Montreal Old Port: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour

Montreal’s Old Port becomes your beer classroom on this three-hour walk. You’ll taste nine beers at three local breweries, but the best part is the way guide Antoine connects each glass to Montreal’s brewing story and the streets around you. I like the three distinct stops and the food pairings, which turn a series of tastings into a proper afternoon out.

The main thing to consider is the pace. You’ll walk between venues, drink several samples, and spend much of the tour indoors at busy brewpubs. This suits adults who want an active, social outing, but it may not be the right pick if you prefer a quiet meal or a slow, single-brewery tasting.

Key points at a glance

• Nine beers at three breweries: You’ll receive three samplers at BreWskey, three at 3 Brasseurs St-Paul, and three at Bistro Brasserie les Soeurs Grises.
• Antoine leads the experience: He is praised for his beer knowledge, warm humor, French and English explanations, and strong grasp of Montreal’s past.
• The food is part of the tour: Expect homemade party mix, a fresh pretzel, and local cheeses, with other snack details depending on the stop.
• A walking tour as well as a tasting: The brewery visits are linked by walks through Old Port streets, with city stories along the way.
• Brewing access adds value: You get exclusive access to a brewing facility, not just a seat at a bar.
• Adults only and weatherproof: You must be at least 18, bring ID, and wear comfortable clothing for a rain-or-shine outing.

Starting at BreWskey with three first tastes

The tour begins inside BreWskey Taproom in Montreal’s Old Port. Ask the brewery staff where to find your guide, and you should be able to get oriented without fuss. The first three craft beer samplers arrive here, along with homemade party mix.

Starting with three samples works well. You get an early sense of the range of Montreal beer before the walking portion begins, and the salty snack gives you something to eat alongside the drinks. The party mix is a small touch, but it matters on a tour where tasting starts right away.

This first stop also sets the tone. You are not simply being handed three drinks and sent along. Antoine explains what you are tasting and gives context about brewing in Montreal. His approach, based on repeated praise from people who took the tour, is friendly and animated rather than stiff or lecture-like.

You should still pace yourself. Nine samplers over three hours can add up, even if each serving is small. Eat before the tour if you need a fuller meal, and treat the samples as a tasting rather than nine full beers.

Old Port stories between the breweries

The walking sections are one of the reasons this tour feels different from a standard brewery visit. As you move through the Old Port, Antoine talks about Montreal’s beer story and the area around you. The route links three brewpubs, with one review describing the walks between stops as roughly ten minutes.

That is enough movement to keep the afternoon from becoming a bar crawl, but not enough to make the tour physically demanding for most adults. You will want comfortable shoes, especially on Old Montreal’s hard streets. Bring weather-appropriate clothing too, since the tour operates rain or shine.

The city commentary gives the beer tasting a sense of place. You are not sampling local drinks in an anonymous room. You are walking through one of Montreal’s best-known historic districts and hearing how beer fits into the city’s past and present.

The bilingual format is another practical strength. The guide conducts the tour in English and French, so make sure you are comfortable following both languages if you book a mixed-language group. Antoine has been praised for explaining beer and Montreal history clearly in both.

The brewing stop at 3 Brasseurs St-Paul

The second stop is 3 Brasseurs St-Paul, described as a beautiful microbrewery. Here you learn more about how beer is made and receive three additional samplers, paired with a fresh pretzel.

This is the most instructional part of the route. The first stop introduces the tasting, while 3 Brasseurs gives you a closer look at the brewing process. Exclusive access to a brewing facility makes this more than a pub visit, although the exact extent of that access can vary with brewery operations.

The pretzel is a sensible match for the beer. It gives you something warm and filling midway through the tour, and it helps balance the alcohol. The food is not intended to replace lunch, but the three snacks together provide useful support during a three-hour tasting.

The beer selection is not limited to one narrow style. People taking the tour have singled out the variety, with one particularly enjoying a saison despite not usually liking that style. You may also encounter cloudy beers, which have become popular in Montreal and Canada. If hazy or cloudy beer is not your taste, tell the guide. You can still approach the samples as a chance to compare styles rather than a demand to love every pour.

Finishing with cheeses at Les Soeurs Grises

The final stop is Bistro Brasserie les Soeurs Grises, where you receive three specialty beers and local cheeses. Ending with cheese makes sense: it feels more like a relaxed tasting finale than another quick stop at a bar.

This is also where the group can settle in. The atmosphere of the final venue makes it possible to keep talking after the formal tour ends, if the group and schedule allow. That social side is a real part of the appeal. Several comments describe an easygoing afternoon filled with stories, laughter, and conversation among people who had not met before.

Food pairings vary in character along the route. The party mix is casual, the pretzel is hearty, and the cheeses are a more traditional match for specialty beer. Specific snacks can differ from the examples provided, so do not book this expecting a fixed meal or a particular dish.

