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The small island of Île d'Orléans is one of the most popular day trip destinations from Quebec and a bike tour is the ideal way to explore. This electric bike rental lets you explore at your own pace on a self-guided tour, with up to four hours of free time and a selection of mapped routes to follow. With an electric bike you can travel even further and make as many stops as you like along the way.

Enjoy a special day-trip experience when you travel from Quebec City to the Île d’Orléans, and indulge in wine tastings at three vineyards—all without having to worry about driving. On this small-group tour, you'll discover a variety of local wines, and find out more about this fertile island in the St. Lawrence River from your guide. You’ll also enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, and will learn insider facts and stories about the winemaking process.

Don't just discover Quebec City's top sights—immerse yourself in its culinary culture, too, on this two-in-one, evening tour. With just your guide and small group for company, you'll enjoy a personalized way to explore. Discover highlights of UNESCO–listed Old Quebec, from Place Royale and the Quebec City Hall to the city's funicular. Along the way, follow your guide to some of the city's top restaurants as you indulge in a 5-course tasting menu, with drinks included.

Discover the wilderness on Quebec City’s doorstep with this half-day tour, which proves ideal for time-restricted travelers. Leave the city behind and head for Jacques-Cartier National Park in the Laurentian Mountains. Enjoy stress-free round-trip transport, and enjoy the freedom to hike solo or the security of going with a guide who is familiar with the park’s trails and beauty spots. Lunch and transfers are included.

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.

Discover the winter beauty of Jacques-Cartier National Park on this roughly 4-hour ski-shoeing hike. A mix of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ski-shoeing provides low-impact exercise amid peaceful forest landscapes. With trekking poles in hand, follow a guide onto snowy trails and learn about the Quebec woods. Warm up with hot chocolate, stop for lunch, and keep watch for wildlife in the area, including deer and moose. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

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.

Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its colonial architecture and historic fortifications. On this tour, take in all the highlights on a private custom-made tour and benefit from the undivided attention of your local guide, Xavier. Depending on your preferences, visit landmarks such as Château Frontenac, Parliament Hill, and City Hall; stroll around the atmospheric Petit Champlain quarter, or venture off the tourist trail and learn more about Quebec’s unique heritage.

Simplify your arrival in Quebec City with this handy private airport transfer service. There’s no need to line up for taxis, navigate public transport in a new place, or wait around for strangers. Your driver will meet you after you’ve collected your bags and will drive you directly to your hotel in Quebec City or surrounding areas. Relax and enjoy the views en route or even have a nap.

Leave the busy city behind, and explore the Canadian countryside on this 4-hour bike tour to Montmorency Falls from Quebec City. Spin along cycle tracks through the Domaine de Maizerets with your guide. Pedal along the St. Lawrence River, and gain insight into the region’s rich history and diverse geography. On arrival at Montmorency Falls, take the cable car skywards for panoramic views over the tumbling torrent and cross the suspension bridge to marvel at the falls’ power.

Soak up the summer landscapes along the St Lawrence River on this daytime 3-hour sea-kayaking tour. Departing from Quebec City or the Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent, just outside Quebec City, this tour is suitable for beginners and experts alike. Enjoy views of Orléans Island and learn about its history. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring a more memorable experience.

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.

Surrounded by beautiful agricultural landscapes, Île d’Orléans is a must-see destination on this VIP guided experience. Accompanied by a driver and a certified, experienced tour guide, you will discover local flavors while learning about the island’s history, culture, and heritage. The experience includes a complete lunch with 3 to 5 gourmet stops, depending on the season, as well as exclusive encounters with local producers and artisans. Along the way, enjoy a stop at the famous Montmorency Falls, Québec’s highest waterfall, with an impressive 83-meter drop. A 15-20% tip at the end of the tour is strongly recommended.

Cruise around Montreal in a vintage convertible Cadillac on this private guided tour. Learn about the city’s rich history and character. Plus, score recommendations from your guide on the latest restaurants, events, activities, and nightlife for all age groups. Visit a variety of Montreal neighborhoods, including Old Montreal with its French-influenced architecture and the more bohemian district of Le Plateau.

Escape downtown Montreal with a private guide who can take you off the tourist trail. Over roughly half a day, explore backstreets, taste local food, visit unique boutiques, and wander markets you likely wouldn't discover on your own. Tailor the day's itinerary to your tastes, and get even more local recommendations from your guide.

