This year, we took the free walking tour again and we had a good experience with Anne Marie. She…read moregave us a lot of information on many landmarks of the Old Town. She even took us to places I had never been before and I have visited Montreal almost 20 times....So it was really informative. Our tour had about 25-30 people. They now charge a $5 per person fee when reserving. You tip the guide at the end of the tour.

Excellent and informative walking tour of the Old Montreal area. Our guide, Sandrine, was very…read morepersonable, knowledgeable, and included just the right amount of historical references during our stops. She made it an enjoyable experience even in inclement weather. She kept the pace going and was cognizant of how the group kept up. I was so impressed I tried to sign up for another tour of a different part of the city during my visit but it was sold out. Highly recommended!

Me, my spouse, and a friend went on this food tour on a Sunday late morning recently. We found it…read moreto be a good introduction to the Montreal food scene. It was 3 hours long and did involve a moderate amount of walking. The poutine and Mediterranean food were the standouts during this tour. It introduced me to a few places that I may visit again in the future. The only negative was that our particular tour guide was way too verbose and tended to drag the tour a bit behind schedule.

4 years after my first tour, my husband and I found ourselves in Montreal. I booked a Mile End tour…read morewith this company since we had such a great experience the first time. Our guide this time was Darren, and he was outstanding! We learned so much about the Mile End itself as well as the backstories of all of the great places we went to. We left stuffed with plenty of recommendations for places to check out for the remainder of our stay. I said it in my last review and I'll say it again: if you're thinking about a tour book with Local Montreal Food Tours! It'll definitely elevate your trip!

What a fun ghost tour! The guide was totally in costume and character which was kitschy but a nice…read moreway to get into the spirit. None of the stories were very spooky, but we did get to explore around the area and hear some interesting tales. Nothing amazing, but would still recommend!

The worst ghost tour we have ever been on. To spend 30 minutes in square talking about that does…read moredeath mean and what are ghost was so boring and then we walked through a trashed filled alley to spend another 15 minutes to hear about a man who loss his legs and bled to death. The guide had to scream everyone once in awhile so we would not fall asleep, please remember we're standing.

The day after our market tour, we joined a fantastic bike tour--roughly 16 km through a variety of…read moreneighborhoods and sights. Rather than any single stop, the real takeaway was Montreal's character itself: its diversity, inclusion, multicultural fabric, and rich history. Our guide, Pax, embodied those qualities--knowledgeable, communicative, and genuinely pleasant--making the 4.5 hours fly by. At the start and finish, Danny (the owner/manager) personally fitted our bikes and checked in afterward, offering extra tips to help everyone make the most of their Montreal visit. Absolutely a must for a first visit in Montreal, highly recommend taking one of their tours, preferably both!

Excellent mural tour of Le Plateau borough. Our guide was a local who was informative and…read moreknowledgeable, very friendly and easy to follow. The tour was so interesting and we had a great time. Highly recommended.

We were down at the old port and it was late in afternoon and raining lightly. We saw the Amphi…read moreYour bus and decided to give it a shot, as we had never done a Duck or Amphibian type tour. The cost was pretty reasonable, about $25.00 USD per person for a 1.5-hour tour. I found the tour very informative. The tour was concentrated to the Old Montreal section of the city and on the Saint Charles River. Our guide was very good and it was nice way to get to know the city on a rainy day. 3.5 stars.

I'm giving this 4 stars... I thought it was more like 3 STARS but my wife loved loved loved it and…read moregave it 5. My teenage son wasn't impressed. We sat near the back. I'm going to go with other reviewers on this one... the land tour was congested and we saw more on foot. It was good (not great). Going in the water was cool and you did see a lot of features including a cruise boat, the city skyline, the Expo 67 condos (weird architecture), the spa, and several other areas. Difficult to find! They need more signage for sure. I walked all over trying to find it. Its actually in a small tent on the street. However that being said its not very popular and we were able to walk on (after purchasing tickets) on a Saturday for the next ride. The tour guide was OK. It was both in French and English. Overall I'm glad we did this! Perhaps if the city streets weren't as busy they could plan a better route and go down near Jacques-Cartier Place where the La Grande Roue and clock tower was and some of the town halls, churches were.

