Canada · QUEBEC CITY TOURS
The only walled city north of Mexico is compact enough to walk and steep enough to notice. These 15 cover the upper town, Petit-Champlain, Montmorency Falls and the Ile d’Orleans, priced and clear about the hills.
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.”
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”
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!”
Take a 1-day open-top bus tour through Québec City with 15 stops, panoramic views, and audio in 10 languages. Start near Château Frontenac, ride the full two-hour loop to get oriented, then hop off at places such as Place Royale, the Plains of Abraham, and the Citadelle. Drivers including Pierre and Martin may add live commentary.
“The bus tour was so much fun. We learned a lot of history about new and old QC, and our tour guide was very jovial.”
Spend two hours exploring Old Quebec in a small group of no more than 12. Guides such as Sam, Lynn, Luis, and Pierre bring history, politics, family stories, food tips, and movie-location details to the walk. You’ll see Place Royale, Petit Champlain, Château Frontenac, and the fortifications, with a funicular ride included.
“Dress warm, and enjoy the history, and the beauty of quebec, take lots of pictures to capture the moment.”
Walk Old Quebec for about three hours with guides such as Pamela, Maude, Samuel, or Pierre, stopping for 10 or more local tastings. Expect pea soup, pâté chinois, poutine, brisket, maple taffy, pastries, Quebec gin, and a running lesson in the city’s food and history.
“The food was wonderful! Samuel, our guide, was knowledgeable, personable, and answered all of our questions. This was a highlight of our recent trip to Quebec city with friends. We had a small group of six, which seemed to be the perfect size. Would definitely recommend this tour and Samuel to anyone visiting Quebec city.”
See Quebec City from a red, open-top double-decker bus on a 2-hour loop covering Old Québec, the Citadelle, Plains of Abraham, Old Port, and Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Use the 1- or 2-day pass to hop off, explore, and continue with audio commentary in 10 languages.
“Driver day 1 did nothing speak English well or refused to. We had a great day pass for 6 and he couldn’t answer questions”
Spend about an hour touring Fairmont Le Château Frontenac with a local guide playing a historical character. Start on Dufferin Terrace, then see the hotel’s public rooms, select interiors, and historic details. Guides such as Thomas, Bernie, and Kevin bring the building’s past to life.
“Excellent tour and guide! Funny & knowledgeable. We learned a lot from the whole experience. Would defiantly take again.”
Ride from central Quebec City to Île d’Orléans with guides such as Jean-François, Celine, Jeff, and Jean-Pierre. Visit a vineyard, cider house, chocolate maker, and nougat shop, with tastings included. Expect lovely views, local stories, and short stops rather than a full meal.
“This tour was by far the worst food tour I’ve ever done but I want to be objective so let’s start with the positives: -The tour ran on time and there was water available -The orchard where the wine tasting was made for a lovely setting -The island itself is beautiful and the strawberries the guide got for us was the best thing I tasted on the tour. The not so great: -You didn’t get a tour so much as a Costco sized sample of the nougat and maybe 10mL of the cider, which made it difficult to taste. -At the nougat area, there was a small video showing the…”
Follow a costumed ghost from criminal to executioner through Old Quebec. In English or French, your actor-guide shares dark stories of arrests, executions, prison life, and New France law, beginning at the Morrin Centre and ending at Place Royale.
“Angie was excellent! Kept the crowd engaged and laughing. Would recommend.”
Spend a flexible day at Strøm Nordic Spa Old Quebec, a short walk from the historic district and cruise terminal. Your thermal pass includes a robe, towel, locker, and access to hot and cold pools, saunas, steam rooms, waterfalls, fireplaces, and river-facing relaxation areas. Bring swimwear and sandals.
“We loved everything about it. I wish they had a snack bar as well. Restaurant was amazing”
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