Whether you’re looking for a dynamic team-building experience or simply a no-fuss leisure activity for your group, these reputable Montréal tour companies provide access to the most fascinating (and delicious) corners of the city.
Spade & Palacio Tours
Non-touristy tours for that local perspective
Spade & Palacio’s guides are born-and-raised Montrealers who are passionate about the city and love to show it off. Gourmet walking tours bring participants off the beaten track and promote local businesses — and they know all the most Instagrammable spots for selfies. Perfect for millennials, foodies and/or the hip-at-heart.
Juust
Electric scooter tours of the essential Montréal
Take a tour of Montréal’s most vibrant neighbourhoods (including food tastings) on a 100% electric e-scooter with Jusst. Included: two wheels, a fully loaded battery, a helmet and a genuinely cool guide! What more could you want?
Fitz Montréal Bike Tours
Discover all facets of The Main and its murals
Fitz Montréal specialize in unique tours of must-see districts, including an unforgettable insiders’ look at Boulevard Saint-Laurent (aka The Main) with insight about how immigration patterns have shaped Montréal. You’ll see Chinatown, the former Red Light district, the former Jewish district and Little Portugal, among others. They also offer an e-bike tour of Montréal’s magnificent murals.
Guidatour
Vast experience plus a titillating ghost tour
With more than 30 years of experience, Guidatour is one of the longest-running operators in the city. They can tailor an experience specifically for your team — or opt for the spooktacular Ghost Walks. Scavenger hunts also available!
Local Montreal Food Tours
Tasty tours including a Montréal artisanal beer tasting
Perfect for foodies and wine aficionados, Local Montreal’s food-centred walking tours also offer historical and cultural aspects. The beer tour features certified guides who will walk visitors through the local how-tos of beer tasting and food pairings. Deliciousness guaranteed.
Montréal On Wheels
Architectural tours that will keep you fit
Montréal On Wheels’ Vista Architecture Tour takes participants on bikes across bridges (over the St. Lawrence River), through the historic grounds of World Expo ’67 and around Montréal’s notorious F1 racetrack (self-made car noises optional). A must for design buffs.
Vélo Festif Montréal
Party bike tours for hilarious group shenanigans
Atop a 16-seat group pedal powered bike, Vélo Festif Montréal offers various fun and entertaining excursions of two or three hours interspersed with stops at bars and local restaurants around Montréal.
Round Table Tours
Street food specialists for tasty explorations
Various gastronomic tours to specialty grocers, food production sites, food trucks and exclusive restaurants are Round Table Tours’ speciality. Participants get to taste refined products and even meet with chefs. Bonus: plenty of experience in building customized corporate experiences.
VDM Global DMC
Corporate turnkey services that include food tours
VDM Global DMC has a dynamic team that will design and produce custom-made projects, such as tours, meeting planning and incentive events. Essentially, VDM will adjust to your specific needs.
Excursions Montréal
Private tours designed by a highly knowledgeable local
Well-travelled and articulate, André Saint-Amant is a local guide with a vast knowledge of history and where to find the most FOMO-worthy photo ops. His company, Excursions Montréal, will cater the tour exactly to your interests, or you can peruse his predesigned excursions.
16/42 tours
Get to know a neighbourhood like a local
Stroll through Montréal’s many different neighbourhoods on a guided walking tour with 16/42 tours. Whether it’s Mile End, Old Montréal, downtown or Parc Extension, there’s a tour for everyone. Plus, children under 12 can come along for free!
H2O Adventures
See Montréal from the mighty St. Lawrence River
Navigate the waters of the Lachine Canal or the St. Lawrence River by kayak with H2O Adventures. Beginners can take the two-hour introductory kayaking course, and rentals of pedal boats, kayaks, electric boats and canoes are available on site.
Haunted Montréal
Spooks and chills your attendees won’t soon forget
Looking for something a little spooky? Haunted Montréal specializes in thrilling ghost tours lead by pro storytellers, including a very popular Haunted Pub Crawl in downtown Montréal. Cheers to drinking spirits with a spirit or two!
Museum of Jewish Montréal
An insight into Montréal’s vibrant Jewish community
Discover Montréal’s Jewish community through its culture, food and history on a private walking tour with the Museum of Jewish Montréal. Guided by a museum researcher, the various tours are available for groups of up to eight people.
Le Petit Navire
A chic electric ship experience with unbeatable views
Climb aboard the Petit Navire for a relaxing boat ride by the Old Port or on the Lachine Canal. A partner in the City of Montréal’s Sustainable Development Plan, the electrically propelled Petit Navire will show you the city from a whole new angle. Tours last from 45 minutes to 2 hours, and private tours can be arranged.
N-tours
An invitation to venture further afield
In addition to offering informative tours of the city itself, ranging from 3 hours to a full day, N-tours will also bring your group outside the city borders for excursions to areas like the verdant Eastern Townships, the breadbasket of Montréal.
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