Explore cobblestone streets, 17th-century stone architecture, and hidden courtyards in the company of a passionate local expert who reveals the layers of French, British, and Indigenous history woven into every façade.
What to expect
Your certified, bilingual MTL Détours guide meets you steps from the waterfront and leads you through Place d'Armes, Rue Saint-Paul, and the atmospheric lanes of Vieux-Montréal at a genuinely leisurely luxury pace. Stories range from Samuel de Champlain's founding vision to the Prohibition-era underground. The route adapts entirely to your curiosity — gastronomy, art, architecture, or intrigue. You leave with a sense of the city that no guidebook can replicate.
Good to know
Old Montréal begins within walking distance of the cruise pier — no transport needed. Confirm the private rate and itinerary directly with MTL Détours by email before sailing. Wear comfortable shoes; cobblestones are beautiful but uneven.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Montreal — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Montreal
- Notre-Dame Basilica: Grand Aura Sound & Light Show + Tour
- Pointe-à-Callière: Private After-Hours Archaeological Odyssey
- Parc Mont-Royal: Private Electric Bike Ascent & Summit Panorama
- Guided Electric Boat Cruise on the St. Lawrence: Small Group
- Private Day Trip to Parc Oméga & Montebello Lodge from Montréal