Montreal: 2-Hour Private Complete Hidden City Experience

Montreal: 2-Hour Private Complete Hidden City Experience

By Experience Tour Canada

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Overview

Discover a fascinating and lesser-known side of Montreal with this exclusive 2-hour tour through the city's underground galleries. More than just a refuge from the harsh winter, the RÉSO, as locals call it, is a vast urban labyrinth filled with history, art, and connections.
Explore hidden passageways and impressive shopping galleries, uncovering how Montreal became home to the world's largest underground city. Discover artworks, murals, installations, and cultural spaces that bring the underground to life.
Visit iconic downtown landmarks connected through this vast network, and learn how it transformed daily life for Montrealers. Dive into the history behind the RÉSO's construction and its fascinating secrets – how it has withstood time and become one of Canada's greatest examples of urban innovation.
See how the RÉSO integrates into everyday life, with many restaurants, hotels, offices, and direct access to public transportation, making it an essential part of the city's rhythm.

Activity location

Place des Arts
- Ste-Catherine St, Latin Quarter
- H2X 1Y9, Montreal, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

1508 Rue de Bleury
- 1508 Rue de Bleury
- H3A 0B4, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Montreal: 2-Hour Private Complete Hidden City Experience

2h
English

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P 5,182.98 x 1 AdultP 5,182.98

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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Place des Arts

Place des Arts is Canada's largest cultural and artistic complex founded in 1963, located in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles with six venues seating nearly 8,000 people. Home to the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Opéra de Montréal, and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, it serves as the main venue for major festivals including the International Jazz Festival.

Complexe Desjardins

Complexe Desjardins is a mixed-use complex in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles featuring over 110 boutiques, restaurants, office towers, and the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel around a large public atrium. Connected to two metro stations and Montreal's underground city, it hosts over 200 days of events annually and serves as a major downtown hub.

Palais des Congres

The Palais des congrès de Montréal is the #1 international convention center in the Americas, opened in 1983 in Montreal's Quartier international. Located with Place-d'Armes metro station inside the building, it's committed to sustainable development and generates significant economic benefits for the city.

Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal) (Pass by)

This tour explores Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal), Montreal's historic heart founded in 1642, featuring cobblestone streets and French colonial architecture. You'll visit key landmarks including Place d'Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue Saint-Paul, and Bonsecours Market, culminating in this well-preserved area where centuries-old buildings house modern boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, showcasing Montreal's unique European charm.

Montreal World Trade Centre

World Trade Centre Montreal is one of Old Montreal’s most impressive architectural spaces, where historic 19th-century buildings meet modern design beneath a spectacular glass atrium. Inside, visitors can admire a fragment of the Berlin Wall, a tranquil reflecting pool, and elegant galleries that make this hidden gem a highlight of the city.

The Ring (Pass by)

The Ring is a 30-meter diameter stainless steel sculpture suspended above Place Ville Marie's esplanade, installed in June 2022 as part of Montreal's downtown revitalization. Designed by Claude Cormier + Associés, this illuminated art installation serves as a symbolic gateway framing the historic visual axis from Place Ville Marie to McGill University and Mount Royal.

Place Ville-Marie

Place Ville-Marie is one of Montreal’s most iconic landmarks, known for its distinctive cross-shaped skyscraper that transformed the city’s skyline. Built in the 1960s, it sits at the heart of downtown and connects directly to the famous RÉSO underground city.

Place Bonaventure

Place Bonaventure is one of Montreal’s most intriguing downtown complexes, known for its massive Brutalist architecture and hidden spaces. Connected to the RÉSO underground city, it hosts major international events and even features a surprising rooftop urban farm above the building.

Gare Montreal-Ouest

Gare Centrale is Montreal’s main railway hub and a key gateway connecting the city to destinations across Canada and the United States. Located beneath downtown, it links directly to the RÉSO underground city, blending historic rail travel with modern urban life.

Centre Eaton de Montreal

Eaton Centre Montreal is one of the largest shopping destinations in downtown Montreal, featuring over 175 stores and restaurants. It is directly connected to the city’s famous underground network (RÉSO), making it easily accessible year-round.

Place Montreal Trust (Pass by)

Place Montréal Trust is a popular downtown shopping complex known for its glass-roofed atrium filled with natural light. It connects directly to the RÉSO underground city, linking shops, offices, and metro stations in the heart of Montreal.

Location

Activity location

Place des Arts
- Ste-Catherine St, Latin Quarter
- H2X 1Y9, Montreal, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

1508 Rue de Bleury
- 1508 Rue de Bleury
- H3A 0B4, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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