Best of Montreal Tour - Montreal Day Tour in English
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Best of Montreal Tour

49 reviews for this tour

Explore Montreal’s highlights on a small-group tour: Mont-Royal Lookout, Notre Dame Basilica, and St. Joseph’s Oratory. Includes a boat cruise, skip-the-line access, and hotel transport for a seamless cultural experience.

Key Details
duration
Duration: 6 Hours
guests
Group Size: 7
cancellation
Free cancellation: 100% refund when cancelled at least 24 hours in advance
live tour guide
Live Tour Guide: A guided English tour with convenient round-trip transportation
skip the line
Skip the Ticket Line: St. Lawrence River Cruise, Notre-Dame Basilica, and Mount Royal Pick-up and Drop-off: Guests staying within our pickup zone will be picked up and dropped off directly at their hotel by the tour guide.
pickup
Pick-up and Drop-off: Centre Mont-Royal, 2200 Mansfield St. Montreal, CA (only for guests staying outside downtown Montreal)
meeting point
Meeting Point: Centre Mont-Royal, 2200 Mansfield St. Montreal, CA (only for guests staying outside downtown Montreal)

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Highlights

  • Intimate small-group experience with a maximum of 6 guests
  • Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from downtown Montreal hotels
  • Scenic, narrated drive featuring key landmarks like Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, the Golden Square Mile, and Notre-Dame Basilica
  • Guided driving tour through the historic streets of Old Montreal
  • Photo-worthy stops at two iconic viewpoints: St. Joseph’s Oratory and Mont-Royal Lookout

Includes

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Fully guided tour experience
Included
St. Lawrence River Cruise
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Notre-Dame Basilica
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Mount Royal
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Skip the ticket lines at select attractions
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Small-group tour (6 guests limit)
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Pick up and drop off in Downtown Montreal
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All admission fees included

Excludes

Excluded
Lunch
Excluded
Snacks
Excluded
Tips

Description

Discover the soul of one of Canada’s most vibrant cities on the Best of Montreal Tour, a small-group adventure designed to showcase the very best of this cultural gem. Led by fun and knowledgeable local guides, this fully narrated city tour of Montreal blends iconic landmarks, rich history, and unforgettable views—all in the comfort of a luxury air-conditioned van, with a maximum of just 6 guests for a personalized experience.

Your Montreal sightseeing tour begins with complimentary pickup from your downtown hotel, where your See Sight Tours guide will greet you and kick off the experience with a scenic drive up Mont Royal. Along the way, take in stunning neighborhoods like the Golden Square Mile, pass the sprawling Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, and arrive at Mont-Royal Lookout for breathtaking panoramic views of the city, Saint Lawrence River, and Appalachian Mountains.

As the tour winds through the heart of the city, you’ll pass landmarks such as McGill University, downtown Montreal, and lively Chinatown. In Old Montreal, stroll cobblestone streets, soak in centuries of history, and capture the beauty of the iconic Notre Dame Basilica—one of the most photographed sites in Canada.

With all admission fees included, skip-the-line access, and seamless hotel drop-off, this city tour of Montreal offers a perfect blend of sightseeing and storytelling. Join one of our top-rated Montreal sightseeing tours and let See Sight Tours show you the city like no one else can.

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • From June to August, we cannot pick up in Old Montreal; guests will be directed to a central meeting point.
  • The St. Lawrence River Cruise operates May–October; from November–April, it is replaced with La Grande Roue de Montréal.
  • Tour duration is approximately 6 hours but may vary slightly due to traffic or seasonal conditions.
  • Full names and pickup locations for all guests are required at booking, along with the lead traveler's name.
  • The maximum group size is 7 guests. Walking is minimal, and accommodations are available upon request.

Know Before You Go

  • Pickup time will be confirmed a few days before the tour via email or phone. If unavailable, be ready 30 minutes before the start time.
  • Tours run in all weather conditions—please dress appropriately and wear comfortable footwear.

Not Recommended For:

  • Individuals with mobility challenges
  • Individuals with heart conditions

Our Guest Reviews

49 reviews for this Tour
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David
September 21, 2025
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5/5

Mustafa led us in a splendid tour, pointing out sites and the stories, background, and politics involved. I highly recommend him and the tour.

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Richard
September 09, 2025
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4/5

Great overview of Montreal, Guide was knowledgeable and personable, thank you Mustafa.

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Henry
September 09, 2025
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5/5

We did the best of Montreal tour with Mousafa. It was an excellent tour. Our guide was kind, extremely knowledgeable, and patient. he was able to articulate the history of Montreal in a manner that made it easy to understand from the beginning of the city to present day. He picked us up at our hotel and was even early which allowed us to start the tour early. I would not hesitate to ask for this gentleman if you are contemplating this tour.

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Cecile
September 08, 2025
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5/5

This tour was the best tour to take at the beginning of our stay in Montreal. Our guide, Mustafa, was exceptional! He took us through various parts of the city to acclimate us and then took us around to various points of interest - landmarks, colleges, Note Dame, lookout points, even a boat ride on the river! This was a terrific tour with a fantastic knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend! 5 stars all around!

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Jeanne
September 01, 2025
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5/5

Great time in Montreal seeing things most people would not have. For anyone interested in hearing about the history of the city, it's periodic changes in governance, and the results this is a fantastic opportunity.

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Mona-Patricia
August 22, 2025
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5/5

Amazing Tour to see the most important things of Montreal within a day, very well organized, very competent guide with interesting historical facts. I really liked the individuality of this tour that it is a small group and that you can ask for other ways for the tour. Very clean, safe and comfortable trip, you can directly go into the Notre dame and the boat without waiting for a ticket like the other tourists, because everything is already organized! Highly recommended who wants a mix of sightseeing, historical facts from an expert, individuality and a comfortable trip!

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