The Best of Montreal: Private Highlights Driving Tour
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Discover all the highlights of Montreal on a whirlwind three-hour driving tour of this vibrant city with an expert private guide. Perfect for taking photos of all the must-see landmarks! Montreal is the largest city in Quebec, a French-speaking metropolis, famous for its vibrant arts and music scene, its many festivals, its passion for sport, the home of Cirque du Soleil, being the birthplace of Leonard Cohen, as well as its beautiful old French colonial architecture and fascinating history dating back to 1642.
Enjoy whizzing around all the major highlights of Montreal, being able to take photos of all the must-see sights, and learn the whole history of this fascinating city. Admire the French colonial architecture in Old Montreal and compare it with the modern skyscrapers and epic murals, graffiti, and street art around Saint Laurent Boulevard.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from centrally located hotels
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Private vehicle
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Not included
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way
- Gratuities
- Attraction tickets
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Travel back in time to Old Montréal as you visit Place d'Armes, the Old Port, City Hall and the Bonsecours Market. Hear how the city was founded as Ville Marie - the City of Mary - by French missionaries, and later named Mount Royal after the triple-peak mountain around which the city was built.
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Stop 2
Explore the hustle and bustle of downtown Sainte Catherine Street, and the grand and stately McGill College Avenue.
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Stop 3
See a little of the RÉSO Montréal - more commonly known as the Underground System - a network of subterranean offices, hotels, cafes, shopping malls, a whole other city.
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Stop 4
Admire the Square Mile dating back to the Victorian era, then cross Mount Royal Park - to arrive at a breathtaking panoramic view of the city.
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Stop 5
Visit the awe-inspiring and iconic Saint Joseph Oratory, Canada's largest church - attracting 2 million pilgrims every year.
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Stop 6
Explore the Bohemian, laid-back districts of Plateau Mont-Royal, and the Latin Quarter - learning about the cultural and ethnic diversity of the city.
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Stop 7
Be astonished at the famously vibrant and colourful street art, murals, and graffiti on Saint Laurent Boulevard, and enjoy the greenery and peace of Jean-Drapeau Park with Saint Helen and Notre Dame islands - an oasis of calm.
Meeting point & pickup
Pickup available, or meet at the start point
Please meet your guide at the main entrance of your hotel, 10 minutes prior to the tour start time.
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Pickup is available from 121 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
- May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $430.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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