City Tour; Montreal Trendy Neighborhoods

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Montreal, Canada

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See Montreal through a cultural lens on this small-group tour. Discover the city's cultural mosaic and how immigration shaped its development as you explore neighborhoods including Chinatown, the Quartier des Spectacles, Mile-End, and Little Italy. Ask your guide as many questions as you like throughout the journey, andyou'll even get to try Montreal's famous bagel.

Get an overview of several of Montreal's diverse neighborhoods
Enjoy a more personalized experience on a small-group tour
Try several of Montreal's local specialties in one outing
Avoid getting lost with hassle-free pickup from downtown Montreal

What's Included

Complimentary pick up only from downtown hotels
Commented driving tour by an accredited bilingual tour guide
Short walks
Small size group (16 max) in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
a Montreal Bagel
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Gratuities
Private transportation
Lunch
Visit of Notre-Dame Basilica (we only stop for a picture)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

A complimentary pick up from several hotels in Downtown Montreal can be arranged when requested at least 24 hours in advance. This can also be done by choosing from the hotel list upon booking. If your hotel is not included, please send us a message as early as possible and we will advise the closest pick-up point. Pick-up from the listed hotels starts at 9 am. Please wait patiently in the hotel entrance level at 9 am. Your provided mobile number will be contacted when you need to meet your guide outside. Pickup and drop off services are provided on a complementary basis courtesy of Ntours. In case of road closure or intense traffic in the area of a hotel, we shall make our best to advise alternative pickup/drop off location as close as possible to your hotel. If you choose to join at the start point at Square Philips, please be in the Square Phillips by the monument by 9:15 am, and make sure you are reachable on your provided mobile number.

Meeting point

Phillips Square
Square Phillips, R. du Square-Phillips, Montréal, QC H3B, Canada
Tour guide will identify you in the Square Phillips by the monument in the middle of the square (facing Hotel Birks, Union Street). Please make sure to be there at 9:15 am and that you are reachable on your provided mobile number.

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Centre-Ville (Downtown) (Pass By)

Mile End

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St-Viateur Bagel

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Italy (Pass By)

Marche Jean-talon (jean-talon Market)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Plateau Mont-Royal

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Helen's Island

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
COVID-19 prevention measures: Wearing a face mask is highly recommended in the vehicle and in closed spaces during visits, but not obligatory. Wearing gloves is highly recommended inside the vehicle. Our guides/drivers who have tested for COVID19 and are positive, or have been in contact with a confirmed case will not be allowed to do any tours. Some activities/visits might not be doable due to 3rd party temporary closure.
In case of special events or roads closure tour/attractions could be modified without prior notice.

Smoking, e-cigarettes and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited inside the vehicle
No luggage or bags in general can be left on our unattended vehicles during visits or lunch break. Anything, you bring on with you must by curried on while not on the vehicle.
This experience includes several attractions. Guests will be getting on and off the van frequently. It is not suitable for persons with limited mobility.
While children and special need individuals are welcomed on our tour. In case of any disturbance that make other guests uncomfortable, interfere with guides' commentary or rise a security concern, participants may be asked to leave the tour. No refund will be granted.
Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 34 reviews

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Great comprehensive tour of Montreal

Marina_R, Dec 2025

My husband and I did the 7 hours tour with a break for lunch in the old town. We enjoyed it tremendously! Our tour guide Fran was fantastic. The first half was focused on well-known historic places while the second half provided a glimpse into local life in less touristy neighborhoods.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We highly appreciate it. Happy holidays and all the best!

Great cultural tour

Sharon_J, Oct 2025

Our guide, Fran, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The visits were exactly the right amount of time and the tour was fun.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We highly appreciate it. Nice more travels and all the best!

Fabulous day!

Cindy_M, Oct 2025

I did the full- day 8-hour tour, and I highly recommend it, especially for first time visitors, best done on your first day here. You’ll get a thorough understanding of the city and its people, food, and traditions. Don’t eat breakfast! One of your first stops is at a local Jewish bakery where you’ll get a whole bagel, famous in Montreal!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We highly appreciate it. Enjoy traveling and all the best!

This was a very engaging...

Robert_L, Sep 2025

This was a very engaging tour. The guide was knowledgeable, informative, and provided us a great overview of Montreal.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We highly appreciate it. Nice travels and all the best!

Wonderful intercultural tour!

dorishouston2000, Sep 2024

The various areas of the city that represented different cultures were pointed out and history explained as well as seeing some history areas at the Olympic village. Jules was a great educated & informational tour guide and driver. He was extremely personable and showed us a wonderful time!!! Thanks Jules

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We highly appreciate it. Enjoy travelling and all the best!

Great City Tour

Adam_F, Jul 2024

Harold was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was a great overview of the city!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much for your kind review. It is highly appreciated. Nice travels. All the best!

Great introductory tour to what the city has to offer!

KienSeng_L, Jul 2024

Great experience and knowledgeable guide! Free sampling of local treats on the trip provided by the guide!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much for your kind review. We highly appreciate it. Enjoy travelling and all the best!

