5 Christmas Tours in Canada to Build a Day Around

1.Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

Walk Old Quebec for two hours with a costumed guide such as Stacy, Pierre, or Sandrine, taking in Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Place Royale, and Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica. Expect a strong history tour with Christmas stories, French heritage, stairs, cold weather, and a small hot chocolate.

“Sandrine was a great guide! It was a bitter cold day and she kept things moving and interesting. It was a bitter cold day and we were glad some people didn’t show up as it kept the group smaller and able to move to warm spaces more quickly.”

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2.Old Montréal Small-Group Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Walk from Victoria Square to Bonsecours Market with an English- or French-speaking guide. Hear stories of Christmas customs in New France, see Old Montréal dressed for the season, and visit the Santa Claus exhibit at the World Trade Center.

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3.German Christmas Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Join a French or English-speaking guide for a 90-minute walk through Quebec City’s German Christmas Market. Taste glühwein, a pretzel, and stollen while learning how German market customs blend with Quebec traditions. Meet at the Tourist Information Center and dress for winter weather.

“Missed the start time …our fault Called the service to try and catch up either the group . No help at all Again we were late”

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4.Christmas Lights Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $93Top rated

Meet Gustavo at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for a private two-hour walk through downtown, Underground Montreal, Place des Arts, Old Montreal, and the Old Port. Along the way, expect holiday lights, Notre-Dame Basilica, local history, and indoor stops to warm up.

“Gustavo was an amazing guide that taught my parents and I about Montréal we wouldn’t have found on our own. He was funny and relatable, highly recommend! Hopefully will be back for another tour in the summer months. :)”

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5.Christmas Interactive Walking Tour of New France

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

Walk Quebec’s Lower Town for one hour with a French or English guide, meeting at the Quebec City Mural. Actors appear along cobblestoned streets to share odd Christmas customs, old cures, and winter tales. Valerie has led the experience, and the tour runs rain or shine.

“I took the tour on December 23 at 7:00 p.m. with Valerie, and it was the best experience I had in Quebec. Highly recommended for families with children or teenagers. The actresses were outstanding, the performances were excellent, and the stories were told with impressive quality. A truly immersive experience, crafted with great attention to detail. Congratulations to the entire team for such a wonderful experience!”

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