Bike Tour Montreal: Downtown, Old Montreal & Waterfront
A quality bike and a trained guide unraveling Montreal's story on a loop through Old Montreal, the waterfront, and back.
A guided small-group bike tour of Montreal covering Old Montreal, the Old Port, Downtown, Le Plateau, Le Village, and the Lachine Canal on a three-hour loop. You meet at the Old Montreal shop, ride on a quality bike with a local guide who knows the city's history and culture, and stop at scenic spots including Atwater Market and Place des Arts. The tour runs in all weather. Rain capes are provided, and bilingual (French and English) guides are available on request. Minimum age is 14.
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Step-by-step itinerary
- Old Montreal20m · entry included
- Old Port of Montreal10m
- Place des Arts5m
- Lachine Canal10m
- Atwater Market20m
Guided bike tour of Montreal
- Meet at Old Montreal location
- View Saint Laurence River
- See Place des Arts festival site
- Stop at beautiful campus center
- Explore skyscrapers and shopping area
- Ride by Lachine Canal
- Visit vibrant Atwater Market
- Return to bike shop
The experience
You'll start at the shop in Old Montreal and spend three hours on a loop that hits the city's key landmarks without feeling rushed. The route sticks to Montreal's bike paths, quiet streets, and hidden laneways. The kind of terrain that makes the ride feel safe and manageable whether you're on a regular bike or an e-bike. Your guide is one of the company's trained Montreal ambassadors, someone who knows the neighborhoods and can explain what you're riding through as you go, pausing at scenic break spots so you can actually take in the views instead of just pedaling past them.
The loop takes you through Old Montreal first, then along the Old Port where you'll see the Saint Lawrence River, past Place des Arts (Montreal's main festival site), through Downtown with its skyscrapers and street life, and out to the Lachine Canal. You'll stop at Atwater Market, a vibrant neighborhood hub, before heading back to the shop. The stops are built in so you can catch your breath and absorb the architecture, outdoor art, and everyday neighborhood life that make each area distinct.
You choose between a regular bike or an e-bike at checkout. Both are quality machines that are genuinely pleasant to ride. The tour runs in all weather. If it rains, the company provides stylish rain capes. Wear casual, comfortable clothes (not flip-flops), and bring a refillable water bottle if you want one. There's a fountain on site. Public transportation is nearby if you need it, and the shop recommends avoiding the car since parking is extremely difficult in the area.
What’s included
- Local guide trained in Montreal's history and neighborhoods.
- quality bike (regular or e-bike, your choice).
- helmet.
- taxes.
- rain capes if needed.
- stops at scenic spots including Atwater Market, Place des Arts, Old Port, and Lachine Canal.
Options for this experience
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Is this one for you?Book the regular bike if you want a solid workout on a quality machine. Choose the e-bike if you'd rather let the motor handle the harder pedaling and focus on taking in the neighborhoods and stories your guide shares. The small-group format and fixed three-hour loop mean you're not building the day yourself: the route, the pace, and the stops are already planned around what makes sense for Montreal.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's included in the bike tour of Montreal?
The tour includes a quality bike (regular or e-bike), helmet, local guide, and taxes. You'll ride for three hours on a loop through Old Montreal, the Old Port, Downtown, Le Plateau, Le Village, and the Lachine Canal, with stops at Atwater Market and Place des Arts.
Can I do this Montreal bike tour if I'm not very fit?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The route uses Montreal's bike paths and quiet streets rather than steep hills, and you'll have built-in stops to rest and take in the views, so the pace is manageable for most riders.
Is the guide bilingual?
The tour is led in English by default. Bilingual guides (French and English) are available upon request, so you can arrange that when you book.
Where do I meet for the Montreal bike tour?
You'll meet at the shop location at 87 de la Commune est in Old Montreal at least 20 minutes before your tour starts. Public transportation is available nearby, and the company recommends not driving since parking is very difficult in the area.
What's the difference between the regular bike and the e-bike?
Both options follow the same three-hour route with the same guide and stops. The e-bike has electric assist, which makes pedaling easier on longer stretches or if you prefer less physical effort. The regular bike is a quality ride without the motor. You choose which one suits you at checkout.
Bike Tour Montreal: Downtown, Old Montreal & Waterfront
3h · EN
from CA$ 89.33 per person
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