Montreal Premium Driving Tour with River Cruise and Notre Dame
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Montreal, Canada
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Even if you only have limited time in Montreal, this small-group, half-day tour ensures you don’t miss any of the highlights. Visit Olympic Park and take in the views from the Olympic Tower; enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the St. Lawrence River; and see sights including Notre Dame Basilica, Mount Royal, and the Old Port of Montreal. In just half a day, you'll receive an in-depth introduction to the best of the city.
- Comprehensive Montreal tour ideal for time-crunched visitors
- Enjoy views of Montreal as you cruise the St. Lawrence River (in season)
- Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your downtown Montreal hotel
- Small-group tour with a maximum of six people to keep things personal
What's Included
- AML Boat Cruise (Admission Included) (March - October)
- Notre Dame Basilica (Admission Included)
- La Grande Roue (Admission Included) (Replaces Cruise During Off Season)
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off Anywhere Downtown Montreal
- Small Group (Max 6 Guests) Guided Driving Tour
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick up time will be confirmed 1-3 days prior to the tour date via email or phone. If you do not have access to these, please be ready 30 minutes prior to tour start time in the hotel lobby. We only pick up in Downtown Montreal. During summer months (June-August) we are unable to pick up in Old Montreal, we will suggest a central meeting location instead.
Itinerary
1
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery (Pass By)
Centre-Ville (Downtown) (Pass By)
2
Old Montreal
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Golden Square Mile (Pass By)
3
Mont-Royal
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
McGill University (Pass By)
Chinatown (Pass By)
4
La Grande Roue de Montreal
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable footwear recommended/dress according to the weather
- The St. Lawrence River Cruise only operates Thursday to Sunday and is seasonal, when not operating it will be replaced with a visit to La Grand Roue
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Notre Dame Basilica may not be available on Sundays
- There is some walking involved - can be reduced specifically for guests with health restrictions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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
4.5
based on 182 reviews
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Gerald_K, Jul 2026
Zoe was wonderful. Informative, knowledgeable, amiable and very attentive to our special needs. The van was comfortable and the tour definitely hit the high spots. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
Chuck_S, Jul 2026
Zoe my guide was great! She picked me up right on time. She knew a lot about the city and the time flew by as we ventured around the city.
Esmaeil_B, Jun 2026
William was our tour guide. His passion about the city and its history is hard to hide. He went above and beyond to answer every question and explain something fun and informative all along. He was also flexible and creative to strike the best balance between our desires and the itinerary.
Evelyn_G, Jun 2026
Mostafa is an excellent and professional tour guide . We had a wonderful montreal city tour . I would definitely recommend it and especially ask for khaled mostafa . He
Is kind and very informative about everything. The bagel , French pastry and meat sandwich is a typical experience you must try . Thank you Mostafa . We had a great montreal tour with you . You are a professional tour guide .
Response from Host, Jun 2026
🌟 Knowing the scale of the venue in advance makes a real difference when planning, and your feedback about transportation options is exactly the kind of input that helps us think about how to make the experience more accessible for everyone.
Mary_G, Jun 2026
Zoe was well spoken, knowledgeable and very accommodating. We were disappointed that river cruise was canceled without an appropriate refund or alternate comparable option.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Zoe's knowledge and accommodating nature clearly shone throughout, and it's great that she made such a positive impression. That said 😞 having the river cruise cancelled without a proper refund or a comparable alternative offered in its place is genuinely disappointing and not something we can overlook. Please reach out to us directly so we can look into this and make sure it is properly resolved for you.
Sharleen_D, Jun 2026
We very much enjoyed this tour in Montreal. Our driver, Mustafa picked us up right at our hotel. Because of the small group size we were in a van, making the travel very comfortable. Touched on all the high points - St Joseph Oratory ( I would have liked a bit more time here), Mont Royal, Notre Dame Basilica, and a lovely relaxing River Cruise, letting us see the city from the water.
