Montreal Premium Driving Tour with River Cruise and Notre Dame
Description
Your tour will begin with a drive through Westmount on your way to Mount Royal. Along the way, you’ll pass by the famous St. Joseph’s Oratory, Canada’s largest church. At Mount Royal, you will take in beautiful views of the city skyline and nature and snap some pictures while you’re there. Next, you will head to Notre-Dame Basilica. This magnificent Gothic Revival style church features incredible architecture and impressive stained glass window displays adorn the interior. Your final stop on the tour is the Old Port of Montreal where you will board a St. Lawrence River Cruise (Seasonal). For 90 minutes, you’ll enjoy a relaxing ride on the river, taking in incredible views of the city and learning about the area’s fascinating history. During the off-season (October - April) the boat ride is replaced by La Grand Roue, admission to La Grand Roue is included in the price of the tour. Following the ride, your guide will drop you off back at your downtown accommodations.
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Itinerary
Take in the stunning views of the city
Drive past Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, the largest cemetery in Canada and a peaceful historic site located on the slopes of Mount Royal.
Drive through downtown Montreal, the city’s vibrant core filled with modern skyscrapers, shopping districts, and bustling streets.
Pass by some of the city’s most interesting areas including McGill university, downtown Montreal, and Chinatown. Once you reach the historic Old Montreal you will enjoy the rich history and take some pictures of some of the oldest buildings in the area, including the beautiful gothic-revival Notre Dame Basilica. The cobblestone streets and rich architecture will have you reaching for your camera for some great shots!
Pass through the historic Golden Square Mile at the base of Mount Royal, once home to many of Montreal’s wealthiest families and known for its grand Victorian-era architecture.
Along the way you will pass multiple points of interest such as; the Golden Square Mile - located at the base of the mountain, this bustling neighborhood is known for its victorian-era architecture and affluent area, you will also pass Notre Dame des Neiges cemetery - the largest cemetery in Canada. Once you reach the top you will be taken to the very best view of the city at the Mont Royal Lookout where you will get a bird's eye, panoramic view of the entire city of Montreal including the Saint Lawrence River and the surrounding Appalachian mountain region.
Pass by McGill University, one of Canada’s most prestigious universities, known for its historic campus and beautiful stone buildings in the heart of Montreal.
Pass through Montreal’s Chinatown, a lively neighborhood known for its colorful gates, authentic restaurants, and rich cultural heritage.
La Grande Roue (Monday - Wednesday & Boat Replacement)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up time will be confirmed 1-3 days prior to the tour date via email or phone. If you do not have access to these, please be ready 30 minutes prior to tour start time in the hotel lobby. We only pick up in Downtown Montreal. During summer months (June-August) we are unable to pick up in Old Montreal, we will suggest a central meeting location instead.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable footwear recommended/dress according to the weather
- The St. Lawrence River Cruise only operates Thursday to Sunday and is seasonal, when not operating it will be replaced with a visit to La Grand Roue
- Notre Dame Basilica may not be available on Sundays
- There is some walking involved - can be reduced specifically for guests with health restrictions
Reviews(182)
Zoe was wonderful. Informative, knowledgeable, amiable and very attentive to our special needs. The van was comfortable and the tour definitely hit the high spots. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
Zoe my guide was great! She picked me up right on time. She knew a lot about the city and the time flew by as we ventured around the city.
William was our tour guide. His passion about the city and its history is hard to hide. He went above and beyond to answer every question and explain something fun and informative all along. He was also flexible and creative to strike the best balance between our desires and the itinerary.
Mostafa is an excellent and professional tour guide . We had a wonderful montreal city tour . I would definitely recommend it and especially ask for khaled mostafa . He Is kind and very informative about everything. The bagel , French pastry and meat sandwich is a typical experience you must try . Thank you Mostafa . We had a great montreal tour with you . You are a professional tour guide .
🌟 Knowing the scale of the venue in advance makes a real difference when planning, and your feedback about transportation options is exactly the kind of input that helps us think about how to make the experience more accessible for everyone.
The boat cruise was a complete waste of time due to the noise level of other passengers, but the rest of the tour was excellent. Mustapha is a fantastic guide; knowledgeable and insightful but also warm and accommodating. Highly recommend this except for the boat cruise.
🌟 The noise on the boat cruise is a fair and honest call, and it's the kind of feedback that helps us think about how that portion of the experience is managed for future guests.
Mostafa did a fantastic job. He was very informative and his flexible to accommodate our interests was great. Good job. He should get a raise.
Mostafa clearly knows how to make a tour feel like it was built just for you, and that kind of flexibility is what separates a good guide from a great one. 😄 The raise request has been noted!
Zoe was well spoken, knowledgeable and very accommodating. We were disappointed that river cruise was canceled without an appropriate refund or alternate comparable option.
Zoe's knowledge and accommodating nature clearly shone throughout, and it's great that she made such a positive impression. That said 😞 having the river cruise cancelled without a proper refund or a comparable alternative offered in its place is genuinely disappointing and not something we can overlook. Please reach out to us directly so we can look into this and make sure it is properly resolved for you.
This was a really good tour. Mustafa, our guide, was very knowledgeable and pointed out hidden gems that we would never have seen on our own. This gave us an excellent overall impression of Montreal as well as the details on the sites we walked through.
Mustafa uncovering those hidden gems that would have slipped by completely on a solo visit is exactly what makes a knowledgeable local guide so invaluable in a city like Montreal! 🏙️
We very much enjoyed this tour in Montreal. Our driver, Mustafa picked us up right at our hotel. Because of the small group size we were in a van, making the travel very comfortable. Touched on all the high points - St Joseph Oratory ( I would have liked a bit more time here), Mont Royal, Notre Dame Basilica, and a lovely relaxing River Cruise, letting us see the city from the water.
Mustafa was an excellent guide, our tour was incredible his vast knowledge of the area and hidden gems made our tour the best part of our trip.
Mustafa's knack for uncovering those hidden gems is what sets a tour apart from anything you'd find on your own, and becoming the best part of the whole trip is about as high as the praise gets! 🌟
