Culture & History things to do in Montreal

We rank 170 culture and history things to do in Montreal, Canada. The highest scoring is The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
170
In the 90+ Club
7
Available today
60
From
$5

Culture & History in Montreal compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Montreal by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio96$432.8h4.9/5 (820)
Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours95$592h4.9/5 (2,551)
The Full-Day small-group comprehensive tour of Montreal94$1907h4.9/5 (688)
Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine & 7 Tastings94$1263h4.9/5 (2,998)
The Original Montreal Mural Arts Tour by Spade & Palacio92$252h5/5 (650)
Bike / E-bike Tour : Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront by Fitz92$893h4.9/5 (360)
Bike / E-bike tour : Plateau, Mile-End, Jean-Talon Market by Fitz90$953h4.9/5 (302)
Bike/E-bike Tour: Montreal’s hidden treasures with beer or wine89$943h4.8/5 (355)
Jet Boating Montreal's Lachine Rapids87$692h4.9/5 (236)
Montreal RESO Underground City + Downtown Tour by MTL Detours86$492h4.8/5 (316)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Montreal

Culture & History in Montreal: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Montreal?
The Essential 101 Non-Touristy Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 820 traveler reviews. Old Montreal Walking Tour | Small Group (Max 10) | by MTL Detours, The Full-Day small-group comprehensive tour of Montreal, Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine & 7 Tastings follow close behind. We rank 170 culture & history experiences in Montreal in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Montreal cost?
Expect around $100 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Montreal City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Montreal for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Montreal currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Montreal?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Montreal, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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