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The 15 Best City Tours in Montreal

30 tours  ·  from $5 a head

The 15 best city tours in Montreal you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Montreal City Sightseeing Tour with Live Commentary - Old Montreal and the Old Port set the tone
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Montreal City Sightseeing Tour with Live Commentary

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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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - What the 90-minute route actually shows you
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Montréal: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

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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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise - From Jacques-Cartier Pier to the first views
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Montreal: Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

3.Le Bateau-Mouche St. Lawrence Sightseeing Cruise

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

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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Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise - Old Quebec in three hours: the best part of the schedule
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Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise

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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Montreal eBike Sightseeing Tour - The afternoon route through Westmount, Atwater, and Saint-Henri
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Montreal eBike Sightseeing Tour

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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Montreal: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour - The Morning Route: Mount Royal, Jean-Talon Market, and Mile End
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Montreal: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

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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Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise - The AML Cavalier Maxim and your seating choices
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Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise

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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Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal - The Olympic Tower and the view toward La Ronde
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Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal

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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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal walking tour By FITZ MTL - Place Jacques-Cartier connects old commerce with today’s Montreal
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal walking tour By FITZ MTL

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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Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal - Saint Joseph’s Oratory, the tour’s essential stop
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Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

10.Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

See Montreal by air-conditioned minibus with an accredited bilingual guide, usually in a group of 8 to 16. You’ll visit Saint Joseph’s Oratory, stop at Mount Royal viewpoints, cross to Jean-Drapeau Park, and finish in Old Montreal. Guides such as Fran, Harald, Jules, and Jean are known for lively city history and practical advice.

“A very enjoyable and informative van tour of Montreal and its surroundings. Our guide Harald was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city and graciously shared his joy.”

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Winter Express: Old Montreal Highlights Walking Tour - Old Montreal’s landmarks and stories
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Winter Express: Old Montreal Highlights Walking Tour

11.Winter Express: Old Montreal Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Meet your licensed English-speaking guide near Place d’Armes for a 75 to 90-minute walk through Old Montreal. You’ll see key landmarks, hear clear stories about the city’s past and culture, and stop indoors when winter weather demands it. Guides such as Louis, Isabelle, Sylvia, Jeff, and Elise are praised for lively storytelling and useful local advice. The walk ends at Bonsecours Market.

“If you love history, this is a a great tour to learn about Old Montreal. It is mostly outdoors with an indoor stop at the beginning and end. If done in the winter, dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes. Louis was an exceptional guide with lots of knowledge about the city.”

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Montreal: Half-Day City Tour - Saint Joseph’s Oratory takes center stage
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Montreal: Half-Day City Tour

12.Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Cover Montreal’s major sights in a shared van with an English-speaking guide. Choose morning hotel pickup or an afternoon start at Place d’Armes. Visit Saint Joseph’s Oratory, Mount Royal Park, Westmount, Old Montreal, and Parc Jean-Drapeau, with photo stops and city views along the way.

“Robert was our guide today and he was friendly and informative. The tour was a pleasure. Robert was very knowledgeable about the various landmarks and sites. Thank you!”

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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal guided walking tour - Walking into Old Montreal through the back door
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal guided walking tour

13.Highlights & Hidden Gems of Old Montreal guided walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking local guide at the William Gray hotel and explore Old Montreal for two hours. You’ll see Place Jacques-Cartier, St. Paul Street, Place d’Armes, the World Trade Center, an art gallery, and part of the Underground City, with indoor breaks in cold or hot weather.

“I love every minute in there Michaels is so friend and knowledgeable about historical and have fun stories along the way I love this tour fully recommend will back again for sure”

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Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal - The Old Port connects history with an easy waterfront walk
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Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

14.Montreal Shore Excursion: Pre- or Post-Cruise Guided Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 79 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Tour Montreal by deluxe coach with a bilingual English and French guide, stopping in Old Montreal, the Old Port, Olympic Park, Mount Royal, and St Joseph’s Oratory. Hotel and port pickup are offered, making this a useful first look at the city or an easy post-cruise morning before a later flight.

“The entire experience was most enjoyable because we were so fortunate to have such a great guide, Cecile, and driver Alonzo. They made a great team! The tour was comprehensive and worth every penny. It was a wonderful experience and a great introduction to the city of Montreal. We were so grateful to have shuttle service to and from our hotel. Everyone was so welcoming, pleasant and helpful.”

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City tour; afternoon in Montreal - Downtown Montreal in a Half-Hour
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City tour; afternoon in Montreal

15.City tour; afternoon in Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Spend three hours seeing Montreal by comfortable air-conditioned van with an accredited bilingual guide. Visit St. Joseph’s Oratory, walk to a Mount Royal lookout, pass through Westmount, and stop for photos in Old Montreal. Guides such as Françoise, Harald, Mounir, and Jules are known for lively local history. Hotel drop-off is available downtown.

“Mounir was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The sites visited were interesting.”

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