Things to do in Montreal
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Montreal Mile End Food Tour: 7 Tastings with Bagels & Poutine★ 4.87 (3,032) · 3h
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Old Montreal Walking Tour: Small Group, 2 Hours, Expert Guide★ 4.94 (2,586) · 2h
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Old Montreal Walking Tour: Notre-Dame & Cobblestone Streets★ 4.76 (2,535) · 2h
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Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Tour from Montreal★ 4.69 (1,211) · 14hCA$ 64View ›
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls & St Lawrence River Cruise★ 4.53 (913) · 13hCA$ 185View ›
Montreal Food Tour: Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy Guide★ 4.94 (847) · 3hCA$ 129View ›
Montreal Walking Tour: Skip Notre-Dame, See Real Neighborhoods★ 4.91 (830) · 2h 45mCA$ 75View ›
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History After Dark★ 4.56 (827) · 1h 30mCA$ 35View ›
Old Montreal Food Tour: 6+ Local Tastings on Cobblestone Streets★ 4.85 (739) · 3hCA$ 127View ›
Old Montreal Walking Tour: 2-Hour Guided History & Local Culture★ 4.87 (695) · 2hCA$ 37View ›Top rated (10)
Montreal Street Art Tour: Plateau-Mont-Royal Murals Local GuideThe Original Montreal Mural Arts Tour is a two-hour walking tour through Plateau-Mont-Royal led by a local guide who covers street art and graffiti from both local and international artists. You'll see works ranging from small installations to murals ten storeys tall, learn about techniques like wheat pastes and mains, and understand the meaning behind the pieces. The tour includes a personal recommendations list for restaurants and bars in Montreal so you can keep exploring after the walk ends.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and leads at a pace that works for all fitness levels, so whether you're a first-time visitor or a Montrealer who wants to see your own city differently, you can follow the commentary and the walk without strain.
Old Montreal: Vintage Cadillac Tour & Notre-Dame BasilicaYou ride in a private vintage Cadillac convertible for one hour through Old Montreal's 17th-century streets, stopping at Notre-Dame Basilica, Bonsecours Market, and Place Jacques-Cartier. Your local guide shares the real history and current recommendations for dining and events. The fixed hour means you cover the highlights without a walking tour's pace, and the small group size keeps it personal.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Old Montreal's main landmarks in one hour without arranging your own transport or walking—the Cadillac and the guide's knowledge compress what would take a half-day walking tour into a single, comfortable ride.
Bagel class Montreal: Make and bake your ownYou'll spend a few hours mixing, shaping, boiling, and baking authentic Montreal bagels under instruction, then eat or take home what you've made. All equipment is provided, the studio is designed to feel welcoming, and the techniques are adapted for home kitchens so you can replicate them later. Book if you want to learn a real skill and leave with fresh bagels, not just a certificate.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to learn a real baking skill and leave with something edible, not just a class certificate. The hands-on format and small studio space mean you're actually making bagels, not watching someone else do it.
Montreal: Underground City RESO Tour with Local GuideYou spend two hours underground with a local guide moving through Montreal's RESO network — the climate-controlled passages, art installations, transit hubs, and hidden cafés that keep the city running beneath the streets. Metro ride and professional photos are included. Expect steady walking on flat ground, no climbing, and a pace set by someone who actually lives here.Is it for me?Right for travelers arriving in Montreal during winter or summer heat who want to understand how the city actually functions, not just see its surface. The two-hour pace and flat walking route work for most fitness levels, and the guide's local knowledge means you're getting perspective, not a script.
Montreal: Plateau, Mile-End & Jean-Talon Market Bike TourYou’ll roll through Montreal’s Plateau and Mile End by bike or e-bike with a local guide, sample fresh bagels hot from the oven, and wander among colors and smells at Jean-Talon Market. Expect easy riding along quiet streets and laneways — plus those small moments that stick with you long after you’ve left.
