Montreal tours, things to do and tickets

Soak up Montreal's cultural atmosphere as your bus drives through the city. See over 200 sites and enjoy incredible views as you explore Mont Royal Park, Place Ville Marie shopping mall, Chinatown and Old Montreal.

Discover the magic of Quebec City on a guided day trip by bus from Montreal. Be charmed by narrow streets, steep hills and historic treasures, and see a waterfall 1.5 times bigger than Niagara.

Discover Montreal on a comprehensive hop-on hop-off tour aboard a double-decker bus. Enjoy a fully narrated 1.5-hour tour or hop on and off at your convenience.

Embark on a multi-lingual guided sightseeing cruise in Montreal, the cultural capital of French Canada. Marvel at iconic attractions as you cruise down the St. Lawrence River and choose between a daytime and evening tour.

Make the most of the summer months on a 1 or 1.5-hour cruise aboard Le Bateau-Mouche. Ride aboard a stable and nimble vessel upon the St Lawrence River, as you cruise in and out of Montreal's Old Port and enjoy panoramic views from the water.

Embark on our exclusive Secret Food Tour: Montreal - Mile End, a journey through Montreal's hippest foodie neighborhood. Immerse yourself in a culinary exploration strategically located at the crossroads of diverse cultures, allowing you to savour the city's finest culinary offerings. As you indulge in the mouthwatering delights, uncover the captivating stories behind some of Montreal's most iconic architectural gems as you immerse yourself in their majestic beauty. Join us on this remarkable adventure, where every bite and every step will reveal the hidden treasures of Montreal's remarkable food scene and captivating cultural heritage. It's a journey you won't want to miss!

Join The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour, a 2-hour guided experience led by a certified local guide who will bring the city’s unique joie de vivre to life. Stroll through cobblestone streets, admire stunning architecture, and uncover hidden gems as your passionate guide shares unforgettable stories and secrets that make Montréal such a unique French metropolis. Easy, fun, and authentic, this tour is the result of decades of experience—your perfect introduction to the city! Please note: This tour covers both the East and West circuits you may have read about in past reviews.

Visit the historic heart of French Canada on this day trip from Montreal to Quebec City. On your sightseeing tour, see famous landmarks including Place Royale, Notre Dame Basilica, the Parliament Building, Montmorency Falls and the Plains of Abraham as you explore quaint narrow streets filled with old-world charm, and learn about the city’s fascinating French-Canadian history from your guide. Enjoy free time to walk through Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

• MTL Detours offers the #1 bestselling 2-hour walking tour covering the essential highlights of Old Montreal. • MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in & based in Montreal. Merci for your support! • Small-group of only 10 people - an exclusive, intimate + personal tour experience. • Minimum age to attend is 12+. All participants require a paid ticket. • Includes our insiders list of recommendations, a unique parting gift and a tasty treat.

See the best of Montreal on this sightseeing tour with a professional guide. Aboard a coach, admire more than 200 top Montreal attractions and landmarks while enjoying live commentary, letting you learn about the sights you see. Highlights including Old Montreal, Olympia Park, Notre-Dame Basilica and St Joseph's Oratory. This is an easy, comfortable way to soak up the unique French character of this charming Canadian city!

Explore Old Montreal in a truly unique way and meet the spirits and ghosts that still haunt its historic streets. Learn about the city's unexplained phenomenon as you keep an eye out for the souls that are rumored to meander about the old part of town.

Spend a memorable day in the magnificent Laurentian Mountains just north of Montreal on a relaxing and quiet getaway.

You will visit the only fortified city in North America with cobblestone walkways and well-preserved 17th-century architecture, all of which have given the entire city status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site such as Chateau Frontenac, the charming Place Royale, the Petit Champlain, and much more. Not only will you experience the old European charm but wonder at nature’s beauty while taking in the grander of Montmorency Falls, a full 30 m higher than Niagara Falls. In the winter, you can visit the Ice Hotel the only one of its kind in North America.

