Discover Montreals Underground City by Explora Montreal

Discover the Montreal hidden between its streets, tunnels and skyline. Explore colourful public art, see a piece of the Berlin Wall, and ride the Métro and REM with required fares included. Personal storytelling brings the city’s history, architecture and everyday life into focus. This two-hour experience combines underground discoveries with two transit experiences and practical knowledge for the rest of your stay. In a group of up to 10, enjoy conversation, questions and photos, receive a RÉSO orientation map, and collect local recommendations to 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.

1. 1

   Complexe Desjardins

   10 min

   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.

2. 2

   Palais des Congres

   10 min

   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.

3. 3

   Montreal World Trade Centre

   15 min

   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 downtown Montreal.

4. 4

   Place Bonaventure

   10 min

   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.

5. 5

   Centre de Conferences Le 1000

   10 min

   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 downtown. This is a sightseeing stop; skating and equipment rental are not part of the tour.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   15 min

   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.

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   Place Ville-Marie

   5 min

   Pass through Le Cathcart inside Place Ville Marie, at 1 Place Ville Marie, and discover a lively downtown 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.

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   Place Ville-Marie

   10 min

   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 downtown Montreal, take final photos, and leave with local recommendations and a clearer understanding of the city above and below ground.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.