Shore Excursions Group
Heart Of Montreal Highlights
Heart of Montreal Highlights
Venture throughout one of Canada’s most famous cities to uncover Montreal’s culture, history, and modern charm. Aboard a luxury air-conditioned motor coach, you will encounter Montreal’s most renowned sites and enjoy various photo stops at landmarks such as Old Montreal, Olympic Stadium, Mount Royal Park, and St. Joseph’s Oratory on this Montreal city tour. With uninterrupted commentary given by a professional tour guide, you can be certain that your tour will provide insight into the heritage and culture of this incredible metropolis.
Experience Montreal’s historic beginnings with a photo stop at the city’s oldest area, Old Montreal. Founded in 1642, Old Montreal depicts the changes of Montreal’s exciting past, as a former French and British colony. You will see how each culture has had a unique influence on this fascinating district. View City Hall and travel into Montreal’s past. Constructed in the 1870’s, it is perhaps the country’s greatest representation of Second Empire architecture and is a National Historic Site of Canada. Tour throughout Old Montreal to Place Jacques-Cartier, a charming square built in the first half of the 19th century and named for the French explorer who claimed Canada.
Discover modern Montreal and see the sights that make it a thriving, world-class city. Visit the Olympic Stadium, Canada’s largest stadium by seating capacity, which was built for the 1976 Summer Olympic Games. Witness the tallest inclined tower in the world, Montreal Tower, which stems from the base of the stadium to a height of 574 feet. Continue on to even greater heights while on your photo stop at the Mount Royal Park Lookout. See the magnificent city below as you look out from Montreal’s highest point in one of its most beloved and beautiful parks.
While on your Montreal tour you will also stop at the beautiful St. Joseph’s Oratory. As Canada’s largest church with the third largest dome of its kind in the world, this Roman Catholic basilica has earned its place among the National Historic Sites of Canada, and should not be missed while on your visit in Quebec. Tour throughout Montreal and see famous locations, like the Place Ville Marie, McGill University, Chinatown, and many, many more. All of the city’s most important points of interest are waiting for you to see while on this guided exploration of one of Canada’s most famous and inspiring cities.
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Visit picturesque Quebec City, situated on the mighty St. Lawrence River, and become instantly mesmerized by this historic jewel in Canada’s French province. Replete with striking landmarks and stunning architecture, Quebec City is perfect for sight-seeing and deserves ample time for exploration. The Vieux-Québec quarter, located in the heart of the Quebec City, boasts the city’s most iconic attractions and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you’ll find la Citadelle de Québec, la Place Royale, Musée de la civilisation, and most notably, the famous Château Frontenac, whose impressive structure towers over the St. Lawrence. Stroll Terrasse Dufferin for a spectacular waterfront view of this massive castle, or head just north of Frontenac to Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica and marvel at the cathedral’s gold-laden Baroque style. The lush beauty of Quebec City’s nature parks, from the verdant Plains of Abraham park (once witness to the Battle of Québec) to the cascading waterfall of Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, complements the city’s man-made wonders. Adventurous travelers will love nearby Jacques-Cartier National Park, where hiking, skiing, canoeing, and kayaking are among the most popular day-time excursions. Venture across the St. Lawrence River to the Île d’Orléans, where local vendors offer the city’s best wines, cheeses, and culinary bites to savor. With so much to see and do, Quebec City is guaranteed to astound you! |
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05/03/22 - 05/15/27 |
Starting At $80 |
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Customers must be able to walk short distances and/or a few steps on their own. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Children ages 4 and younger may attend the tour free of charge with advanced notice at the time of booking, provided that they are accompanied by an adult and do not occupy a seat to the exclusion of others.
