Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

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About this activity

A fulfilling tour of Montreal in 3 hours! You will get to see Mount Royal, Westmount, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Downtown as well as Saint Helen's Island, Old Montreal and waterfront.

Your tour will begin with a drive through Downtown and Mount Royal via the upscale neighborhoods of Westmount and then visit the famous St. Joseph’s Oratory, largest church in Canada. We shall then drive through what is still consider as more French neighborhoods of the city and cross the Jacques Cartier bridge to the site of the unforgettable expo 67 at Jean-Drapeau Park. From St. Helen’s Island you would appreciate a breathtaking view of the Montreal Skyline before seeing the F1 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Arriving at Old Montreal area will conclude the half day tour as it ends nearby the prestigious Notre-Dame Basilica.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Ntours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Complimentary pick up from downtown hotels when requested at least 24 hours in advance.
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Commented driving tour by an accredited bilingual tour guide
Included: St Joseph Oratory entrance fees
Included: Small size group (8 - 16 pers.) in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Visit of Notre-Dame Basilica (we only stop for a picture)

Itinerary

Westmount

30 min

Drive through the northern part of Westmount residential area and appreciate its impressive mansions
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

30 min Admission included

Visit of St Joseph Oratory
Mount Royal

30 min

Drive through Mount Royal and stop for scenic views
Parc Jean-Drapeau

30 min

Cross the bridge to Jean Drapeau park on saint helen’s island (Photostop), and drive on Formula 1 Circuit when open to public
Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)

15 min

Visit Old Montreal; rue Notre Dame and Place d'Armes

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tour guide will identify you in the Square Phillips in front of the monument in the middle of the square. Please make sure to be there at 9:15 am and that you are reachable on the mobile number you provided.

End point

Full day tour option ends at the meeting point (start point) Square Phillips Hotel. Drop-off is provided when the full-day (7-hour) option is selected.
Half day tour ends with a Photo-stop at Notre-Dame-Basilica in Old Montreal. Drop-off is ONLY provided when the full-day (7-hour) option is selected.

Pickup points

Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Downtown
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Novotel Montreal Centre
Hotel Birks Montreal
Intercontinental Montreal By IHG
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Hotel Le Dauphin Montreal Centre-Ville
Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain
Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection
Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile

and 4 more pickup points

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 entrance level at 9 am. Your provided mobile number will be contacted when you need to meet your guide outside. Only when choosing the Full-day 7-hour tour option, drop off will be provided to where you have been picked up from.

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 at 9:15 am, and make sure you are reachable on your provided mobile number. Your guide will reach out before the start time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

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