The Plateau Mont-Royal + Mile End - artistic, cultural, trendy Montreal. Get off the beaten path and explore these fascinating areas where the locals live, work and play. Discover Montreal's diversity and multicultural side, beautiful Victorian-era architecture, typical outdoor staircases, green alleys, colorful murals and street art, see several Montreal institutions, enjoy a snack (or two!) and maybe even practice your French! This MTL Detours walking tour has been carefully crafted to show you the highlights of what makes these parts of Montreal so unique and special. Your passionate local guide will keep you entertained with history, secrets, hidden gems and fun facts. This is an exclusive, intimate walking tour with only 10 people. MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in and based in Montreal. We are the same team behind the bestselling "Explore Old Montreal" walking tour. Book your spot now and bring your curiosity!

Discover a side of Montreal that few other visitors get to experience—and see many of the city's top attractions from the air—on this private helicopter flight. Pick between two itineraries: Choose the Montreal tour to admire Vieux-Montreal, the Olympic Stadium, and more, or select the Saint-Laurent Circuit admire aerial views of Jean Drapeau Park, the St. Lawrence River, and more. Whichever you pick, you'll enjoy a memorable, special way to explore.

Discover southern Quebec's beautiful Laurentian Mountains on this full-day tour from Montreal. Travel along narrow country roads admiring views of the breathtaking mountain range — including Mont Tremblant, well known for its popular ski resort. Stop in delightful towns like Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard and Mont-Tremblant. Enjoy free time to eat (own expense), shop and walk around these quaint, French-style villages. It’s all in a day away from the hustle of city life on this picturesque sightseeing adventure. Montreal hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Group tours often only visit well-known attractions. For an insider's view of Montreal, opt for a private, customizable tour just for your party. Before your trip, fill out a questionnaire that will help your guide customize the perfect tour for you. Visit a mix of major attractions and spots that are popular among residents and learn more about the city than you'd be able to on your own.

Learn how to capture the perfect shot on this photography-themed private tour of Montreal, led by a professional photographer and film and TV location scout. Get a chance to visit main landmarks as well as lesser-known attractions while improving your composition and technical skills, with a fully customizable itinerary tailored just to you.

Experience Montreal differently with the exclusive audio guided tour. At your own pace, explore the Quebec metropolis through an itinerary revealing its contrasts: Francophone heritage, modernity and urban lifestyle. Guided by a 3D interactive map and immersive audio commentary, discover iconic places like little-known corners, far from classic circuits. From Notre-Dame Basilica to Mount Royal, cross the Old Port, Saint Paul Street, the Latin Quarter and the city centre. Admire the city from the Kondiaronk lookout and dive into its unique atmosphere. The app works offline, with real-time geolocation and commentary in French, English and Spanish. Useable on five devices, the circuit forms a flexible loop: start where you want and resume when you want.

A fixture in the heart of the city for over 100 years, the McCord Stewart Museum sheds light on life in Montreal, both past and present. It bears witness to the history, vitality, creativity and diversity of the communities that make up the city. In keeping with its commitment to decolonization and sustainable development, it creates exhibitions and educational, cultural and community-engagement activities that look at social history and contemporary issues through a critical and inclusive lens. The Museum’s Archives, Documentary Art, Dress, Fashion and Textiles, Indigenous Cultures, Material Culture and Photography collections position it as the custodian of a remarkable historical heritage and one of North America’s leading museums.

Once a Canadian immigration depot which housed those escaping Ireland’s Great Famine, this island off the coast of Quebec is now a National Historic Site. Learn about its past with this cruise through the Gulf of St. Lawrence and guided tour led by Parks Canada staff. Meet “nurse Sarah Wade” at the quarantine station to experience what it was like for the four million immigrants who passed through the island.

We’ll wander past grand basilicas, cozy bakeries, hidden courtyards, plazas, markets, statues and so much more. You’ll see where French settlers laid their roots, where revolutions stirred, and where art, food, and architecture all collided to create something uniquely Montreal. So bring your curiosity, a camera, and maybe an appetite, this is a city best explored with all your senses. Your tour begins at the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, Pointe-à-Callière — the exact spot where the city was born. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.