Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional city cruise
Description
Discover Montreal’s most historic spots on this full-day guided tour from Ottawa. Starting from Mount Royal Lookout, the tallest spot in the city. Then visit Saint Joseph's Oratory and Olympic stadium. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of the old Montreal, a historic neighborhood within the municipality of Montreal in the province of Quebec. The tour also includes a cruise on the St. Lawrence River, so that you can see the city from multiple perspectives. Then go visit built for the 1976 Summer Olympics, Full-day tour of Montreal: Ideal for those with limited time. A cruise on the St. Lawrence (May to October). Learn all about the history and culture of Montreal from your guide.
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Montreal was named for this hilly highland, where the tallest spot in the city overlooks its most extensive parkland. The view point up there offers fantastic views of downtown Montreal.
It is a National Historic Site of Canada and is Canada's largest church, with one of the largest church domes in the world.
(French: Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal) is a basilica in the historic district of Old Montreal. The designers of the Basilica were inspired by the Saint-Chappelle in Paris, with gold leaf motifs paired with brightly painted columns. More than 11 million people visit Notre-Dame every year, only one million fewer than Notre-Dame de Paris.
The tour also includes a cruise on the St. Lawrence River so that you can see the city from multiple perspectives. Sail from the Old Port of Montreal to the Boucherville Islands and enjoy a breathtaking view of downtown. Learn more about Quebec's metropolis with the guide or relax on the outdoor terraces.
Old Montreal (French: Vieux-Montréal) is a historic neighbourhood within the municipality of Montreal in the province of Quebec, Canada. Founded by French settlers in 1642 as Fort Ville-Marie, Old Montreal is home to many structures dating back to the era of New France. You will have one hour guided-walking tour to explore the old Montreal. You also have enough free time in the old city.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick up is available from Ottawa hotel within 5 KM distance from 670 Bronson Ave,Ottawa, ON K1S 4E9,Canada For hotel pickup, please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
I highly recommend this tour if you want to see Montreal but don't have enough time to stay there. We visited a number of historic sites and our guide told us interesting, sometimes hilarious facts about Montreal that we wouldn't have known otherwise. Since we opted not to go on the cruise we had several hours to explore Old Montreal. We have no regrets. Walking the streets there was like exploring a hidden wonderland. It was beautiful. There were plenty of restaurants, bakeries and souvenir shops. We visited the Museum of Illusions which was reasonably priced. We got to explore China town. We visited the riverside kiosks which sell local craft and jewellery. I bought a few interesting things and interacted with very nice people. The only advise I have for anyone doing this tour in future is to look into what is going on in Old Montreal on that day beforehand. Cirque Du Soleil was there. I have no idea if that was an option. A new Harry Potter experience just opened a short distance from where we were and even ziplining was available.
Mr.Bean was on time,polite informative. Highly recommended . The vehicle was spic and span clean. Felt very safe
Our guide Yin was extremely knowledgeable about Montreal and very attentive to our needs. We appreciated her flexibility, warmth and sincerity. We also felt comfortable and safe with our driver Frank.
All venues were free except the river cruise. The transport and drivers were very good that's what the amount for this tour went for. Good buy!
Frank was an excellent driver. Jason good guide knowledgeable about Montreal. Very easy to get around and see lots of attractions
Trip and tour guide was good . Only ride from Ottawa to Montreal was rough and bumpy. Looks like small bus was old and uncomfortable We had a feeling bus weels would fell off any time. Tour guide tried to show us as much as possible No food and drink allowed in the bus Very uncomfortable ride
We had a great time in this full day guided tour at Montreal. The tour guide is very knowledgeable, her explanations are very detailed and understandable. We really appreciate the beauty of Montreal.
Great introduction to Montreal, with some free time to explore on our own. The driver and tour leader - Jason - were professional, knowledgeable, kind and attentive. Thanks for a great day!
The tour guide, Jason, was great...very kind, polite and knowledgeable. The only issue, when the cruise is included, it's too much packed into the day...no time to explore Old Montreal.
Both Bus driver and tour guide was friendly kind and generous. The group of other people traveling fir that day tour was nice too. I had good time.
