Montreal tours, things to do and tickets

Soak up Montreal's cultural atmosphere as your bus drives through the city. See over 200 sites and enjoy incredible views as you explore Mont Royal Park, Place Ville Marie shopping mall, Chinatown and Old Montreal.

Discover the magic of Quebec City on a guided day trip by bus from Montreal. Be charmed by narrow streets, steep hills and historic treasures, and see a waterfall 1.5 times bigger than Niagara.

Visit the historic heart of French Canada on this day trip from Montreal to Quebec City. On your sightseeing tour, see famous landmarks including Place Royale, Notre Dame Basilica, the Parliament Building, Montmorency Falls and the Plains of Abraham as you explore quaint narrow streets filled with old-world charm, and learn about the city’s fascinating French-Canadian history from your guide. Enjoy free time to walk through Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Discover the heart and soul of Montreal with one of Guidatour's professional guides. This laid-back guided tour is THE original Old Montreal walking tour. Wander through the charming streets as our friendly guide shares fascinating stories about the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning heritage. Marvel at famous landmarks like the Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, City Hall, and Champ de Mars, all while soaking in the quaint French charm that makes this city so special. Whether you choose to explore the east side, west side, or both, you're in for a genuine, high-quality experience that you won't forget.

Discover Montreal on a comprehensive hop-on hop-off tour aboard a double-decker bus. Enjoy a fully narrated 1.5-hour tour or hop on and off at your convenience.

Embark on a multi-lingual guided sightseeing cruise in Montreal, the cultural capital of French Canada. Marvel at iconic attractions as you cruise down the St. Lawrence River and choose between a daytime and evening tour.

See the best of Montreal on this sightseeing tour with a professional guide. Aboard a coach, admire more than 200 top Montreal attractions and landmarks while enjoying live commentary, letting you learn about the sights you see. Highlights including Old Montreal, Olympia Park, Notre-Dame Basilica and St Joseph's Oratory. This is an easy, comfortable way to soak up the unique French character of this charming Canadian city!

Embark on our exclusive Secret Food Tour: Montreal, a journey through the vibrant Mile End district. Immerse yourself in a culinary exploration strategically located at the crossroads of diverse cultures, allowing you to savour the city's finest culinary offerings.

As you indulge in the mouthwatering delights, uncover the captivating stories behind some of Montreal's most iconic architectural gems as you immerse yourself in their majestic beauty.

Join us on this remarkable adventure, where every bite and every step will reveal the hidden treasures of Montreal's remarkable food scene and captivating cultural heritage. It's a journey you won't want to miss!

Make the most of the summer months on a 1 or 1.5-hour cruise aboard Le Bateau-Mouche. Ride aboard a stable and nimble vessel upon the St Lawrence River, as you cruise in and out of Montreal's Old Port and enjoy panoramic views from the water.

• MTL Detours offers the best 2-hour walking tour covering highlights of both the East + West sides of Old Montreal.
• MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in & based in Montreal.
• An exclusive, intimate + personal small-group tour with only 10 people.
• Minimum age to attend is 12+. All participants require a paid ticket.

Create your own itinerary and set your own timetable with a two-day ticket on the Montreal City Hop-on Hop-off Tour. Get on and off as you please at any of the 10 stops, which include major attractions such as Notre Dame Basillica, Chinatown and Mount Royal Park.

You will visit the only fortified city in North America with cobblestone walkways and well-preserved 17th-century architecture, all of which have given the entire city status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site such as Chateau Frontenac, the charming Place Royale, the Petit Champlain, and much more. Not only will you experience the old European charm but wonder at nature’s beauty while taking in the grander of Montmorency Falls, a full 30 m higher than Niagara Falls. In the winter, you can visit the Ice Hotel the only one of its kind in North America.

Explore Old Montreal in a truly unique way and meet the spirits and ghosts that still haunt its historic streets. Learn about the city's unexplained phenomenon as you keep an eye out for the souls that are rumored to meander about the old part of town.

We start our Montréal walking tour by skipping the line at the Notre-Dame Basilica before wandering Vieux-Montréal. We’ll pop into some historic and architecturally gems to get an understanding of the district before heading out and leaving the tourist crowds behind.

We stroll through a segment of our interior or underground city. It’s the largest indoor network on the planet and lets us make our way to Chinatown for a quick snack as we get the skinny on the area.

Then it’s off to our old Red Light District, turned entertainment Mecca to see where the biggest festivals take place. We pop into a whacky often missed institution for a visit. Up Saint-Laurent boulevard, we check out half a dozen impressive works of art from Montréal’s MURAL Festival in the borough that is home to the highest concentration of artists in Canada.

With a coffee from a local third wave shop in hand we walk the hip parts of the lower Main before leaving you with a custom list of recommendations.

Start the day by discovering the Montmorency Falls where you can admire the largest waterfall in Quebec. Then, explore the city of Old Quebec's historic sights & landmarks. Enjoy a tour to see the iconic Chateau Frontenac, the charming Place Royale, the Petit Champlain, and much more. A professional tour guide would ensure you won't miss the details that make the city fascinating. Later, take advantage of the AML Louis Jolliet Cruise to see the scenic St Lawrence River and the surroundings of the historical city.（AML Louis Cruise are only available from May 13 to October 29）

Spend a memorable day in the magnificent Laurentian Mountains just north of Montreal on a relaxing and quiet getaway.

Embark on a tour of Montreal on a morning, afternoon or evening tour into some of the cities most interesting neighborhoods. The best way to do this? Take a ride on an e-scooter — 100% electric. What will you get? Exceptional amusement opportunities, genuinely cool guides and a city that loves to live and laugh. Two wheels, a fully loaded battery, and a helmet: that’s all you need.

We visit the less touristy hoods around the Jean-Market on our food tour. From a single mom-no-pop shop we learn about our Latino community and sit down at a Salvadoran neighbourhood joint where locals go. We learn about the different communities that make up the area and pop into Little Italy for an iconic bakery when open.

The Jean-Talon market is the largest of its kind in the country. We try goat cheeses that are so farm to table they remind us of that scene from Portlandia. We visit a spice den, point out other great vendors, try some of the best charcuteries in the province as well as a few surprises like a forager and more depending on the season! You’ll want to go back to the market after the tour.

In Little Italy we explore the streets and area, sip third wave joe and learn about our progressive coffee scene. We head to a bean to bar award winning chocolate “factory” that will showcase some of the best stuff Montréal has to offer, period.

As a city with centuries of history, Montreal has more than its share of creepy happenings. Explore a different side of Old Montreal after dark, with a local guide who will share stories of ghosts, crime and witchcraft that are sure to send a shiver up your spine. On this walking tour with a difference you'll learn more about Montreal--perhaps more than you anticipated.

Our Montréal street art and graffiti tour covers local and international artists. The works range from small installations your guide will point out to massive works 10 storeys tall. We learn about techniques and the meaning behind the pieces and the talented artists.

Our city is home to the largest concentration of artists in the country, find out why. We’ll see street styles like wheat pastes and some mains and classics of the borough. This is a zigzag walk through the streets and alleys with a local guide in the know. The area is like an outdoor art gallery you can continue to explore on your own after we hand you our recommendations list for the best restaurant and bars in Montréal etc.

This is the OG Montréal mural tour that led others to follow in our footsteps. Great for locals and visitors and super popular with corporate and school groups.