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Things to Do in Montreal: Best Attractions, Tickets, Tours, and Free Places to Visit

Montreal is most famous for its music, fashion, and cultural activities. People visit this impressive city for its great museums and attractions, nightlife, music, and shopping. Also, it's known for food and historical sights.

Here you'll find everything you need to plan a trip to Montreal. With tickets, tours, things to do, accommodation, transportation, and food ideas, we're here to help you plan the perfect trip.

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Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine and 7…
From $78 →
Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal
From $71 →
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
From $133 →
Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 6+ Local Delicacies Tastings
From $91 →
Toronto & Niagara Falls 2 Days Tour
From $210 →
The Bagel Class presents : Montreal Bagel Making Workshop!
From $71 →
From Montreal: Quebec City One Day Trip with Hotel Pickup
From $104 →
Montreal Mile End Guided Food Tour by Local Montreal Tours
From $78 →
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Best Things to Do in Montreal by Category

Must-See Attractions

Old Montreal
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
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Notre-Dame Basilica
Most Popular
Cost: $10 CAD
Kid-friendly
Romantic
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Mount Royal Park
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
More Info →
Jean-Talon Market
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
More Info →
Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine and 7 Tastings
Most Popular
Book Ahead
From $78 →
Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL…
Most Popular
Rating: 4.9
From $42 →
The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour
Most Popular
Rating: 4.8
From $25 →
Quebec city & Montmorency Falls 1 Day Tour from Montreal
Rating: 4.7
Budget Friendly
From $45 →
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Book Ahead
Rating: 4.5
From $133 →

Best Free Things to Do

Old Montreal
Famous for its well-preserved historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and vibrant cultural attractions The cost is free.
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Mount Royal Park
Known for its extensive trails, stunning city views…
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Jean-Talon Market
Famous for its vast selection of fresh local produce, artisanal foods, and vibrant cultural atmosphere The cost is free.
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Saint Joseph’s Oratory
Known for its impressive…
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Lachine Canal
Famous for its scenic waterfront trails and historic…
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How much time do I need in Montreal?
Most visitors spend 3-5 days here because of the number of sights and attractions.

Top Museums

Biodome
Cost: CAD 22
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Cost: CA$24
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Pointe-à-Callière Museum
Cost: CA$24
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Museum of Contemporary Art
Cost: C$15
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →

On the Water

Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Book Ahead
Rating: 4.5
From $133 →
Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Budget Friendly
From $36 →
Montreal: Guided Electric Boat Cruise in Small Group
Rating: 4.6
Budget Friendly
From $29 →
Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing
Romantic
From $129 →
Sunset Boat tour on the St Lawrence River Old Port Montreal(1hrs)
Rating: 4.3
Budget Friendly
From $29 →
The Ultimate Montreal Boat Tour
Rating: 4.6
Budget Friendly
From $18 →

Food & Wine

Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine and 7 Tastings
Most Popular
Book Ahead
From $78 →
The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio
Most Popular
Rating: 4.9
From $93 →
Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 6+ Local Delicacies Tastings
Most Popular
Book Ahead
From $91 →
Montreal Mile End Guided Food Tour by Local Montreal Tours
Most Popular
Book Ahead
From $78 →
Bike/E-bike Tour: Montreal’s hidden treasures with beer or wine
Most Popular
Rating: 4.8
From $68 →
Jean Talon Market & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Local Tastings
Most Popular
Rating: 4.8
From $69 →
Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing
Romantic
From $129 →
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Best For Kids

Old Montreal
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
More Info →
Notre-Dame Basilica
Most Popular
Cost: $10 CAD
Kid-friendly
Romantic
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Mount Royal Park
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
More Info →
Jean-Talon Market
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
More Info →
Biodome
Cost: CAD 22
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
La Ronde Amusement Park
Cost: CA$55
Kid-friendly
6 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Cost: CA$24
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Pointe-à-Callière Museum
Cost: CA$24
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Lachine Canal
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
2 hours
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
More Info →

For Couples

Old Montreal
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
More Info →
Notre-Dame Basilica
Most Popular
Cost: $10 CAD
Kid-friendly
Romantic
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Mount Royal Park
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
More Info →
Lachine Canal
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
2 hours
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
More Info →
Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing
Romantic
From $129 →

Outdoors

Old Montreal
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
More Info →
Notre-Dame Basilica
Most Popular
Cost: $10 CAD
Kid-friendly
Romantic
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Mount Royal Park
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
3 hours
Highly Rated
More Info →
Jean-Talon Market
Most Popular
Free
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
More Info →
Biodome
Cost: CAD 22
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
La Ronde Amusement Park
Cost: CA$55
Kid-friendly
6 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Cost: CA$24
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Pointe-à-Callière Museum
Cost: CA$24
Kid-friendly
2 hours
Highly Rated
Prices and Info →
Lachine Canal
Free
Kid-friendly
Romantic
2 hours
Highly Rated
Budget Friendly
More Info →

Recommended Tours & Tickets

Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine and 7…
From $78 →
Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) |…
From $42 →
The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour
From $25 →
Quebec city & Montmorency Falls 1 Day Tour from Montreal
From $45 →
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
From $133 →
The Only Locally Owned Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade &…
From $93 →
The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio
From $54 →
Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour
From $25 →

Day Trips to Explore Further

Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal
Book Ahead
Rating: 4.2
From $71 →
From Montreal: Quebec City One Day Trip with Hotel Pickup
Book Ahead
Rating: 4.5
From $104 →
Laurentian Mountains Day Trip From Montreal
Book Ahead
From $90 →
From Montreal: Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Full Day Trip
Book Ahead
Rating: 4.5
From $83 →


Where to Stay in Montreal

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