Get the ultimate sightseeing experience in Montreal on a half-day tour, ideal for those short of time. Pass all the must-see attractions on a combined driving tour and cruise along the St. Lawrence River.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pickup is available from hotels located in the downtown Montreal area only. Provide your hotel details and the local operator will advise your nearest pickup point and exact pickup time with confirmation.
Small group: Limited to 6 participants

Highlights

Drive around the beautiful city of Montreal to see all the top sights
Get stunning views from Mont Royal mountain
Visit St Joseph's Oratory

Full description

Discover the highlights of Montreal in comfort on a 5-hour guided tour and travel in a small group for a more intimate experience. Drive to the Mont-Royal mountain that the city was named after and get beautiful views of the surrounding area and city skyline. You will get to see St. Joseph's Oratory and stop at a landing point on Mount Royal for breathtaking scenic views of the city, and then explore its historical side in Old Montreal. Hear little known historical facts and see the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica. When in season, you will head to the Old Port of Montreal where you will board a riverboat cruise. On this cruise, you will be able to sit back, relax and take in some amazing sights as you float down the St. Lawrence River. From September to June, the cruise will be replaced by a visit to La Grande Roue, Montreal's famous observation wheel, located in Old Port.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Montreal
Transport by air-conditioned van
Guide
Live commentary in English
Admission to Notre-Dame Basilica (when available)
Cruise on the St. Lawrence River (seasonal, replaced by admission to La Grande Roue in the off-season)

Gratuities (optional)

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

The boat cruise is weather dependent and will only operate in the Summer months - during the offseason, it will be replaced with a visit to La Grande Roue
Hotel pick-ups will be in the downtown Montreal area - some hotels are difficult to get to and therefore not all hotels are included
This is a small, intimate group tour of approximately 6 people

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4.8 /5

based on 33 reviews

Review summary

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4.8/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Good tour but not at rush hour.

I enjoyed Audrey and the tour. I was disappointed that we missed the observation tour as we got there 5 minutes late. We were told we would receive a refund for that. I would strongly suggest redoing this tour so that your guide does not have to drive guests through that awful rush hour traffic. The rest of the tour was excellent and Audrey was a delight.

June 13, 2019

I received an email which only got a pickup point (excluding exact pickup time) So, I made a telephone call the agent, and got the exact pickup point and time. That was not kind. It had some transportation problem depends on a hysterical Swedish girl's protest

October 4, 2019

July 22, 2022

Montreal: Small Group Sightseeing Tour with Seasonal Cruise

Montreal: Small Group Sightseeing Tour with Seasonal Cruise

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Good tour but not at rush hour.