All Montreal Tours & Excursions in 2026

The best Montreal tours give an insider’s perspective to Quebec’s largest city, or offer hassle-free connections to other attractions. They include:

• Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
• The Original Old Montreal Walking Tour
• Explore Old Montreal Walking Tour by MTL Detours
• Quebec City & Montmorency Falls 1 Day Tour from Montreal
• Full-Day Quebec City Tour Plus Sightseeing Cruise

Basic walking tours can cost as little as US$15 per person, while full-day excursions to Quebec City can be around US$50. Make sure when booking to understand what is and isn’t included in the sticker price, as some tours can offer meals and transportation.

On the lower end of the price range, you can book tours like Montreal Zipline Adventure for around US$15. You’ll get fabulous views over the city on Canada’s first urban zipline. Pricier options include VIP tours, like this Half-Day Private City Tour - SUV, for around US$570. You’ll explore the city in a luxury vehicle, with your driver/guide showcasing Montreal’s best sights and handling all your transfer needs.

There are Montreal tours for every major attraction in town that can enrich your visit. You can bike to food markets where a local expert will guide you through the regional delicacies, take a helicopter over the city for the best view around, or even try your hand at the sport of curling.

Consider a tour that visits as many attractions and landmarks as possible within the city. For example, book the Montreal City Hop-on Hop-off Tour, and you’ll get two days to ride and explore as you like, from the gorgeous Notre Dame Basilica to Chinatown, Crescent Street, and beyond—and you’ll get narrated commentary along the way, too.

Montreal is a world-class city with tons to see and do. If you only have three days, you can pack in museums, restaurants, markets, and Montreal tours to get a taste. Or take your time and savor the vibe for a whole week, with the added chance to get outside the city and visit the scenic Mont Tremblant.

Montreal gets frigid in winter and humid in summer. The best time to visit is May, September, or October, when the weather is pleasant and the risk of a cold snap is small. If you do want to see the snow, though, just make sure to pack layers.

Montreal is best known for being diverse and cosmopolitan—it’s the largest city in Quebec and a capital of culture and culinary arts in the province. The view from the city’s summit of Mt. Royal is iconic, while the fresh markets such as Jean-Talon are great to taste the produce of the region.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Montreal:

• St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal (L’Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal)
• Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal)
• Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)
• Mount Royal
• Old Port of Montreal (Vieux Port de Montréal)

View Viator’s guide to all the best attractions in Montreal.

There are tons of great trips to take from Montreal. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal
• Quebec City & Montmorency Falls 1-Day Tour from Montreal
• Full-Day Quebec City Tour Plus Sightseeing Cruise
• From Montreal: Quebec City VIP Day Trip with Hotel Pickup
• Day Trip to Eastern Townships

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Montreal. Here are some of the best Montreal activities for around US$25:

• Museum of Illusions Montreal - 70+ Illusions to Explore
• Montreal Zipline Adventure
• Walking Tour of Old Montreal - 16/42 Tours
• The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour
• Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl

There are tons of Montreal activities to enjoy in the fresh air. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Fat eBike Ride on Mount Royal
• Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise
• The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour
• Montreal City Sightseeing Tour with Live Commentary
• Bike Tour: Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront by Fitz Montreal

View all of Viator’s top outdoor activities in Montreal.

According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Montreal:

• St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal (L’Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal)
• Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)
• Montreal Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanique de Montréal)
• Montreal Biosphere (la Biosphère)
• Montreal Science Centre (Centre des Sciences de Montréal)

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Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Montreal. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour
• Explore Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour
• Full-Day Small-Group Montreal Tour with Pickup and a Local Taste
• Helicopter Tour Over Montreal
• Haunted Montreal Pub Crawl

View all of Viator’s top romantic tours in Montreal.