Guided Scooter Ride of Montreal - Details
The MS Guided Scooter Ride of Montreal enables you to see the best of what Montreal has to offer in a relatively short amount of time. Although most people have little to no difficulty riding a scooter, individuals who struggle with balance on bicycles, are afraid of city traffic, or are accident prone in general, should think twice before taking this tour. If any member of your group falls into the above categories, it is possible for them to ride with a guide or another member of your group who is comfortable with a passenger, but the price remains the same per person. Although some history and interesting information about Montreal is provided, the MS Guided Scooter Ride is not a comprehensive historical tour of the city. Each rider will be given a brief tutorial on how to ride a scooter before the tour begins, but the tutorial is not a substitute for a full scooter course. For new riders, the learning curve could be anywhere from 5 - 30 minutes. The tour begins in Old Montreal with lower speeds and progresses to faster speeds over the course of the tour. More experienced riders can skip the Old Montreal section in order to maximize their time at other locations.
For regular group sizes of 5 or less, please arrive at the time of your scheduled tour. Paperwork and helmet fitment will take about 5 - 10 minutes, the tutorial will take 10 - 20 minutes and you should expect to depart approximately 15 - 30 minutes after your arrival. Larger groups of 6+ should plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes earlier than their scheduled tour time.
Conditions
Minimum age to participate as a driver is 16 with an automobile license, or 14 with a moped license (Quebec class 6D or international equivalent). Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.
Children aged 13 and under are discounted 50% and may ride with an adult member of the group or with the guide.
Tour must be booked a minimum 24H prior to desired Departure Time, or on short notice subject to availability. MS recommends booking at least 3 days in advance to secure your desired time slot.
Maximum private group size is around 10-15, depending on the skill level of your group. A 2nd guide may be provided at no additional charge for group sizes of 10-15 depending on the level of the drivers.
The official tour time does not begin until all the training is completed. You will get the entire 1, 2, or 3 hour tour experience, regardless of your skill level. However, if one or more members of your group requires extensive training, your tour may be cut slightly short if another tour is scheduled for later that day. For example, if your 3-hour tour is scheduled for 11h00 and there is another tour at 14h30, and if your paperwork and training takes more than 30 minutes, your tour will have to end at 14h30 regardless because we will need to be back for the next group.
If one of more members of your group is not able to maintain the speed limit (typically 40 km/h - 50 km/h on most Montreal roads) after the first 15 minutes of the tour, which are intentionally at a slower pace, not every stop will be covered in order to finish in the allotted time.
Cancellations for Groups of 1-5
To cancel, please email us. Montreal Scooter is located in the Eastern Standard Time zone. The time stamp of your email will determine if you’re eligible for a refund. If you’re cancelling well in advance of the cutoff time, a text or voicemail should be sufficient 99% of the time but if you do not receive a confirmation in a timely manner, we suggest a followup by email as Montreal Scooter cannot be held responsible for undelivered texts, which can occur in rare circumstances.
A full refund will be given for cancellations with a minimum of 72-hours notice. For example, if your tour is a 14h30 tour, your cancellation email must be timestamped no later than 3 days prior to the tour date at 14h30 to qualify for a full refund.
All cancellations with less than 72-hours but at least 48-hours notice, unless due to inclement weather, will be charged a 25% penalty on the credit card given at the time of booking.
All cancellations with less than 48-hours but at least 24-hours notice, unless due to inclement weather, will be charged a 50% penalty on the credit card given at the time of booking.
No refund will be given for cancellations with less than 24-hours notice, unless due to inclement weather.
For example, if your tour is at 14h30, your email must be timestamped no later than 14h30 to qualify for the 3 tiers of refunds.
Inclement weather is defined as unpleasant weather that involves the existence of rain or abnormal climatic conditions such as hail, snow, high winds, or the like or any combination thereof. In the vast majority of cases, inclement weather involving rain will determine the cancellation eligibility. Light rain (drizzle) is not sufficient to cancel a tour. Although subjective, MS considers light rain to be any rain that does not cause the average person great discomfort or compromise safety while riding a scooter.
Cancellations for Groups of 6+
Cancellation of groups of 6+ will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Cancellation with less than 15 days notice for groups between 6-10 people will generally be subject to a 50% penalty due to the extensive planning involved. The group must be open to reasonable accommodation if inclement weather affects the preferred departure date and time. The 15-day period is a guide as long as regular communication between the parties is being made on various issues that could trigger a cancellation. A reasonable resolution will be offered by MS depending on how much a cancellation affects the scheduling of guides and other tours around the scheduled tour date and time.
Cancellation with less than 30 days notice for groups over 10 people will generally be subject to a 50% penalty due to the extensive planning involved. The group must be open to reasonable accommodation if inclement weather affects the preferred departure date and time. The 30-day period is a guide as long as regular communication between the parties is being made on various issues that could trigger a cancellation. A reasonable resolution will be offered by MS depending on how much a cancellation affects the scheduling of guides and other tours around the scheduled tour date and time.
2-Hour Guided Scooter Ride (Private Tour)
Rough Itinerary
Habitat 67 (discover the secret surfing location in Montreal), Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, the Biosphere, La Ronde Amusement Park, a lap around Isle Sainte-Hélène, across the Jacques Cartier Bridge back to the island of Montreal, followed by a short break at Saint Viateur Bagel or Fairmont Bagel for a famous handmade Montreal Bagel. Then it's time for a quick stop at the top of Mont-Royal, ending with a quick ride through the financial district back to MS. Due to the high level of construction in Montreal, summer festivals and other special events that result in road closures, tour routes may need to be altered. MS cannot guarantee the route but will always strive to optimize your tour experience with alternate routes and stops.
