Montreal: RESO Underground City and Downtown Walking Tour

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Join a guided walking tour of Montreal’s underground city, RESO, the world’s largest interior pedestrian network, and discover parts of Downtown Montreal with a local guide.

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Highlights

  • Discover a part of Montreal that many visitors miss
  • Skip the cold winter days on a discovery walk of the 'underground', interior network
  • Explore the tunnels, passageways, art, buildings, and atriums of the RESO
  • See some interesting areas of the bustling downtown core

Description

Embark on an MTL Detours walking tour of Montreal’s RESO, or 'la ville souterraine,' the world's largest 'underground', interior pedestrian network. The RESO has blossomed into 21 miles of tunnels and passageways that connect a variety of buildings and even the metro system - all in the heart of the city! Come learn about the development and importance of this interesting and unique part of town. This small-group tour is a combination of both indoor and outdoor stops and is the perfect way to escape rain or the cold of winter and stay warm. After meeting your fun local guide downtown, you’ll take off to experience a sampling of the interior network of passageways and parts of Montreal's downtown core. During your fascinating walk, you will discover creative artwork, interesting spaces, and cutting-edge architecture along the way. In addition to seeing the sights and learning about the RESO, you'll hear intriguing stories about Montreal's history, people and culture. This small-group tour allows for plenty of connection between guide and guests and is a personal and intimate experience. At the end of the 2-hour tour, you will receive the carefully curated MTL Detours list of recommendations for things to see/do/eat in Montreal. MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned and operated small independent tour company – founded in and based in Montreal. Bring your curiosity!

Includes

Walking tour Expert guide with city permit List of recommendations for things to eat/see/do in Montreal

Important Information

  • This tour is in English. Minimum age to attend is 12 years old. All participants require a paid ticket. Expect 2 hours of walking, covering an approximate distance of 3 miles Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level; there are staircases (mostly going down) and escalators on the route The tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues or serious medical conditions or impairments Note that the tour is mostly indoors but there are some outdoor portions. It is important to dress appropriately for the weather conditions. MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned and operated small independent tour company – founded in and based in Montreal.

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