Wow. Jet boating with Saute-Moutons was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Montreal. I…read morehighly recommend it, but it's not for everyone. It's thrilling, it's exhilarating, and sometimes, it's even scary. This is like a roller coaster ride on the water. And you will get completely soaked, from head to toe, over and over. If getting repeatedly hit and completely doused with large volumes of cold water is not your idea of fun, then do not go on this ride and stop reading now. However, if you're looking for a little excitement in your life and want something different to do, this definitely fits the bill. If you're concerned about safety, our guide pointed out upfront that Saute-Moutons has not had a single fatality since opening for business in 1983. What to expect is pretty simple: 1. You show up to the docks/Saute-Moutons 45 minutes prior to departure. You check in, sit through a tutorial, and review safety procedures. 2. You check your bags/belongings at a counter into a secure room. You change into clothes for the ride. 3. Clothes: Wear a swimsuit or anything you don't mind getting completely soaked. Bring a towel and a complete change of clothes, including footwear in case you decide to wear your own footwear on the boat. Saute-Moutons provides low-quality sandals with strapped-in heels that you can use, included with your ticket price. The water is cold and you will be traveling at high speeds so you will get cold. Saute-Moutons provides sweaters (fleece pullovers). Don't be afraid to layer up. You then put a jumpsuit on. Then you put a poncho on. After that, it's the life vest. Even though you have all of these layers, make no mistake, every crevasse of your body will get wet. Do not bring any loose objects with you onto the boat. You risk losing it. There are pouches on the back of each seat where you can store items such as waterproof cameras, but I don't recommend bringing much else. The water comes in at quite a force and it will easily knock off things like glasses/sunglasses and loose footwear. You might even considering bringing spare contacts because if you're not careful, the force of the water could knock the contacts off your eyeballs. 4. Once everyone is checked in, briefed, and dressed, they are loaded onto an aluminum boat. Ours had two 700 horsepower engines (1,400 horsepower total). Powerful. We made our way south down the St Lawrence River, around Nuns' Island, to the Lachine Rapids. Along the way, our guide narrated and gave us a river tour of Montreal. 5. The fun happens at the Lachine Rapids. Basically, the captain of the boat goes around in circles, in the rapids, trying to smash the front and sides of the boat into huge oncoming waves. You'll go up waves, down waves, and crash directly into them. The captain times a lot of the hits and most of them are huge, dramatic, and downright jolting. To get an idea of what I'm describing, just search YouTube for videos of Saute-Moutons. I must note the videos do not completely do what you actually feel in person justice. Sitting in the boat at rest, the water can get as high up as your belly/chest. The boat gets filled with water (it later drains out). Prepare to get water from the St Lawrence River in pretty much every orifice of your body except for, probably, those in your nether regions, which should be protected by at least two or three layers. I sat on the far right side of the boat (starboard). The first wave the captain smashed into us struck the right side of the boat first. I can only describe it as a rude awakening. It was literally like a roomful of cold water crashed into me from above and from the side. Whoosh. I got a direct hit of water into my right ear. The first hit set the tone for the rest of the ride. People were laughing hysterically, including myself, at how crazy the whole situation was and what we had gotten ourselves into. During the ride on the rapids, the guide (one of two Saute Moutons employees on board) continues to commentate. Our guide also took photos and videos of us with a GoPro. That media was available later on Saute Moutons' website. At one point, he handed us a shampoo bottle and had us pass it around. We literally washed our hair during the ride. 6. The ride lasted about an hour. We made our way back to the docks, all soaked, some cold. They have changing rooms so you can change into a new set of clothes. Consider bringing a large waterproof bag to put your wet swimsuit/clothes in. Todd "the Legend" was our guide (I think that is what he wanted us to call him). He was hilarious. It appears he's been doing this for years and multiple times per day. I'm not sure where he gets his energy from and how he's able to be "on" all the time. Not only is he informative, but he's very friendly and entertaining. He's like a comedian. Prices vary depending on season. We paid about $70 Canadian each after all was said and done. That included tax and tip. I thought it was worth it.

