About this tour
When Tom from our team caught the Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl, we found ourselves wandering the atmospheric blocks around lower Crescent Street with a guide spinning tales of the city's spectral residents. This 2.5-hour outing mixes walking-tour storytelling in alleys and on sidewalks with time inside Hurley's Irish Pub, where you'll nurse a Headless Mary Shooter and hear more of Montreal's famous ghost lore. It's a Friday or Saturday night crowd — mix of locals and tourists keen on spooky history — and the vibe shifts depending on which bars are free (note: June 28 changes the usual format due to World Cup demand). No fancy production; just a guide, some genuinely creepy corners of the city, and a pint to finish.
Highlights
- Ghost stories told in actual alleys where hauntings allegedly happened
- Headless Mary Shooter cocktail at Hurley's — locally notorious drink
- Small-group intimacy; guide remembers your name and questions
- Lower Crescent Street location is walkable from Metro and downtown hotels
- Mix of outdoor atmosphere and indoor pub comfort in one tour
- Real Montreal history, not sanitised tourist folklore
What to expect
The tour starts outdoors, and your guide will walk you through a tight cluster of blocks, stopping to point out the facades of closed or off-limits bars and other haunted landmarks. You'll hear ghost stories — some gruesome, some wistful — delivered street-side, often in shadowy alleys. Don't expect spooky theatrics or actors; it's conversational and grounded. Weather matters here: rain doesn't cancel it, but it does dampen the mood slightly.
After the walking portion, you'll head into Hurley's Irish Pub for the final act. This is where the pace slows and the stories deepen. The Headless Mary Shooter is a signature order (a drink, not a comedy bit), and the pub's darker corners feel apt for the final tales. Drinks aren't included, so budget accordingly. The group sizes tend to be 10–25 people, intimate enough to hear the guide but not so cosy you're shoulder-to-shoulder. By tour's end, you'll know Montreal's ghost stories better than most locals.
What travellers say
- Guide shares genuine Montreal history tied to real haunted locations
- Walking-tour format lets you experience the actual streets and alleyways
- Final pub stop feels earned and sociable after outdoor storytelling
- Suitable for curious adults and older teens seeking local flavour
- Small group size keeps the atmosphere intimate, not theme-parky
- Outdoor walking significant; weather and cold affect experience
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers or poor cardiovascular health
- Drinks not included; bar prices add cost to the outing
- Format changes when venues unavailable; less flexible than advertised
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This tour works brilliantly if you like local history served with spine-tingling anecdotes. It's not jump-scares or haunted-house cheese — just solid storytelling rooted in real Montreal. Tom's take: the guide knew the city genuinely, and the walking pace allowed you to actually absorb the locations. It suits curious adults and older teens (13+). The ending inside Hurley's is cosy and lets you decompress with a drink.
The tour is outdoors for a big chunk, so dress warmly, especially autumn and winter. Not ideal for pregnant travellers or anyone with heart or cardiovascular concerns. No group discounts on drinks; you'll pay bar prices. If bars are hosting major events (like World Cup matches), the format shifts — you'll spend more time outside and less inside the venues. The tour runs regardless of weather, so rain gear is essential. Accessibility: lots of walking on uneven sidewalks and cobblestones, steep staircases if you venture into older parts of the route.
Public transit (Metro) is close by. Tour runs 2h 30m. Drinks excluded, budget $15–25 CAD per person for beverages. Wear comfortable shoes. Go on a clear evening if possible. Not a massive group, so book ahead if it's peak season.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.