City Tour; Montreal Bucket List
Overview
Discover the amazing cultural mosaic of the city of Montreal beyond its traditional bi-cultural image. Learn about the city and how immigration shaped its development in the 20th century. On top of that, have a taste of Montreal Bagel.
The tour will start with a drive through Downtown. The Multicultural Mile-End neighborhood will be next to visit before heading towards Little Italy, the traditional center of Italian culture and gastronomy in town where you will visit le marché Jean-Talon, North America's largest farmers' market.
Next will be a visit of the famous Le Plateau Mount-Royal neighborhood where you will discover its hidden charms. Afterward, you will visit Jean-Drapeau Park, the site for the unforgettable Expo 67 on the islands accross the Saint Lawrence River. Your visit will be concluded with a Photo-Stop in front of Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montreal
What's Included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Complimentary pick up only from listed downtown hotels
- Small size group (8 - 16) in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- A Montreal Bagel and Maple product tasting
- Short walks
- 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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St-Viateur Bagel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Marche Jean-talon (jean-talon Market)
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
30 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- Complimentary pick up only from listed downtown hotels.
- Small size group (8 - 16) in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
- a Montreal Bagel and Maple product tasting.
- Short walks.
- Commented driving tour by an accredited bilingual tour guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Private transportation.
- Visit of Notre-Dame Basilica (we only stop for a picture).
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Tour; Montreal Bucket List 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 City Tour; Montreal Bucket List 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
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Complimentary pick up only from listed downtown hotels
- Small size group (8 - 16) in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- A Montreal Bagel and Maple product tasting
- Short walks
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 12 travelers