I got tickets for this though the GoVieuxPort.com website as part of the Nautical Getaway package…read moreand it was worth every penny (especially at a 40% discount)! I had a guest from out of town so we brought her with us for the ride. Even my 70 year old mom joined in though she was quite nervous about the experience. However, the ride was way safer and more fun than expected. We got there 45 min early and they play old promo videos to keep you entertained while you wait. You can definitely take this time to go to the bathroom/drink water and even strip down to your swimwear (whatever you're wearing on the boat). Presentation really starts at the 30 min mark. They go over the trip details and send everyone off to check their bags and get their sandals (if needed). NOTE: if you want to sit up front in the boat, you'll have to hustle to be first to check your bags and suit up and run over to the boat because those are the coveted seats!! We were slow so we ended up sitting in the last row. It's still a good experience, especially with my mom on board but I felt it was just a touch on the tamer side than what I wanted. Being this close to the Lachine rapids is such a thrill!! The pale turquoise waves look awesomely beautiful and fast! The curls that the waves made were absolutely stunning!! For me it was really a visual treat. We went on a hot day and our departure was at 5pm so the water had the whole day to warm up and was a tepid 23°C in August. When you hit a good wave, the water floods and drains out the back of the boat so after a huge wave crashed on the boat, we had water right up to our knees!!! I think we must've done 5 loops of going up and coming down the rapids and then it was a very speedy ride back to the Old Port. You'll appreciate the free hair drying portion of the ride as the wind whips your hair dry! The staff were helpful, funny, warm and personable. The owner Jack made you feel super welcomed. In fact, he asked us if it was our first time, he joked why did we wait so long to come see him! Here's my recommendations, if it's not 30°C out, you may feel a touch chilly in the 15 min speed ride to and from the rapids, especially after getting wet! Wearing a poncho keeps you warm and your hair almost dry because it comes with a hood. Even if it's your first time, try to sit at least 3 rows from the back because during the ride out, the engine is loud so you won't here anything the tour guide is saying even on the speakerphone. Also, you'll get a more immersive (literally) experience!! Be the first one out to the pier if you want front row seats. At the back, we still got totally soaked but we weren't really baptized in the river like those in the front rows. Sometimes we saw waves but they never reached the back of the boat. I brought my goggles cause I wore contacts but they fogged up a bit so I couldn't see how awesome the waves were but I put them up in between rounds. The water isn't a spray... More like a pounding so it can knock things loose. Bring a hair tie to keep your hair out of your face. Take the 5pm ride if you want a warm water experience. It was hot out but the sun wasn't overbearing. When the water filled the boat it was nice and tepid. If you can bring a waterproof GoPro to capture the waves cresting as the boat prepares to dive into the waves, it's the most epic thing ever! Alternatively you "can" bring your phone and during the ride back to the Old Port our tour guide offered to take pics and videos on people's phones. Great experience and if you're from Montreal, you gotta try it at least once!

Museum of Jewish Montreal isn't a traditional museum. Its museum space hosts cultural events but…read morethe main way that people interact with the museum is through the walking tours of Montreal they offer. When I was planning a solo trip to Montreal recently, I knew I had to take in one of their walking tours. I only had time for one (I would have done more than one if I'd had one more day), so I picked "Beyond the Bagel" - 3-4 hour walking tour of Mile End and Plateau. It was fantastic. My tour (on a weekend) was small - just me and another couple. Our tour guide was great - very knowledgeable and friendly. And it was amazing to not have to wait in line to get to try some of those famous Jewish Montreal foods (I was especially grateful for this when we stopped at Schwartz's and I saw that line). I learned so much, got to see so much of a few of Montreal's historic Jewish neighborhoods, and tried some great food. I definitely recommend this tour (and others) if you're interested in the history of Montreal's Jewish community, Montreal's Jewish foods (including Montreal bagels, smoked meats, and more), or just want to see a different part of Montreal! I highly recommend this experience!

The museum itself is not really much of a museum (more like a gallery/cafe/hangout space) but I…read moretook a food walking tour "Beyond the Bagel" which was great because we got to eat and learn. We met at Rialto Theater with 8 of us. Our guide had pastries ready which is a great way to start off, and then we walked into Cheskie's bakery where they were from to see what it look liked inside. Then we took a walk while she talked about the original history of the neighborhood, tried their local bagels (kind of sweet as made with honey water, had it with Liberté cream cheese which I'm told is the only way to go), we walked to another bakery to get some rugelach, and ended up getting pastrami from Schwartz's which had a huge line (that we were able to cut!) We saw a lot of historic buildings, some used for new purposes, some just the former locations. It was really interesting. If you come, bring a big bottle of water! It's a lot of walking and that's not included in the food. I got to try a lot of food I hadn't before and if i were in town longer, I'd hit up those establishments for other goodies. A lot of learning and good snacks. It's a lot of carbs though! You will be full. So do the walking tour, it ends at the museum which is not much, but at least you can sit a sec before carrying on with your day. Was really fun and unique!

Our guide, Daniel, was wonderful. We had a comprehensive tour of Old Montreal in which we got the…read morehistory of Montreal's inception and the succeeding waves of immigration and movement away from the river. Daniel showed us great churches, banks and government buildings, making us want to come back and explore further. When we said that we wanted to go to the Museum Beaux Arts after our tour, Daniel suggested using the Metro. He walked us to the station, helped us purchase our tickets and clearly told us which lines to take and which stops were the most convenient. Daniel is gracious and welcoming. Montreal is luck to have him.

Daniel was our walking tour guide in Old Montreal, and he did a wonderful job of explaining the…read morehistory of the city from both the French and the British perspectives. I was also interested in the First Nations history he brought to our attention. In addition, he addressed the art and architecture of the city. We are very senior folks, and he tailored the pace and length of our two-hour tour to our physical abilities, as well as our intellectual curiosities. Daniel even took the time to guide us through the machinery at the Metro station so we could buy our fare tickets to go on to a museum in the new city when our time with him was sadly over. I can't recommend Daniel highly enough and Guidatour for its wonderful service.