Montreal: Mile End Private Food Tour & 6+ TastingsYou’ll taste your way through Montreal’s Mile End with a private guide — from hot bagels to smoky poutine and homemade gnocchi in unexpected places. Sip Italian coffee on a sunny terrasse, hear local stories, and try dishes you probably wouldn’t find alone. Every stop feels personal here; you’ll leave full but also kind of wishing you could stay longer.
Jet Boating Lachine Rapids Montreal: 30 minutes in the rapidsJet boat the Lachine Rapids on Montreal's St. Lawrence River in a one-hour trip that splits between 30 minutes in the rapids and a route past the Clock Tower, Montreal Casino, Victoria Bridge, and the Biosphere. Life jackets, ponchos, and secure lockers are included; arrive 45 minutes early for orientation. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the guide speaks English and French.Is it for me?If you're staying downtown or arriving without a car, the departure point is reachable by public transit, so you don't need to arrange transport to get on the water. The 30 minutes in the Lachine Rapids is the draw — no other commercial operator goes there — and the rest of the hour gives you the Montreal landmarks from the river without the rapids intensity.
Montreal: EBike City Tour with Food Stops & Local GuideYou’ll cruise through Montreal’s most colorful neighborhoods on an electric bike with a local guide—tasting fresh market treats, hearing street music near Mount Royal Park, and catching city lights after dark if you choose the evening ride. Expect spontaneous stops for food or art and plenty of stories along the way—it’s more like joining a friend than following a script.
Fat eBike Ride on Mount Royal: Winter cycling in MontrealA 2-hour guided fat eBike ride on Mount Royal in Montreal, with helmet and bike provided. The electric motor and oversized tires make winter cycling accessible to first-timers and experienced riders alike. A live English-speaking guide leads the route; minimum age is 16.Is it for me?Book this if you have a winter afternoon free and want to explore Montreal's landmark park without the usual cycling effort — the electric motor and fat tires mean you can pedal uphill and through snow without being a seasoned winter cyclist. You'll need at least moderate fitness and must be 16 or older to ride.
Old Montreal Walking Tour: 2-Hour History with GuideA private 2-hour walking tour of Old Montreal with a local guide who leads you through the narrow streets and public squares that shaped the city from 1642 onward. You meet at Notre-Dame Basilica and visit Place d'Armes, Place Royale, and Place Jacques-Cartier; pass the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and City Hall; walk St-Jacques Street, the former financial heart of Canada; and see the Sulpician Seminary, the oldest building in the historic district. The itinerary is flexible—your guide adjusts it based on what interests you most. Maximum group size is 15 people.Is it for me?Walk Montreal's oldest streets and squares—Place d'Armes, Place Royale, Place Jacques-Cartier—with a guide who adjusts the pace and focus to what interests you, without waiting for others or following a fixed schedule.
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Montreal: City Walking Tour with Local Stories & HighlightsYou’ll wander Montreal’s lively neighborhoods with a local guide who brings stories to life — from Dorchester Square to Old Port and Notre-Dame Basilica. Expect spontaneous moments (like street music or fresh bakery smells), thoughtful insights into daily life, and plenty of chances to ask questions or linger where you want. You’ll leave feeling connected to Montreal’s rhythm — not just its highlights.
Montreal: St Lawrence River Boat Tour & Fall Apéro HourYou’ll float along Montreal’s St Lawrence River during peak fall color, sipping your own drinks while passing landmarks like Habitat 67 and the Biosphere. A local guide shares stories as you snack, laugh, and catch golden hour views from the water. It’s relaxed, friendly, sometimes funny — with just enough space for quiet moments you’ll remember later.
Cobblestone Street Montreal: 2-Hour Small Group WalkYou walk the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal with a guide who adapts the stops to your group's interests, hitting Jacques-Cartier Square, Saint Paul Street, and City Hall in two hours. The tour includes a local guide and runs in all weather, with indoor stops added for winter. Groups stay under fifteen people, so the pace stays conversational.Is it for me?Right for travelers new to Montreal who want to understand the neighborhood's layout and history without arranging their own route. The small group size and two-hour length fit easily into a first day, and the guide's flexibility means you get the stops that match what you actually want to see.
