Top Montreal Cultural Tours

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.

If you’re not familiar with Montreal’s past, it can be difficult to fully appreciate the historical and cultural significance of Old Montreal on your own. Gain a deeper understanding of local history, architecture, culture, food, and art, and take the hassle out of finding your way around the labyrinthine cobbled streets on this small-group walking tour. Get insights from your local guide as well as recommendations on places to eat, drink, and explore.

Gain insight into Canada’s colorful heritage on this Jewish history walking tour in Montreal. Follow your guide through Montreal’s Plateau neighborhood, where many Jewish people settled from the early days of the 20th century. Learn of life for the settlers in those early days and see where they lived, worked and worshiped as they built new lives for themselves far from home. Discover synagogues, schools, hospitals and cultural hubs built by the settlers, and hear how they helped shape the face of modern Montreal today.

Get an overview of Montreal even if you're short on time on this full-day city tour. Cover the major attractions, including Mount Royal Park and Old Montreal, without worrying about navigating public transportation or getting lost. Since the tour is partially by car, you'll cover more ground than you would on foot.

Step into Montréal’s hidden universe beneath the streets for a 2-hour immersive experience through the city’s vast indoor underground network (RESO). Hosted by a passionate local, this experience blends art, architecture, and lesser-known stories as we move through iconic landmarks, a Parisian-style metro entrance, public art, hidden cafés, and major transit hubs. Along the way, discover how hundreds of thousands of people move through this climate-controlled network daily, especially during Montréal’s extreme seasons. This is a storytelling-based cultural experience shaped by personal knowledge, observations, and lived city experience. It is designed to offer a local perspective rather than a formal or institutional narrative. With years of experience hosting visitors from around the world, guests often highlight the welcoming atmosphere, insider feel, and unique photo opportunities. This experience is host-led and focuses on cultural exploration and local perspective.

Highlights of the Old Montréal Walking Tour Explore the Best of Old Montréal: Stroll through the historic heart of the city and uncover the stories behind its iconic streets, architecture, and landmarks. Engaging Local Guides: Our passionate guides are professionally trained and deeply knowledgeable about Montréal and Québec’s rich history and culture. Connect with Fellow Travelers: Meet curious explorers from around the world and get insider tips for local restaurants, cafés, and hidden gems to enjoy after the tour.

Explore the historic charm of Old Montreal on a small-group walking tour led by Thom Seivewright, a highly recognized local guide. This immersive journey covers iconic sites such as Place d'Armes, Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue Saint-Paul, and the Old Port of Montreal. With a maximum of 12 guests, enjoy a personal experience as you uncover the rich stories and cultural forces that shape this vibrant city. Gain insights into Montreal's unique blend of European and North American influences, ensuring you leave with a profound understanding of its history and identity. - Guided by Thom Seivewright, a certified Guide known in media as Montreal Expert. - Maximum of 12 guests for a personalized experience. - Explore iconic landmarks and hidden stories of Old Montreal. - Discover the unique cultural blend defining Montreal's identity. -Always led by Thom Seivewright (The Montreal Expert). -No rotating guides—guaranteed top-quality experience. -Media-recognized, highly experienced guide.

Discover the highlights of Montreal on this guided small-group afternoon tour. See the upscale neighborhood Westmount, visit St. Joseph's Oratory (the largest basilica in Canada), and take a picture in Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal) with its Notre-Dame Basilica. Visit at Mount Royal Park for beautiful views over the city.

Immerse yourself in Montreal's street art scene with this guided tour. Get greater insight than you would if exploring independently, as your guide leads you to a selection of the city's graffiti highlights. Walk down alleys and backstreets to see art that you might otherwise miss. Pick up recommendations of local eateries and bars to try as you go, which you can visit later on in your vacation.

If you're a first-time visitor with limited time to explore, this group tour is an efficient way to see the best of Montreal. From Mount Royal and Old Montreal to the waterfront and St. Joseph’s Oratory, Canada's largest church, you'll take in the most important sights while learning all about the city's history from your guide.

On this small-group Montreal bike tour, head off the tourist trail and discover some of the city's most characterful neighborhoods that most visitors miss. Venture to characteristic areas like Plateau, Mile End, Little Italy, and more, and stop to spot street art and visit the Jean-Talon Market. As you go, learn more about the city's history and culture from your guide, and stop for a famous Montreal bagel.

‘Tur Malka’ is the name given to Mount Royal by Montreal's Yiddish poets in the early 20th century. By drawing the name ‘Tur Malka’ from the Talmud, these poets claimed one of Montreal's major landmarks and its symbolism as their own. Starting from the Museum of Jewish Montreal, embark on an interpretive walking tour through historically Jewish neighborhoods and learn about the community’s diverse and vibrant history. Tours are led by museum staff.

Explore the best of Montreal on this narrated, hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Visit many of Montreal’s top attractions — like Notre-Dame Basilica, Chinatown, Mount Royal Park, Crescent Street, Old Port and Old Montreal, to name just a few. With this two day pass, you can board at any of the 10 stops and get to know the largest city in Quebec in customized fashion, with live onboard commentary from a bilingual professional tour conductor.

