Montréal, the largest city in Canada’s Québec province, is considered the country’s cultural capital. Set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River, the city’s main language is French, but you’ll see a dazzling diversity of cultures and languages here in the city’s boroughs. Montréal’s food scene, especially, is one of the most exciting in North America. From English pubs and 80-year-old Jewish delis to dedicated patisseries and bustling food markets, Montréal is simply a culinary delight!
Apart from food, its theatre scene is equally exciting. There are some 250 theatre and dance companies here, providing spectacular performances and an array of festivals. Apart from this, the photogenic, 18th-century facades of Old Montréal and its breathtaking heritage attractions, such as the Basilique Notre-Dame, will enthrall even the pickiest traveller. With so much to see and do in Montréal, Canada, let this guide to the best Viator tours help you in deciding when and what to do!
1. Walking tour of Old Montréal (from USD 24.0)
This guided walking tour of Old Montréal will help you discover the history, heritage, architecture and culture of the oldest area of town. Choose between a one-and-a-half-hour tour of the east or west, a tour of Old Montréal or a three-hour tour of both. The trip brings you to famous sites such as the Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, Bonsecours Market, Montréal City Hall and the Champ de Mars, to name a few. A knowledgeable local guide will accompany you and you’ll get to walk through the beautiful square of the Place d'Armes, all the while hearing stories of the old town.
Old Montreal City Walking Tour, Notre-Dame Basilica Admission
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
2. Montréal mural tour (from USD 30.0)
The Montréal mural tour is a tour for art fans. Spend a day exploring the political and cultural murals drawn by famous along Montréal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard on this two-hour walking hour. Montréal promises many artistic delights and this tour will be an enlightening one. Follow a guide and learn about the history of the area that divides the east and west of Montréal. You’ll even get to enjoy a local food tasting along the way!
The Original Montreal Mural Arts Tour by Spade & Palacio
Duration: 2 hours
3. Montréal ultimate chocolate tour (from USD 169.0)
Take the Montréal ultimate chocolate tour and go behind the scenes with the chocolate makers and connoisseurs of Montréal. On this four-and-a-half-hour walking tour that brings you through the Mile End and Plateau neighbourhoods, you’ll learn about the Mesoamerican and colonial origins of chocolate along the way. You’ll get to sample at least nine types of chocolate in various settings and learn how chocolate is made, from bean to bar.
Ultimate Chocolate Tour in Montreal with Included Tastings
Duration: 4 hours
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4. Small-group Montréal designers shopping tour with a style coach (from USD 139.0)
Are you looking for a wardrobe change? Then discover Montréal’s fresh new fashion designers with this small group tour that is led by a style coach. Before you start, you will fill out a personal quiz and then your guide will customise your shopping experience, according to your tastes and interests. You’ll get to try on garments by Montréal’s local designers and discover your own unique sense of style!
Small-Group Montreal Designers Shopping Tour with a Style Coach
Duration: 3 hours
5. Fat e-bike ride on Mount Royal (from USD 66.0)
If you’re exploring Montréal in the winter, then pick this bike tour. On this two-hour, guided fat e-bike tour, you’ll get the help of monster tires on electric bikes that grip onto the winter surfaces, so you can explore Montréal with ease. The trip brings you up Mount Royal to explore the urban green space that surrounds Montréal. As you cycle, the guide will share with you information about the city’s architecture and history.
Fat eBike Ride on Mount Royal
Duration: 2 hours
6. Jet ski tour on the Saint Lawrence River (from USD 110.0)
This guided sightseeing tour is a tour with a difference. It allows you to explore the Saint Lawrence River on a jet ski, starting at the pier in the Old Port of Montréal. You’ll follow your guide and get to see top attractions, such as the Biosphere, Saint Helen’s Island and La Ronde. A water-repellent suit and life vest are provided.
Jet Ski Tour on Saint Lawrence River
Duration: 1 hour
7. Montréal burlesque walking tour (from USD 18.0)
Montréal was once known as “Sin City”. Travel back to this era to discover its notorious red light district. On this walking tour, you’ll follow your burlesque-queen guide through the city’s entertainment district and back in time, learning about Montréal’s heyday, when gambling dens, alcohol and burlesque halls lined the streets.
Montréal Burlesque Walking Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
8. Bateau-Mouche dinner cruise (from USD 112.0)
On this romantic dinner cruise, you’ll get to explore Montréal at night. See how the city lights up in the evening while enjoying a delicious, four-course meal and live music. This is an ideal trip for couples who want a cosy, intimate experience and to see Montréal from a different perspective.
Bateau-Mouche Dinner Cruise
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
9. Montréal food tour by electric scooter (from USD 128.0)
Montréal has a fantastic food scene and visitors can sample all kinds of cuisine here. This tour brings you to districts such as Old Montréal, Giffintown, Mile End and Little Italy, all on the back of an electric scooter. Browse street markets and sample food specialities, like gnocchi, poutine, Quebecois-style sandwiches and maple doughnuts.
Montreal Food Tour with Electric Scooter
Duration: 3 hours
10. Montréal's underground city indoor tour (from USD 59.0)
If you’re looking for an introduction to Montréal’s cityscape, how about visiting the underground city? Montréal’s underground city is a set of interconnected shopping complexes, connecting pedestrian thoroughfares to universities, as well as to hotels, restaurants, bistros, subway stations and more, in and around downtown. There are over 32 kilometres (20 miles) of tunnels that span over 12 square kilometres (4.6 square miles) of the most densely populated part of Montréal.
A guide will help you explore the underbelly of the city, using the metro to get from place to place. You’ll get to visit art, history and local landmarks while staying warm and dry along the way. This tour includes a cafe stop and the chance to go up to the 45th-floor observation deck.
Montreal's Underground City Indoor Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Tour fascinating Montréal and discover the city's many delights
Montréal, Canada, is the cultural capital of the country. Its neighbourhoods and boroughs are lined with fascinating shops and restaurants, bearing a diversity of sights and sounds to delight visitors. Nicknamed the “City of Saints”, its architecture, an eclectic mix of old-world buildings and award-winning urban designs, is also a draw for those interested in architecture. In addition, with many performances yearly, you’ll always be entertained in Montréal, whichever time of year you visit.
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