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Montreal Mile End Food Tour: 7 Tastings with Bagels & PoutineA three-hour food tour through Montreal's Mile End neighborhood with a live English-speaking guide, hitting seven tastings: wood-fired bagels, smoked meat sandwich, poutine, street gnocchi, a secret house specialty, seasonal sweets and Italian coffee. The tour moves through the district's independent bakeries, family-run counters and cult-favorite walk-ups, stopping at the actual spots where Montrealers eat. Public transit runs nearby; dietary requirements can be noted at booking.Is it for me?Book the standard tour if you want to walk the neighborhood at a relaxed pace with other food lovers; choose the private upgrade if you prefer the same seven tastings and stops without sharing the group.
Old Montreal Walking Tour: Small Group, 2 Hours, Expert GuideA 2-hour walking tour of Old Montreal's essential landmarks with a certified, English-speaking guide and a maximum of 10 guests. You'll visit Notre-Dame Basilica, Bonsecours Market, Saint Paul Street, Montreal City Hall, and Pointe-à-Callière—the birthplace of the city—while learning how Montreal became Canada's financial center. The tour includes a curated handout of local restaurants and shops, a small treat, and a parting gift.Is it for me?This tour works best for travelers who want to understand Old Montreal's real history without a script, and who prefer a small group where you can actually hear the guide and ask questions. If you're comfortable walking at a steady pace over cobblestones and stairs for two hours and want to meet a locally rooted guide rather than a large tour operator, this is the one.
Old Montreal Walking Tour: Notre-Dame & Cobblestone StreetsYou walk through Old Montreal's historic core for two hours with a certified local guide, visiting Jacques-Cartier Square, Notre-Dame Basilica, Bonsecours Market, and Saint Paul Street. Groups stay small (around 15 people), and the guide connects the stories behind the buildings and streets instead of just naming them. The tour covers both the East and West circuits, operates year-round, and includes no entry fees—it's the walking and the stories that make it work.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to understand Old Montreal's layout and history in one morning or afternoon without arranging your own route or hiring a private guide—the 2-hour format and small group size mean you actually absorb what the guide is saying instead of rushing between stops.
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Tour from MontrealA 14-hour guided tour from Montreal takes you through Old Quebec — the only fortified city in North America — and to Montmorency Falls, where a cable car carries you to the top of the 272-foot waterfall. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide in English or French, and entry to Old Quebec's historic district; park admission and meals are separate. Infants and small children are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see both a major waterfall and a centuries-old fortified city in one day without arranging your own transport or navigating between sites — the guide handles the route and the timing holds everything together.
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls & St Lawrence River CruiseYou get picked up from your Montreal hotel, see Montmorency Falls with a cable car ride to the base, walk through Old Quebec's historic streets with a guide, and cruise the St Lawrence River with views of Château Frontenac. Transport, guide, cable car, and cruise entry are all included; the day runs 7am to 8pm.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Montreal who want to see Quebec City's main sights without driving or navigating themselves—the guide, transport, and cruise timing are all arranged. The full day (7am to 8pm) is what fits the falls, the walking tour, and the river cruise into one trip.
Montreal Food Tour: Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy GuideA three-hour food tour of Montreal's Jean-Talon Market and Little Italy led by a locally-run guide, with tastings at specialty vendors, a Salvadoran neighbourhood restaurant, a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and a third-wave coffee spot. The tour visits the largest market of its kind in Canada and explores the communities—Latino, Italian, immigrant waves—that shaped the area. Food and drinks are included; vegetarian options are available.Is it for me?You get the market and the neighbourhoods as locals know them, not as tourists see them—the guide is locally owned and licensed, the stops are where people actually eat, and the three hours move between real vendors and real restaurants instead of a circuit built for outsiders.
Montreal Walking Tour: Skip Notre-Dame, See Real NeighborhoodsThis walking tour of Montreal starts at Place d'Armes and moves through six neighborhoods in under three hours, led by a local guide who skips the line at Notre-Dame Basilica before heading into Vieux-Montréal, the Underground City, Chinatown, and the Plateau-Mont-Royal. A snack and locally roasted coffee are included, along with a custom list of recommendations for what to do on your own time. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide to skip the basilica line and navigate from Vieux-Montréal through the underground city to Chinatown and the Red Light District—six neighborhoods in one loop without deciding where to go next.
