Château Frontenac Tour: Explore History and Architecture

Explore the prestigious history of Château Frontenac on this engaging 1-hour guided tour. Learn about famous people and historical events that shaped its identity, and discover recent architectural improvements.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Terrasse Dufferin - The starting point is located on Dufferin Terrace, overlooking the majestic St. Lawrence river.
What's Included
  • Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

On this 1-hour guided tour, experience the history of the prestigious Château Frontenac. Discover the famous people and historical events that have shaped its identity over the years. You’ll have the unique opportunity to see the architectural improvements and installations undergone in the recent years.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this tour takes place…

Location
Au 1884
Tour departs from Au 1884, a small cafe on Dufferin Terrace, right beside the Château Frontenac.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mhallaj
Jun 15, 2025
Visiting Quebec - This was a fun and informative tour of this historical hotel. Our guide, Lord Frotenac, was in full character and we enjoyed all of his stories. We had an early tour (10am) so he was able to take us into all of the rooms and restaurants.
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Elizabethp1024
Jun 14, 2025
If you like history - I personally enjoyed the tour of a majestic place. Tour guide talked a lot of history of the hotel. He was funny and made the tour very enjoyable.
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Nancy_r
Jun 14, 2025
History buff - Was very informative and liked that our tour guide was in costume. A very historic hotel. The tour allowed you to visit rooms you would never have access to if not on a tour.
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Kim_k
Jun 10, 2025
Don't just look at the Frontenac from the outside. Tour the inside! - This was an exciting add-on adventure to our time in Quebec City. Our guide, Emily Post, was informative and hilarious as she took us throughout the beautiful Hotel Frontenac. We were allowed upstairs into a suite, and she gave us a new perspective on this gorgeous landmark.
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Voyage09865015482
May 30, 2025
An exceptional visit - An exceptional guide giving us the history. Describing the architecture and important moments of the Châteaul with humor.
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Jan
May 27, 2025
This was an informative tour of the history of le chateau Frontenac over the past 132 years. - Our guide arrived promptly in period dress and began our tour on the boardwalk terrace outside the hotel by giving us much information on how the hotel began. Upon entering the hotel he made several stops with the group citing both historic facts & interesting stories. He was very knowledgeable with his information. We do not speak French but we had booked the French language tour as it better fit our time frame. We did not expect our guide to translate but he did, just for the two of us. We applaud him as a wonderful guide and also for going the extra mile to give us our dollars worth on the tour.
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Pamela_h
May 27, 2025
Beautiful and unforgettable - Thomas made this a truly unforgettable experience and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Learning the history and being able to go into the hotel and feel it was great. 5 stars to Thomas!!!
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E9548wlgaylem
Jun 12, 2025
Huge disappointment - Huge disappointment. Lots of talking outside and in hallways - most of it funny antidotes of no interest. Only saw 3 spaces in the hotel. Waste of money. Should have just dine a walk thru ourselves for free. We saw more once group was finished
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Dawn
Jun 8, 2025
Disappointed - I was disappointed in the tour. It was primarily a history talk while standing outside or in the hallway of the hotel. We actually saw very little of the features of the hotel.
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Kevin_c
Jun 6, 2025
The tour was in French... - The tour was in French but not stated as such. Being American I could not understand anything. I want my money back !!’nn
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up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).