Montreal Night Tour: La Grande Roue & Mont Royal Lookout

The van pulls up to your hotel, and the city at night opens up from there

You get picked up at your hotel, driven through Old Montreal with narration, ride La Grande Roue for views of the lit skyline, stop at Mont Royal Lookout for the panoramic perspective, and return to your hotel. The whole evening is guided, the group stays small, and you see the city the way it looks after dark.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Old Montreal30m
2. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montrealpass by
3. St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royalpass by
4. Mount Royal Park30m
5. Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve45m · entry included

Evening tour of Montreal highlights

• Pick up from downtown hotel
• Drive through historic Old Montreal
• Pass by Notre-Dame Basilica
• See Saint Joseph’s Oratory lit up
• Drive to Mount Royal lookout
• View illuminated city skyline
• Ride La Grande Roue observation wheel
• Return to downtown hotel

The experience

A guide meets you at your downtown Montreal hotel and you settle into a climate-controlled van for the evening. The first stop is Old Montreal, where the streets narrow and the buildings lean into their own history. You'll drive past the Notre-Dame Basilica lit up against the dark, and your guide points out the oldest corners of the city as you move through. The narrated drive gives you the shape of what you're seeing without forcing you to read plaques or squint at your phone.

Then comes the ride on La Grande Roue, Canada's tallest observation wheel. You board with your small group, never more than seven people, and the city spreads out below as you rise. The skyline is lit, the river catches light, and you're high enough that the scale of Montreal becomes clear in a way it doesn't from street level. It's not a long ride, but it's the kind of moment that sticks with you after the tour ends.

Mont Royal Lookout is the last real stop, the highest point in the city, and the view from there is the one people remember. The illuminated skyline spreads across the dark, and the natural landscape around it (the parks, the water) reminds you that Montreal is built into something larger than itself. Your guide brings you back to your downtown hotel after that, so you don't have to figure out transport home or negotiate a late-night ride.

What’s included

• Your evening includes hotel pickup in downtown Montreal, a narrated driving tour of Old Montreal with views of the Notre-Dame Basilica and St.
• Joseph's Oratory lit at night, admission and a ride on La Grande Roue (Canada's tallest observation wheel), a stop at Mont Royal Lookout for panoramic city views, and return transport to your downtown hotel.
• The tour operates as a small group with a maximum of 7 guests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 7 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by See Sight Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Montreal's main evening sights without arranging your own transport or timing multiple stops. The guide handles the route and the van picks you up and drops you back at your hotel, which is what makes an evening tour actually work when you're staying downtown.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

What time does the tour start?

The tour begins with pickup at your downtown Montreal hotel in the evening. Exact start time varies by season and traffic.

How long is the tour?

Duration varies based on traffic and seasonality, but the tour includes Old Montreal, La Grande Roue, and Mont Royal Lookout with return to your hotel.

Is La Grande Roue admission included?

Yes, admission to La Grande Roue is included in the tour price.

What's the group size?

Small groups, maximum 7 guests per tour.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Montreal is included.

Can the order of stops change?

Yes, the order of events in the itinerary changes throughout the season.