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Montreal Science Centre and Notre Dame Basilica Private Tour

5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Montreal Science Centre and Notre Dame Basilica Private Tour

About this activity

Explore the vibrant Old Port with a Licensed Guide and Skip-the-Line access to the Science Centre. Optional: private transport, Notre-Dame Basilica, and a walking tour of historic landmarks.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Discover Montreal’s Old Port with a 5-Star Private Licensed Guide
  • Skip the lines at the Montreal Science Centre with pre-booked tickets
  • Admire Notre-Dame Basilica’s grand interiors (in 4-hour and 5-hour options)
  • Walk past Place d’Youville, St. Paul Street & more (in 4-hour & 5-hour options)
  • Enjoy private round-trip transport in comfort (in 3-hour and 5-hour options)

This private walking tour through Montreal’s Old Port blends world-class attractions with personalized storytelling. With Rosotravel, enjoy Skip-the-Line Tickets, a Licensed Guide, and curated routes filled with history, culture, and architecture.

Choose your perfect Montreal experience and uncover the city’s most captivating stories with us today!

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Rosotravel Canada

Ages: Adults (0–98 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Skip-the-Line tickets to Notre-Dame Basilica (in 4-hour and 5-hour options only)
  • Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
  • Included: Private round-trip transport (in 3-hour and 5-hour options only)
  • Included: Skip-the-Line tickets to the Montreal Science Centre
  • Included: - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • Included: Private Tour of the Montreal Science Centre, Notre-Dame Basilica, and more

Not included

  • Not included: Private round-trip transport (in 2-hour and 4-hour options)
  • Not included: Skip-the-Line tickets to Notre-Dame Basilica (in 2-hour and 3-hour options)

Itinerary

  1. Montreal Science Centre

    one hour

    A premier science museum known for its interactive, family-friendly exhibits on innovation, technology, physical sciences, and the cosmos. The experience includes hands-on stations, cutting-edge tech demonstrations, an IMAX theater, and architectural insights into its modern waterfront design.

  2. Stop 2

    30 min

    A picturesque walking area along the water featuring cobblestone paths, historic warehouses, and maritime landmarks. Visitors can stroll along the vibrant boardwalk, observe restored 19th-century architecture, and enjoy open-air scenic views of the urban waterfront.

  3. St. Lawrence River

    20 min

    Panoramic views over one of North America's major historical waterways. Experience the riverfront atmosphere, watch passing boats and ships, and learn about the river's critical role in Montreal’s transformation from a 17th-century fur-trading post to a major international hub.

  4. Stop 4

    40 min

    One of Montreal's most iconic architectural treasures. The interior experience features dramatic Gothic Revival architecture, deep blue vaulted ceilings speckled with golden stars, intricate hand-carved woodwork, a massive 7,000-pipe Casavant organ, and brilliant stained-glass windows that depict local Montreal history rather than traditional biblical scenes.

  5. Stop 5

    20 min

    A contemporary art and cultural hub housed in a meticulously restored historic building. Visitors experience a fusion of Old World architecture and modern innovation, featuring cutting-edge installations, virtual reality (VR) art exhibits, sound experiences, and multimedia displays.

  6. Stop 6

    one hour

    An exterior stop highlighting the birthplace of Montreal. The viewing experience focuses on the striking contrast between modern glass architecture and historic stone structures, sitting directly over centuries-old archaeological ruins.

  7. Stop 7

    25 min

    A tranquil public square commemorating the Great Peace of Montreal signed in 1701 between New France and 39 First Nations. The experience offers a peaceful, reflective moment to learn about local diplomatic history amidst historic surroundings.

  8. Stop 8

    25 min

    One of the oldest public squares in Montreal, rich in colonial atmosphere. Surrounded by historical stone structures, visitors can stand on the site of early trade, market gatherings, and community life in New France.

  9. Stop 9

    20 min

    Montreal's oldest street, paved with classic cobblestones and lined with boutique shops, art galleries, lively bistros, and stone buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The experience delivers a classic European-style stroll through the heart of the historic district.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide in front of Hotel Nelligan; 106 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1Z3, Canada. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

  • Meet your guide in front of Hotel Nelligan; 106 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1Z3, Canada. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Quartier des Spectacles
  • Quality Hotel Montreal Centre-Ville
  • Hotel Casa Bella
  • SonoLux
  • Courtyard by Marriott Montreal Downtown
  • Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
  • Residence La Citadelle
  • Novotel Montreal Centre
  • Ambrose House & Cafe
  • Hotel Birks Montreal
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
  • Hotel Loft Plus

and 59 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Customer Info on the voucher:

Check your email for information from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

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%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • 5H:Science+NotreDame+CarGE,SP,

    Duration: 5 hours: Visit the Montreal Science Centre and Notre-Dame Basilica with Skip-the-Line tickets and private transport,

    ,: plus sights like Place Royale and Saint-Paul Street.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CAMO019

    Pickup included

  • 4H:Science+NotreDameNoCarGE,SP

    Duration: 2 hours: Visit the Montreal Science Centre and stroll to Place d’Youville, PHI Centre, and more, ending with

    ,: Skip-the-Line entry to Notre-Dame Basilica.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CAMO019

  • 5H:Science+NotreDame+Car EN,FR

    Duration: 5 hours: Visit the Montreal Science Centre and Notre-Dame Basilica with Skip-the-Line tickets and private transport,

    ,: plus sights like Place Royale and Saint-Paul Street.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CAMO019

    Pickup included

  • 3H:Science Centre+TransGE,IT,S

    Duration: 3 hours: Visit the Montreal Science Centre with Skip-the-Line entry and enjoy private transport through the

    ,: Old Port as your guide shares local highlights.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CAMO019

    Pickup included

  • 2H:Science Centre No Car EN,FR

    Duration: 2 hours: Visit the Montreal Science Centre in the Old Port with Skip-the-Line tickets and discover immersive exhibits

    ,: on science, space, and innovation.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CAMO019

  • 2H:ScienceCentre No CarGE,IT,S

    Duration: 2 hours: Visit the Montreal Science Centre in the Old Port with Skip-the-Line tickets and discover immersive exhibits

    ,: on science, space, and innovation.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CAMO019

  • 4H:Science+NotreDameNoCarEN,FR

    Duration: 4 hours: Visit the Montreal Science Centre and stroll to Place d’Youville, PHI Centre, and more, ending with

    ,: Skip-the-Line entry to Notre-Dame Basilica.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CAMO019

  • 3H:Science Centre Trans EN, FR

    Duration: 3 hours: Visit the Montreal Science Centre with Skip-the-Line entry and enjoy private transport through the

    ,: Old Port as your guide shares local highlights.

    5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. CAMO019

    Pickup included

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