The stop also gives you a chance to think about what you tasted. Nine samples sound like a simple number, but the tour’s value comes from comparing them across three settings, with the guide explaining styles, brewing, and local context as you go.

Why Antoine matters to the experience

The guide is a major reason this tour earns such strong marks. Antoine is repeatedly described as warm, funny, enthusiastic, and well informed about beer, brewing, and Montreal. That matters because a tasting tour can easily become a list of names and ingredients if the guide does not make the subject approachable.

Antoine’s strength appears to be balance. He gives useful information without turning the afternoon into a technical seminar, and he adds city history without losing sight of the beer in front of you. His bilingual delivery is also important for French-speaking and English-speaking participants sharing one group.

You should not expect a private tour built around your own interests. The guide needs to keep a group moving through three venues, so some explanations will be brief. Still, the format works well for first-time beer tasters and for people who already know a little but want to try Montreal-made styles in a social setting.

The repeated praise for Antoine also points to a useful booking tip: if you care most about the guide-led side of the experience, this tour is particularly appealing when he is leading your departure. The supplied information identifies him by name, but it does not promise that every departure will have him.

Nine samples, three snacks, and the $50 value

The price is $50 per person. For that amount, you receive a three-hour guided walk, nine beer samplers, three snacks, visits to three breweries, brewing facility access, a bilingual guide, and local taxes.

I see solid value here, especially if you would otherwise pay separately for several brewery tastings and food pairings. You are also paying for the route design and the guide’s explanations. The tour turns three individual venues into one organized experience, so you do not need to decide where to go or how to connect the stops.

The value is less clear if you mainly want full-size beers. These are samplers, not a series of regular pints, and the snacks are small pairings rather than a full meal. In that case, compare the price with what you want from the afternoon.

For many people, the best value is the combination of access and interpretation. You get to see three different brewery settings, learn about the brewing process, walk through Old Port, and taste styles you might not order on your own. The city stories also make the tour useful for a first visit to Montreal, not only for serious beer fans.

Who should book this Old Port tasting

This tour fits adults who enjoy trying several styles in one outing. It is especially useful if you want a planned activity in Old Montreal that mixes food, drinks, walking, and local stories.

I would recommend it for:

• First-time visitors who want an easy introduction to Montreal’s craft beer scene
• Couples and friends looking for a social afternoon
• Beer drinkers who like comparing different breweries and styles
• People who want a bilingual English and French experience
• Groups celebrating together, including bachelor parties
• Anyone who enjoys learning how beer is made without attending a long formal class

It is not suitable for children under 18 or pregnant women. You must bring identification, and a copy is accepted. Since the tour runs in all weather, check the forecast and dress for rain or cold rather than assuming every part of the route is indoors.

You should also be comfortable walking between venues. The route is described as a series of short walks, not a bus-based excursion. Comfortable shoes are a practical must.

Useful booking details before you commit

The activity lasts three hours, but starting times vary, so check availability for your date. The meeting point is inside BreWskey Taproom in the Old Port. If you do not immediately see the guide, ask the brewery staff for help.

The tour is offered in English and French. The guide may speak to the full group in both languages, which is helpful but can make explanations take a little longer than on a single-language tour.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying at the time of booking, which is useful when your Montreal plans are still shifting.

The tour operates rain or shine. That detail should shape your decision, not just your packing list. On a sunny day, the Old Port walks add atmosphere. On a wet or cold day, the brewery visits will provide shelter, but you still need to move between them.

My call: a strong choice for beer and city context

Book this tour if you want more than a drink in a bar. The combination of three breweries, nine samples, three snacks, brewing access, and Old Port stories gives you a well-shaped afternoon for $50.

I especially like the way the tour connects beer with place. You taste at BreWskey, learn more about production at 3 Brasseurs St-Paul, and finish with specialty beers and cheese at Les Soeurs Grises. Antoine’s clear, upbeat guiding style appears to be a major asset, though you should confirm who is leading your departure if that matters to you.

Skip it if you want a full meal, private attention, or a quiet single-brewery tasting. For most adults who enjoy beer, walking, and conversation, this is a practical and good-value way to spend three hours in Old Montreal.

FAQ

How long is the Montreal Old Port beer tour?

The tour lasts three hours.

How many breweries does the tour visit?

You visit three craft breweries: BreWskey Brasserie Artisanale, 3 Brasseurs St-Paul, and Bistro Brasserie les Soeurs Grises.

How many beers are included?

Nine craft beer samplers are included, with three samples at each brewery.

What food is included?

You receive three local snacks. The listed pairings include homemade party mix at BreWskey, a fresh pretzel at 3 Brasseurs St-Paul, and local cheeses at Les Soeurs Grises.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The live guide conducts the tour in English and French.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide inside BreWskey Taproom in the Old Port. Brewery staff can help you locate the guide.

Can children join the tour?

No. The activity is not suitable for children under 18. Pregnant women should also not book this experience.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available.