City Tour; Montreal Bucket List, Montreal

About this activity

Discover the amazing cultural mosaic of the city of Montreal beyond its traditional bi-cultural image. Learn about the city and how immigration shaped its development in the 20th century. On top of that, have a taste of Montreal Bagel.

The tour will start with a drive through Downtown. The Multicultural Mile-End neighborhood will be next to visit before heading towards Little Italy, the traditional center of Italian culture and gastronomy in town where you will visit le marché Jean-Talon, North America's largest farmers' market.

Next will be a visit of the famous Le Plateau Mount-Royal neighborhood where you will discover its hidden charms. Afterward, you will visit Jean-Drapeau Park, the site for the unforgettable Expo 67 on the islands accross the Saint Lawrence River. Your visit will be concluded with a Photo-Stop in front of Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 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: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Complimentary pick up only from listed downtown hotels
Included: Small size group (8 - 16) in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Commented driving tour by an accredited bilingual tour guide
Included: a Montreal Bagel and Maple product tasting
Included: Short walks

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

Centre-Ville (Downtown)

Passing by

Drive through Downtown Montreal.
Mile End

20 min

Visit the Mile-End neighborhood
Stop 3

15 min

Visit the iconic St-Viateur Bagel and taste their well reputed Sesame - Bagels!
Little Italy

Passing by

Drive through Little Italy
Marche Jean-talon (jean-talon Market)

20 min

Visit Jean-Talon Market.
Le Plateau Mont-Royal

10 min

Visit Le Plateau Mont-Royal.
Stop 7

10 min

Visit the site of the famous Expo 67
Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)

30 min

Short walk and visit of Old Montreal, Place d'Armes, Place Jacques-Cartier, Saint-Paul Street. Drive by the Old Port area and Waterfront

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 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 point

Full day tour option ends at the meeting point (start point) Square Phillips. Drop-off is provided when the full-day (7-hour) option is selected.
For the 3-hour, half day option, the tour ends at Place d'Armes in Old Montreal area.

When the full-day option is booked, drop off is provided to the same requested pick-up point.

Pickup points

Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Downtown
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
Novotel Montreal Centre
Hotel Birks Montreal
Intercontinental Montreal By IHG
Le Westin Montreal
Hotel Zero 1
Hotel Le Germain Montreal
Embassy Suites by Hilton Montreal
Humaniti Hotel Montreal, Autograph Collection
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Homewood Suites by Hilton Montreal Downtown

and 15 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 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.

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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

Options

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Tasting of local specialties: Have a flavor of some of the most famous Montreal and Quebec specialties (Bagel and Maple syrup)

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Montreal Intercultural 3h

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Dégustation: Dégustation des spécialités locales (Bagel et Sirop d'érable)

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