Discover the charm of North America's oldest city on this day tour from Montreal. Explore Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a guided walking tour featuring iconic sites like Château Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace. Afterward, enjoy free time to savor lunch and shop in quaint boutiques. A visit to the stunning Montmorency Falls, which towers 30 meters higher than Niagara Falls, offers unforgettable views and photo opportunities. This tour combines history, culture, and natural beauty for an enriching day trip. - Guided walking tour through the historic Old Quebec district - Free time for lunch and exploration of local shops - Visit Montmorency Falls, the highest in Quebec - Comfortable coach transportation from Montreal included

Discover Montreal's intoxicating blend of French romance and North American energy with our self-guided audio tour, allowing you to explore Canada's most European city at your own pace. Begin in Old Montreal where cobblestone streets and the soaring Gothic Revival interior of Notre-Dame Basilica transport you to New France's colonial past. Wander through the artistic heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal. Climb Mount Royal, the volcanic hill that gave the city its name, for panoramic views of the downtown skyline, the St. Lawrence River, and the distant Monteregian Hills. Explore the underground city where 32 km of tunnels connect shopping centers, metro stations, and cultural venues in the largest weather-protected pedestrian network. Discover the creative energy of Mile End. Experience the markets of Jean-Talon and Atwater where Quebec's farmers, cheese makers, and maple syrup producers showcase the province's culinary richness. Savor poutine, smoked meat sandwiches, and the BYOB bistros.

See the historical sights of Old Montreal, a.k.a. Vieux-Montréal, on an immersive, private walking tour. Following a private guide, you'll learn about the city's history, which dates back to 1642, as you visit attractions such as Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, Place d'Armes, and the Old Port of Montreal. Free of big tour groups and with ample chance to ask questions, you'll enjoy a more personalized way to see the city's best.

Travel back in time to the cobblestone streets travelled by early French missionaries, fur traders, and British conquerors on this self-guided walking tour in le Vieux Montréal (Old Montreal). You‘ll get an overview of the historical Place d‘Armes square, with its striking Bank of Montréal, famous Notre-Dame Basilica, and old Saint-Sulpice Seminary. We‘ll walk the narrow, cobbled stone streets of Old Montréal. You‘ll see Montréal‘s first church, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, stroll across the popular Place Jacques-Cartier square, and take in the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière). You‘ll pass the first hospital opened by the Grey Nuns of Montréal and, after walking along the animated Old Port promenade, reach the end of the tour at the Old Clock Tower. By the end of the tour, you‘ll better understand Montréal‘s colonial history and how it became an international destination where some of the world‘s most exciting annual events are held.

Even if you only have limited time in Montreal, this small-group, half-day tour ensures you don’t miss any of the highlights. Visit Olympic Park and take in the views from the Olympic Tower; enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the St. Lawrence River; and see sights including Notre Dame Basilica, Mount Royal, and the Old Port of Montreal. In just half a day, you'll receive an in-depth introduction to the best of the city.

Spoil yourself with an exclusive art gallery tour along the city’s charming cobblestone streets. Set in Montreal's Old Port nieghborhood, this walking tour grants privileged access to a handpicked selection of contemporary local galleries. Immerse yourself in a world where Canadian masterpieces and distinguished international works converge, including a rare selection of exquisite Inuit Art. A beginner-friendly experience which invites art enthusiasts of all levels to explore works from Canadian artists and more. Stroll along the historic St. Paul Street, where every step reveals a tapestry of culture and elegance, transforming window shopping into an art form of its own. No prior experience is necessary, just a curiosity and enthusiasm for creativity. TOURS CONDUCED IN ENGLISH.

Take a break from city life and see the natural beauty of Quebec's Eastern Townships up close on a day tour. Exploring beyond Montreal is difficult without a car — a tour takes care of the transportation for you. Visit charming villages such as Austin and Ayer's Cliff, take scenic strolls along lakes, explore life at local farms, and more.

Swap the typical big, crowded tour bus for a far more stylish and comfortable way to explore Old Montreal. This private tour takes you around the city in a vintage convertible Cadillac. Learn all about Montreal's rich history and culture as you journey to landmarks such as Notre-Dame Basilica and Bonsecours Market.

See Montreal through a cultural lens on this small-group tour. Discover the city's cultural mosaic and how immigration shaped its development as you explore neighborhoods including Chinatown, the Quartier des Spectacles, Mile-End, and Little Italy. Ask your guide as many questions as you like throughout the journey, andyou'll even get to try Montreal's famous bagel.

This 50-minute Panorama Sightseeing Tour showcases Montréal from the St. Lawrence River. Cruise past the Victoria Bridge, the Biosphere and the St-Lambert Locks before stopping at the Lachine Rapids, one of the largest rapids in North America. This powerful stretch of river was encountered by early explorers such as Samuel de Champlain, who named it Sault Saint-Louis and recognized its importance long before canals existed. We are the only company that brings guests this close to the rapids, where you can also spot river wildlife such as herons, cormorants and other waterbirds in their natural habitat..