Canada · CITY TOURS
A city here can be a two-hour walk or an all-day bus with twelve stops. These 15 compare both, priced and timed, so you can work out which one your first afternoon actually needs.
Walk downhill through Old Québec with a licensed guide such as Mark, Louise, Robert, or Christian. In a group of no more than 15, you’ll see the Upper and Lower Town, Château Frontenac, Place Royale, the fortifications, and Petit-Champlain while learning how Québec grew from 1608 to today.
“Great tour Learned so much history Our guide Louise was fabulous . Went in winter, dress warm Very cold”
Spend one hour exploring Fairmont Le Château Frontenac with a costumed guide such as Claudine, Chantal, Thomas, or Kevin. Expect a short outdoor introduction, historic stories, elegant interiors, and access to selected rooms, restaurants, and other restricted areas. Tours run in English or French.
“It was amazing once we found the tour group! The description of the meeting point wasn’t super clear and parking was hard to find so we ended up being about 10 minutes late and missing the outdoor portion of the tour. However, everyone was super helpful in helping us find our group, very polite, everyone we encountered was very courteous. Gorgeous castle hotel. Gorgeous grounds. Amazing people. Maybe just a better explanation of the meeting point :)”
Board at Chouinard Pier for a 90-minute daytime cruise past Old Québec, Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans, and Montmorency Falls. A bilingual guide, sometimes in costume as Louis Jolliet, explains the sights in English and French. You also get outdoor decks, an indoor bistro, bar, and photo-friendly river views.
“It’s always nice to be on the water, we didn’t have the best weather, but we enjoyed it. Anyhow, the gentleman that did the speaking and information on the ship was great.. Very enjoyable !”
Ride from Old Quebec along Avenue Royale to Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Île d’Orléans, a copper museum, and a chocolate shop. Guides such as Martin and Daniel add local stories and humor, but the schedule can feel rushed, especially in winter when late visits to the falls may mean poor light.
“If you want to see the falls & Saint Anne’s this is a good way to see them. Look around for the best price because some used a different source and paid much less than we did. The bus was excessively hot and we all were overdressed after coming out of the cold. The windows were dirty and seeing out or taking photos wasn’t great. I know it’s winter but the windows could’ve been washed. The tour guide David was good and informative. Ample time at each stop too.”
Travel by premium bus from downtown Montreal to Quebec City with an English-speaking guide such as Chantal, Katia, or Joyce. Tour Old Quebec, enjoy three hours of free time, and stop at Montmorency Falls. Expect a full 12-hour day with about six hours on the road.
“It was a really interesting day and the guide was brilliant - she was Quebec born and raised and was so knowledgeable and interested in the the history of the area, which really came across. The short visit to the Montmorency Falls was beautiful and I was pleased it was included. We had a good three hours to look around the city on our own time, and having seen a lot of the city from the coach already it meant we had a good idea of what we would like to see in more detail. There were transport issues on the way home and we had a delay while a…”
Walk through Old Quebec with a French or English-speaking guide, visiting Dufferin Terrace, Place Royale, the fortifications, and Petit Champlain. The two-hour group tour costs $29, while a 2½-hour private option can focus on history, architecture, food, or local stories.
“Marc is a very knowledgeable and I learned the city history and culture. Very satisfied , Thank you Marc”
See Toronto from an open-top double-decker bus, with live English guides such as Mashaal, Pietra, and Curtis, or audio in nine languages. A 24 or 48-hour pass links Sankofa Square, Casa Loma, the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District.
“the guides on each bus were informative and articulate. I would have like a ticket supply to attractions being offered by the guide and more half covered top halves of the bus”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Montreal to Quebec City with a guide, see Place Royale and the Plains of Abraham, visit Montmorency Falls, then enjoy about three hours to explore Old Quebec on your own. Hotel pickup may be available, but you must confirm it 24 hours ahead.
“The tour is really good, the driver is very helpful and friendly. The guide also very informative and friendly. They manage time quite efficiently and on time. It might be a bit of a shot time spending at the waterfall, but that’s reasonable and we got a lots of time to look around in the old quebec area. It’s a wonderful day in quebec with this tour.”
Visit Parc de la Chute-Montmorency for a full day, with park admission and a round-trip cable car ride included. See the falls from the river, bridge, cliffside staircase, and new contemplative walkway. The park is wheelchair accessible, with free parking and small-group support for up to 10 people.
“the walk in the park was lovely . We took city bus transport so a shorter return to the bus stop from the cable car would have been nice. (we may have missed the path ?) The cable car ride was amazing”
Ride an air-conditioned bus from Old Quebec through the Côte-de-Beaupré countryside to Montmorency Falls, Île d’Orléans, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica, and Albert Gilles’ copper studio. Guides such as Simon, Martin, and Daniel add lively English and French commentary, though the short stops require a brisk pace.
“It was awesome! My guide, Simon, was great and knowledgeable! Highly recommended!”
Meet at the red kiosk near Parliament Hill and spend about 40 minutes touring Ottawa by road before the vehicle enters the Ottawa River for a 20-minute cruise. English and French guides such as Sarah, Pierre, Wendy, and Alexis add history and humor while you see Parliament, ByWard Market, Lansdowne Park, and Gatineau.
“Really enjoyed it. Quick and succinct tour of the city, noting all the landmarks and passing by all the wonderful views. Christina, our guide, and Keith, our driver were both friendly and enthusiastic. It was just right for seeing the city when we were only there for an afternoon! The kids loved the entry into the river! Would definitely recommend!”
Spend about three and a half hours seeing Montreal by climate-controlled coach, with stops in Old Montreal, the Old Port, Olympic Park, Mount Royal, and Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Guides such as Julien, Cecilia, and Louis bring local stories to the ride, while hotel pickup keeps the day simple.
“The tour guide Francois and the driver Serge were awesome. Weather was unexpectedly snowy and both made the trip safe and fun and Montreal looks beautiful under fresh snow!”
Ride from central Vancouver through Stanley Park, Granville Island, False Creek, Olympic Village, Chinatown, and Gastown. Your guide, possibly Steve, Heidi, JT, Marion, or another Cycle City local, sets a comfortable pace, shares city stories, and keeps the group to nine riders.
“Excellent tour and experience. We felt like we had an amazing introduction to Vancouver and our guide German was a superb guide”
Tour Vancouver by comfortable coach with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Granville Island Public Market, Stanley Park’s totem poles, and Prospect Point. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup simplify the day. Guides such as Sam, Sean, Alex, and Jordan are known for local stories and humor.
“Great tour guide, Sam was funny and made it a memorable day. He was knowledgeable and shared some great tips.”
Spend about 6.5 hours touring Vancouver with a guide such as Sarah, Brent, Sam, or Rodrigo. Visit the Vancouver Lookout, Granville Island, Stanley Park, and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, including the Cliffwalk and treetop paths. Pickup is available from selected Vancouver and Richmond hotels.
“Our Vancouver BC tour was amazing! it was very well-organized, and we were able to see so much in one day without feeling rushed. The Capilano suspension bridge area was magical, everything was decorated for Christmas and felt like an enchanted forest. The Granville Island market was a lot of fun, we tasted many different foods, and the prices were very reasonable. Our guide Sarah did a great job and was very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour.”
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