Canada · HISTORY TOURS IN MONTREAL
The 10 best history tours in Montreal you can book today, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
A 1.5-hour Montreal history cruise on the St. Lawrence with bilingual stories, skyline views, and an optional 4pm happy hour drink.
“Can be crowded. Narration was informative but continuous except for a short break. Resulted in constant noise. Should be broken up into shorter segments.”
A 2-hour walk through Montreal’s Plateau and Mile End, linking Jewish community stories to street corners and the Museum of Jewish Montreal.
“Really nice neighborhood and historical tour! Truly enjoyed our tour and our guide was very knowledgeable.”
Walk Montreal’s Plateau and Mile End with the Museum of Jewish Montreal on a 2-hour tour focused on rabbis, writers, and radicals.
“Our tour guide, Hannah, spread her enthusiasm and optimism throughout the tour. She maintained a slow enough pace for the seniors on the tour without dragging. She engaged the guests as we walked. She was able to answer questions with ease. She employed various devices to stimulate our attention and interest. I liked that she included observations from her own life, which gave the tour a more personalized feel. My only criticism is that she speaks very quickly so it was not easy to keep up with her presentation, and I know two of the non-native English speakers missed a lot.”
A 2-hour Jewish history walking tour in Montreal, led by Museum of Jewish Montreal staff, using mobile visuals and ending at Mount Royal’s Tur Malka.
“Learning about all the different early Jews, who helped shape Montreal. Our guide was well prepared and knowledgeable about the history of Montreal.”
Private Montreal car tour with Kian: Old Port, Notre-Dame, Mount Royal, Oratory, Jean-Talon Market, Plateau, plus food breaks.
“After our cruise, we decided to stay a couple more days in Montreal. Our tour guide, Kian, was the BEST!. He tailored the tour to our interests, was incredibly knowledgeable, and was so kind and fun. My husband had a heart attack on the last day of our trip, and Kian offered to help us in any way he could. He really is a wonderful man. I highly recommend this tour.”
Old Montreal walking tour with free-entry landmarks, an English licensed guide, and a low-cost route through old and new.
“We were 2 for the tour on a cold, rainy Wednesday for the 10.30 tour, starting at city hall (hotel de ville). Stephanie, our guide, was fantastic. She charmed us with her dramatic flair and blend of history, facts and knowledge. Nothing too strenuous; a good pace was maintained with some indoor stops. We went to lunch at Crew Cafe afterwards. Highly recommended.”
Cruise Old Montreal in a convertible Cadillac from Bonsecours Market. One hour of stories and landmark views in English, for $89.64.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great tour of Old Montreal! Cruising around in a Cadillac convertible was such a unique experience – heads were turning everywhere we went. The ride was smooth, the car was stunning, and it made exploring the city feel extra special. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a fun and memorable way to see check out the area. Emerson also recommended lots of great spots to check out later.”
Private Montreal city tour by car in a Tesla Model 3. See Old Montreal, Mount Royal, Mile End, and Jean Talon Market with a local guide.
“Kian was so good at showing us the city. And he gave us some great recommendations for the next day.”
Private Old Montreal history walk with 4 international tastings, an English guide, and plenty of photo time in about 3 hours.
“This was an interesting and informative tour made even better by a few bites of Montreal classics. It was a great way to introduce us to beautiful Montreal. We loved it!”
Small-group day trip from Montreal to Trois-Rivières along Chemin du Roy, with free hotel pickup and guided heritage stops.
“We decided to go South and see some of the towns outside of Montreal based on guides suggestion. Well worth it.”
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