2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off

Montreal City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★ 3.6 1,711 reviews

Runs April To October

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Duration: 2 days
Meeting point: 1001 Rue du Square Dorchester
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Coach Canada - Tour de Ville Montreal

Overview

This is a two-day hop-on hop-off bus loop run by Coach Canada's Tour de Ville Montreal, with a bilingual host on board narrating in French and English. The ticket covers consecutive days, so there is time to ride the route and also hop off along the way. Stops sit near the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Mont Royal parking area and the Belvédère Camillien-Houde lookout, with the Basilica, Chinatown, Crescent Street and the Science Centre passed along the way.

The strength reviewers keep returning to is the coverage: the route stretches across downtown and up the mountain, and one traveller noted there are roughly nine stops. Several describe it as a good way to get oriented and pick up some history of the city in a short amount of time.

A narrow cobbled Old Montreal street at dusk, warm window lights and long blue shadows across the stone.

It suits first-time visitors who want the layout of the city fast. It is not a good fit for wheelchair users, since the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and anyone who needs a tight schedule should know waits at stops can run long. Local taxes are included, gratuities are not, and there is no hotel pickup and drop-off. Several reviewers found the starting point poorly communicated, so read the meeting instructions on the booking page carefully before you go.

A wood-fired bagel oven with a long paddle and a rack of fresh sesame bagels, flour dusting the counter in warm light.

What's Included

Included

Hop-on hop-off tour with bilingual guide (French and English)
Local taxes

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Start at Dorchester SquareThe route begins around 1001 Rue du Square Dorchester, at the edge of downtown. Several reviewers said the exact boarding point is vague, so confirm the address before arrival.
Old Montreal stopsThe route lists stops at Parc de La Presse, Hangar 16 and the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History.
Downtown coreThe bus continues along Atateken and Sainte-Catherine, then past Avenue du Président-Kennedy and Rue de Bleury.
Museum of Fine ArtsA stop serves the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. One reviewer reported a bus failing to appear at this stop, so build in flexibility.
Saint Joseph's OratoryThe bus travels along Chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is among the points of interest passed by on this route. One reviewer found the bus signage here hard to locate.
Mount Royal lookoutsStops at the Mont Royal parking area and Belvédère Camillien-Houde give views over the city, and Mount Royal Park is passed by on this leg.

Outdoor wrought-iron spiral staircases climb the brick fronts of a row of Montreal houses, a cyclist below a budding tree.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking, drawn from the tour details and from what multiple travellers reported after riding.

Plan two loops. The ticket is valid for two consecutive days, and one reviewer rode the full loop on day one without hopping off, then used day two just for Mont Royal.
Dress for the weather. Reviewers advise dressing for the weather, since you may be standing at stops waiting to board. No what-to-bring guidance is listed, so pack for the conditions you expect.
Confirm the meeting point. Multiple reviewers complained that the pickup location is poorly communicated, and some were sent to the wrong address or given no prior instructions. Read the meeting instructions closely and allow time to find the exact spot.

Three travellers seen from behind in a grey stone arcade, one holding a folded paper map in soft mid-morning overcast light.

Build in waiting time. Buses do not always run to schedule, and several travellers reported long waits, full buses and routes altered without notice. Treat the loop as orientation plus casual transport, not a punctual shuttle.
Guide quality varies. The on-board hosts are bilingual, and one reviewer described good guides with local knowledge. Others describe uneven experiences, so expectations should stay flexible.
Getting oriented. Reviewers consistently describe the tour as a good way to learn the city's layout and history quickly. It works well for first-time visitors deciding which neighbourhoods deserve more time on foot.

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Common issues. The recurring complaint is logistics: several travellers reported late or no-show buses, and full buses passing stops. Route changes during city events, such as the cycling race one reviewer encountered, sometimes happen without advance notice. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and excludes gratuities and hotel pickup and drop-off. One reviewer found signage at Saint Joseph's Oratory hard to locate, and a few said the meeting point is not clearly explained, so confirm details at booking before arrival.

Common Questions

How Long Is The Ticket Valid?

The tour is valid for two days, and the days must be consecutive. One reviewer used day one for a full loop and day two for a single stop, so plan the two days around what you most want to see.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No pickup arrangement is provided, and hotel pickup and drop-off appear on the exclusion list. Check the exact meeting point before booking, since several reviewers found it vague.

What Is Included In The Price?

The price includes the hop-on hop-off tour with a bilingual guide, French and English, plus local taxes. Gratuities are not included, and neither is hotel transportation.

Is The Tour Wheelchair Accessible?

No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible. The route is near public transportation, and most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the experience start time, based on local Montreal time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted.

What Should I Bring?

Weather-appropriate clothing, since reviewers advise dressing for the weather. Confirmation is received at the time of booking, and it helps to have the details handy when locating the meeting point.