AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
With this combined ticket, valid for two of Montreal’s most emblematic attractions, you will enjoy a guided cruise of 1:30 on the St. Lawrence River, ideal for discovering the city from a unique angle, between heritage, urban landscapes and natural panoramas.
You will then end your day with an unforgettable visual and musical immersion with the AURA experience, a captivating sound and light show presented inside Notre Dame Basilica.
Tickets for AURA are undated and can be used at any time during the 2025 season, without prior reservation, subject to availability.
We recommend that you consult the performance schedules before your visit.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please present yourself 30 minutes before the departure in front of the Croisieres AML ticket office on the dock; to pick up your physical ticket (required for boarding).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission to the Aura Experience
Taxes
1h30 guided cruise
food&drink
What To Expect
During a cruise lasting 1h30, embark from the Old Port and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city center. Our professional guide will teach you more about the history of the city of Montreal, its key figures and its maritime heritage.
Notre-Dame Basilica
The AURA experience immerses you in a captivating visual and musical universe, projected onto one of the most sublime canvases imaginable: the neo-Gothic architecture of the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal.
Options
11:30am cruise
2pm cruise
4pm cruise
Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful show
Chris B,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Unbelievable I’ve done this twice this year so far. Went with my cousin came back with my life. It’s just an amazing show. In combo with the boat tour it’s a great afternoon.
Highly recommend the Aura experience!
Debra C,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The cruise was nice, but the Aura show was fantastic, and very beautiful! You must see the Aura show!
Okay
Anya M,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
3.00The cruise was okay, the guide was great. However they don't tell you that the Aura show can be sold-out and your ticket is only good when they have room. The basilica sells their own tickets, so you may have to go the next day.
Fabulous Aura show
Dac T,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00A beautiful and impressive spectacle of sound and light that highlights the beauty of the altar and the vault of the nave. Must see!
Music, light and movement that expand your senses.
LauraMirzaAraceli R,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beautiful performance of music, light and movement. Notre Dame comes to life and makes your senses expand. Beautiful.
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