Montreal Tours
When you go to Montreal on a private tour, you are sure to have a ball with all the exciting and fascinating places to see and activities to do.
Montreal is a city of both history and pride.
In Canada’s Québec province, Montreal is the largest city set on an island in the Saint Lawrence River. As a piece of trivial information, Montreal got its name from Mt. Royal, the triple-peaked hill at its heart.
This city is predominately French with almost 60% of the population speaking the French language thanks to French colonists making this area they're home in the 14th century.
Therefore there is a very European influence throughout the city.
With countless of museums, galleries, a large Botanic garden, historic buildings and landmarks there is an abundance of sightseeing tours available.
There are many different boroughs and each one offers an insight into different past lives such as the cobblestoned French colonial Vieux-Montreal with its Gothic Revival Notre-Dame Basilica or the Bohemian Plateau.
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Top 8 Things to Do in Montréal
Notre-Dame Basilica
Found in the very historic district of Old Montréal in Quebec, take a sightseeing tour of Notre-Dame Basilica. Built in the late 1800’s of a Gothic Revival style architecture, the extraordinary craftsmanship is evident. There is a stunning crypt and many fine works of art to see on your tour. There are still archaeological treasures of major ethnographic value in the area around the Basilica. A beautiful place to take a tour.
Old Montréal
Take a city tour to Old Montreal where you will find quaint cobblestone streets, beautiful and stunning architecture, fascinating historical sites and art galleries/ museums that are ultra modern. Walk the narrow streets calling into all the trendy shops or eating in exceptional restaurants. Drink a 'cafe au lait' in a French Bistro / Cafe or smell the croissants as the aroma escapes the bakeries.
Pointe-à-Callière Museum
Take a guided tour of Pointe-À-Callière which presents centuries of history from the time of the settlement of Indigenous People to the present day in this National Archaeological and Historic designated site. The mission of this museum is to let visitors know and appreciate Montréal of yesterday and today through education, conservation and research revolving the city archaeological and historical history.
Mount Royal
Take a sightseeing tour to Mount Royal to see this very large volcanic-related hill (small mountain) which is located in the city of Montréal. As the city got its name from this ‘hill’, it is a great place visit. You can see people cross- country ski in the winter or during the summer families making the most of the park, lake and picnic area. See sculptures that have been here since 1964 and beautiful landscaped gardens.
Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
Modelled after the amazing Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome and inspired by the Italian Renaissance revival, take a guided tour to Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. This Cathedral may not match the grandeur of Saint Peter’s Basilica there is still a lot to be impressed with. The architectural layout of the Nave and white/gold wooden coffered vault are stunning, but the curvature of the intersecting vaults steal the show.
Lachine Canal National Historic Site
While on a city tour of Montréal a visit to Lachine Canal National Historic Site is a pleasant escape from the city bustle. The canal is a veritable link between the city and its natural surroundings. The type of things you will see while visiting are; a marina, restaurants, walking trails, people in-line skating. Then on the water, here is kayaking, fishing, pedalo and much more. With lots for children to do it is a great family outing.
Bonsecours Market
In 1847 this impressive building was inaugurated, and Marché Bonsecours is recognised as one of Canada’s ten finest heritage buildings. It is a must to see on a sightseeing tour of Montréal. Nowadays it is the headquarters to the Quebec Crafts Council and is home to 15 boutiques which exhibit and sell items that are made in Quebec; crafts, fashion, jewellery and more. There is also a delicious restaurant with terraces
Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park
Take a guided tour to Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park located in the West Island of Montréal at the meeting point of the Lake of Two Mountains and the Riviera des Prairies. Water borders three sides of the park. Visit the organic vegetable farm and also see animals being raised. During spring there is a traditional sugarhouse for your chance to taste various maple products. There are a lot of fun activities to do during all seasons.
A Montreal Sightseeing Tour to Experience the French Influence in Old Town or a Guided Tour Through an Amazing Botanical Garden
When your exciting sightseeing tour or guided tours have finished, there is no time to rest when the night time entertainment in Montreal is waiting for you.
Montreal is said to be blessed with one of the most exciting food scenes in North America and once you are here, you completely understand that statement.
Again, with all the European influences in the city, it, of course, spread through to the cuisine. Try the Kamouraska lamb, Arctic char or Poutine which is fries covered in cheese curds and gravy.
Montreal is festival heaven as they love to celebrate everything, the people of Montreal really embody the saying ‘joie de vivre’.
The International Jazz Festival is held in here as are many other festivals. With over 250 theatres and dance companies and more than 90 festivals a year, your evening entertainment is sorted.
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The Best 14 Things to See and Do in Sightseeing and Guided Private Tour of Montreal
- Fine Arts Museum - Free admission is a cheap and then easy to spend the day while enjoying a certain culture. It has many kinds of art, including textiles. Temporary exhibitions can cause admission fee (varies 12-20 CAD)
- Mount Royal - If you like to jog, picnic, or see only people in Montreal tour, this park offers a bit of everything. During the summer months, waiting for people to view or explored.
- Old Montreal Walking Tour - Old Montreal is one of the fascinating parts of the city. Visiting a museum, attend one of the many exhibitions, or learn about some of the histories of Montreal.
- Jean-Talon Market - The largest market welcomes hundreds of stalls in the middle of Little Italy district of the city. The square is surrounded by small shops and specialty stores. It is a great place for lunch or at least take green as well as fresh meals.
- Go and Have a picnic at Mount Royal Park - All through the summer months, it is a real party happening in this city. A lot of People come and play the drums, while others relax and take a picnic in their sightseeing and guided private tour of Montreal. Each and Every Sunday from May to October, hundreds of Montrealers gather near the monument of Sir George-Etienne Cartier to participate in various outdoor activities in a variety of summer festivals.
- Take a half-day bike - For about $ 70, you can take a three-hour bicycle tour around town to all major sites. There is another way to explore this wonderful city and see much of the city in one day.
- Visit the Garden Botanique in your tour - Montreal is home to the second largest botanical garden on the planet. Opened way back 1931, it gives something for history buffs as well and presents ten Culture- a beautiful day for a low price.
- Parc La Fontaine - If you want to play beach volleyball, play tennis on one of its numerous tennis courts, or just have a picnic lunch while people are watching, this park has a bit of everything and offers a later very cheap. It also hosts a series of free shows.
- Le Plateau - This region combines scenic residential streets, with shops and hip room. It is the area and the future of the city and is very fashionable.
- Biodome - The Biodome is the only one of its kind in the world and has four different ecosystems that represent the four most beautiful habitats in South America North, Central and. It is located in the old velodrome in the Olympic Games. There don’t miss out of this in Montreal tour.
- Ice Skating in Montreal tour - In the old port, is the only rink outdoors, keeping the cold for a few laps around the clump of ice, a figure skating lessons or even an evening concert!
- Take on a boat ride - There are 45 minutes from the harbor tours available as well as 90 revolutions per minute Lachine Canal. Montreal Boat tours are up to 30 passengers only to make a more pleasant experience.
- Plaza de Armas - This is one of the three main squares of the old town, near the heart of the city and contains the Basilica of Notre-Dame, the very first structure of the Bank of Montreal, the wonderful New York Life building, as well as the building Aldred. An elegant place to see a variety of historic buildings in your sightseeing and guided private tour of Montreal!
- Oratory of St. Joesph - Second only in height to Saint Peter in Rome, this dome is stunning to look at and beauty. It is one of the most visited across Canada with incredible views of the basilica shrines.