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour: Dark History After DarkThis 1.5-hour ghost walking tour through Old Montreal pairs a local guide—a professional storyteller and actor—with tales of crimes, hauntings, witchcraft and mysterious phenomena that shaped the city's past. The tour moves through Old Montreal's streets and alleys, from Place Royale to Bonsecours Market, and runs in English or French. It's suitable for ages 10 and up and wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book the English option if you're most comfortable in English, or the French option if you prefer to hear the stories in French—both guides are the same caliber of storyteller, so the choice is purely about language. The tour's 1.5-hour length and walking pace work well for anyone comfortable on their feet; if you need mobility support, the wheelchair-accessible route means you won't miss the stops or the stories.
Old Montreal Food Tour: 6+ Local Tastings on Cobblestone StreetsA guided food tour through Old Montreal where you taste 6+ local dishes across three hours, walking cobblestone streets and stopping at a converted bank café, a local épicerie, an authentic Greek taverna, and two maple syrup spots. The itinerary shifts based on what's available that day, so the exact menu stays a surprise until you arrive. A live English-speaking guide leads the route and tells the history of the neighborhood as you eat.Is it for me?Start from the meeting point in Old Montreal itself, so you don't need a car or a transfer to reach the first stop—you're already there when the tour begins. This works well if you're staying in the neighborhood or arriving by public transit, and it means the three hours stays focused on eating and walking instead of getting to the start.
Old Montreal Walking Tour: 2-Hour Guided History & Local CultureYou get a certified guide who knows Old Montreal's real history and local culture, not just the tourist highlights. The small group size (max 15) means you're not lost in a crowd, and the two-hour pace lets you actually absorb the streets instead of rushing through them. Strollers and service animals are fine. You'll finish with a real sense of what the neighborhood is, not just what it looks like.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand Old Montreal's real history and local character without arranging a guide yourself — the city-licensed guide and small group size are what make the difference between a walk and an actual tour.
Montreal: Full-Day City Tour with Jean-Talon Market & Bagel TastingYou’ll taste warm bagels straight from Mile End, sample maple treats at Jean-Talon Market, stroll Old Montreal’s historic streets, and soak up city views from Mount Royal—all with a local guide who keeps things real. Expect laughter, stories you won’t find online, and moments that linger long after you’re back at your hotel.
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.
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.
Toronto & Niagara Falls: 2-Day Tour with Aquarium & Hornblower CruiseYou get a guided two-day loop through Toronto's waterfront and Niagara Falls, with one night's hotel stay and all transport included. Day one covers a harbour cruise past the CN Tower and entry to Ripley's Aquarium; day two adds the Skylon Tower and a close-up Hornblower Cruise of the falls. You buy attraction tickets on the bus instead of at each site, and a professional guide manages the schedule so you move between cities without thinking about it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Toronto and Niagara Falls in one trip without renting a car or planning two separate journeys—the guide and the hotel night are what make fitting both into 48 hours actually work.
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.
Quebec City Day Trip from Montreal: Montmorency Falls & Old TownYou leave Montreal at dawn, spend an hour at Montmorency Falls with cable car access, then get a guided introduction to Old Quebec's main sights before three hours of free time to explore on your own. Transport, entry fees, and a professional guide are included; you're back at your hotel by 8pm.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see both Montmorency Falls and Old Quebec in one day without arranging transport, timing the stops, or navigating the drive yourself — the fixed schedule and included guide are what make fitting both into a single day possible.
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.
Montreal: Downtown, Old Montreal & Waterfront Bike TourYou’ll ride through Montreal’s lively neighborhoods on easy bikes with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Pause at Notre-Dame Basilica, cruise along the riverfront breeze, take in Mount Royal views, and catch snippets of daily life you’d miss on foot or bus. Expect laughter, small surprises, and maybe even new friends by the end.
Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Local TreatsYou’ll wander Montreal’s Mile End with a local guide who feels more like a friend than a leader. Taste smoked meat at Lester’s Deli, debate fresh bagels at St-Viateur, sample Quebec cheeses and end with Kem Coba ice cream—all while soaking up street art and neighborhood stories that stick with you long after.
Montreal: City Bike Tour with Wine or Beer & Food TastingYou’ll pedal through Montreal’s vibrant neighborhoods with a local guide, pause for food tastings in lively spots like the Latin Quarter, and finish your ride with wine or beer in historic Old Montreal. Expect laughter over mispronounced street names and quiet moments watching city life unfold—all included in your half-day adventure.
