Germain

Hi, I’m Germain

Hello, my name is Germain, and I have lived in Montreal for the past 20 years, worked downtown 15 years. I am fluent in English, French, Spanish, and can use Portuguese in a slow conversation. A tour with me will be filled with tidbits/facts about Montreal's history, and its best spots, many hidden ones. With jokes and anecdotes of all kinds. I like to make people from around the world fall in love with Montreal. I am a Montreal enthusiast, know it well, walked it, biked it, 'bus and subwayed' it. I am a fan of history and geography. I have traveled a lot around the world (USA, Europe, Latin America, Africa... my photo was taken in rural Rwanda) and attended many guided tours as a client. If you enjoy history, parks, scenic views, coffee, food, old buildings, narrow streets, walking around, to discuss friendly with the guide about Montreal, the Quebec province, Canada, and would love to visit the best spots and hidden jewels in Montreal, crafted on your own tastes, with the kids or not, I am the smiling guide for you.

4.88 (8)

I’ve lived in Montreal for 20 years

I speak English, French, Spanish and some Portuguese

I am Freelance Consultant

My Interests are:

Street food Local cuisine Theater Parks Gardens Scenic routes

Here’s how I can help make your experience unique.

Languages I speak

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

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Joni 6 October 2023

We had a great time on our tour! Germain had great stories to tell about the buildings we were seeing. Such fun to get to know a place from someone who has lived in it for a long time.

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Lynne 27 September 2023

We had a delightful tour of Montreal with Germaine who highlighted the historical and architectural history of Montreal Old Town and moved on to downtown, McGill University and Mont Royal for a wonderful view of the city.

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Savannah 27 July 2023

Germain (Bruno :) ) was such a great tour guide! I lived that he included the local views on the political environment and how these are shown in the art/architecture around Montreal. Germain was very knowledgeable and so much fun to hang out with for the day. It was the perfect tour to do the day we got there so we could plan out the rest of our visit based upon the sites we enjoyed most. Thanks so much!!

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Anna 2 July 2023

Germaine was quite informative, knowledgeable & entertaining! We saw much of beautiful Montreal - old and new!

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Joni, 6 October 2023

We had a great time on our tour! Germain had great stories to tell about the buildings we were seeing. Such fun to get to know a place from someone who has lived in it for a long time.

Lynne, 27 September 2023

We had a delightful tour of Montreal with Germaine who highlighted the historical and architectural history of Montreal Old Town and moved on to downtown, McGill University and Mont Royal for a wonderful view of the city.

Savannah, 27 July 2023

Germain (Bruno :) ) was such a great tour guide! I lived that he included the local views on the political environment and how these are shown in the art/architecture around Montreal. Germain was very knowledgeable and so much fun to hang out with for the day. It was the perfect tour to do the day we got there so we could plan out the rest of our visit based upon the sites we enjoyed most. Thanks so much!!

Anna, 2 July 2023

Germaine was quite informative, knowledgeable & entertaining! We saw much of beautiful Montreal - old and new!

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  • Bengali
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