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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: Afternoon City Tour with St Joseph’s Oratory & Mont RoyalYou’ll wander Old Montreal’s cobbled streets, snap photos at Notre-Dame Basilica, cruise through Westmount’s leafy avenues, climb up to St Joseph’s Oratory for sweeping views, and end your afternoon breathing in fresh air atop Mont Royal Park—all with a small group and someone who knows every shortcut.
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 convertible tour: Old Montreal & Plateau muralsA private 2-hour guided tour of Montreal in a vintage convertible Cadillac, departing from your hotel or the official start point. You'll cruise through Old Montreal past Notre-Dame Basilica and Bonsecours Market, then through the Plateau neighborhood to see Victorian-style homes, outdoor murals, and local landmarks like Schwartz's deli. The guide speaks English or French and shares insider tips on restaurants and neighborhoods as you drive; hotel pickup is available at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this for a private convertible experience through Old Montreal and the Plateau—you'll get unobstructed views and personalized commentary in two hours, rather than joining a group bus tour.
Montreal: Private Convertible Cadillac Tour with Old Montreal & Mount RoyalYou’ll cruise through Montreal in a classic convertible Cadillac with a local guide, taking in Old Montreal’s cobblestones, Plateau’s colorful row houses and murals, plus sweeping views from Mount Royal. Expect spontaneous stories, fresh air, and small surprises along the way—you might even find yourself wishing the ride lasted longer.
Montreal: St. Lawrence Cruise & Notre-Dame AURA Light ShowYou board a 90-minute guided cruise from Montreal's Old Port with live commentary on the city's history and maritime heritage, then use your included AURA ticket to experience a sound-and-light show projected across Notre-Dame Basilica's Gothic interior. The cruise time slot is fixed; AURA dates are flexible through 2026. Arrive 30 minutes early at the dock to collect your physical ticket.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Montreal from the water and experience the basilica's interior without arranging two separate tickets—the combined package covers both, and the flexible AURA dates mean you can visit the light show whenever the schedule suits you during the season.
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 Hotel to YUL Airport: Private Transfer & PickupYou're picked up at your Montreal hotel by a professional driver in a private sedan or SUV and driven directly to YUL airport. No shared shuttles, no taxis, no surprises — the transfer is confirmed within a day of booking, and you arrive with time to spare. Luggage is one suitcase and one small carry-on per person.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with luggage and want to skip arranging taxis or timing a shuttle — the fixed pickup time and confirmed driver mean you leave when you're ready, not when a shared van decides to depart.
Montreal City Tour: Bagels, Markets & NeighborhoodsThis 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.Is it for me?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.
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 Chinatown: Food Walking Tour & Local StoriesYou’ll walk Montreal’s Chinatown with a local guide, tasting bahn mi sandwiches, dimsum, pastries, and more at seven stops. Hear stories from chefs and shopkeepers as you explore hidden corners between bites. Expect laughter over fortune cookies and quiet moments sipping fresh tea — you’ll leave both full and quietly changed.
Montreal Private Vehicle Tour: Personalized Route with GuideA private vehicle tour of Montreal with an accredited guide who tailors the route to your interests and time. Pickup and drop-off anywhere in the city; the guide speaks English, French, Spanish, Italian and two additional languages on request. You choose whether to walk through Old Montreal, explore Downtown's underground city, climb to Belvédère Kondiaronk on Mount Royal, or drive the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve—the three-hour itinerary bends to what you want to see.Is it for me?If your group speaks a language other than English or French, confirm availability when you book—the guide can deliver the tour in Spanish, Italian or two other languages, but not every departure carries every language. The personalized route means you spend the three hours on what matters to you, not on a preset list of stops.
Montreal: Treetop Walk & 40m Observatory TowerYou walk at your own pace through a wooded trail, then ascend a gradual walkway to a 40-meter tower overlooking the Laurentian mountains and Mont-Tremblant. The round trip is 2.7 km and takes 1–2 hours. Entry, parking, and fast-queue access are included; wheelchairs are free with advance notice.Is it for me?Best for families, seniors, and anyone who wants to see the Laurentians from above without a strenuous hike—the accessible slope and short round-trip time mean you get the view without the strain.
