Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal in 2026?

Admission tickets to the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal start at CA$16 for adults, CA$15 for seniors, CA$14 for students, and CA$10 for children ages 6–16; kids 5 and under visit for free. There are also cost-saving group and family ticket packages available; book online for ease.

Q: What are the opening hours of the Notre-Dame Basilica?

The opening hours of the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal) vary by season: it offers extended hours from late March through November, with shorter opening hours during the rest of the year. The Basilica often closes early or entirely for special services, such as state funerals—check the website for the latest times and information.

Q: Where is the Notre-Dame Basilica located in Montreal?

Notre-Dame Basilica is located in Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal). If travelling by metro, take the Orange line to Place d'Armes, which is a short walk from the basilica. Alternatively, join a tour or book a hop-on hop-off bus.

Q: Is there a dress code for the Notre-Dame Basilica?

Sort of. While Notre-Dame Basilica doesn’t enforce a specific dress code, it’s polite to dress modestly. It’s best to avoid shorts or revealing clothing out of respect for worshipers, however, it’s unlikely that you’ll be asked to leave if you do arrive wearing a shorter outfit.

Q: Are there any special events or services held at the Notre-Dame Basilica?

Yes, there are lots of special events and services held at Notre-Dame Basilica. Mass takes place daily in French, and the basilica also hosts Adorations and Confessions—its website lists all upcoming times. Recitals on the church's Casavant organ are staged from late spring through early fall.

Q: What are the best attractions in Montreal other than the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Montreal:<ul><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Montreal-attractions/Old-Montreal-Vieux-Montreal/d625-a955" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Old Montreal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Montreal-attractions/St-Josephs-Oratory-of-Mount-Royal/d625-a21001" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Montreal-attractions/Mount-Royal/d625-a952" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Mount Royal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Montreal-attractions/Old-Port-of-Montreal/d625-a19276" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Old Port of Montreal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.viator.com/Montreal-attractions/Place-dArmes/d625-a16283" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">Montreal Place d'Armes</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="https://www.viator.com/Montreal/d625" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank">all the best attractions in Montreal</a>.

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AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise

With this combined ticket, valid for two of Montreal’s most emblematic attractions, you will enjoy a guided cruise of 1:30 on the St. Lawrence River, ideal for discovering the city from a unique angle, between heritage, urban landscapes and natural panoramas. You will then end your day with an unforgettable visual and musical immersion with the AURA experience, a captivating sound and light show presented inside Notre Dame Basilica. Tickets for AURA are undated and can be used at any time during the 2025 season, without prior reservation, subject to availability. We recommend that you consult the performance schedules before your visit.

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Montreal City Sightseeing Tour with Live Commentary

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.

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Montreal Premium Driving Night Tour with La Grand Roue Ride

Enjoy a new way to discover the best of Montreal—and keep things personal—on this small-group, nighttime city tour. Following pickup at your hotel, embark on a driving tour through Old Montreal, to Mount Royal Park, and more, all while your guide shares insider stories about the sights. Then, with admission to the Port of Montreal Tower and Grand Roue observation wheel, you'll enjoy a new perspective on the city.

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Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings

On this food-oriented tour, explore Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) with a local, certified guide to go beyond the typical tourist haunts. Escape the tourist traps as you visit key sights such as Place d’Armes and Saint Paul Street (Rue Saint-Paul). Try several local gastronomic delights in one tour, including Montreal-style bagels, local cheeses, delicious canelés, and poutine. The tour starts at 360 Rue Saint-Jacques in Montréal’s historic district.

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The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

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.

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Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

Discover Montréal like never before on this engaging and authentic walking tour led by a passionate local guide from Toonie Tours. Far from the average sightseeing stroll, this experience invites you to truly connect with the city’s unique character and vibrant culture. Wander through the famous Quartier des Spectacles, soak up the festival atmosphere, explore the cobblestone streets and old-world charm of Old Montréal, and feel the pulse of the downtown Centre-Ville. Along the way, your guide brings the city to life with powerful storytelling, local insights, and fun facts that turn history into something you’ll actually remember. Whether you’re visiting from the US, UK, Australia, or beyond — solo, with friends, or family in tow — this tour is designed to help you make the most of your time in Montréal. It’s the perfect way to start your trip, get your bearings, and fall in love with this beautiful island city. Join us and experience why thousands of travellers love this tour.

