Montreal Cadillac Tour: History, Murals, French Influence
4.9
38 Ratings
Montréal
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- We will explore the remarkable Bonsecours market where local vendors offer Quebecois merchandise.
- We’ll view the stunning Neo-Gothic church.
- We’ll visit this bustling square in Old Montreal, filled with local boutiques, art galleries, and eateries.
- We’ll tour the archaeological museum housing ancient relics from Montreal’s colonial era.
- This street characterized by its bohemian vibe hosts local boutiques and shops, along with substantial street art adorning many buildings. We’ll also stop by the renowned Schwartz smoked meat shop. In addition, our journey takes us past Montreal’s historic ‘Red Light District’.
- This concealed treasure of a square offers a chance to look at and photograph iconic 19th-century Montreal townhouses and architecture. Uncover unique architecture that makes this neighbourhood stand out.
- We are set to drive past one of the world’s most esteemed universities.
- This street, brimming with action, offers a great selection of restaurants and nightspots.
- We’ll stroll along the city’s main strip, home to shopping and brand-name stores.
- Our tour includes passing by the residence of the famed Montreal Canadians.
- We’ll navigate through Montreal’s Chinatown, set between its two Chinese arches.
What's Included
- Use of convertible Cadillac
What's Not Included
- Pick up other than 350 Rue St-Paul EAST in Old Montreal ranging from CAD$50 to CAD$250
Additional Information
Explore the city in a laid-back manner aboard our signature vintage convertible Cadillacs, guided by a local expert. Discover why Montreal is the heart of Canada’s culture, enriched with a vibrant history. Our knowledgeable guides are updated about the city’s happenings and will recommend trendy eateries, upcoming events, exciting activities, and nightlife suitable for all ages. Indulge in the luxury of riding in our vintage cars while absorbing the diverse offerings of this captivating city.
Our 2-hour journey kicks off amid old Montreal’s French-inspired history and architecture that dates back more than 300 years, particularly the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Basilica. Afterward, we traverse the quirky and artistic neighborhood of Le Plateau with its renowned wall paintings, diverse stores, pubs, and eateries. We continue our tour downtown, home to the esteemed McGill University and extraordinary contemporary high-rises.
Location
350 Rue Saint-Paul E
Rue Saint-Paul East
This is very easily accessible by Metro via station Place d'Armes (5 mins walk), by Uber/Taxi, by driving with a paid parking lot (Not operated by us) at the address (Subject to parking availability) or walking if your staying in Old-Montréal.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(38 Ratings)
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Robyn
Nov 8, 2023
Montréal sightseeing you will never forget - This was some of the best excursion money we have ever spent! Michael was fun, informative, accommodating and certainly entertaining. We learned lots of Montréal and had a ton of laughs. Don’t keep thinking, spend the money you won’t regret it
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Steve_t
Oct 6, 2023
Great Tour! - Michael was great! He was fun, funny and very entertaining and knowledgeable.
The car was great too. It turned heads every where we went.
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H3839zufannyb
Oct 2, 2023
Best way to tour Montréal - Such a fabulous way to see, and learn about, Montréal. Our guide, Michael, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and so much fun! The car, of course, was great. I highly recommend this tour.
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Acbrophy
Aug 21, 2023
Absolutely worth your time! - Was out on a walk about yesterday and saw three different classic Cadillacs on the streets at different times. At first I was sure it was just a collector but by the last one it was clear I had to look more into this.
Glad we did!
My 14-year old son and I had a great time on the tour with Emerson in his white 1970 DeVille.
Emerson hit us up with some great history of Montreal, but even more so was just fun to talk to and ask questions of as this was our first time to Montreal. We really loved both sides of the tour, in Old Montreal as well at Le Plateau Mont Royal. And he dropped us right in front of Schwartz’s Deli with some local tips on best ordering tactics which worked out great!
Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone, including those traveling with older kids.
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Sacha_s
Aug 21, 2023
Excellent service - Outstanding and courteous service! Clean vehicle and right on time! Our driver was able to use the fast lane at the airport to bypass the long queue for the regular passengers.
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Jodie_e
Aug 2, 2023
Will not disappoint. - Absolutely an awesome way to see Montreal. Lots of fun, with lots of history, with lots of local knowledge. Mike made this experience the best & was so eager to give us the best experience possible with plenty of photo opportunities👌🏻
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Matthewfromdc
Jul 28, 2023
A Captivating Journey through Montréal: Unforgettable Memories with Emerson and Throwback Tours - Emerson and Throwback Tours provided an unforgettable 2-hour journey through Montréal in a vintage convertible Cadillac. Emerson's extensive knowledge and lifelong passion for the city made the tour engaging and enriching. The murals, Mount-Royal Summit, and the classic Cadillac added to the charm. Highly recommended for a unique and memorable experience in Montréal.
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Jbonat
Aug 26, 2023
Unique Montréal experience - Learning about the city and architecture was terrific. Staff was flexible when we needed to change our time and also very friendly. Fully enjoyed riding in the Cadillac.
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Jonathan
Aug 9, 2023
A crazy couple of hours - I guess ut was a crazy idea
Wanted to see a good but of Montreal in a short time ; was great fun get tiring reactions from passers by and other motorists.
It was fun and the guide good fun but he admitted himself he has no ‘guide’ knowledge himself so couldn’t answer many questions
I liked the Plateau area and the opportunity to go to the viewpoint on Montroyal
I think the tour operator had booked the guide back to back with tours before and after which meant he was late for our tour and had to get to the next one afterwards. He was a warm and fun guy
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Doc1947
Sep 28, 2023
Disappointing - Have you ever taken a tour that is rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor, but your experience seems totally different that others?
We did the tour with Michael. He was late. He was then confused about which tour we had signed up for and ask us several times about which tour we were taking. We then drove around Old Montreal with commentary that was disjointed. We drove past the same three restaurants twice with the same commentary. And then there was his language. I'm no prude and I use foul language in private and with friends, but I don't use this language in public and not when I'm giving a lecture. It was off putting.
I didn't give this one star because we did very much enjoy the Cadillac convertible. It was a neat way to tour and with a different guide would be spectacular.
So maybe we did enter a parallel universe and this is why our experience was so different that others on TripAdvisor??
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