What to do and see in Montreal, Canada: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals

June 29, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

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.
Restaurants in Montreal

1. Montreal Scavenger Hunt: Magical Old Montreal

Montreal City Hall, Ville de Montréal, 275 Rue Notre-Dame Est, Montréal, QC H2Y 1C6, Canada Let's Roam Montreal
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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

Reviewed By Jadeshiva

Loads of fun in Stumptown plus 100 extra characters and no ability to select the correct activity. But the activity was fun.

2. Montreal Scavenger Hunt: Montreal's Cultural Wonders

Place des Arts, Montreal, QC H2X 1Y9, Canada Let's Roam Montreal
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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

Reviewed By Littlemrsconnor

We had a great time doing all of the challenges of the scavenger hunt! Even other people around us were enjoying our antics! Thanks Let’s Roam!

3. Private day tour to wildlife Parc Omega and Montebello lodge from Montreal

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Montreal is more than Le Vieux Port, Le Plateau, The Casino, Notre Dame Basilica or The Mount Royal. I will guide you for an unforgettable experience to enjoy these must see locations: Omega Park (Canadian animal/wildlife park) and the Montebello Lodge ( largest log cabin in North America) , two of Montreal area hidden gems for travelers. Our drive there and back will give us the opportunity to tell you about Montreal: history, local stories, hidden locations and more.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By alirezamerica

- Outstanding tour by tour guide professionals - great visiting and a ride experience in Mont tremblant area - learned a lot about the history of the place, the village and ski resorts - More than enough time to sit staring into the beauties of the landscape ( the village, lake and the national park altogether from the observation point while having a coffee ( I took the gondola to climb but you can also go hiking towards the summit)

4. Independent Tour of Montreal by Bike

27 Rue de la Commune E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1H9, Canada Montreal On Wheels / Ça Roule Montreal
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One of the best ways to see the charming city of Montreal is by bicycle! Explore Montreal's unique neighborhoods, such as historic Old Montreal, bustling downtown, Chinatown, The Village and more! On a bicycle, you can get around quicker than you would on foot and see exactly what you'd like in Montreal at your own pace. Advanced booking guarantees availability and eliminates the stress and time of finding a rental.

Inclusions: Full-day bike rental, Rentals include hybrid comfort bike, helmet, lock, repair kit and a detailed map of Montreal's bike paths

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By laperle10

Michael was super friendly and professional. I rented an Argon 18 for a week and it was great. The bike was properly fitted to me and ready to go!

5. Montreal ZOO, private half day tour

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As a visitor in Montreal you surely have plenty of choices of sites to explore. This private tour will take you and your group to The Ecomuseum, a zoo on the island of Montreal, home to 115 species, Canada’s largest number of fauna species from the St. Lawrence Valley. As you wander the paths of the zoo or pause for a closer look from one of the zoo’s lookout platforms, you are touched by the variety and the beauty of these creatures. During the winter the bears hibernate and the raccoons and porcupines don’t like the cold, but there are still plenty of other animals and birds to see. Gray wolves perch atop a snowy hill, silent, wary, analyzing. Closer scrutiny reveals a pure-white Snowy owl, blending into the winter background. There are three reasons an animal or bird ends up at the zoo: it was founded injured, was rehabilitated by the experts, but could no longer survive in the wild; it was born in captivity; or it was found orphaned, and could not survive on its own.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

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.

6. Montreal Family Cargo Bike Rental

Allo Vélo Boutique + Cafe, 141 Rue du Shannon, Montréal, QC H3C 2J4, Canada Allo Velo

Enjoy Montreal as a family! Our fun Triobike Family Cargo Bikes have allowed Families with up to 2 kids to move around Montreal in the best way possible; by bike! It's easy to use and safer then a rear trailer. The Triobike cockpit is built like a giant helmet (tested for impacts) with 3 point seatbets for complete support. Your rental includes helmets for everyone and a strong bike lock. Our staff will be pleased to help familiarize yourself with the bike and directions. Simply select 1 adult traveller. A regular bicycle can be rented separately in store if there is a 2nd adult.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bike helmets, Strong bike lock, Map of Montreal bike paths

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Reviewed By mtlgirl2

Allo Velo is a hip bike rental shop in Griffintown, meters away from the canal bike path and old montreal. Its is so hip it even has a cafe inside. My friend and i rented their city bikes and had lattes while we waited. The staff were super friendly and came outside to show us how to find the bike path. Affordable and included lock and helmets

7. Full Day Family Bike Rental

27 Rue de la Commune E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1H9, Canada Montreal On Wheels / Ça Roule Montreal

One of the best ways to see the charming city of Montreal is by bicycle! Explore Montreal's unique neighborhoods, such as historic Old Montreal, bustling downtown, Chinatown, The Village and more! On a bicycle, you can get around quicker than you would on foot and see exactly what you'd like in Montreal at your own pace. Advanced booking guarantees availability and eliminates the stress and time of finding a rental.

Inclusions: Full day bike rental, Helmets, Locks, and a path map, Water Bottle (1 per person), Trailers and tag-alongs available

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By laperle10

Michael was super friendly and professional. I rented an Argon 18 for a week and it was great. The bike was properly fitted to me and ready to go!

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