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(187)
A learning experience with Mustafa our guide. Knowledgeable a out the city of Montreal & politics, food, history. Excellent
Mustafa was an excellent tour guide. He provided lots of historical information about Montreal. We stopped at an awesome French pastry shop Duc de Lorraine and bought an awesome pastry for our trip to the top of Montreal to take in the incredible view. Mustafa also provided lots of places to check out and also restaurants recommendations. The boat ride was a good way to end the tour to see Montreal from the water.
William,our guide, was wonderful and for a young man knew alot of the Montreal sights. We would do another tour with him in a heartbeat.
This is an excellent tour of Montreal and our guide Will was a great driver and the best guide ! He share a lot of history with relevant information to help us navigate the visited attractions!
We were able to see so much in Montreal! Much more than if we tried to navigate it alone. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, funny and easy to be with throughout the day!
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.