Carol_E, Jun 2026
Pick up was on time. Guide William was very knowledgeable and went the extra mile in ensuring our comfort. It was a pleasure spending the time with him
Response from Host, Jun 2026
William's punctuality and that extra care he puts into making guests comfortable really do make all the difference!
Dane_V, May 2026
Our tour guide , William was on time and knowledgeable. St. Joseph oratory and Notre Dame cathedral were beautiful. The river cruise was nice as well.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
William sounds like he made for a wonderful day through some truly stunning landmarks! 😊 So glad the Oratory, Notre Dame and the river cruise all came together so beautifully!
Gayle_M, May 2026
Tour guide was prompt friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the tour. St. Anne Basilica was beautiful and interesting.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
So glad the tour delivered and that St. Anne Basilica left such a lasting impression! 😊 A prompt, friendly and knowledgeable guide really does set the tone for the whole day
N_S, May 2026
Shane, our tour guide/driver was probably one of the most knowledgeable people we’ve ever met! We learned so much about Montreal and had so much fun while doing so. We went to such unique spots and were very comfortable in our air conditioned car. Again, Shane was absolutely delightful and we highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, May 2026
Shane sounds like an absolute wealth of knowledge and personality — what a fantastic way to discover Montreal's hidden gems in comfort! 🍁
Scott_T, Apr 2026
Very informative. Provides excellent overview of Montreal and it's neighborhoods which offer so much! I will return!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Montreal clearly left a great impression on you 🍁 That kind of overview really helps bring the neighborhoods to life, and it’s awesome to hear you’re already planning a return.
Vince_M, Dec 2025
This was an excellent day spent with an extremely knowledgeable Guide. Despite the freezing temperatures, Bill managed to give us a tremendous first-time introduction to this beautiful city.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Great to hear you had such a fun experience. We’re glad the tour guide moved at a good pace and kept things engaging. Your guide will be happy to know their energy and knowledge made the day enjoyable. Thanks for joining us
Marietina_A, Nov 2025
Excellent guide and tour! Highly recommend this very personalized and wonderful tour. Our guide was amazing! Being first time visitors this was the best way to orient to the city!
Robert_G, Nov 2025
Great tour! Bill was very knowledgeable & friendly. He catered to everyone’s requests. Thoroughly enjoyable & relaxed tour. So much to see. Excellent driving thru much construction.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Montréal construction can definitely make driving tricky at times, so we’re happy Bill’s skill behind the wheel stood out and kept everything smooth.
We’d love to welcome you back the next time you’re in Montréal!🌟
Rosanna_G, Nov 2025
Bill was very professional, knowledgeable friendly and informative. We learned a lot of Montréal culture and history. The places we visited were great. Unfortunately the River Cruise was not available. That was the only disappointment.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Bill sounds like he hit all the right notes: friendly, smart, and full of Montréal’s best stories. We’re thrilled you soaked up so much culture and loved the stops along the way, Montréal’s mix of European charm and North American buzz is pretty irresistible!
We totally get the disappointment! The St. Lawrence River Cruise is seasonal and runs from May to October. From November to April, it is replaced with La Grande Roue. We'd love to have you back for the next season! Thanks for touring with us.
Linda_N, Nov 2025
Confusing directions and inadequate help because phone line connected to main office we now know is in Niagara Falls and person did not know Montréal. Got dropped off in front of a building that had doors locked to access parking garage. Did not understand beforehand we had to walk in the dark and cold windy streets to the opposite street on the other side of the bldg about a block walk to go into the parking garage. This parking garage was not our choice. Viator directed us to park there because we were in our own private car and I guess since we were not at a downtown hotel for pick up, this was their solution. Too bad the assigned pick up and drop off spot was not on the same street as the parking garage. It would have been very simple to have made that happen. So it was very disturbing and inconvenient when one of our party who was mobility disabled had to hobble the extra distance when it could have been easy.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We’re very sorry to hear about the confusion and inconvenience you experienced during your Montreal tour.
