10 Private Tours in Montreal That You Shouldn't Miss

August 13, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

Montreal, c’est si bon! This French-speaking city is considered the cultural capital of Canada, and is a cosmopolitan celebration of Québécois style. A horse-drawn carriage ride around the cobblestone streets and grand buildings of Vieux-Montréal will give you a taste of European flavor. The Basilique Notre-Dame is a confection of stained glass, and the Plateau Mont-Royal district will delight you with its quaint boutiques and cafés. Dig in to a massive plate of poutine to fuel up for a tour of the epic Olympic Park.
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1. Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in Montreal

Montreal, Montreal, Quebec Flytographer
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Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in Montreal and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in Montreal, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever. We specialize in: - honeymoons - family trips - engagements - anniversaries - romantic getaways - multi-generational trips - babymoons - solo travellers - and just because! With over 10,000 5-star reviews, Flytographer is the global leader in vacation photography and has captured over 3 million memories for travellers across six continents. We’ve been featured across A-list media, including Conde Nast Traveler, Oprah, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, New York Times, BRIDES, Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle Magazine, Elle, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, Huffington Post, & many more.

Inclusions: Private photo shoot with a professional photographer for individuals, couples and groups, Online image gallery delivered within 5 days of your shoot, 15 - 60 high-resolution digital photographs (based on package)
, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Proposal photography not included with this package, Entrance fees to shooting locations, Food and drinks, Transportation to and from photoshoot

Reviewed By gratefulfortravel

We use flytographer all over the world when we travel, but it was fun to do a shoot here in Victoria during COVID. I would highly suggest if you're looking for good photos of your family.

2. Highlights of Montreal a Guided City Tour by Scooter

520 Rue Berri, Montréal, QC H2Y 1B4, Canada Montreal Scooter Rentals and Tours
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This guided tour enables guests to see many of the highlights of Montreal in a relatively short amount of time, made possible only by scooter. It would be impossible to see as much by car, foot, bicycle, or public transport in the same amount of time. In addition, just riding a scooter through the historical and cosmopolitan city of Montreal is an experience in itself. The scooters and helmets provided are beautiful, functional, and well maintained. If you can only experience one tour during your stay in Montreal, this is the one to experience!

Inclusions: Honda Metropolitan Scooter with cell phone holder, basket, and top case, MOMO Design helmet from Italy (available in size XXS to XL), Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Montreal-style bagel

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By 592swatis

We rented a vespa scooter which can accommodate two riders . The process was smooth and easy . The staff was very helpful , accommodating and fair in telling every thing.We had a wonderful experience and our trip was memorable because of the scooter rides we had . I will highly recommend this place . Will take their services again when ever we visit again !

3. Old-Montreal Delights with a local - PRIVATE Walking Tour

Musée Pointe-à-Callière (de la Commune/D'Youville), Montreal, QC H2Y 2C8, Canada Montreal by Marie Tour
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2.5 hrs Private Walking Tour to Explore the most picturesque historical area of the city! Explore a must-see district for any first visit to Montreal! I share my personal favorites in this historic district full of charm. While observing beautiful buildings, I will show you some amazing details and tell you stories that you would have never known had you walked by yourself. Travel back in time and learn more about the founding of the city, some great characters in Montreal's history, and the French-English rivalry.

Inclusions: Explore Old-Montreal with a professional local guide and enthusiast Montrealer!

Exclusions: Items of a personal nature: souvenirs, coffee/drinks, snacks, etc.

Reviewed By TNKKAK

Our group of four recently enjoyed a wonderful 3.5-hour personal walking tour of Montreal with Marie. As two in our group had not been to Montreal, we selected Marie’s tour specifically because it offered “A Bit of Everything” not just concentrating on one area of this fabulous city. Marie’s tour started atop Mont-Royal, continued down through the McGill University campus, into the downtown and ending in the eclectic and touristy Vieux-Montreal. We also opted for a most interesting and informative tour by Marie inside Notre-Dame Basilica. The time on the entire tour seemed to pass all too quickly. Marie was thoroughly engaging with us, inserting humour and personal experience into her commentary; she is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her adopted hometown. She answered our questions and was keen to know what we were interested in seeing and doing while on tour and during our stay in Montreal providing suggestions about restaurants, places to visit and things to see and do. Everything from our pre-booking correspondence to end of tour was first rate. We would highly recommend this tour with Marie for anyone interested in a highly engaging, very interesting and informative walking tour of several diverse areas of Montreal.

4. Montreal Olympic Park Tourist Scavenger Hunt

Pie IX, Montreal, QC H1V 3P1, Canada Hollywood Tourist Scavenger Hunt
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Are you looking for things to do in Montreal? Or, do you live here and are looking for a fun way to explore your city? You should try this scavenger hunt around the Montreal Olympic Park! It will take you from the Botanical Garden to the Maurice Richard Arena, by way of the Olympic Stadium and the Saputo Stadium. You’ll face challenges at every step. Each challenge will tell you where you are going next, as well as a bit of local history and trivia.

