Montreal City Tour: Bagels, Markets & Neighborhoods

Taste Montreal’s bagels in Mile-End and stroll Expo 67’s island legacy

This 3-hour guided city tour of Montreal covers Downtown, Mile-End, Little Italy, Le Plateau Mont-Royal, Jean-Drapeau Park and Old Montreal in a small air-conditioned van with a bilingual accredited guide. You taste Montreal Bagels and a maple product at St-Viateur Bagel, walk through Jean-Talon Market (North America's largest farmers' market), and stop for photos at Notre-Dame Basilica. Pickup from listed downtown hotels is included. The tour involves frequent stops and short walks, so it suits travelers comfortable getting on and off the van throughout the morning or afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mile End20m
2. Montreal Little Italypassing by
3. Jean-Talon Market20m

Explore Montreal's cultural neighborhoods

• Drive through Downtown Montreal
• Visit the Mile-End neighborhood
• Taste sesame bagels at St-Viateur Bagel
• Drive through Little Italy
• Visit Jean-Talon Market
• Visit Le Plateau Mont-Royal
• Visit the site of Expo 67
• Walk and visit Old Montreal and waterfront

The experience

The tour starts with a drive through Downtown Montreal, then moves into Mile-End, the multicultural neighborhood where immigration reshaped the city in the 20th century. You'll stop at St-Viateur Bagel to taste their sesame bagels and a maple product. The tasting happens here, not back on the van. From there the route heads into Little Italy, where you walk through Jean-Talon Market, North America's largest farmers' market, to see the produce stalls and local vendors that anchor the neighborhood's food culture.

After Little Italy comes Le Plateau Mont-Royal, known for its hidden corners and tree-lined streets, then Jean-Drapeau Park on the islands across the Saint Lawrence River: the site of Expo 67. The tour wraps with a short walk through Old Montreal, passing Place d'Armes, Place Jacques-Cartier and Saint-Paul Street, and a drive past the Old Port and waterfront before returning you to your downtown hotel. The van holds 8 to 16 people, and your guide speaks both English and French throughout.

You'll be getting on and off the van frequently at each neighborhood and market stop. The tour runs 3 hours total and includes hotel pickup from listed downtown locations. Wear comfortable shoes for the short walks, and note that the van is air-conditioned but face masks are recommended in enclosed spaces. In case of special events or road closures, the route may shift without notice.

What’s included

• Pickup from listed downtown hotels.
• a bilingual accredited guide.
• St-Viateur Bagel and maple product tasting.
• entry to Jean-Talon Market.
• short walks through neighborhoods.
• air-conditioned van for a group of 8 to 16.
• GST.

Options for this experience

4 options

Montreal Intercultural 3hGuide in English · 09:30Three-hour intercultural neighborhood tour in the afternoon

Montréal interculturelleGuide in French · 09:30Intercultural city tour in French: visit to Montreal's multicultural neighborhoods, afternoon departure

In-depth Montreal tour lasting seven hoursGuide in English or French · 09:30Full-day tour that takes in Mount Royal, the upscale neighborhood of Westmount, St. Joseph's Oratory and the site of Expo 67 (Parc Jean-Drapeau). Includes a tasting of local specialties, letting you sample some of Montreal's and Quebec's most famous treats such as bagels and maple syrup. Covers Mount Royal, Westmount, St. Joseph's Oratory and Ste. Helen's Island in depth, plus a tour of Montreal's trendy neighborhoods.

Montréal en profondeurGuide in French · 09:30Seven-hour city tour in French: a full day in Montreal. Tasting of local specialties (bagel and maple syrup). Full-day visit combining the intercultural city tour of Montreal with the afternoon visit in Montreal.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 29 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Ntours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to explore how immigration shaped Montreal's neighborhoods (Mile-End, Little Italy, and Jean-Talon Market) rather than just downtown landmarks, and prefer a van-based tour that can navigate tight streets over a larger bus.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2).

What exactly do I taste on the Montreal City Tour?

You taste Montreal Bagels, specifically sesame bagels from St-Viateur Bagel, and a maple product. The tasting happens at the bagel shop itself, not on the van.

Is Jean-Talon Market included in the tour, or do I just drive past it?

Jean-Talon Market is a stop where you walk through the stalls. It's North America's largest farmers' market and sits in the heart of Little Italy, so you see the vendors and produce firsthand.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the tour, or is pickup included?

Pickup is included from listed downtown Montreal hotels. You don't need to arrange transportation to the starting point.

What neighborhoods does the tour actually visit?

The tour covers Downtown Montreal, Mile-End, Little Italy, Le Plateau Mont-Royal, Jean-Drapeau Park (where Expo 67 took place), and Old Montreal. You drive through some and walk through others.

How many people travel together on this tour?

The group stays small (between 8 and 16 people) in one air-conditioned van with a bilingual guide.

Will I see the inside of Notre-Dame Basilica?

No, the tour includes a photo stop in front of Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, but not a visit inside.