Montreal Cooking Class & Wine Tasting with Michelin ChefA hands-on cooking class in Montreal's Old Port where you prepare a 3-course menu alongside Michelin-star-trained Chef Robert, a food writer published in Travel + Leisure and Slow Food. The class runs 2.5 hours in his home kitchen inside a historic 1800s building, covers professional knife skills and plating, and ends with the meal you cooked paired with artisanal wine or cider tastings. Vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free options are available on request.Is it for me?The class is taught in English by Chef Robert, so you follow the instruction and conversation comfortably without translation. It suits anyone curious about how professionals cook, whether you have kitchen experience or not—the focus is on technique and thinking, not on recipes you've memorized.
Montreal city tour: Downtown, underground city & Atwater MarketA three-hour walking tour of Montreal led by a bilingual accredited guide, starting at Place du Canada and moving through downtown, the Montreal Underground City, McGill University campus and Atwater Market. You ride the subway as part of the tour and learn about the city's business hub, its hidden network of shops and restaurants, and the neighborhoods where wealthy families built their 19th-century estates. The guide explains what you're seeing as you go, so the stops make sense instead of just appearing.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace for three hours, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet and want to move through the city the way Montrealers do rather than stay on a bus. If you prefer to sit most of the day or have mobility concerns, a different tour would be a better fit.
Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal & Bromont: Private TransferYou're picked up at Montreal Airport YUL by a professional driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, with 60 minutes of waiting time included and all fees locked in advance. Your driver has your flight details and meets you at a set location, so you walk out of arrivals and go straight to your ride. The service runs around the clock, and you can request a car seat for children or adjust your booking up to a day before travel.Is it for me?Choose this if you land with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and app negotiation — the fixed price and advance driver contact mean you walk out of arrivals and go straight to your ride, no phone calls needed.
Montreal: St. Lawrence River Cruise & Lachine Rapids TourYou board at the Old Port and spend 50 minutes on the St. Lawrence River, passing six major landmarks — the Clock Tower, Jacques-Cartier and Victoria Bridges, La Ronde, the Biosphere, and the Champlain Bridge — before stopping at the Lachine Rapids to watch for herons, cormorants and river birds. The tour ends with a view of Habitat 67 on the return. Life jacket is provided, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Montreal's landmarks and river history without arranging your own boat or navigating the rapids yourself — the fixed 50-minute schedule and included life jacket mean you show up and the river does the rest.
Montreal Airport Transfer: Luxury Private Car & Meet-GreetYou land at Montreal airport, walk to arrivals, and your driver is waiting with your name on a sign. He loads your luggage, drives you to your destination without stops or detours, and handles the route while you rest. The flight is tracked automatically, so delays don't mean a missed pickup, and you pay a fixed price agreed before you landed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi line and shuttle queues after landing — a fixed price, a known driver, and luggage help mean you move from the terminal to your destination without negotiation or delay.
Old Montreal convertible Cadillac tour: 1 hour with a guideA 1-hour guided tour of Old Montreal in a shared convertible Cadillac, departing from Bonsecours Market and passing Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port, and Place Jacques-Cartier. The guide speaks English or French and shares stories about the neighborhood's founding and evolution while recommending local restaurants, cafes and nightlife. Groups stay small—up to four travelers per car—and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this shared Cadillac tour if you want a guided drive through Old Montreal's landmarks in a classic convertible—you'll ride with up to 3 other guests rather than a larger group, and the open-air format lets you see the streets and buildings as you move through them.
Montreal Airport YUL to Montreal & Bromont: Private TransferYou book online with your flight details, receive driver contact info 48 hours before arrival, and meet your driver at the airport terminal—they wait up to 60 minutes for you. The vehicle is air-conditioned and professional, the price is fixed, and you're dropped at your Montreal or Bromont destination without arranging transport yourself or haggling over fare. Changes can be made up to 24 hours before departure.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi queue and the uncertainty of ride-sharing surge pricing—the driver is confirmed 48 hours ahead, the vehicle is reserved, and the fare is locked in before you land.
