Private tour in Montreal Pierre Carl T

Private Walking Tour of Old Montreal

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Pierre Carl T.

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I was born in Montreal in the district Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Globetrotter, very young I travelled across the world: Europe, North Africa, Latin America, the United States and Canada. Extended stays in the cities of Paris, Los Angeles and Toronto. Traveler, student and practising a thousand and one jobs. Studies in Dramatic Art at the Academy of Dramatic Art of Montreal, self-taught painter, and formation as a tourist guide at the Quebec Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITHQ), my experiences and my academic studies give me the essential tools to understand and tell about the Montreal and Quebec life of yesterday and today. Curious, I keep posted about the avant-garde Montrealer in the arts, the culture and the social movements. Very good historic knowledge of Montreal, Quebec and Canada, with more than 30 years of experience as Tour Leader and Guide in North America and, since 2002, Tour Guide of the City of Montreal with license and permit. Working with an international clientele, of different cultures and religions as well as with the LGBTQI+ community, I know how to adapt myself to several situations to give you unforgettable visits of my country. Licensed Montreal City Tour Guide. Certified ITHQ (Tourism and Hotel Management) as a Montreal Tourist Guide in 2001/2002. Member of APGT (Professional Association of Tourist Guides of Montreal). Quebec Driving licence. First Aid Training - First Aid/AP1.5H/Basic Life Support AED (C) 8 H . Tour Leader and Tour Guide in Canada since 1992. Vaccinated against Covid 19.

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Overview of your Montreal tour

Historic and visual visit to discover the history of the city since Jacques Cartier's arrival on the island of Montreal, in 1535, until today. We will walk the old streets and I will tell you about the life of yesterday and today in the Old Montreal and the Old Port. Architectural details will make us travel in the time of New France, from its foundation in 1642 to its wars and colonial revolutions, including a short period of Montreal as an American city, and finally the arrival of the English and the Scots who made it a very prosperous city. We will also see how Montreal became, as of 1850, the cradle of the industrialization in Canada and the metropolis of the country until the end of the 1960s. Saint-Jacques Street, with its Classical and Victorian buildings, testimony of the Canadian Golden Age, and the must-see Old Montreal sector will help us understand the birth and the heart of a city.

Recent Reviews

Douglas M.United States
4 days ago

We had a wonderful tour with our tour guide Pierre. While taking us to many places we never would’ve seen he gave us a very good background of the history of the area as well as pointing out little known facts and details that we never would’ve seen or known. We highly recommend Pierre because he made our visit very memorable.

Melissa B.United States
4 days ago

Pierre was a wonderful guide as we traversed Montreal. Lots of history and culture was included. Thanks for a fantastic tour!

Sharon C.United States
1 week ago

Great tour and Xavier was very attentive and entertaining!

Kara V.United States
1 week ago

We had a great tour with Pierre Carl. We learned lots about the history of Montreal and saw so many cool things we never would have stumbled upon on our own. We also got great recommendations for dining, music, and activites. Strongly recommend!

Elsa S.United States
July 2026

Learned a lot about the origins of Montreal from a person whose origins were there. It was a walking tour of neighborhoods we would never have found on our own.

Kathleen L.United States
July 2026

It was a wonderful relaxed experience with a good knowledge base of the history of the city.

Your Montreal tour itinerary

Private Tour During the visit we could see: (According to your interests and the period of time we shall have). Old Montreal Old Port City Hall Area Jacques-Cartier Place Bonsecours Market Champs de Mars Place D'armes (Notre-Dame Basilica plus 15$/pers. entrance fee) World Trade Center (St-Jacques street) Récollet Quarter Pointe-à-Callières Area Lachine Canal entrance Multimedia City Royal Place And more. . . . .

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This a walking Tour

What's included
Other: Private Tour of the Old Montreal My knowledge, my experiences as Tourist guide and all my presence during your visit.
Private Guide
Services: My knowledge, my experience as a tour guide and my presence during your visit.
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Notre-Dame basilica Entrance not included
Other: If your group is larger than 6 people, let me know and I'll send you the additional price for each person.
Meeting location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

At your hotel in Old Montreal, if your hotel or Airbnb is not in Old Montreal I'll give you a meeting place near the Old Town.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
231031
Languages
English
French
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Montreal best suited for?

This private walking tour of Old Montreal is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of Montreal. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. If you're looking to connect with a local expert for deeper insights into the city's past and present, this tour is ideal.

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Hours icon 3 hours
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