm inside discovering a whole new world – or underworld – of Montreal, and be thankful not to get lost down there on your own.
Included
- Local guide
- Local taxes
- Observatoire Place Ville-Marie pass (value of 19CAD$ + taxes)
- Entry/Admission - Place Ville-Marie
- Entry/Admission - Observatoire Place Ville Marie
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- During the winter season, we require a minimum of 3 guests to run a tour. In the event that we do not meet our minimum numbers, we will notify registered guests the day prior to the tour by email. An alternative tour date will be offered or a full refund will be offered if no alternatives are suitable.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
80%
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Our guide for this tour was Martin, he’s a great and amazing guide! We enjoyed the tour very much and he gave so much information about the city, history and was very patient and kid w my kids (they asked lots of questions!) Highly recommend this tour. We took it on our 1st day and used it a lot.
Tour was great. Our tour guide Martin was great. Lots of history, funny anecdotes. We ended up in Montreal on coldest winter in years. This tour was a highlught of our visit.
Loved this tour. Very informative with plenty of time to look,around and enjoy the different aspects of the Montreal Underground. Informative but not scripted guide.
Definitely a highlight of our stay in Montreal. Geoff was personable, knowledgeable, and flexible around our tastes and interests. He combined history, urban planning, economics, and non-partisan political analysis. He was even able to recommend an excellent restaurant for afterwards! On the tour we had a close encounter with one of my political heroes, a former premier of Quebec. If you want to understand how Montreal actually works on a day to day basis the Underground tour should be on your itinerary.