Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal
Overview
A fulfilling tour of Montreal in 3 hours! You will get to see Mount Royal, Westmount, St. Joseph’s Oratory, Downtown as well as Saint Helen's Island, Old Montreal and waterfront.
Your tour will begin with a drive through Downtown and Mount Royal via the upscale neighborhoods of Westmount and then visit the famous St. Joseph’s Oratory, largest church in Canada. We shall then drive through what is still consider as more French neighborhoods of the city and cross the Jacques Cartier bridge to the site of the unforgettable expo 67 at Jean-Drapeau Park. From St. Helen’s Island you would appreciate a breathtaking view of the Montreal Skyline before seeing the F1 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Arriving at Old Montreal area will conclude the half day tour as it ends nearby the prestigious Notre-Dame Basilica.
What's Included
- Complimentary pick up from downtown hotels when requested at least 24 hours in advance.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- St Joseph Oratory entrance fees
- Small size group (8 - 16 pers.) in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Commented driving tour by an accredited bilingual tour guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Visit of Notre-Dame Basilica (we only stop for a picture)
Meeting Location
Phillips Square
Montreal, QC H3B, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Westmount
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mount Royal
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parc Jean-Drapeau
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- COVID-19 prevention measures: Wearing a face mask is highly recommended in the vehicle and in closed spaces during visits, but not obligatory. Wearing gloves is highly recommended inside the vehicle. Our guides/drivers who have tested for COVID19 and are positive, or have been in contact with a confirmed case will not be allowed to do any tours. Some activities/visits might not be doable due to 3rd party temporary closure.
- In case of special events or roads closure tour/attractions could be modified without prior notice.
- Smoking, e-cigarettes and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited inside the vehicle
- No luggage or bags in general can be left on our unattended vehicles during visits or lunch break. Anything, you bring on with you must by curried on while not on the vehicle.
- This experience includes several attractions. Guests will be getting on and off the van frequently. It is not suitable for persons with limited mobility.
- While children and special need individuals are welcomed on our tour. In case of any disturbance that make other guests uncomfortable, interfere with guides' commentary or rise a security concern, participants may be asked to leave the tour. No refund will be granted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Complimentary pick up from downtown hotels when requested at least 24 hours in advance.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- St Joseph Oratory entrance fees.
- Small size group (8 - 16 pers.) in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Commented driving tour by an accredited bilingual tour guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Private transportation.
- Visit of Notre-Dame Basilica (we only stop for a picture).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Complimentary pick up from downtown hotels when requested at least 24 hours in advance.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- St Joseph Oratory entrance fees
- Small size group (8 - 16 pers.) in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Commented driving tour by an accredited bilingual tour guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Visit of Notre-Dame Basilica (we only stop for a picture)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for travelers with limited mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- COVID-19 prevention measures: Wearing a face mask is highly recommended in the vehicle and in closed spaces during visits, but not obligatory. Wearing gloves is highly recommended inside the vehicle. Our guides/drivers who have tested for COVID19 and are positive, or have been in contact with a confirmed case will not be allowed to do any tours. Some activities/visits might not be doable due to 3rd party temporary closure.
- In case of special events or roads closure tour/attractions could be modified without prior notice.
- Smoking, e-cigarettes and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited inside the vehicle
- No luggage or bags in general can be left on our unattended vehicles during visits or lunch break. Anything, you bring on with you must by curried on while not on the vehicle.
- This experience includes several attractions. Guests will be getting on and off the van frequently. It is not suitable for persons with limited mobility.
- While children and special need individuals are welcomed on our tour. In case of any disturbance that make other guests uncomfortable, interfere with guides' commentary or rise a security concern, participants may be asked to leave the tour. No refund will be granted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
