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Overview
Experience the beauty of Montreal in the festive holiday season on this 1.5-hour Christmas walking tour in Old Montreal. Wander through the historic streets with your guide, and gain insight into the city’s customs and traditions. Discover top attractions such as the World Trade Center’s Santa Claus exhibit. Visit the two-story Bonsecours Market, and browse the displays of local artwork, jewelry and crafts in search of Christmas presents for friends and family. During your tour, marvel at delightful festive decorations among the twinkling lights of Old Montreal.
- 1.5-hour Christmas-themed walking tour in Montreal
- Stroll through historic Old Montreal with your professional guide
- Admire twinkling lights, beautiful decorations and elegant Santa Claus figurines
- Visit Victoria Square and Bonsecours Market, which has been Montreal’s main public market for more than 100 years
- Learn about the city’s centuries-old European holiday traditions
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Find your way to Victoria Square in central Montreal to meet your local guide and group.
Surrounded by holiday lights and wintry weather, stride through the oldest part of the city while your guide fills you in on Montreal's longstanding holiday traditions. Wander among locals and admire the decorations in shops, on the streets and in hotel lobbies.
Stop at the World Trade Center to see the famous Santa Claus exhibit, filled with dozens of figurines of Old St Nick. Learn about New France, colonized by France in the 1500s, whose customs and traditions still have great influence on modern Montreal.
Finish up at the Bonsecours Market, which has served as the city's public market for over a century. Peruse the offerings of clothing, furniture, local artwork and jewelry; you just might find a holiday gift for a special someone.
Surrounded by holiday lights and wintry weather, stride through the oldest part of the city while your guide fills you in on Montreal's longstanding holiday traditions. Wander among locals and admire the decorations in shops, on the streets and in hotel lobbies.
Stop at the World Trade Center to see the famous Santa Claus exhibit, filled with dozens of figurines of Old St Nick. Learn about New France, colonized by France in the 1500s, whose customs and traditions still have great influence on modern Montreal.
Finish up at the Bonsecours Market, which has served as the city's public market for over a century. Peruse the offerings of clothing, furniture, local artwork and jewelry; you just might find a holiday gift for a special someone.
Itinerary
Meet your guide and group at Victoria Square in the evening and begin your Christmas walking tour through Old Montreal, the oldest area of the city. Feel as though you’re traveling through time as you explore the historic streets with your professional guide, who’ll tell you about Montreal’s holiday traditions that have been a part of the city’s culture for centuries.
Get into the holiday spirit as you admire the wonderful decorations and shimmering lights of Old Montreal’s streets, shops, museums and hotel lobbies. As you wander, learn about New France, the area colonized by France in the 1500s which includes Montreal, and hear how the region's customs are still alive today.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
End your tour at the two-story domed Bonsecours Market, which has been Montreal’s main public market for more than 100 years. Browse specialty Christmas items as well as local artwork, jewelry, clothing, furniture and kitchenware -- this is a great place to stock up on Christmas presents for the whole family!
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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