Best of Montreal Tour - Montreal Day Tour in English
Guide and guests at Notre-Dame Basilica Montreal
Old Montreal
Passengers looking out at the water from Croisieres AML Cruise Boat
Couple on Croisieres AML Cruise Boat
View from Mont Royal
Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal
Montreal Biodome

Best of Montreal Tour

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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-Line Tickets: 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)

What you'll see

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Biodome, Montreal

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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

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Golden Square Mile

Explore Montreal’s Golden Square Mile—historic mansions, top museums, luxury boutiques, and city cha...

Notre-Dame Basilica in 2024

Notre-Dame Basilica

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Mount Royal in 2024

Mount Royal

Mount Royal (French: Mont Royal) is well-known for being the city’s namesake and provides a scenic v...

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Port of Montreal Tower

Soar 65 meters above Montreal at the Port of Montreal Tower! Enjoy glass floors, AR city views & int...

St. Lawrence River Cruise - AML Croisières in 2024

St. Lawrence River Cruise - AML Croisières

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St Joseph’s Oratory in 2024

St Joseph’s Oratory

Experience St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal—an architectural gem atop Mount Royal with stunning view...

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
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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

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Lunch
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Snacks
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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...

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
4.1 /5
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Daniel
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5/5 June 10, 2025
The best tour by far! Highlight of our trip. Thank you Mustafa for a most enjoyable day. You really care about your clients. The information you provided was most appreciated. Your knowledge of the histor....see more
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Joseph
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5/5 June 6, 2025
We got a great tour of Montreal from Mustafa who was very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and what we were capable of doing. We also enjoyed the cruise on the St Lawrence river.
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Denise
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5/5 May 30, 2025
Mustafa was fantastic. We highly recommend him. He suggested several restaurants and other sites to seem. We really enjoyed our dinner at Modavie
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Anthony
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5/5 May 16, 2025
Mustafa was knowledgeable and accomdating and could not have been nicer. Wonderful day
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Aimee Bodine
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5/5 October 25, 2024
This is a must if you visit Montreal! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and gave so much information. He gave restaurant suggestions, nightlife and other attractions to see. He took us to places we neve....see more

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