2 hours
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Overview
Shortly after the founding of Montreal, the Main became a dividing line between the east and west sides of the city. The artery transformed into a gathering point for all citizens, thanks in part to the immigrant communities that developed along the thoroughfare. As an epicenter, the area has attracted mural artists locally and from abroad.
Embark on this walking tour to discover the murals in this area that reflect Montreal’s history and culture. Since the creation of the first MURAL Festival, Saint-Laurent Boulevard has turned into the country’s premier street art corridor.
Operated by
Spade & Palacio Tours
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Wonderful, enriching tour and experience
numena11, Apr 2025
This was an amazing tour. Gabby was friendly and knowledgeable and told us amazing details about tagging, graffiti, and the ethics of respecting other artists' street art. The pacing was great, as was a stop in a delicious cafe. My kids loved the tour, and my husband and I did as well. We loved it so much that we went and saw other murals that Gabby had suggested. Thank you so much for a wonderful, fulfilling experience!
Fun, informative, small group tour.
andietx, Apr 2025
This was my second Spade and Palacio tour. I would definitely recommend tours by this group as the guides are informative and fun and the sizes of the group small. This tour focused on murals and street art in the Plateau neighborhood. Most artworks were created as part of the annual Mural festival. But in addition to Muriel‘s created as part of or related to that festival, we also looked at Street art and discussed the tagging done to some of the existing murals. Gabby, our guide was well informed about not just the Merrills, but also the street art and several of Montreal’s better known street artists. this was a good word to get to know some of the more recent culture of this wonderful city.
It's 100% worth it and so much fun!
301zionh, Apr 2025
I had an amazing time on the mural tour! It was such a cool experience learning about the history of graffiti, different tagging styles, and the stories behind local artists. We even made a quick stop at a cozy coffee shop along the way, which was a nice touch. I’m already planning to bring my friends next time they visit — 100/10, highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We 100/10 look forward to hosting you and your friends on another amazing tour! If you enjoyed the cozy cafe you would probably love our Beyond the Market tour with lots of cozy and delicious spots to see!
Gabi was a wonderful...
Grace_S, Apr 2025
Gabi was a wonderful guide! She is very knowledgeable about the mural & street art community in Montreal! We saw many amazing murals & learnend a lot about the rich history of Montreal.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Gabby knows her stuff! There is even more history and current things to learn about Montreal in our other tours! We look forward to seeing you again!
Itinerary
Plateau Mont-Royal
Walk the back streets, alleys and neighbourhood to check out some impressive street art.
45 minutesLeonard Cohen Mural
Learn about his fantastic and massive work of art, just one of many we will visit!
10 minutesSaint Laurent Boulevard
Walk the boulevard that has seen many waves of immigration which have brought all Montrealers together like the mural art today surrounding it.
1 hour
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Inside look into the Montreal art scene
- List of personal recommendations
- The best time ever
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Access to the original street art tour in Montreal
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, this is a walking tour
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.