Guide profile:
Certified Montreal Tourist Guide since 1992, I have traveled the world but have always come back to Montreal which is why I call this place home. In my guiding career, i have also had the pleasure to guide groups in the Eastern States through cities such as Washington D.C., New York City, Philadelphia and Boston as well as Toronto, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec. I am also a member of the Professional Tourist Guide Association in Montreal where I have sat on the board as Vice-president for a couple of years.
City built by immigrants for immigrants, I have the qualifications to make you love Montreal as it is meant to be experienced. Daughter of an Italian immigrant in the '60's and a French Canadian, my blood runs thick with history merging the different cultures together.
Recent reviews of this tour guide:
Rosa B.
On January 5, we had the pleasure of a guided tour by Explorica tour guide, Nadia Battani. She was absolutely awesome. Nadia is very knowledgeable and she was great with our students. It is very evident that Nadia has passion when she is guiding a tour. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a thorough tour of Montreal. I would rate Nadia a 5+, no questions asked!!
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Tour guide services/sample itinerary:
Private custom-designed tours for Montreal and the Laurentians in French or English. Let me know what your needs are and I'll make sure you have the best experience ever in "La belle Province!"'
I can also take you on a walking tours in Old Montreal, downtown Montreal or Little Italy if your prefer. Just tell me what you'd like to see, and I will make sure that you will want to come back for more.
Assistance for airport pick-up, transfers, dine around or an evening of discovery for individuals or groups can be done in four languages (English, French, Italian and Spanish), however my city tours are done exclusively in French or English.
Transportation by tour guide:
I can guide on foot, in a private car*, minivan*, mini bus** or full 55-seat coach**.
For the walking tour, I can accommodate a maximum of 10 people, and by car, a maximum of 3. For more than 3 passengers, a minivan will be rented.
*A surcharge will be added for the rental of the car or the minivan, unless otherwise stipulated.
**These mode of transportations should be provided by the client.
Private sightseeing & group tours offered by this guide:
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Montreal Shore Excursion Tour
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475.00
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Private walking tour of Old Montreal
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150.00
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Full day private culinary tour of Montreal
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Price Per
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450.00
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Laurentian Mountains Day Trip From Montreal
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500.00
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Highlights of Montreal
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275.00
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Full day private tour of Montreal
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450.00
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Tour guide interests:
A real people person, my traveling passion took me to some of the most beautiful places in the world. Now that I am back home, I love to help visitors discover my beautiful multi-cultural city. Come and discover what Montreal has to offer and I guarantee you'll want to plan a second visit!
My single day and my multi-day interpretive tours are designed around your interests, and your time allocations.
Admissions, meals and transportation not included in the rates, unless otherwise stipulated.
Whether going to functions, overnight excursions, or private tours, I am available from Monday to Saturday including evenings.
Reviews of this tour – by clients who booked!
Rosa B.
05 Jan 2011
On January 5, we had the pleasure of a guided tour by Explorica tour guide, Nadia Battani. She was absolutely awesome. Nadia is very knowledgeable and she was great with our students. It is very evident that Nadia has passion when she is guiding a tour. I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a thorough tour of Montreal. I would rate Nadia a 5+, no questions asked!!
Tour Guide Comment:
Dear Rosa,
I was a pleasure to guide your students. In my 19 years as a tour guide, I can honestly say that they were some of the best behaved students I have ever had the pleasure to show around the city.
Hope to see you again in Montreal!
Nadia
BOB A. J. C.
25 Jun 2010
Nadia was a wonderful guide...knowledgeable...full of energy and enthusiasm. All four of us really enjoyed the time we spent with her. We were sorry that we did not have more time with her and we will certainly recommend her to any of our friends going to Montreal! Please send her our best regards.
Judy and Bob Cohn
Elaine and Jay Grossman
Tour Guide Comment:
Dear Judy and Bob, and Elaine and Jay,
It sure was a pleasure to show you around Montreal and there will be plenty more to show you when you come back to visit for a second time. I'm really glad you enjoyed our time together and I hope you enjoyed your cruise afterward.
À la prochaine! ('Til next time!)
Nadia