The tour is slightly customizable. Tell us what you want to see and we'll adjust to accommodate you!
Departure Times
Every day - 11h00 | 12h00 | 13h30 | 14h30 | 16h00
Available times will be communicated to you when you contact us
A custom departure time can be arranged with enough notice and a deposit
Private Tour Rates (no other groups mixed with yours)
1 person - $195
2+ people - $130 per person
Helmet Rentals
If you do not bring your own DOT or ECE approved helmet, you must rent one from us at a cost of $5 per helmet
Extra 30 minutes
If you would like a 30 minutes added to your 2H tour, these additional charges will apply
$20/p
Extra Guides
1 member of your group has the option to ride as a passenger with the guide. If multiple members of your group are not comfortable riding their own scooter, they have the option of riding as a passenger with a more experienced member of your group. If there are insufficient members of your group comfortable with taking a passenger, or if a member of your group can but does not want to drive, preferring to take in the sights and sounds of Montreal as a passenger only, we offer extra guides at the following rate:
$60/guide ($30/hour for 2 hours), booked a minimum of 2 days in advance, or subject to availability on short notice
Rental Extension After 2 Hour Tour
$10/h each for the 3rd and 4th hours, then $5/h until closing
Suggested Gratuity
If you are especially satisfied with the quality of your guide, a gratuity of $10 per person given directly to the guide is suggested
All groups of 6+ will have a mandatory $10 gratuity per person added to their tour cost
3-Hour Guided Scooter Ride (Private Tour)
Rough itinerary
Habitat 67, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, the Biosphere, La Ronde Amusement Park, a lap around Isle Sainte-Hélène, across the Jacques Cartier Bridge back to the island of Montreal to Jean Talon Market, followed by a short break at Saint Viateur Bagel or Fairmont Bagel for a famous handmade Montreal Bagel. Then it's time for an ascent up Mont-Royal for a breathtaking view of the city and then a second, lesser known lookout near Saint-Joseph Oratory. We then pass through Crescent Street and/or Sainte-Catherine Street, the financial district, and then back to MS. Due to the high level of construction in Montreal, summer festivals and other special events that result in road closures, tour routes may need to be altered. MS cannot guarantee the route but will always strive to optimize your tour experience with alternate routes and stops.
The tour is slightly customizable. Tell us what you want to see and we'll adjust to accommodate you!
Departure Times
Every day - 11h00 | 12h00 | 13h30 | 14h30
Available times will be communicated to you when you contact us
A custom departure time can be arranged with enough notice and a deposit
Private Tour Rates (no other groups mixed with yours)
1 person - $255
2+ people - $170 per person
Helmet Rentals
If you do not bring your own DOT or ECE approved helmet, you must rent one from us at a cost of $5 per helmet
Extra 30 minutes
If you would like a 30 minutes added to your 3H tour, these additional charges will apply
$20/p
Extra Guides
1 member of your group has the option to ride as a passenger with the guide. If multiple members of your group are not comfortable riding their own scooter, they have the option of riding as a passenger with a more experienced member of your group. If there are insufficient members of your group comfortable with taking a passenger, or if a member of your group can but does not want to, preferring to take in the sights and sounds of Montreal as a passenger only, we offer extra guides at the following rate:
$90/guide ($30/hour for 3 hours), booked a minimum of 2 days in advance, or subject to availability on short notice
Rental Extension After 3 Hour Tour
$10/h for the 4th hour, then $5/h until closing
Suggested Gratuity
If you are especially satisfied with the quality of your guide, a gratuity of $15 per person given directly to the guide is suggested
All groups of 6+ will have a mandatory $15 gratuity per person added to their tour cost.
Scooter Upgrades
Scooters provided are Honda Metropolitan. The following upgrades are available only to experienced riders:
Vespa LX 50 - $20
Vespa Primavera 50 - $30
Vespa Primavera 150 - $40
Vespa GTS 300 - $50
If a member of your group is not comfortable driving, and wishes to ride with a more experienced member of your group, the upgrade to a Vespa LX 50 or Primavera 50 (subject to availability) will be provided free of charge. Upgrade to the Vespa Primavera 150 or GTS 300 requires a motorcycle license, and is also subject to availability.
Damage Deposit
A damage deposit will be taken per scooter and voided at the end of the tour, assuming no damage was caused to the scooter during the tour. If any of the scooters are damaged, the cost to repair the scooters will be deducted from the damage deposit.
Honda Metropolitan - $1,000/scooter
Vespa LX 50, Primavera 50, Primavera 150, GTS 300 - $2,000/scooter
Insurance
The insurance offered by MS will only help you in a major accident. The cost to repair the scooter in case of a minor fall or fender bender is almost always less than the deductible.
Honda Metropolitan ($1,000 deductible) - $10
Vespa LX 50 ($2,000 deductible) - $10
Vespa Primavera 50 ($2,000 deductible) - $10
Vespa Primavera 150 ($2,000 deductible) - $15
Vespa GTS 300 ($2,000 deductible) - $15