Montreal: Jewish History Walking Tour Plateau-Mont-RoyalYou walk the Plateau neighbourhood with a Montreal Jewish Museum guide, moving through the streets where the city's Jewish community established itself a century ago. You'll see synagogues, schools and cultural buildings — some still active, some transformed — and learn the history embedded in the architecture and street names. The tour covers the Main (St-Laurent Boulevard) and its street art, and takes around two hours on foot through an accessible, walkable neighbourhood.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand a specific neighbourhood's history through the people who shaped it, guided by someone from the institution that preserves that story — the walking pace and moderate distance mean you can absorb the information without rushing or struggling with terrain.
Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walking Tour in MontréalA 90-minute ghost walking tour of Griffintown, one of Montréal's most historic and haunted neighborhoods, led by a professional actor and storyteller. The tour visits mysterious ruins, a polluted canal, former burial grounds and old buildings said to be haunted, covering everything from Irish Famine refugees in 1847 to Montréal's worst air disaster. All fees and taxes are included; children are welcome from age 6.Is it for me?The tour starts in Griffintown and moves entirely on foot, so it works well if you're staying in Montréal without a car or prefer not to drive — public transit gets you to the meeting point, and the guide handles the rest.
Montreal Ghost Tour: Paranormal Investigation with EMF ReadersThis two-hour paranormal investigation class in Montreal teaches ghost-hunting techniques and puts you in control of professional equipment—dowsing rods, EMF readers, temperature guns—to detect and communicate with spirits at Old Sainte Antoine Cemetery, hidden beneath Dorchester Square and Place du Canada. The guide is a professional ghost-hunter from 13 Spirits Paranormal. Children from age 12 are welcome; the experience is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the instruction and the history clearly. This suits anyone curious about paranormal investigation methods and Montreal's hidden cemetery history, whether you're a skeptic testing the equipment or someone already convinced spirits are present.
Montreal: Haunted Pub Crawl & Ghost Stories with DrinksYou’ll wander Montreal’s lively streets as dusk falls, hearing true local ghost stories from your guide before ending up inside Hurley’s Irish Pub for more tales (and a spicy Headless Mary shooter). Expect laughter, shivers, and a side of city history you won’t find on any map.
Montreal: Haunted Old Montreal Ghost Walk & StorytellingYou’ll walk Old Montreal’s shadowy streets with a theatrical storyteller as your guide, hearing chilling tales of haunted places like Place d’Armes and Champs-de-Mars. Expect moments when the city’s past feels close enough to touch—and maybe you’ll catch yourself glancing over your shoulder once or twice.
Montreal: St. Lawrence Sunset Boat Tour & Old PortYou board at Montreal's Old Port and spend an hour on the St. Lawrence as the sun sets behind the city's skyline. The boat passes Habitat 67, the Biosphere, La Ronde, and under two historic bridges while a captain narrates the landmarks. You can bring your own drinks, and everything else—safety gear, insurance, live commentary—is included. The whole thing takes about an hour from departure to return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Montreal's skyline at its best light without arranging your own boat or timing the sunset yourself—the fixed departure means you show up and the golden hour does the rest.
Montreal electric boat cruise: Small group, guided, no emissionsA 45-minute guided electric boat cruise in Montreal on the Saint Lawrence River with a certified captain and live guide in English or French. The boat runs on 100% electric power, leaving no carbon footprint as you pass the Old Port, Lachine Canal, Habitat 67, the Jacques Cartier Bridge and the Courant Sainte-Marie current. Drinks are available to purchase onboard for passengers 18 and over.Is it for me?Pick the English tour if that's your working language, or French if you follow that fluently—the guide's live commentary ties the landmarks and river history together, so your language match determines how much you'll absorb.
