Canada · MONTREAL TOURS
Old Montreal is small, cobbled and best done on foot before the coaches arrive. The 15 below compare the walking tours, the bagel and smoked-meat routes and the river cruises on price, length and how much of it is standing still.
Ride with a bilingual English and French guide across Montreal, from Old Montreal and McGill to Mount Royal, Chinatown, and Olympic Park. You will make several stops for photos and short walks, with guides such as Dominic, Louis, or Julian adding local facts, humor, and useful city tips.
“Our tour guide was fabulous! My mom has a cane and a hard time walking and he was so helpful with getting her on and off the bus!”
Use a two-day Gray Line Montreal pass to see Old Montreal, Chinatown, Mount Royal, the Fine Arts Museum, and more. Live French and English guides, including Patrice, Julian, and Francois, add local stories to the ride. Add the two-hour night tour if your booking includes it.
“The activity was great! It would be nice if at a certain stop the guides could let the patrons know if they are close to any food “must try” places, Schwartz St. Viateur Bagels, shopping areas.”
Travel by premium bus from downtown Montreal to Quebec City with an English-speaking guide such as Chantal, Katia, or Joyce. Tour Old Quebec, enjoy three hours of free time, and stop at Montmorency Falls. Expect a full 12-hour day with about six hours on the road.
“It was a really interesting day and the guide was brilliant - she was Quebec born and raised and was so knowledgeable and interested in the the history of the area, which really came across. The short visit to the Montmorency Falls was beautiful and I was pleased it was included. We had a good three hours to look around the city on our own time, and having seen a lot of the city from the coach already it meant we had a good idea of what we would like to see in more detail. There were transport issues on the way home and we had a delay while a…”
Spend about three hours walking Montreal’s Mile End and nearby Little Italy with a small group of up to 12. Your guide leads you to local delis, bakeries, cafés, and restaurants for seven tastings, including smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, Italian coffee, and a surprise dish.
“Youlia was an amazing tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the area. I learned a lot and loved the delicious food we tried.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Montreal to Quebec City with a guide, see Place Royale and the Plains of Abraham, visit Montmorency Falls, then enjoy about three hours to explore Old Quebec on your own. Hotel pickup may be available, but you must confirm it 24 hours ahead.
“The tour is really good, the driver is very helpful and friendly. The guide also very informative and friendly. They manage time quite efficiently and on time. It might be a bit of a shot time spending at the waterfall, but that’s reasonable and we got a lots of time to look around in the old quebec area. It’s a wonderful day in quebec with this tour.”
Walk Old Montréal for two hours with an official city-certified English-speaking guide. See Notre-Dame Basilica from outside, Place Royale, City Hall, Bonsecours Market, Place Jacques-Cartier, and St. Paul Street, while guides such as Pierre, Sarah, Thomas, and Angelina add history, architecture, and useful local tips.
“Very informative tour, incl for background info for sights seen and for follow-up places to visit. Guide was very approachable for answering questions about sights and about practical tips for visiting Montreal.”
Walk Old Montreal with guides such as Louise, Amelie, Darren, Elise, and Silvia. In two hours, you’ll cover major squares, streets, churches, banks, and civic buildings, hear lively stories about the city, and receive food and shopping tips, a paper guide, and a maple treat.
“Louise was passionate and knowledgeable about Montreal and its unique culture. The tour is only 2 hours, and she provided a succinct overview and we were able to cover quite a bit of ground during this time. She gave many suggestions for places to come back to later when one has more time to spend there. Another great touch from this tour company is the list of restaurants and shops, museums, etc. they provided for recommendations. Finally at the end, they also provided a nice sample of maple candy.”
Spend about three and a half hours seeing Montreal by climate-controlled coach, with stops in Old Montreal, the Old Port, Olympic Park, Mount Royal, and Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Guides such as Julien, Cecilia, and Louis bring local stories to the ride, while hotel pickup keeps the day simple.
“The tour guide Francois and the driver Serge were awesome. Weather was unexpectedly snowy and both made the trip safe and fun and Montreal looks beautiful under fresh snow!”
Sail for about 90 minutes from Montréal’s Grand Quai, with a bilingual guide, outdoor decks, city views, and an onboard bar and bistro. You’ll pass the Old Port, Biosphere, Olympic Stadium, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and Îles de Boucherville. Happy hour departures include one drink for adults.
“The river cruise was very pleasant, the guide was good, well spoken in both french and english. The boat does not go very far so it seems a bit pricey. Also, we thought we had a drink included but it is only for the 4pm departure.”
Depart Jacques-Cartier Pier for a 1 or 1.5-hour cruise on Le Bateau-Mouche. A live English-French guide points out the Clock Tower, Biosphère, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and Habitat 67 while you choose between sheltered decks, an open-air terrace, and onboard drinks.
“It was great to see Montreal from the river. Especially thrilled to see Habitat 67. We really loved our trip.”
Take a roughly 20-minute ride on La Grande Roue de Montréal in Old Port. Your climate-controlled gondola rises 60 meters above the Saint Lawrence River, with clear views of Old Montreal, downtown, Mount Royal, and the distant horizon. Tickets allow one entry at any time during opening hours.
“a wonderful relaxing ride with great views over the river & old port. the air con was a bonus on a very hot day.”
Leave downtown Montreal at 7 a.m. for Montmorency Falls and Old Quebec on a 14-hour English tour. You get guided transportation, time in Petit Champlain, views of Château Frontenac, and free time to explore. Guides such as Jade, Jack, Lena, and Anna have led recent departures.
“It was amazing Thank you. Well deserved one star . everything was perfect. Really clear explanations.”
Spend 13 hours traveling from Montreal to Quebec City, with stops at Montmorency Falls and Old Quebec. A multilingual guide such as William, Yang, Quan, or Joyce leads the day, with free time for lunch and exploring. Seasonal extras include the Ice Hotel, river cruise, or Museum of Civilization.
“Went on the 24th January 2026, I had a good time and found the experience well organised.”
Walk Old Montréal with a certified local guide such as Sarah, Sebastian, Pierre, or Thomas. In two hours, you’ll see historic streets, grand architecture, the Basilica area, the underground, and the Wheel area while hearing amusing stories in English or French.
“Our tour guide Fredrick was very friendly and informative of the history and stories of Old Montreal. We were a party of 3 friends, celebrating 35 years of friendship visiting Montreal. The walking tour was a small group of 12 which allowed for conversation amongst us. Fredrick was very descriptive and knowledgeable when sharing stories about the history of Old Montreal, while we walked through the streets to take in the beauty of the buildings and structures. The tour had many stops/pauses for stories and opportunities for photos. Fredrick was pleasant and open to questions. I would recommend this tour if you are looking for a casual and relaxing guided…”
Leave Montreal at 7 a.m. for Montmorency Falls, Old Quebec, and a seasonal St. Lawrence cruise. A multilingual guide such as William, Joyce, Rebecca, or Angela leads the day. Expect about 13 hours, a group of up to 50, hills and cobblestones, and limited free time.
“Absolutely amazing experience. Loved our tour guide Angie! We loved exploring beautiful Quebec City!”
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