Fitz Downtown And Waterfront Ride

Bike / E-bike Tour : Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront by Fitz

★ 4.9 387 reviews

from $64.66 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: 87 Rue de la Commune E
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Fitz Montréal

Overview

Fitz Montréal runs this three-hour loop by regular bike or e-bike, starting and finishing at their shop on Rue de la Commune East, right beside the waterfront in Old Montreal. From there the route threads through the old quarter and the Old Port before heading inland toward Place des Arts, McGill University and the downtown core, then swinging back west along the Lachine Canal national historic site to Atwater Market. A local guide rides lead and stops at each point to share information about the city.

The group is capped at ten travellers, and riders must be at least 14 years old. Several reviewers said the e-bike is the smarter pick if you are not in decent cycling shape, with one also suggesting it for older riders. Tours run in all weather; if it rains, the operator hands out rain capes. Guides can run the tour bilingually in French and English on request.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 10 travellers
Minimum age	14 years

A bicycle, helmet if you want one, a guide and taxes are all in the price. Gratuities, hotel transport and bottled water are not, so bring a refillable bottle, there is a fountain at the shop. One reviewer noted riding alongside traffic and pedestrians at points, so basic city-cycling confidence helps.

What's Included

Included

Local guide
Bicycle
Helmet (optional)
Taxes

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Bottled water

Itinerary

Meet at Fitz Old MontrealThe tour starts at 87 Rue de la Commune E, by the waterfront. It ends back at the same point.
Old MontrealA stop of 20 minutes in the historic quarter..
Old Port of MontrealA 10-minute stop along the waterfront.
Place des ArtsA brief 5-minute stop at the arts complex.
McGill UniversityA 10-minute stop on campus.
Centre-Ville (Downtown)A 10-minute stop in the downtown core.
Lachine Canal historic siteA 10-minute stop at Lieu Historique National du Canal-de-Lachine.
Atwater MarketA 20-minute stop at the market.
Return to Old MontrealA final pass through Vieux-Montreal listed at 1 minute, before finishing at the meeting point.

Rating And Season In Brief

Rating	4.9 from 387 reviews
Weather	Operates in all weather; rain capes are provided.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape how this ride goes for you.

Bike or e-bike. Reviewers repeatedly suggest the e-bike if you are older or not in regular riding shape. One of them said the e-bike would make the experience more enjoyable, and another noted it helps with the few hills.
Riding with traffic. One reviewer pointed out you will ride alongside traffic and pedestrians through parts of the city. Basic comfort on a bike in an urban setting helps.
What to wear. Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothes and skip the flip flops. It also suggests skipping the car entirely, since parking near the shop is extremely difficult, and the meeting point is near public transportation.

Water and extras. Bottled water is not included, so bring a refillable bottle; there is a fountain on site. Gratuities are also not included. A front basket can be fitted for your bag, which one reviewer found made the ride cooler and more comfortable.
Weather. Rides go ahead in rain, and the operator provides rain capes; if the operator does cancel for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.
Group feel. Groups max out at ten, and one reviewer described a friendly, international mix that included families with teens. Most travellers can participate.

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Common issues. Groups are capped at ten, the tour is restricted to participants 14 and older, and it is not wheelchair accessible. It requires a minimum number of travellers, so the operator can cancel if that minimum is not met, offering a different date, a different experience or a full refund. One reviewer felt the price did not match the value compared with bike tours in other cities, so set expectations accordingly. Weather can also force a cancellation, with a new date or full refund offered. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included, so you make your own way to the meeting point.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price includes a local guide, the bicycle, a helmet if you want one, and taxes. Gratuities are not included, and neither is bottled water. Bring a refillable bottle, since there is a fountain at the shop.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are listed as not included, so you make your own way to the meeting point. Avoid arriving by car because parking near the shop is extremely difficult. The meeting point is near public transportation.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Fitz Old Montreal, 87 Rue de la Commune E, right by the waterfront. The tour ends back at the same spot.

Can Kids Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

Participants must be 14 years or older. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though most travellers can participate.

Should I Book The Regular Bike Or The E-Bike?

Both are offered on this tour. Multiple reviewers recommend the e-bike if you are older or not in strong cycling shape, and one said it would make the experience more enjoyable.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, using the local time zone as the cut-off. Within 24 hours, no refund or changes are accepted.