St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal (L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Full-Day Small-Group Comprehensive Tour of Montreal

• Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

• Montreal Premium Driving Night Tour With La Grand Roue Ride

• Helicopter Tour Over Montreal

• City Tour; Afternoon in Montreal

Admission to St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is free for individuals. Organized guided tours must pay CA$6 per person for a self-guided visit, or CA$8 per person for a guided visit provided by the church, which must be booked in advance. You will need to pay for parking if you drive yourself to the church.

Yes, Montreal's St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is definitely worth visiting if you're interested in grand religious architecture, sacred places, or if you have a personal connection with Catholicism. The basilica is impressive both inside and out; have a look around independently or learn more by joining a guided city tour of Montreal that includes a stop at or a drive-by of the church.

Per one customer who booked the The Full-Day Small-Group Comprehensive Tour of Montreal, "Montréal is a sprawling, multicultural city with distinctive neighborhoods. This tour really gives you a taste of the town that you're unlikely to get on your own. Very enjoyable and very informative. Highlight of my trip to the city. Couldn't recommend it enough."

St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal was founded by Brother André Bessette in 1904 as a small chapel dedicated to St. Joseph. Over the years it expanded significantly, with major construction beginning in 1924 and culminating in a grand basilica completed in 1967. Today, more than 2 million people visit annually.

Yes, from June to September St. Joseph’s Oratory offers a daily guided tour, typically at 1:30pm, for a small fee. Alternatively, you can opt for a private tour, which often includes round-trip transportation from Montreal’s city center. These excursions can offer a personalized and immersive sightseeing experience.

St. Joseph’s Oratory is located at 3800 Queen Mary Road in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on the northwestern slope of Mount Royal. You can reach the oratory by car, bus, or metro. The oratory also offers a free shuttle bus that runs from Queen Mary Road to the Welcome Pavilion.

St. Joseph’s Oratory is open seven days a week, typically from 6:30am–9pm. Masses are held multiple times daily inside the Crypt Church in English and French. Sunday masses inside the basilica take place in French, usually from 11am–12:30pm. The Oratory Museum is open daily from mid-morning to afternoon.

No, entry is free for St. Joseph’s Oratory, including the Crypt Church and the Brother André exhibit. However, a small ticket fee is charged for visiting the Oratory Museum, which is highly recommended. Parking and guided tours also incur a fee.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Montreal:

• Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal)

• Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)

• Mount Royal

• Old Port of Montreal (Vieux Port de Montréal)

• Montreal Place d'Armes

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