This article was updated on June 8, 2023.
There’s no better way to discover (or rediscover) Montréal than with an expert certified guide. Explore a neighbourhood’s culture, art, history or food on foot, by bicycle or even on a scooter! Here’s where to book your next tour with a certified guide.
Montréal | Schedule: all year round
Stroll through Montréal's many different neighbourhoods on a guided tour with 16/42 tours. Whether it's Mile End, Old Montréal, downtown or Parc-Extension, there's a tour for everyone. Plus, children under 12 can come along for free!
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
2727 B Saint-Patrick Street | Schedule: May to September
Navigate the waters of the Lachine Canal or the St. Lawrence River by kayak with Aventures H2O. Beginners can take the two-hour introductory kayaking course, and rentals of pedal boats, kayaks, electric boats and canoes are available on site.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
27 De la Commune Street East | Schedule: May to October
Since 1995, Montréal On Wheels has been offering a variety of themed bicycle tours of the city. Choose from a classic city tour, an architecture tour, a tour for families with young children or even a gourmet bike tour. Montréal On Wheels also gives you the option of following their tours on a standard or electric bike, and they offer bike rentals by the hour or by the day. Their guided tours are available in several languages, including Spanish, German, Portuguese and Italian.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
80 Prince-Arthur Street | Schedule: all year long
Strap on your helmet and hop on an electric scooter for a guided tour of Montréal! Jusst offers two city tours: “Montréal's Essentials” and “Insta Worthy”. The three-hour tours include basic training on the scooter, the rental of an electric scooter, a snack and the services of a certified guide. Rental and purchase of electric scooters are also possible.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
1251 Rachel Street East | Schedule: all year long
Treat yourself to an authentic experience with Fitz Montréal Bike Tours. By bike or on foot, certified guides will help you discover Montréal like a local. Interested in a bike tour to see the city’s hidden gems, or a tour on foot to uncover the secrets of the underground pedestrian network? Fitz offers private tours suitable for every member of the family.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
360 Saint-François-Xavier Street | Schedule: all year long
In business for 37 years, Guidatour specializes in guided tours of all kinds, from Old Montréal and murals to spooky ghost tours. They also offer services in several languages (French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Mandarin, etc.).
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
360 Saint-François-Xavier Street | Schedule: all year long
Speaking of ghosts, do you know that they haunt the historic district? Guidatour invites you for a walk through the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal to discover the mysteries, sordid stories and criminal intrigues that have marked the history of the neighborhood.
This tour is offered in French or English.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
100 Sherbrooke Street East | Schedule: Summer and online
Héritage Montréal offers a range of online virtual tours, in French. Whether it's their ArchitecTours, their guides' favourites, or their neighbourhood treasures, check out their online platforms to find out more. Best of all, it’s free! Their in-person tours are available for school groups.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
Montréal | Schedule: all year long
Foodies will love discovering the cultural and culinary richness of Montréal neighbourhoods with Local Montréal Food Tours. Follow the guide to take in the sights and flavours of Old Montréal and Mile End, and learn about the city's eclectic gastronomy scene.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
Montréal | Schedule: all year long
Looking for something a little spooky? Haunted Montréal specializes in thrilling ghost tours, both in-person and online. Join up with a walking tour or curl up at home with a virtual tour of the city's creepiest places and stories.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
5220 Saint-Laurent Boulevard | Schedule: all year long
Discover Montréal's Jewish community through its culture, food and history on a private walking tour with the Museum of Jewish Montréal. Guided by a museum researcher, the various tours are available for groups of up to eight people. There are currently four themed tours to choose from.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
Quai Jacques-Cartier | Schedule: May to September
Climb aboard the Petit Navire for a relaxing boat ride by the Old Port or on the Lachine Canal. A partner in the City of Montréal's Sustainable Development Plan, the Petit Navire will show you the city from a whole new angle. Tours last from 45 minutes to 2 hours, and private tours can be arranged.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
Quartier des Spectacles | Schedule: June to October
Learn about the evolution of this colourful neighbourhood, from its vast public space to its ephemeral installations and festivals. A certified guide will tell you about the many cultural institutions and performance venues in the district. Best of all, tours of the Quartier des Spectacles are free!
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
3201 B Saint-Denis Street | Schedule: all year long
Known for their “non-touristy” tours that let you experience Montréal like a local, Spade & Palacio offers guided tours, on foot or by bike, in several neighbourhoods. Stroll through the streets and alleys, and dive into the creative spirit of the city and its eclectic street art. Their private tours are great if you are looking for a made-to-measure experience.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their Facebook page.
348 Argyle Street | Schedule: all year long
For a culinary adventure in Montréal, choose one of the guided tours offered by 'Round Table Tours. With 13 mouth-watering gourmet tours, you’re sure to find the one to suit your tastes.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
Parc Beaubien or Parc Atwater St-Charles | Schedule: all year long
These customized bike trips are perfect for business travelers, tourists and Montrealers alike. Certified instructors ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience, adapted to all levels and your needs.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
On your cellphone | Schedule: all year long
Explore Montréal’s eclectic and colourful neighbourhoods on foot with TourBird, a selection of self-guided audio walking tours that can be done at any time. There’s no need to download an app as each tour can be purchased and accessed from a mobile browser. Each tour can be broken down into parts so if it starts to rain or snow, simply pause the tour and pick it up again later. Walk through the Plateau’s maze of murals or stroll the streets between Square Victoria and the Old Port. Certain tours are available in French, English and German with Spanish coming soon.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
Schedule: all year long
See the sites of Montréal through the eyes of a local with MTL Détours, a company specializing in small group walking tours. With groups limited to a maximum size of 10 people, everyone gets a chance to ask questions, hear the guide and get in on those secrets only locals know. Visit the storied streets of Old Montréal or take a walk through the colourful Plateau Mont-Royal/Mile-End neighbourhoods. MTL Détours even offers participants a chance to snake through Montréal’s underground city. These carefully curated walking tours reveal why Montréal is so special.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
Schedule: all year long
Get to know Montréal with N-tours, a tour company that organizes a variety of tours of the city and excursions into the surrounding areas, including the Eastern Townships, all while providing those curious about the city with in-depth knowledge about Montréal, its many landmarks and its inhabitants. Perfect for individuals or small groups.
For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website.
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