10 Tours in Montreal That You Shouldn't Miss

WINTER November to March = See "Winter Charms of Old Montreal" Tour - At the top of your Montreal bucket list should be a visit of Old Montreal, our enchanting heritage district which is best discovered on foot. This is a small group tour with a maximum of 6 people, ensuring that your Old Montreal experience will be up close, personal and intimate. Learn about the fascinating beginnings of the French colony that was founded in 1642 and all the historical highlights that contributed to making Montreal the unique and diverse city that it is today. Learn about history, architecture, art, food, culture, fun facts and anecdotes. Your guide will cover all the bases and will add their own personal insights to the spots that you will visit. They will point out their fave places along the way and will be sure that you leave with plenty of recommendations and suggestions for making your Montreal trip a memorable one! Come armed with your comfy walking shoes, camera, curiosity and questions!

Inclusions: Local certified guide, Small group = maximum of 6 people, WINTER SEASON November to March = See "Winter Charms of Old Montreal" Tour, This tour operates from April to October. , NOTE: Notre-Dame Basilica is currently CLOSED

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended), Hotel pick up and drop off, Notre-Dame Basilica is currently CLOSED, not included and is not accessible to visitors

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

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.

Inclusions: Virtual Tour via Zoom

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Welcome to the only place in Montreal that will teach you how to make Montreal bagels! Montreal bagels are world famous for their shape, taste and texture. A trip to Montreal isn't complete until you've tried one of these amazing bagels. So why not try your hand at making them yourself? We will teach you the secrets on how to make some deliciously unique authentic Montreal style bagels at home, the easy way. We will start by learning how to properly mix and knead the dough. We will discuss how different flours and water amounts affect the final texture of the dough and crust. I have adapted the best Boulanger (Bread Maker) techniques to the home kitchen. You will become a confident baker at home in no time! We will go step by step from mixing the dough, letting it rest, to shaping the bagels, to boiling them, dressing them with various toppings, baking them and finally eating them! This workshop is super hands on so this is far from the "Watch the pro" type workshops out there.

Inclusions: You will get a few Bagels to eat fresh out of the oven or to take home with you to enjoy later!, All equipment needed to make delicious bagels!

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off

What about seeing the main attractions of Montreal by night, in small-size group with accredited tour guide in a comfortable vehicle? Your guide will take you on a drive where you will appreciate the city lights and main attractions of Montreal. You will pass by impressive monuments, such as Saint Joseph's Oratory, the illuminated Jacques Cartier Bridge, Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal City Hall and many more. The tour starts with a drive from the busy commercial downtown to Mount Royal via the upscale neighborhoods of Westmount. You will see breathtaking panoramic views of the city from above. The city night life areas will be next as your guide drives you through streets where the vibrant nightlife takes place. Once you cross the Jacques Cartier Bridge and appreciate its magnificent light show, you will see Montreal skyline. With a visit of the Old Montreal and Old Port area you will get immersed in a magical atmosphere and be marveled by the city's historic architecture.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driving commented tour by prestigious monuments with night lights, Small size group (12 max) in comfortable vehicle, Private accredited tour guide through-out the tour, Complimentary pick up and drop off from downtown hotels

Exclusions: Gratuity, Private transportation

Have a fulfilling tour of Montreal that fits your schedule ! In this afternoon tour you get to see Westmount, visit St. Joseph’s Oratory and Mont Royal park. You will also visit Le Plateau Mont Royal, one of the most attractive neighborhoods in the city. We shall also visit Downtown, Old Montreal and the Old Port and waterfront. Your tour will take you in a drive through the upscale neighborhoods of Westmount and then you shall visit the largest Basilica in Canada, the famous St. Joseph’s Oratory. Next will be a drive to Mont Royal where you will get to walk in the city's most well known park and breathtaking views. The tour will take you then to Le Plateau Mont Royal, where you can appreciate it's architecture and lifestyle. Downtown will come next before concluding the tour by visiting Old Montreal and the Old Port area.

Inclusions: Complimentary pick up and drop off from downtown hotels, Commented driving tour by an accredited tour guide , Small size group (12 max) in comfortable vehicle, Air-conditioned vehicle, St Joseph's Oratory entrance fees

Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities

Embark on the orignal two-hour street art tour along Montreal's St.-Laurent boulevard. Discover the murals produced by international and local talent for largest mural festival on the continent, see graffiti and installations and learn about the local street art scene. Over 100 works of art dot the area in what has become an open air art gallery!

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, List of personal recommendations, The best time ever, Inside look into the Montreal art scene, Access to the original street art tour in Montreal

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Montreal has so much to discover that it is immensely beneficial to your experience of the city to be accompanied by a local who has lived there their entire life. The team at Montreal is hugely passionate about the city that resides within a river and is well prepared to share the history, the food, and more. City Manager Adam Marcinski has much experience in conversing with groups of people from his time as a sports coach. With an infectious smile he will be sure to leave you in high spirits and a very happy tummy (just don't get him started on badminton, or else he may not stop). He was fortunate to have been brought up by parents who greatly enjoyed their food, and would frequently explore the city in search of recommendations from friends and family.

Inclusions: Beverages, Food tasting

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Hotel pickup and drop-off

This walking tour from historic Old Montréal up to the funky borough of the Plateau Mont-Royal could almost be a Montréal 101 class. Learn about the city’s foundation, see architectural gems, your local guide’s favourite institutions in the entertainment district, see a bunch of street art, and pop in for two snacks and drink along the way.

Inclusions: Beverages, Food tasting, Snacks, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)