Within two days travelers can visit the most popular and beautiful attractions in Canada. You can experience the vibrant city of Toronto and the soothing nature of Niagara Falls. You will be assisted by our tour leader throughout the trip, you will be able to participate in various activities, and unwind at a nice accommodation.

A comprehensive tour of Montreal to see all key attractions in one day. Indulge in a taste of local specialties (maple and bagel)!

Discover how spectacular and diverse Montreal is! From upscale neighborhoods of Westmount to the trendy ones of Le Plateau Mount-Royal and Mile End. In Little Italy, visit Jean-Talon Market, one of the largest farmers markets in North America. Drive on the Jacques Cartier bridge to the site of the unforgettable expo 67 site on St. Helen’s Island and marvel at a view of the city Skyline. Halt in Old Montreal for a Lunch/Shopping break then a short walk starting in front of the prestigious Notre-Dame Basilica. Visit the famous St. Joseph’s Oratory, Mount Royal and enjoy scenic views.

Start the day by discovering the Montmorency Falls where you can admire the largest waterfall in Quebec. Then, explore the city of Old Quebec's historic sights & landmarks. Enjoy a tour to see the iconic Chateau Frontenac, the charming Place Royale, the Petit Champlain, and much more. A professional tour guide would ensure you won't miss the details that make the city fascinating. Later, take advantage of the AML Louis Jolliet Cruise to see the scenic St Lawrence River and the surroundings of the historical city.（AML Louis Cruise are only available from May 13 to October 29）

During this historical and cultural tour of Old Montreal, you discover the most famous places of this old district and also explore the local culture and the more unusual aspects of our beautiful metropolis! All this in a small group (15 people maximum) and with a certified guide holding a permit issued by the city of Montreal.

Welcome to the only place in Montreal that will teach you how to make Montreal bagels!

Montreal bagels are world famous for their shape, taste and texture. A trip to Montreal isn't complete until you've tried one of these amazing bagels. So why not try your hand at making them yourself? We will teach you the secrets on how to make some deliciously unique authentic Montreal style bagels at home, the easy way.

We will start by learning how to properly mix and knead the dough. We will discuss how different flours and water amounts affect the final texture of the dough and crust. I have adapted the best Boulanger (Bread Maker) techniques to the home kitchen. You will become a confident baker at home in no time!

We will go step by step from mixing the dough, letting it rest, to shaping the bagels, to boiling them, dressing them with various toppings, baking them and finally eating them!

This workshop is super hands on so this is far from the "Watch the pro" type workshops out there.

We start our Montréal walking tour by skipping the line at the Notre-Dame Basilica before wandering Vieux-Montréal. We’ll pop into some historic and architecturally gems to get an understanding of the district before heading out and leaving the tourist crowds behind. We stroll through a segment of our interior or underground city. It’s the largest indoor network on the planet and lets us make our way to Chinatown for a quick snack as we get the skinny on the area. Then it’s off to our old Red Light District, turned entertainment Mecca to see where the biggest festivals take place. We pop into a whacky often missed institution for a visit. Up Saint-Laurent boulevard, we check out half a dozen impressive works of art from Montréal’s MURAL Festival in the borough that is home to the highest concentration of artists in Canada. With a coffee from a local third wave shop in hand we walk the hip parts of the lower Main before leaving you with a custom list of recommendations!!

We visit the less touristy hoods around the Jean-Market on our food tour. From a single mom-no-pop shop we learn about our Latino community and sit down at a Salvadoran neighbourhood joint where locals go. We learn about the different communities that make up the area and pop into Little Italy for an iconic bakery when open. The Jean-Talon market is the largest of its kind in the country. We try goat cheeses that are so farm to table they remind us of that scene from Portlandia. We visit a spice den, point out other great vendors, try some of the best charcuteries in the province as well as a few surprises like a forager and more depending on the season! You’ll want to go back to the market after the tour. In Little Italy we explore the streets and area, sip third wave joe and learn about our progressive coffee scene. We head to a bean to bar award winning chocolate “factory” that will showcase some of the best stuff Montréal has to offer, period. 100% locally run, licensed guides!