Best of Montreal Small Group Tour with River Cruise + Notre Dame
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Your tour will begin with a drive through Westmount on your way to Mount Royal. Along the way, you’ll pass by the famous St. Joseph’s Oratory, Canada’s largest church. At Mount Royal, you will take in beautiful views of the city skyline and nature and snap some pictures while you’re there.
Next, you will head to Notre-Dame Basilica. This magnificent Gothic Revival style church features incredible architecture and impressive stained glass window displays adorn the interior.
Your final stop on the tour is the Old Port of Montreal where you will board a St. Lawrence River Cruise (Seasonal). For 90 minutes, you’ll enjoy a relaxing ride on the river, taking in incredible views of the city and learning about the area’s fascinating history.
Following the tower, your guide will drop you off back at your downtown accommodations.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable footwear recommended/dress according to the weather
The St. Lawrence River Cruise only operates Thursday to Sunday and is seasonal, when not operating it will be replaced with a visit to La Grand Roue
Notre Dame Basilica may not be available on Sundays
There is some walking involved - can be reduced specifically for guests with health restrictions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Narrated driving tour
Montreal Boat Cruise (Seasonal, operating May - October, replaced by La Grande Roue November - April
Notre Dame Basilica (Not available Sunday - due to mass)
Pick up and drop off at any Hotel located in the downtown Montreal area
La Grande Roue (Monday - Wednesday & Boat Replacement)
Gratuities
Lunch
Snacks
Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
Take in the stunning views of the city
Mont-Royal
Along the way you will pass multiple points of interest such as; the Golden Square Mile - located at the base of the mountain, this bustling neighborhood is known for its victorian-era architecture and affluent area, you will also pass Notre Dame des Neiges cemetery - the largest cemetery in Canada. Once you reach the top you will be taken to the very best view of the city at the Mont Royal Lookout where you will get a bird's eye, panoramic view of the entire city of Montreal including the Saint Lawrence River and the surrounding Appalachian mountain region.
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Best of Montreal Small Group Tour with River Cruise + Notre Dame
Pickup included
Reviews
131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was the whole...
Cecile F,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was the whole package! Great tour of Montreal, landmarks, history, shopping, colleges, lookout points, places to eat, a well rounded experience. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Gave us a background of what life in Montreal is like. I HIGHLY recommend this tour.
Great way to start a trip to Montreal
Adrian S,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to experience Montreal at the beginning of our stay. Mustafa was able to share lots of very interesting information from history to restaurants and shopping recommendations. We got to see some sites prior to crowds in the areas.
Lovely day out in Montreal
Navinrajan72,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Easy day out exploring Montreal with knowledgeable and pleasant guide Mustafa who showed all the visited spots and explained the history to our small group of 6 Recommended to all
Disappointing
Faye F,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00We were scheduled for 3 stops plus the boat cruise along the river. Not enough time at the first stop, too much at the second and not enough at the third. Oratory of St. Josephs was a huge complex which needed a lot more time to explore. Mont Royal had a panoramic view of the city, thats it. but so did St. Josephs which was much more interesting. Notre Dame also could have been a longer visit. So much time was wasted traveling between each of these locations due to traffic and road construction. Time could have been used more efficiently. Boat cruise was very nice but the guide departed before we boarded. Left us with instructions on where to go before and after. Felt like he just wanted the tour to be over. You should visit these locations, and the boat tour, on your own and spend as much time as you want.
Highly recommend
Linda E,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an absolutely outstanding tour! Our guide, Mostafa, was exceptional—so knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating. The small group size (just 6 or 7 of us in the van) made the experience even more enjoyable and comfortable. Mostafa not only guided us through all the major sights but also offered thoughtful recommendations for places to explore on our own. He was even happy to make an unscheduled stop along the way, which we really appreciated. Although the day was rainy, Mostafa’s sunny personality truly brightened the experience. Highly recommend!
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