We completely understand how upsetting it must have been to deal with unclear directions and the difficult walk in cold, windy conditions , especially with someone in your group who has mobility challenges.
You’re absolutely right, your pickup and drop-off should have been arranged in a way that minimised extra walking and ensured accessibility for those who needed special care. Our guest services team is always available through your confirmation email or the toll free number on our website, at just such a time or in case of any issues or concerns at any stage of the tour.
Generally, we have set pick-up zones in every city that include areas where we can easily get our guests without any issues, delays, traffic blockages or parking problems. If a guest is situated outside these zones, we gently ask them to make there way inside the zone so that the whole tour starts without any hitches.
We sincerely apologise for the frustration this caused and truly appreciate you bringing it to our attention, feedback like yours helps us create a smoother and more comfortable experience for everyone.
TEODORA_P, Oct 2025
Bill was very knowledgeable and informative. It was a pleasure having him as our guide today. Thank you.
Michael_R, Oct 2025
Very personal and casual.
Great time
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the city and could add personal antedites
Jerry_V, Oct 2025
Excellent experience. Bill made the trip! Extremely knowledgeable and personable. We visited sites that were off the normal tourist trail in addition to the highlights of Montreal. Kept the group organized and on time. Thank you Bill.
Howie_W, Oct 2025
Excellent tour. Plenty to see. Boat cruise was really nice. The tour guide was really good. The observatory is a great site. Got to pass the famous homes too.
Judith_R, Oct 2025
Overview of city, not always as posted. Positive-good driver, potentially good sites, support given to participant with limited mobility. Guide Bill was familiar with city but not so much of Oratory and St Andre
Negative-billed as no more than six but we had 8, spent too much time driving through high end neighborhood and not enough at Oratory, spent good deal of time getting to two additional pick up spots, high step on van made exit and entry difficult-need step stool for all. Cruise was slow and boring with obnoxious dialogue. Time could be better spent on Mt Royal or other sites.
GregoryA_A, Oct 2025
This tour was advertised with a maximum of six passengers; however, 10 individuals were in the van with us. Every seat in the van was taken. When I reserved this tour. I was under the impression that was going to be in group of no more than a group of six. When you get to the boat portion on the tour you are with 100 other people.
Nadine_M, Oct 2025
Guide was good, but there wasn't enough time in anywhere. As soon as we arrived at both Notre Dame, and St Joseph's Oratory we were told we only had 10mins to have a look around on our own before meeting back up with our guide and moving on! This was nowhere near enough time to even see a 10th of the location. We ended up going back to both these places on our own (on a different day) and paying again and having a proper look. The cruise was good, but this was only one third of the tour.
Christine_G, Oct 2025
It was a good introduction to Montreal but too much time was spent driving in the cemetery and in Westmount. And we only were able to leave the van once in those areas so we were sitting for a long time. In addition, there was trouble with the vents in the van for the people in the back and it was a warm day, but it took awhile for the driver to address the issue. We enjoyed the boat trip and the stop at Saint Joseph's Oratory.
Doris_A, Oct 2025
I enjoyed the entire tour and river cruise! Our tour guide Bill was very knowledgeable of all the sites and so nice!
John_O, Oct 2025
Bill was great. Gave a lot of info about the area past & present. He was a wealth of knowledge and made the tour fun & interesting
Mark_W, Oct 2025
Overall a good trip to see key parts of Montreal in a day and our guide, Bill, was amazing. The boat trip was not that great though, with the food in particular, being awful so bring your own food on board if you can.
Jennifer_K, Oct 2025
I traveled with my husband and parents (in their 70s). Bill was very knowledgeable and the combination of the driving tour and river tour was fantastic.
Edwina_S, Sep 2025
Too rushed 20 minutes at points of interest, no time to explore and experience. Drove through elite neighborhoods, a waste of time.
Donald_B, Sep 2025
Excellent overview of key sites in Montreal with a guide who offered extensive historical background. Highly recommend
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