Top Montreal Self-guided Tours

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.

The Best Way to Discover Montreal: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Canada Place or a ride on La Grande Roue de Montréal and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, Canada Place, Victoria Square, Centre d’histoire de Montréal, Museum of Archaeology, Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal City Hall, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, and La Grande Roue de Montréal.

Take a unique journey through Montreal’s historic Old Town, with this 2-3 hour self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour. Along the way you will be challenged to solve puzzles, soak up some cultural history, and discover little nooks of local knowledge as you walk. It's an experience that may take your breath away—quite literally when climbing cobbled hills, but a completely unique way to discover the city.

See more of Montreal's highlights than you could independently on this sightseeing bus tour of the city. Visit many of the city's top attractions, from Notre-Dame Basilica and Chinatown to Mount Royal Park, the Olympic Stadium, Old Montreal, and much more. Hop aboard a comfortable motor coach and get to know the largest city in Quebec province, with live commentary from a professional tour conductor.

Get a local's insight on Old Montreal on this guided walking tour of the city. As you you pass by many of the area's highlights—such as Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier, Bonsecours Market—listen to fascinating insight and hear anecdotes you won't find in a guidebook. Plus, discover hidden gems that many travelers miss, and snap photos of Old Montreal's beautiful architecture.

Enjoy a relaxing way to sightsee and admire some of Montreal's top sights on this narrated cruise along the St. Lawrence River. Travel aboard a vessel that's complete with sunny terraces and a glass-enclosed dining area, passing area landmarks including the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the Biosphere, the Olympic Stadium, and the scenic shoreline. Along the way, hear tales about the city’s founding and rich history.

Get ready to explore and discover the bustling streets of Montreal. Join this 3-hour self-guided walking tour filled with scavenger hunts throughout iconic neighborhoods like Downtown, Quartier des Spectacles, and Plateau Montréal. You'll be challenged every step of the way, as you uncover local history and trivia as you go along your journey. Experience what this vibrant city has in store for you at your own pace.

Uncover the hidden gems and secret stories of Montreal on an unforgettable 2-hour scavenger hunt. Unravel riddles, explore iconic city highlights, and uncover cultural secrets all while having fun with friends or family. With this smartphone experience that combines sightseeing, a walking tour and a real adventure game, it's time to discover Montréal from a whole new perspective. Choose English or French language options for your journey into unknown depths of Canada’s largest Francophone province.

Immerse yourself in the dark side of Old Montreal on this exciting ghost walk. After darkness falls, follow your expert guide through the hidden streets of Old Montreal as they bring Montreal's fascinating history to vivid life through spooky stories about Montreal's ghosts, criminals, and history of witchcraft.

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.

Visit one of the most historic cities in Canada, Quebec City, on this guided all-day tour from Montreal. The only fortified city in North America, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it features cobblestone walkways and well-preserved 17th-century architecture. Plus, take in the grandeur of Montmorency Falls, which is 98 feet (30 meters) higher than Niagara Falls (entrance fee not included). During winter, also visit Hôtel de Glace, the only one of its kind in North America.

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Explore Québec City and the surrounding region on this guided, full-day sightseeing tour from Montreal. Hop aboard your coach to visit Québec City’s top attractions, including the UNESCO-listed Old Québec, Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham, before venturing into the scenic countryside to see Montmorency Falls. Hear commentary from your guide along the way, and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Montreal.

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Are you looking for things to do in Montreal? A walk through Lachine and the entrance to the Lachine Canal is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover its other attractions. You will have to solve challenges at each step to learn your next destination. Walk from City Hall to the Lachine Canal through parks, historic sites, and the beautiful Collège Saint-Anne. Have fun taking on our challenges.

Discover Montreal's incredible array of offerings on two-wheels. Embark on an independent bicycle tour of the city and its various neighborhoods from Chinatown—with its Cantonese restaurants and candy stands—to the hip boutiques and bohemian hang-outs of Plateau Mont-Royal. Stop for a French pastry along the cobbled streets of Old Montreal, or meander along the waterfront aboard your mountain bike or hybrid rental. You have the entire day to explore Montreal exactly how you choose.

Treat yourself to a unique relaxation break aboard our quiet, easy-to-fly, 100% fun-oriented private electric pontoon directly in the waters of the Old Port of Montreal. Unlike noisy boats, this experience allows you to enjoy the body of water at your own pace, in a calm, friendly and accessible atmosphere. Perfect for a couple, a family or a small group of friends, our electric pontoon allows you to navigate in peace while admiring the exceptional setting of the Old Port. It is the ideal option to relax, take pictures, share a special moment or enjoy a peaceful outing on the water. It is also a great opportunity to rent the boat at the end of the day to watch the sunset over Montreal. No boating experience is required: short on-site training is offered prior to Check-out.

With great bike paths and thruways to explore (including canals) Montreal makes a great biking destination—and it’s much faster to explore on two wheels than on foot. With a full-day bike rental, you’ll get to see what you want in the city, how you want, traveling from Old Montreal to Chinatown, The Village, and more.

Discover Montreal’s charm by renting a bike. Experience the city’s vibrant culture and hidden gems at your own pace. Our bikes allow you to explore picturesque landscapes, navigate through historic neighbourhoods, and dive into bustling local markets. Enhance your Montreal adventure with the freedom, fun, and flexibility that our bike rentals offer.

Pick up an electric scooter and set off on an adventure through Montreal at your own pace. You can rent one for as long as you like and explore the city’s extensive network of bike paths, which will take you right to all the best spots. If you want to avoid car traffic or see the city in a new way, Montreal is the perfect place to explore. Ride to hidden corners of the city that buses or cars cannot reach. Choose from pickup and drop-off locations in the Plateau and Old Montreal neighborhoods. Enjoy the convenience of lightweight scooters with phone holders. Helmets are provided free of charge, and no driver’s license is required to operate the e-scooters.

Discover this superb winter activity and go on an adventure with family, couples, friends or alone to discover the new winter trail on the Lachine Canal in Montreal. Rent a fatbike and enjoy the pleasures of winter in the enchanting setting of this 13 km winter trail extending from Lock No. 5 (Ville Lachine) to the Old Port of Montreal!

Want to discover or rediscover Montreal this summer by gravel bike?‍ Come as a family, as a couple, or with friends to discover this great fun summer activity on the magnificent and winter trail of the Lachine Canal, discover the sublime views from Mount Royal or the Champlain Bridge. The gravel bike is a versatile and safe bike, ideal for enjoying the outdoors in summer. Go on an adventure for a while and explore the riches of Montreal. Ask our instructor for advice, he will be happy to show you some little-known places.