Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal interior — royal-blue ceiling studded with gold stars, carved walnut reredos, rose-window stained glass. Gothic Revival 1829.

Notre-Dame Montréal Tickets — Daytime visit

Self-guided basilica visit, anytime during opening hours

Reserve daytime visit

The daytime visit option at Notre-Dame Montréal Tickets — self-guided basilica visit, anytime during opening hours. Includes self-guided basilica entry — mon–sat 09:00–16:30, sun 12:30–16:00, plus 4 other concierge inclusions. Reserve directly — we secure the official slot the moment you confirm.

What's included

Every booking includes the elements below — handled by our concierge team before your visit and confirmed at the door.

• Self-guided basilica entry — Mon–Sat 09:00–16:30, Sun 12:30–16:00 • 24 interpretation panels in French and English • Pre-trip email with what to expect and how to find the entrance • No time slot — arrive any time within opening hours • 5-minute audio history sent before your visit

Who this is for

This option is designed for self-guided basilica visit, anytime during opening hours. If you're booking for a different group composition, see the other tiers in our booking widget — each is matched to a specific visitor profile.

On the day

Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal is the Gothic Revival parish church on Place d'Armes in Old Montréal, built between 1824 and 1829 to a design by Irish-American architect James O'Donnell. Its royal-blue vaulted ceiling studded with gold-leaf stars, its carved-walnut sanctuary by Victor Bourgeau (1872–1879), and its 7,000-pipe Casavant Frères organ (1891) make the interior the most elaborate in North America.

Frequently asked

What's included in the daytime ticket?
The daytime self-guided visit uses 24 interpretation panels in French and English only. There is no multilingual audio-guide app. The AURA evening show is non-narrated — visual and musical, no language requirement.
What is AURA exactly?
A 45-minute immersive multimedia experience produced by Montréal's Moment Factory. The basilica interior becomes a projection canvas: the ceiling stars animate, the walls are painted with light, a full orchestral score plays through the sanctuary's sound system. It's wordless, narrative-led, and designed as a standalone evening experience separate from the daytime self-guided visit.
Can I do both daytime and AURA same day?
Yes — they're separate tickets at separate times. A common pattern: daytime visit at 10:00 (with your audio guide), free day in Old Montréal, back at 19:00 or 20:00 for AURA. The two visits complement each other well.
Is AURA suitable for children?
Yes, with caveats. Most kids 6+ are captivated; the darkness, music and lights are immersive but not scary. Toddlers may find the sound volume overwhelming. There's no age restriction but under-7s are free (lap seating). AURA starts after dinner time for small kids.