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Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours

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.

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Bike / E-bike Tour : Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront by Fitz

An extensive network of bike paths makes Montreal the perfect place to explore by bicycle, but navigating them as a newcomer can be confusing. This e-bike tour covers the city center’s most important sites with a guide so you can focus on the views rather than a map. Pedal through downtown, Old Montreal, and the banks of the St. Lawrence River as a guide shares stories about Montreal history and culture.

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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.

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Explore Montreal with Experience Tour Canada, your trusted local expert in private tours, on a 3-hour car tour with hotel pick-up. Discover Old Montreal, Mount Royal, Saint Joseph’s Oratory, Downtown, and the Golden Square Mile—blending historic charm, views, and modern city life. Enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle with driver, with commentary in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish. Explore Old Montreal’s cobblestone streets, drive through vibrant Downtown, and admire the Golden Square Mile, once home to Canada’s wealthiest families. Stop at Mount Royal for panoramic views over the St. Lawrence River, and visit Saint Joseph’s Oratory, Canada’s largest church. Discover part of the RÉSO Underground City, linking shops, restaurants, offices, and metro stations. A flexible and personalized way to experience Montreal’s top landmarks.

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Montreal: 3-Hour Private Car Tour with Expert & Free Pick up

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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.

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Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise

Have only a limited time to explore Ottawa? See the best of the city—and travel by air-conditioned minivan and by boat—on this time-saving, two-in-one tour. With just a small group for company, you'll see Rockcliffe Park, which is off-limits to larger tour vehicles. Next, trawl the Ottawa River and admire a new perspective on the sights. Then, go for a narrated drive past the Parliament Buildings and more, plus time to sightsee on foot.

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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.

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Montreal Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h15 and 24 Audio Comments

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.

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Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional city cruise

Discover Montreal’s most historic spots on this full-day guided tour from Ottawa. Starting from Mount Royal Lookout, the tallest spot in the city. Then visit Saint Joseph's Oratory and Olympic stadium. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walking tour of the old Montreal, a historic neighborhood within the municipality of Montreal in the province of Quebec. The tour also includes a cruise on the St. Lawrence River, so that you can see the city from multiple perspectives. Then go visit built for the 1976 Summer Olympics, Full-day tour of Montreal: Ideal for those with limited time. A cruise on the St. Lawrence (May to October). Learn all about the history and culture of Montreal from your guide.

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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.

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Montréal Scavenger Hunt and City Highlights Walking Tour

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PRIVATE 3-hour COMPLETE tour of Montréal in convertible Cadillac

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Old Montreal self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

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.

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Old Montreal self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

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Embark on an enriching journey aboard our spectacular coach tour, beginning from Toronto and journeying to Ottawa, Kingston, Montreal, and Quebec. Relax in our deluxe coaches and immerse yourself in captivating tales of history, culture, and the wonders of each region. Let our knowledgeable tour guide bring these destinations to life, painting vivid pictures with their stories as you sit back and enjoy the remarkable landscapes passing by.

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3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto

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Semi-Private Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

With its historic streets and grand monuments, Old Montréal is one of the city’s most atmospheric districts. This small-group walking tour gives you the exclusivity of a private guide without the price tag. Admire landmarks such as Place d’Armes, Place Jacques-Cartier, and Place Royale; admire the beautiful exterior of Notre-Dame Basilica; and listen to stories, historical insights, and architectural gems from your guide that bring the city's rich heritage to life.

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Semi-Private Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

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What are people saying about Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)

AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise

Chris_B, Oct 2025

Wonderful show

Unbelievable I’ve done this twice this year so far. Went with my cousin came back with my life. It’s just an amazing show. In combo with the boat tour it’s a great afternoon.

AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise

Debra_C, Oct 2025

Highly recommend the Aura experience!

The cruise was nice, but the Aura show was fantastic, and very beautiful! You must see the Aura show!

AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise

Emilia_L, Oct 2024

Amazing!

It was a unique and wonderful light show. Different but respectful of the significance of the place!

AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise

Janet_V, Oct 2024

Breathtaking!

When the lights start, they are very subtle, you almost don't notice as you are settling in the enormous cathedral. Before long, they build to an amazing crescendo of light and music. Breathtaking!