What to book before you travel to Montreal?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

3 activities to book

Montreal

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Notre-Dame BasilicaBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Montreal Botanical GardenBook on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Bagels, smoked meat and poutineWood-fired Montreal bagels, smoked meat sandwiches piled high on rye, and poutine, chips topped with cheese curds and gravy.Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Mount Royal Park · Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal · Jean-Talon Market · Plateau-Mont-Royal and its outdoor staircases · Old Montreal and the Old Port · The festivals (Jazz, Just for Laughs)

All activities in Montreal on GetYourGuide

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do in Montreal without booking anything?

6 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Mount Royal Park, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Jean-Talon Market, Plateau-Mont-Royal and its outdoor staircases. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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