The 9 Best City Tours in Montreal

1.Montreal City Sightseeing Tour with Live Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,953 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours touring Montreal by climate-controlled coach with a bilingual guide. You’ll see Old Montreal, the Old Port, Notre-Dame Basilica, Olympic Park, Mount Royal, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Chinatown, City Hall, and more. Short stops provide photo time, while the guide adds stories about the city’s past and present.

“Great tour with Angelo as expert driver and Louis as guide, both made us all feel very welcome. Excellent commentary and skilful driving. We saw so much of Montreal that we would definitely not seem on foot, highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,889 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $36

See Montréal from the St. Lawrence River on a 90-minute cruise from Grand Quay in Old Montréal. A bilingual guide explains the city, bridges, islands, and landmarks while you move between outdoor decks and indoor seating. Food and drinks are sold onboard, and the happy hour sailing includes one drink for passengers age 13 and older.

“It was a nice relaxing little cruise. Very informative, staff was great. I would definitely do this again!”

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3.Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,792 reviews · from $30Best value

Departing from Jacques-Cartier Pier, this 1 or 1.5-hour cruise gives you a water-level view of Old Montreal, the Clock Tower, Biosphère, Jacques Cartier Bridge, and Habitat 67. A live English and French guide provides commentary, while the boat offers indoor, covered upper-deck, and open-air seating, plus drinks and snacks for purchase.

“Guide was very entertaining Good way to see some of Montreal”

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4.Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 855 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $127

This 13-hour trip from Montreal pairs Montmorency Falls with a guided walk through Old Quebec and a St. Lawrence River cruise from May to October. Guides such as William, Joyce, Angela, Rebecca, and Richard have led recent departures. Hotel pickup may be available within 5 km of the meeting point, and groups can reach 50 people.

“William our tour guide was excellent. He was organized, knowledgeable, funny and very attentive to the group. He was proactive in providing answers and instructions. The information he provided was very helpful, like a mini history lesson. I was so impressed He had flags on his iPad for demonstration. My son who is homeschooled had a great learning experience & fun trip. I would recommend taking a tour with William to anyone.”

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5.Montreal eBike Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81Top rated

Ride Montreal’s streets with guide David or another trained leader on a three-hour electric bike tour. Choose a morning city sampler, an afternoon West Montreal route, or an evening ride to Mont Royal, Chinatown, the Latin Quarter, and the waterfront. Bikes, helmets, training, food samples, and a small group are included.

“This is an amazing way to see Montreal. We have not done this in other cities before, and we’re amazed at how much we saw in a short period of time. Fantastic guide that made it safe, fun and interesting. I would highly recommend this.”

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6.E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 365 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Ride an e-bike through Montreal with an English-speaking guide such as David, Sebastian, or Nicholas. The morning route visits Mount Royal, Jean-Talon Market, Mile End, neighborhood streets, and local food stops, including a fresh bagel. The afternoon tour focuses on downtown, Old Montreal, and the St. Lawrence River.

“I loved this. It was a fabulous way to explore areas of Montreal that I wouldn't have time or the energy to visit after exploring do much of the city on foot. David was an excellent guide, I felt safe and learnt a lot about the city. I had plenty of opportunities to take photos as we stopped at various places. The views were beautiful and I really enjoyed the market and, of course, having a bagel. A great experience.”

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7.Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 363 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Cruise 22 miles along Montreal’s St. Lawrence River aboard the AML Cavalier Maxim. A bilingual guide explains the city as you pass the Old Port, Jacques-Cartier Bridge, Biosphere, Olympic Park, La Ronde, and Boucherville Islands. Choose the 4 p.m. departure for one included drink.

“It’s pretty spacious. They have food and drinks ( non alcoholic) and the cruise is pretty smooth. First come first serve though, so get in the queue - to secure seats on deck.”

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8.Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 338 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Cruise Montreal’s St. Lawrence waterfront from the Old Port aboard Le Bateau-Mouche. You’ll pass the Olympic Tower, La Ronde, the Biosphere, Jacques-Cartier Bridge, Habitat 67, and the Clock Tower. Choose a one-hour or 90-minute sailing, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. Commentary is in English, though sound quality can vary.

“We very nearly missed this cruised because Viator had the wrong departure times on their purchse page! Thankfully we went to confirm how early we needed to be at the dock.”

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9.Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal walking tour By FITZ MTL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Old Montreal with a local English-speaking guide such as Jeff, Anne-Louise, or François. In about two hours, you’ll see Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue Saint-Paul, City Hall, the Phi Centre, and the Old Port. The route is mostly flat, capped at 14 people, and adjusted to your interests.

“Very good tour of the Old City with clear and concise explanations of the various buildings, areas, etc. François was knowledgeable and engaging as a guide. My biggest issue is that we started 15 minutes late because we waited for some stragglers who were delayed.”

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