Shore Excursions Group
Montreal Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Montreal Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Journey through Quebec’s largest city on this amazing Montreal Hop On-Hop Off tour. Take the entire tour or see only the sites that matter most to you. The choice is yours. See the Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Port of Montreal, Chinatown, St. Joseph’s Oratory, and many other highlights of the city. Aboard a London-style double-decker bus, travel throughout Montreal, and tour its most fascinating sites.
Built in the 19th century, The Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal features Gothic revival architecture, and is not to be missed. The interior of the basilica, containing a gold star-studded deep blue ceiling, religious statues, and wooden carvings, is grand and colorful. Its stained glass windows depict the religious history of Montreal rather than biblical stories, making its windows unique among the stained glass windows of the world’s churches.
Stops along the route also include Chinatown, which contains authentic Chinese restaurants, food markets, and boutiques. You may also get off the bus to see the heart of Montreal’s commerce and vibrancy, the Old Port of Montreal. Since 1611, when first used as a trading post by French fur traders, this thriving port has been the economic center of Montreal, and defines Canada’s second largest city as a world class metropolis. Be one of the over seven million visitors that the port receives per year while on this incredible Montreal tour.
With every stop on this exciting tour, you have the option to “hop off” and explore. Try your luck at the impressive, stylistically unique Montreal Casino, which is open 24 hours a day and is the largest casino in Canada. You can also visit St. Joseph’s Oratory while on your Montreal city tour. 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. Tour St. Catherine Street, the city’s most prominent street. Cutting through downtown, it offers world-class businesses and shopping destinations. Continue on to Montreal’s highest point to Mount Royal Park Lookout. See the magnificent city below as you look out from one of its most beloved and beautiful parks. On your Montreal Hop On-Hop Off tour, you will encounter the city’s greatest landmarks, and have the opportunity to visit on your own all that Canada’s second largest city has to offer.
Please Note: There are 10 stops on this route and it takes approximately 2 hours to complete the route without getting off. The bus runs every 30 minutes from late April to early June, every 15 minutes from early June to September, and every 30 minutes in October. First and last tour times will be detailed in your electronic ticket.
The route includes the following stops:
- Old Montreal – Dorchester Square
- Old Montreal – Notre Dame Basilica
- Pointe-a-Calliere Museum
- The Village
- Latin Quarter
- Festival Quarter
- Fine Arts Museum
- St. Joseph’s Oratory
- Mont-Royal – Kondiaronk Lookout
- Mont-Royal – Camillien Houde Lookout
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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 - 04/09/27 |
Starting At $65 |
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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 accommpanied by an adult and do not occupy a seat to the exclusion of others.