Inclusions: 20+ challenges on this scavenger hunt, Scavenger Hunt on your smartphone (mobile site, not App), Available in English and in French

Exclusions: Internet Access is required on your smartphone - WiFi is not enough.

Reviewed By 654wpw

Overall fun, hampered by some errors in navigation, lots of questions are basic. Nice info on history

5. Discover Montreal with a Private Walking Tour by a Local

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, 110 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1T1, Canada Voyalific
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Discover Montreal and its unique blend of French and English culture with a fun local guide that knows all the ins and outs of the city! Tours are private walking tours that are customized to your preferences and last between 2 and 6 hours at your request. Please note that you will never be grouped with people you don't know. The tour guides are just regular people living in the city you’re visiting, that way you can learn about the city through their stories. Your guide will meet you at a location of your choosing, be it your hotel or other accommodation, a landmark, or even a metro station inside the Montreal urban center. Children below 3 years old are free of charge. Children from 3 to 15 get 60% off the regular tour price. If you are unsure of what you would like to see, your guide will suggest different paths which revolve around Old Montreal, Downtown, Chinatown, The Underground, Quartier des Spectacles, La Cathédrale de Notre-Dame, The Olympic Stadium, and more!

Inclusions: A local, knowledgable guide, Customized Private Walking Tour, Guaranteed Fun, Drinks (stop at a coffee house) included on our 5 & 6 hour tours

Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities, Entrance fees to optional activities or attractions, Hotel pick up and drop-off by car, Personal expenses

Reviewed By Seaside777718

Fernando was an excellent host on our private two-hour tour. He was very informative as he led us through the many historical landmarks throughout Quebec City and provided us with helpful tips on how to make the most of our remainder of the day.

6. Winter Ghost Stories: A Québécois Tradition (Virtual Tour from Montreal)

740 Rue Lucien-L'Allier, Montréal, QC H3C 1Z8, Canada Haunted Montreal
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Prepare a glass of mulled wine or brandy, fire up your computer, and go back in time to celebrate a Victorian era Québécois tradition of telling local ghost stories around the hearth. Guests will be regaled with winter ghost stories from Montreal’s past.

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Reviewed By Trent L

Good storytelling and performance. Learned a different side to my city and some of my old haunts I’ve frequented. I really wanted to go inside some of the haunted sites... Covid-19 measures will not permit it. I will be attending future events for sure so hopefully we can get the full evening experience by the time this pandemic is over.

7. Mont Tremblant Private Day Tour from Montreal

GANKOR TOURS
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While you vacationing in Montreal, take a private day tour to Mont Tremblant resort. Time to get some fresh air so let us pick you up from your location and drive up to the Laurentian Mountains and our stunning mountain resort to:Mont Tremblant. After aprox 90 min ride you arrive in this unique gorgeous European style mountain resort. Explore the stunning pedestrian village and the views of the mountains surrounding Lake Tremblant. You have a choice of light hikes and gondola rides as well many restaurants for your lunch. There is always something to see and do in beautiful Mont Tremblant village. We will get you back to your hotel be 5-6pm..

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Reviewed By 938artg

I enjoyed All the animalals but I must admit watching the fish, trout I believe was interesting. My daughter, son I law and grandson tome.

8. Montreal: Private Tour with a Local Guide

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3G 1J5, Canada The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3G 1J5, Canada
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With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer" , Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

Reviewed By rezasattarzadeh

The museum of fine arts in Montreal is a great place to escape to and admire the collection that they have. The place may not be very big but you will find e exploring different halls of the museum very amusing and informative, specially if you are into arts.

9. Half day private city tour

Groupe Classique Limousine
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Complete tour of the City, taking in over 200 points of interest. Visit historic Old Montreal, City Hall, Place Jacques Cartier, Notre Dame Basilica (admission extra), Olympia Park built for the 1976 summer Olympic games with an optional visit to the tallest inclined tower(Observatory is close on Monday), the Montreal Observatory Tower (admission extra), Mount Royal Park where you will have a panoramic view of the downtown area and the river. Here you will visit St. Joseph Oratory which is one of the world?s most visited shrines with a dome that reaches 97 meters. Discover Montreal through hundreds of places of interest with a friendly, knowledgeable & bilingual driver guide.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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10. Montreal One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private ★★★★★

Montreal, QC, Canada City Unscripted Montreal

Your local host will lead you off the tourist trail down a secret network of cobblestoned streets to parts of Montreal your guidebook doesn’t even know about. Learn about the European roots of the city, and discover the unique Québécois food and peculiar shops loved by locals in Plateau and Mile End. Explore Jean-Talon market, where growers, butchers, and fishmongers display their best produce. Relax in the enchanting Mount Royal Park and practice your French as you amble up to one of Montreal’s most popular viewpoints to see the city. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: A private and personalized experience, 8 hours with your host, Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location), Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

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