Best of Montreal Tour with River Cruise plus Montreal Biodôme

Your Montreal sightseeing tour begins with your guide will picking you up from your downtown hotel and leading you on a fully narrated city tour that blends iconic landmarks, rich history, and unforgettable views—all in the comfort of a luxury air-conditioned van, with a maximum of just 7 guests for a personalized experience.

The driving tour starts with a scenic drive up to the top of Mont Royal. Along the way, take in stunning neighborhoods like the Golden Square Mile, a bustling neighborhood known for its Victorian-era architecture and affluence, and pass the sprawling Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, the largest cemetery in Canada.

Once you reach the top you will experience the best view of the city at the Mont Royal Lookout. Here, you will experience a panoramic view of the entire city of Montreal including the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding Appalachian Mountain region.

Next, you will pass by some of the city’s most interesting areas including downtown Montreal, McGill University, and Chinatown. You’ll reach historic Old Montreal where you’ll experience the rich history with some of the oldest buildings in the area set along cobblestone streets, including the beautiful gothic-revival Notre Dame Basilica.

The next stage is a relaxing cruise along the Saint Lawrence with some of the best views of the city’s skyline.

The final leg is a visit to Montreal Biodôme where you step in five ecosystems in one summer day—tropical, Arctic & more. The Biodôme is home to over 2,500 animals representing about 150 different species and 800 plant species. It is one of the few places in the world to reproduce the complexity of the natural environment.

At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your Downtown Montreal hotel.

You’ll get to enjoy the top attractions and visitor experiences while avoiding long lines and wait times. This tour is fully guided and narrated including all attraction admission fees.

• All attraction admission fees including skip the ticket line entry, avoiding large crowds and wait times.
• Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in anywhere in downtown Montreal.
• Stops at Mont-Royal Lookout and St. Joseph’s Oratory Lookout.
• A narrated drive passing multiple points of interest including Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery, Golden Square Mile, and Notre Dame Basilica.
• A narrated driving tour of Old Montreal.
• A 90-minute boat cruise on the St. Lawrence River.
• Visit to the Montreal Biodôme.

• 6 hours

• Available year-round with tours daily Monday – Sunday 10:00am *
  *Subject to availability

• This is a small group tour with a maximum of 7 participants.
• This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please wear comfortable clothing and dress for the weather.
• Tour guide gratuities are not included, optional and always appreciated.
• St. Lawrence River Cruise is seasonal, only operating from May to October, replaced with Le Grande Roue de Montréal Ferris Wheel November – April.

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