11 Cycling Tours in Montreal to Build a Day Around

1.Montreal eBike Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81Our pick

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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2.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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3.Non Touristy Pink Bike Tour by Spade & Palacio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 335 reviews · from $55

Ride Montreal with guides such as Jeff, Rufus, Chris, Felix, or Danny on a four-hour small-group tour. You’ll see Mount Royal, Leonard Cohen’s mural, Plateau back alleys, the Old Port, Gay Village, and La Fontaine Park, with a picnic lunch and local craft beer included.

“Jeff was so kind and informative- and you can tell he really loves the city is sharing with us. This tour was a great way to get the vibe of the city and see a lot in a fun way”

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4.3 Hour Montreal City Bike Tour with Wine or Beer (AM & PM)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Start in Old Montreal on a guided 3-hour ride with a 21-speed city bike or e-bike. Choose a 14-kilometer City Tour with a St-Viateur bagel stop, or a 20-kilometer Vista Architecture route with the Estacade and Premiere Moisson. Guides such as Mike, Pasquale, Julien, and Nicolas lead the rides.

“Our guide, Julien, was very knowledgeable and gave lots of historical information whenever we stopped at the various locations along the route. He was attentive to our safety at all times, gave clear instructions before heading out and stated the expectations for our behavior in advance. The variety of neighborhoods we saw on the ride gave me a very nice overview of this beautiful city. My sisters and I choose the option to keep our bikes for a few more hours and Julien encouraged us to explore the two islands. It was a lovely day.”

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5.Guided Bike Tour of City, Old Port & Plateau

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 331 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Start in Old Montreal with a comfort city bike or optional e-bike, then ride through the Old Port, Latin Quarter, Plateau, La Fontaine Park, McGill, and Mile End. The 3-hour option includes a warm Saint-Viateur bagel, a drink in an Old Montreal resto-pub, and use of your bicycle until closing time.

“Would highly recommend! Our guide Julie was brilliant, she was so knowledgable about the city and you could see how much she loved this city- which I can understand! We went to a variety of areas of Montreal, the bagel was soooo good too! Thanks so much!”

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6.Bike / E-bike Tour : Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront by Fitz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Join Fitz Montréal for a three-hour guided ride through Montreal’s downtown, Mount Royal, McGill, Place des Arts, Old Montreal, and the Old Port. You’ll use bike paths and quieter streets with a group capped at 10. Regular bikes are included, while e-bikes can make the hills and quick pace easier.

“Jamie did a great job making the tour fun and interactive with lots of fun facts! Would definitely recommend!”

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7.Bike / E-bike tour : Plateau, Mile-End, Jean-Talon Market by Fitz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride Montreal’s quiet lanes and bike routes with a local guide such as JF, Jeff, Martin, or Anne. This three-hour tour covers Plateau, Outremont, Mile End, Little Italy, and Jean-Talon Market, with a warm St-Viateur bagel included. Bikes and optional helmets are provided, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“Ebikw tour is a must. Signed up for 10:00 AM tour. Time was perfect. Experience was exceptional. Lots of history and beautiful scenic views. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Definitely worth the money and more. The bagels were delicious, soft, flavorful, and warm. Great for all ages.”

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8.Downtown and Old Montreal Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Ride about 10 miles through Montreal with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Old Port, Notre Dame Basilica, Habitat 67, the Lachine Canal, Gay Village, and lesser-known lanes. You get a city bike, helmet, and basket, with time for stories, photos, and local food tips. Guides such as JF, Darren, Rod, and Rene bring the city to life.

“I liked to have the highlights of Montreal on my first day in the city. The guide explained the history of Montreal and gave some tips about places we would like to see during our stay. He also recommended a local place for lunch close to our meeting point (the bike rental place). We were a small group (five people), which made the tour easier. I loved biking through Montreal with nice weather.”

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9.Bike/E-bike tour Plateau,MileEnd, Jean-Talon Market by Fitz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Follow a local Fitz Montreal guide for 15 kilometres through Plateau bike paths, Mile End, Outremont, Little Italy, and Jean-Talon Market. You will sample Montreal bagels, spot murals, ride mostly flat streets, and get a map with 99 local food, drink, and music tips. English tours are limited to 10 people.

“Loved that it we got to see other areas of Montreal. Market was great as was the bagel! Fairly easy riding. A little hard to get to and cost us an extra $40 to Uber there.”

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10.Non Touristy Pink Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $65

Ride through Montreal’s neighborhoods with guides such as Chris, Rufus, and Félix, covering main streets, parks, street art, back lanes, buildings, and local history. The English tour keeps a relaxed pace, fits bikes to your height, and offers a close look at everyday Montreal beyond the standard tourist route.

“Bicycle was flawless. Our guide was excellent, keeping track of all riders, including everyone in conversation, excellent knowledge of the streets, buildings, and history of the neighborhoods that we traveled on our route. I probably should have had this ride at beginning of trip to Montreal instead of near the end. Merci.”

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11.All-Day Bicycle Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · from $41Best value

Take an 8-hour hybrid comfort bike rental from Ca Roule Montreal On Wheels and set your own route through Montreal. You receive a helmet, lock, repair kit, and city map, plus route and lunch suggestions. Ride Old Montreal, Chinatown, downtown, The Village, or Plateau Mont-Royal at your own pace.

“Everything about this activity was fantastic, the staff were really helpful and they took the time to go through how to change the gears and also gave us a map with suggested routes to take and suggestions for a lunch stop. The bikes were very well maintained and easy to cycle. I would highly recommend this activity and wouldn’t hesitate to do it again when in Montreal. Thank you so much for a fantastic experience”

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