Adult
Ages 18+
€24
- Basilica interior — sanctuary, nave, side chapels
- Mobile-phone audio guide in English
- Priority entry on Rue Notre-Dame
Step into the royal-blue vault of Old Montréal's basilica
Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal — daytime self-guided visit or the AURA immersive light experience, booked in English before the French-first ticket site catches you out.
See ticket options- 1829 Gothic Revival — oldest church in Montréal
- National Historic Site of Canada, 1989
- 5 000 carved wooden figures in the sanctuary
- 1 M / yr paid visitors
Choose your ticket
Student / Youth
Ages 7–17, students with ID
€18
- Same basilica access as adult ticket
- Under-7s free at the gate
- Priority entry included
Family
2 adults + up to 3 under-18s
€78 €68 Save €10
- Basilica for the whole family
- Under-7s free — we handle the paperwork
- Priority entry for all
AURA evening light experience
45-min immersive multimedia show
€42
- AURA evening show — 45 minutes
- Projection-mapped onto the basilica interior
- Full orchestral score inside the sanctuary
- Evening entry separate from daytime ticket
Paris, France
“We did daytime first and AURA the same evening. The daytime visit is about the architecture and the stained glass; AURA is a different kind of visit — the ceiling stars literally move, the walls narrate a wordless story. Two experiences, not one. Both worth the ticket.”
Boston, USA
“Tried the French-first booking site and gave up after three attempts at the tiered-AURA calendar. These guys had both tickets for the same day in my inbox in under an hour.”
Sydney, Australia
“The royal-blue ceiling is what the photos show. What the photos don't show is how much gold leaf is on everything else — the pulpit, the pillars, the altarpiece. It's the most elaborate church interior I've seen in North America.”
- Refund if we can't deliver Full money back if your slot can't be secured
- Real humans, not bots English-speaking concierge, not AI
- Pay in your local currency Same price at checkout · no FX surprise
- No hidden fees Total shown upfront · what you see is what you pay
About Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal
Notre-Dame de Montréal was built between 1824 and 1829 on the Place d'Armes in what was then the Catholic heart of a British-ruled, French-speaking city. The architect was James O'Donnell, an Irish Protestant from New York; he converted to Catholicism the year before his death so he could be buried in his own creation. The Gothic Revival exterior was radical for North America in 1829 — no other building on the continent looked like it.
The interior is the reason to visit. Victor Bourgeau's redesign in the 1870s filled the sanctuary with carved walnut, gilt-leaf painted details, and the royal-blue ceiling studded with 24-karat gold stars that's become the building's signature image. The stained-glass windows — unusual because they depict scenes from Montréal's religious history rather than biblical ones — were installed 1929–31 by Francis Chigot of Limoges. The Casavant Frères organ has nearly 7,000 pipes; Celine Dion was married in this church in 1994.
AURA is the evening product. Produced by Moment Factory (Montréal's own immersive-media studio), it projection-maps a 45-minute orchestral show onto the interior — the ceiling stars come alive, the walls ripple, the sanctuary becomes a stage for a wordless narrative. It sells as a separate-ticket evening experience, distinct from the daytime self-guided visit. The daytime interior is architecture and history; AURA is what Moment Factory does to architecture with light. Two different visits.
Practical information
- Opening hours
- Daytime visits: Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat 08:30–16:00, Sun 12:30–16:00. AURA evening shows: various start times, typically 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 Tue–Sat.
- Address
- 110 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1T1, Canada
- Getting there
- Metro to Place-d'Armes (Orange line), 2-min walk. On Rue Notre-Dame Ouest between St-Sulpice and St-Laurent. Old Montréal is walkable from most downtown hotels.
- From Montréal-Trudeau Airport
- Train/bus ~45 min, taxi 25 min. Most visitors are arriving from downtown or cruise terminals.
- Time needed
- Daytime self-guided: 45–60 min. AURA: 45 min plus 15 min arrival buffer. Combined same-day: 90–120 min if you do both.
- Best time to visit
- Morning weekdays for the daytime visit (quiet). AURA sells out summer Fridays and Saturdays — book 1–2 weeks ahead in peak. Winter visits are quieter and particularly atmospheric with low natural light.
- Mass and services
- The basilica is still an active parish. Sunday mass is at 11:00 (French); mass is free to attend but tourist visits are not permitted during services. We don't book mass attendance — just walk up.
- Old Montréal context
- The basilica is on Place d'Armes, the historic core of the city. Pair with the Pointe-à-Callière museum (archaeology + city history) a 5-min walk away, or the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel (sailors' church) on the waterfront.
- Accessibility
- Step-free entry through the main doors. Wheelchair-accessible inside. Audio guide compatible with hearing loops. Elevator access to the gallery.
- Photography
- Permitted without flash or tripod during daytime visits. Photography is not permitted during AURA shows (copyright + immersion).
About our service
Basilique Montreal Tickets acts as a facilitator to assist international visitors in purchasing priority tickets directly from the Fabrique de la paroisse Notre-Dame de Montréal, the official operator. We do not resell tickets — we provide a personalised booking and English-language support service. Our concierge service fee is included in the displayed price. For those who prefer to purchase directly, the official site is basiliquenotredame.ca.
Frequently asked
What's included in the daytime ticket?
Entry to the basilica interior (sanctuary, nave, side chapels), plus a mobile-phone audio guide in English, French, Spanish, or Mandarin. The audio guide covers architecture, the history of the parish, the stained-glass scenes, and the Casavant Frères organ. Priority entry on Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, bypassing the standing queue at peak times.
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.
Is mass free to attend?
Yes — the basilica is still an active Catholic parish. Sunday mass is at 11:00 in French. Mass attendance is free and doesn't require a ticket. Tourist visits are not permitted during mass. If you want to attend in a non-tourist capacity, just walk up.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual. No shorts shorter than mid-thigh, no tank tops, shoulders covered. The basilica doesn't strictly enforce but asks politely; most tourists comply without being asked. Kids' usual clothing is fine.
What's your refund policy?
Two situations trigger a full refund: (a) we cannot secure your slot, or (b) the basilica closes (very rare — typically only for weddings or major services). Outside those, tickets are non-transferable. Reply to your confirmation email 48h+ ahead and we'll try to move the date.
Is it safe?
Very — Old Montréal is one of the safest tourist districts in Canada. Normal street-smart rules around Place d'Armes. Nothing specific to the basilica.