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A group of people posing in front of large red sculptures in an indoor space. 1
A bookstore with a mural, red hanging lights, and bookshelves. 2
A group of people standing and sitting in an indoor public space with a colorful floor and a fountain in the background. 3
A long, empty corridor with reflective floors and walls, directional signs overhead, and a security camera on the ceiling. 4
A graffiti-covered wall in an urban setting. 5
By Explora Montreal

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €26 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Montreal's Underground City in a welcoming small group of no more than 10 guests, with time for conversation, questions and photos. Discover colourful public art, a piece of the Berlin Wall, and the stories behind the city's architecture and everyday life. Ride the Métro and REM with required fares included.

    This two-hour experience includes a RÉSO orientation map and local recommendations to help you keep exploring confidently. Meet inside Complexe Desjardins and finish at The Ring at Place Ville Marie. Expect active walking, stairs or escalators and brief outdoor sections; wear comfortable shoes. Guests with mobility concerns should contact us before booking. This tour is bilingual in English and French.

    Prefer a guide exclusively for your group? Private tours are also available. Please enquire about our private Underground City experience and availability.

Activity location

  • Complexe Desjardins
    • 150 Sainte-Catherine Street West,
    • H5B 1E5, Montreal, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 175 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest
    • 175 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest
    • H2X 3Y2, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€25.65 x 1 Adult€25.65
Total
Price is €25.65
Until Sun, 8 Nov

Private Underground City Experience

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Private tour

Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€272.54
€218.03 x 1 Adult€218.03
Total
The previous price was €272.54 and current price is €218.03
20% off
Until Sun, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    RÉSO orientation map and post-tour neighbourhood recommendations
  • Inclusions
    Local guidance to Montréal’s hidden art, history and landmarks
  • Inclusions
    Métro and REM rides; required transit fares included
  • Inclusions
    Photos taken at selected stops to help capture your memories

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour is mostly indoors, especially in winter, but brief outdoor sections may be necessary. Dress in layers for changing temperatures and the weather on your way to and from the tour.
    • Bathrooms and a food court are available at the meeting point inside Complexe Desjardins. Arrive early to buy a quick snack or drink before the tour starts. Opening hours may vary.
    • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time and allow extra time to reach the city centre meeting point. Public transit or a taxi/Uber is recommended, as traffic and parking can be challenging.
    • Pets are not allowed on this activity.
    • Tips are optional, but greatly appreciated.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Complexe Desjardins

  • 10m
Begin inside Complexe Desjardins at 175 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest. Meet your guide downstairs by the large fountain in the main atrium, look for the Explora Montreal flag, and get an introduction to the RESO before setting off.

Palais des Congres

  • 10m
Explore the colourful Palais des congrès at 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle and step among the playful pink columns of the Lipstick Forest. Hear the stories behind the public art and stop for photos as you discover how this landmark connects to the Underground City.

Montreal World Trade Centre

  • 15m
Discover the Montreal World Trade Centre at 747 Square-Victoria, near Saint-Antoine Street. Walk through its striking indoor passage, see an authentic section of the Berlin Wall and the fountain with Amphitrite, and hear how art, history and architecture meet beneath city centre Montreal.

Place Bonaventure

  • 10m
Follow the RESO connections through Place Bonaventure at 800 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest. Learn how Montreal’s underground passages link offices, shops and transit, with practical tips for finding your way around like a local. The tour also includes rides on the Métro and REM, with required fares included.

Centre de Conferences Le 1000

  • 10m
Discover the bright atrium at Le 1000, 1000 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest, and see its indoor skating rink while hearing about everyday life in Montreal’s connected city centre. This is a sightseeing stop; skating and equipment rental are not part of the tour.

Gare Centrale

  • 15m
Explore Montreal’s Central Station at 895 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest. Discover how this busy rail hub connects with the Underground City and the REM, and learn practical transit tips you can use during the rest of your stay. Personal stories bring the city’s movement and daily routines to life.

Place Ville-Marie

  • 5m
Pass through Le Cathcart inside Place Ville Marie, at 1 Place Ville Marie, and discover a lively city centre gathering space beneath its glass pavilion. Your guide shares local recommendations for places to eat or explore after the tour, before continuing to the final stop at The Ring. Food and drinks are not included.

Place Ville-Marie

  • 10m
Finish at The Ring on the Esplanade of Place Ville Marie, at 1 Place Ville Marie along Avenue McGill College. See how this striking circular landmark frames city centre Montreal, take final photos, and leave with local recommendations and a clearer understanding of the city above and below ground.

Location

Activity location

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    Complexe Desjardins
    • 150 Sainte-Catherine Street West,
    • H5B 1E5, Montreal, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    175 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest
    • 175 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest
    • H2X 3Y2, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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