Guided tour

Montreal: Half-Day City Tour

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33 reviews

Activity provider: N-tours
Guided tour

Montreal: Half-Day City Tour

Activity provider: N-tours

From US$ 94.90 per person

Explore the city of Montreal on a half-day van tour. Discover beautiful parks, historic churches, and downtown Montreal. Choose between a morning and an afternoon tour.

About this activity

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, German
Pickup included
Pickup is included only from addresses in the city of Montreal. The tour starts from pickup time.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • See the top sights of Montreal on a half-day small-group tour
  • Visit historic landmarks from parks and neighborhoods to churches and basilicas
  • Discover the urban downtown and historic area of Old Montreal
  • Fit sightseeing around your schedule with morning and afternoon tours
Full description
Discover the sights of Montreal on a half-day guided van tour. Your tour begins with complimentary pickup from a selection of downtown hotels. Climb on board and embark on a sightseeing adventure around the city. Visit upscale neighborhoods like Westmount, where you can admire the architecture of its personalized houses and mansions. On the morning tour go for a visit of Saint Joseph's Oratory, a National Historic Site of Canada, and the largest Basilica in the country. Next, visit Mount Royal Park and take a stroll to Beaver Lake (Lac aux Castors) and admire the scenery. Stop at Camillien Houde outlook for a breathtaking picture of the city.  Explore the French side of Montreal before crossing on Jacques Cartier bridge to Saint Helen's Island. Visit Parc Jean-Drapeau, the site of the unforgettable Expo 67 and take a picture of The Biosphere Environment Museum. The morning tour will be concluded with a photo-stop at Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal area. On the afternoon tour, Visit Saint Joseph's Oratory, before heading to Mont Royal Park and stroll to the top of the mountain for a scenic view of the city from atop the mountain. Then, visit the famous Plateau Mont-Royal neighborhood, reputed for its European-style and characteristic multi-colored houses with twisty outdoor staircases and green alleyways. After visiting the cultural district "Quartier des Spectacles" and Downtown Montreal, conclude the tour with a visit to Old Montreal and the Old Port area.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected downtown hotels
  • 3-hour sightseeing tour
  • Transportation by van
  • Bilingual guide
  • Admission to St Joseph's Oratory
  • Local taxes and fees
  • Food or drinks
  • Gratuities
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Food and drinks
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Vaping

Know before you go

  •  This tour operates in rain or shine
  •  Tours are capped at a maximum of 12 participants
  •  The tour itinerary is subject to change without prior notice, pending special events, road closures, or attraction closures
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 33 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    5/5

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David was an informative and entertaining tour guide. We covered most areas of the city to give one a great idea of the city and what to go back to if you have time. The history was so interesting and David had an easy way of describing it all. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip.

March 26, 2023

After our plans for the day were rained out we booked a last minute private tour of the Montreal. We were picked up at our hotel and began an entertaining and informative tour of the city. Four hours later we returned with an understanding of what Montreal was and has evolved into. We were treated to panoramic views, close-ups of Montreal's neighbourhoods, the beauty of St. Joseph's Church and the impressive knowledge of our guide Mounir. Our tour for four took place in a comfortable private automobile with several stops which allowed us to get a close up look at some of Montreal's wonderful attractions. We all felt this tour was one of the highlites of our trip. Thank you again Mounir.

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March 26, 2023

We were pleasantly surprised when we discovered that we were two of only three people taking this tour today. The tour was provided in an extremely comfortable and new SUV with an absolutely amazing tour guide named Mounir who went out of his way to ensure we received the best tour possible. Mounir tailored the tour especially for us and with his wealth of knowledge made this the best tour we’ve ever taken. It was like having your own personal chauffeur. The tour lasted almost an hour longer than advertised and included additional points of interest not normally included. We were definitely spoiled and greatly appreciate Mounir’s passion in ensuring we had the grand tour of the amazing City of Montreal. Thank you so much!!

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March 26, 2023

Product ID: 384980