Full-Day Small-Group City Tour

The Full-Day small-group comprehensive tour of Montreal

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from $170.10 per person

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Duration: 7 hours
Meeting point: Phillips Square
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
On board: A maple and bagel tasting included
Run by: Ntours

Overview

A van, a bilingual accredited guide, and seven hours circling Montreal from Phillips Square at 9:30 am. Ntours caps this full-day circuit at eight travellers, so it stays a small-group outing in a comfortable vehicle. The guide provides commentary throughout the drive as the group heads to a series of neighborhoods and landmarks.

The route strings together Mile End, Jean-Talon Market, the Plateau, Old Montreal, Saint Joseph's Oratory, and Mount Royal Park, with pass-bys of Little Italy, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Chinatown, Quartier des Spectacles, and Westmount. Along the way there is a maple and bagel tasting included in the price. Admission to Saint Joseph's Oratory is included; the Basilica is a photo stop only.

One reviewer suggested doing it at the start of a trip so you know which areas to explore again. It is not built for travellers with limited mobility, since the group gets in and out of the van frequently.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Hotel pickup	Included
Group size	Up to 8 travellers

What's Included

Included

Complimentary pick up and drop off from listed hotels when selected at least 24 hours in advance
Commented driving tour by an accredited bilingual tour guide
Small size group in comfortable vehicle
Maple and bagel tasting
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Not Included

Private transportation
Lunch
Gratuities
Visit of Notre-Dame Basilica

Itinerary

Meet at Phillips SquareBe at Square Phillips, by the monument in the middle of the square, at 9:15 am. The guide identifies you there, and the tour departs at 9:30.
Mile End drive-throughA 15-minute pass through Mile End and Little Italy, with commentary from the guide.
Jean-Talon MarketA 10-minute free stop at the market before continuing on.
Plateau Mont-Royal30 minutes in the Plateau.
Old Montreal30 minutes in Vieux-Montreal. The drive also passes Chinatown, Quartier des Spectacles, Westmount and Parc Jean-Drapeau. The Notre-Dame Basilica is a photo stop only, not a visit.
Saint Joseph's OratoryA 30-minute stop with admission included.
Mount Royal Park15 minutes in the park, before returning to the vehicle.
Return to Phillips SquareThe tour ends back at the meeting point. The maple and bagel tasting takes place during the day.

GuideIncluded

PickupIncluded

Fees, Food And Languages In Brief

Entry fees	Notre-Dame Basilica is a photo stop only; a visit is not included.
Food and drink	Maple and bagel tasting included; lunch is not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape whether this day works for you.

Frequent van exits. Guests get on and off the van repeatedly, and the tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. That said, one reviewer noted a person on crutches managed fine and that walking at each stop was limited. Pushchairs are allowed.
Small group feel. The vehicle carries a maximum of eight travellers. It is a small group in a comfortable vehicle, and several reviews describe guides who engaged the group and shared detailed knowledge of the city's history and landmarks.
Food on board. Maple and bagel tastings are included. Lunch is not, so plan for a break on your own budget. Gratuities are also excluded.

Hands reach toward paper trays with a bagel, smoked meat on rye and maple syrup on an indoor market table.

Weather shifts. One reviewer caught rain toward the end of the day. Special events or road closures can change the route without notice.
A long day. Seven hours is a lot, and two reviewers described the tour as informative but long. Others said the stops were all great and the guide gave a full picture of the city.
Take it early. One reviewer recommended doing this tour at the start of a trip, since it shows you the neighborhoods you will want to revisit on your own. Several travellers said it gave them a better understanding of the city and its different areas.

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Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met it can be cancelled, with a different date or a full refund offered. Stops can change or drop without notice for special events or road closures. No bags can be left on the unattended vehicle during visits or lunch, so whatever you bring must be carried all day. It is not wheelchair accessible, a couple of reviewers found the day long, and lunch, gratuities, and the Basilica interior are not included. Participants whose behaviour disrupts the group can be asked to leave without a refund.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Start And What Time Should I Arrive?

The meeting point is Square Phillips, by the monument in the middle of the square. Travellers should be there at 9:15 am for a 9:30 am departure, with a working mobile number. Hotel pickup and drop off is complimentary but only when selected at least 24 hours in advance.

What Is Included In The Price?

Hotel pickup and drop off when selected in advance, a commented drive with a bilingual accredited guide, a small group in a comfortable vehicle, maple and bagel tastings, admission to Saint Joseph's Oratory, and the GST. The tour ends back at Phillips Square.

What Is Not Included?

Lunch, gratuities, private transportation, and entry to the Notre-Dame Basilica, which is only a photo stop. No bags can be left on the unattended vehicle during visits or the lunch break.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Children and travellers with special needs are welcome, though the tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility because guests get in and out of the van frequently. It is not wheelchair accessible but pushchairs are fine. One reviewer said a guest on crutches managed the limited walking at each stop.

How Big Is The Group?

The group is capped at eight travellers in a comfortable vehicle. Two reviewers mention the small group, and one describes the van as comfortable.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the 9:30 am start, based on local time. Changes and cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted and will not be refunded. The tour also requires a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for that reason, a different date or a full refund is offered.