Great tour

Daren_P, Apr 2024

Excellent tour. I would highly recommend this tour to get a history of the different cultures that make up Montreal.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your kind review. We highly appreciate it. Enjoy traveling and all the best!

My favorite tour!

Diana_L, Jan 2024

This was my favorite tour during my trip to Montreal! Harald, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable and charismatic and made this tour well worth the price. We explored many neighborhoods and sites, and despite the cold, Harald didn't cut any corners. We did the 7 hour tour which took just a bit longer due to the weather, but it was well worth it! Highly recommend this tour, especially for those who don't have much time in Montreal and want to see a little bit of everything with a knowledgeable guide who truly loves his job and the subject matter.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We highly appreciate it. Enjoy travelling and best wishes for the new year 2024!

Recommend this tour

kristeng936, Sep 2023

This is a great tour to see the different neighborhoods. Very informative guide and some great local food tastings. Would recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We highly appreciate it. Nice travels and all the best!

Best tour with the best guide

Brenda_W, Apr 2023

David tge tour Guide knew everything about the city old and new was fun interesting and a great driver.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you so much Brenda for your kind review. We really highly appreciate it. I will make sure David sees it. Enjoy travelling and all the best!

Excellent tour of neighborhoodd

Marcella_S, Apr 2022

Knowledgable guide, he was excellent in describing the diverse ethnic neighborhoods. We covered much ground in a few hours.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you Marcella for your kind review. We really appreciate it. Keep safe and all the best!

Super tour!

Laurel_C, Mar 2022

Wonderful and friendly guide who was so knowledgeable about the different areas of Montreal. Fun to see so many different neighbourhoods.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thank you so much for your nice review. It's highly appreciated. Keep safe and enjoy traveling!

Very worthwhile tour.

Elsa_D, Nov 2021

This tour is our second tour (3 hours tour) after small-group sightseeing tour. After this two tours, it gave us hindsight of Montreal. As a small group tour, Mounir was able to give a sort of personalized tour. His knowledge on the history & culture of Montreal is terrific.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thank you so much Elsa for your nice review. It is highly appreciated. We are pleased that you enjoyed your time in Montreal. Take care and all the best!

Essential tour on your first day in Montreal!

SandraSchmidt, Nov 2021

Mourir was an amazing ambassador for Montreal. He is passionate and has lots of interesting facts to share. We did this tour on a first day here. Would absolutely recommend doing this tour first to get a good idea of where to go next/later. So appreciated him kindly squeezing us into the tour. Thank you Mounir.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thank you so much for the kind review. It is a pleasure to see that you enjoyed your tour. Keep safe and all the best!

Informative and fun

Green, Oct 2021

We did both the morning and afternoon city tour. Was an excellent overview of the city. The tour was informative. The driving/walking sections and breaks were nicely spaced. The car was comfortable and water was offered. Had an enjoyable day.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you so much for the nice review. It's highly appreciated. Keep safe and enjoy traveling !

Loved our tour of Montreal

Jane_H, Jul 2021

We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Mounir. We are both familiar with Montreal but we saw and learned things we never knew. Mounir is a great tour guide, knowledgeable and personable. Thanks for a great day!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Thank you so much Jane for the nice review. We highly appreciate it. Stay safe and best regards !

Highly recommended when you want to make the most of a short timeperiod

Neha_K, Feb 2020

I was in Montreal for work and only had 1 day of the weekend to explore the city. With the freezing temperature, walking around and exploring stuff on my own wasn't an option. This tour is a perfect solution for such so situation. The pick up and drop was smooth, the guide touched all the key attraction in the first 3 hours with detailed history of each. We were given sometime time to walk around and take pictures as well. I took a full day tour and enjoyed the next half more. He took us to diverse neighborhoods, famous bagel stores, huge farmers market and The Plateau where we walked around for a while. Perfect experience of complete Montreal in a nutshell.

Response from Host, Feb 2020

Thank you so much Neha for your kind recommendation. It's highly appreciate it. I wish you a fruitful week in Montreal

Super visite

florence_f, Aug 2024

Très belle visite avec notre guide Jules qui a su s’adapter aux conditions météo ‘ Merci pour les explications et votre gentillesse

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires. C'est bien apprécié. Bon voyage à venir!

Sehr schöne Tour-hat sich definitiv gelohnt.

Sandra_M, May 2023

Eine sehr angenehme kleine Gruppe, wenn der Bus allerdings voll gewesen wäre hätten wir nichts mehr vom Guide verstanden, da es kein Mikrofon gab. Neben dem st Josef Oratorium gab es eine downtown Tour, wie auch eine Tour in die Aussenbezirke. Natürlich den bagel und die ahornsirup tarte.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much Sandra for your kind review, it's highly appreciated. We are sorry that you had difficulty hearing the guide. A rainy day could also add to that too. Our guides are equipped with amplifier, but sometimes when the group is quite small, they may not use it as they may think it is not necessary. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Enjoy traveling and all the best!