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Quebec City Walking Tour: Explore Historic Sites
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300 Ratings
Québec
Travel back four centuries in time to the colony of New France as you tour Old Quebec City with your “cicerone,” or guide dressed in period costume. Experience a unique 2-hour walking adventure through the heart of this UNESCO world heritage site.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this tour takes place rain or shine, every day of the year.
Travel back four centuries in time to the colony of New France as you tour Old Quebec City with your “cicerone,” or guide dressed in period costume. Experience a unique 2-hour walking adventure through the heart of this UNESCO world heritage site.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this tour takes place rain or shine, every day of the year.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Terrasse Dufferin - The Dufferin Terrace, a long wooden boardwalk adjacent to the Château Frontenac, offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River and its surroundings. It is a delightful destination to visit throughout the year.
- Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral - Standing on the same site since 1647 and recognized as a Canadian…
- Terrasse Dufferin - The Dufferin Terrace, a long wooden boardwalk adjacent to the Château Frontenac, offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River and its surroundings. It is a delightful destination to visit throughout the year.
- Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral - Standing on the same site since 1647 and recognized as a Canadian National Historic Site for its architectural significance, the Cathedral reflects the history of an entire community. It is the resting place of four governors of New France, the bishops of the Québec diocese, and features a funerary chapel dedicated to François de Laval. Visitors can admire various artworks and archival pieces set against the backdrop of its magnificent interior decoration. The Holy Door is also a notable feature.
- Place Royale - Place Royale is the site where Samuel de Champlain established the City of Québec in 1608. With architecture that blends French and British influences and home to the oldest stone church in North America, the square possesses a unique charm.
- Quartier Petit Champlain - The streets of the Petit-Champlain district and Place Royale invite visitors to journey back to the founding of Québec over 400 years ago. The historical ambiance of this square is tangible. The nearby street, Petit-Champlain, feels like stepping into a fairytale. Here are the top attractions and activities in Petit-Champlain.
- Breakneck Steps (L’Escalier Casse-Cou) - This outdoor staircase, the oldest in Québec City, dates back to the early days of the French colony. It is a popular spot for tourists to take photographs, offering a splendid view of one of Canada’s most picturesque streets: rue du Petit-Champlain.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Location
12 Rue Sainte-Anne
Rue Sainte-Anne
Your guide will be waiting for you outside, in front of the Tourism Office. Our guides wear period costume.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Teresa_h
Aug 17, 2026
Our guide Jean-Claude was... - Our guide Jean-Claude was amazing! We enjoyed his costume, his in-depth knowledge of the history of the city and his sense of humor and command of his audience! We cannot say enough good things about this tour. It was a wonderful way to launch our visit to Quebec City.
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Maps31110542086
Aug 16, 2026
We are Quebecers, and we loved the visit! - An exciting visit for the whole family! Between historical facts, legends and our guide dressed in period costume, the discovery of Old Quebec was more than interesting. Our guide told the story with great talent and captured the attention of our children along the way.
We also greatly appreciated his attention to the group: despite the heat, he made sure to make stops in shady places to keep the visit pleasant and safe.
We are really happy with our experience and recommend this tour without hesitation!
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841melindam
Aug 16, 2026
Great Tour with Costumed Guide - This was an excellent tour and so much great information was shared by our tour guide Charles who amazingly has been living in Quebec since the 1600's! He made the tour very interesting! It was an easy walk and we covered alot of great places. We many times do the bus tours in cities, but the walking tour will take you into places you would not otherwise see. Highly recommend this!
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Sallymm3728zo
Aug 15, 2026
An historic stroll thru old Quebec - We stopped at many historic sites from the founding years of the city. We would have missed many of these if we had been on our own. The discussions were educational, the pace was casual and the company was enjoyable.
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Julie_m
Aug 13, 2026
Fabulous tour - The guide was tremendous. Friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. I only know that he was a Quebec City native and his family went back generations.
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Mjm52015
Aug 13, 2026
Perfect for our visit to Quebec - Our guide was fantastic! He was entertaining and informative. I highly recommend this experience!
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Tigebun
Aug 12, 2026
Excellent. - Our guide, a charming lady during the 1:00 PM tour, was excellent and very entertaining; I highly recommend her.
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Heather_t
Aug 11, 2026
Great Guide Fun Tour - Our guide was so much fun! So knowledgeable. my son and my team both really enjoyed this tour. There was lots to learn and some fun facts.
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Shawnfs7891kx
Aug 6, 2026
Amazing Tour - Ask for Kevin! - Kevin was our guide yesterday and he is dresses as Samuel de Champlain. Kevin was incredibly knowledgeable, funny and every single person on that tour had a great time. I am with two teenage boys and his tour was our highlight yesterday. Kevin was amazing walked at a great pace told us many amazing stories and facts and we know so much more about Quebec City. GREAT JOB!
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Sandra_r
Aug 3, 2026
I would recommend this... - I would recommend this tour. It highlights the history of the city and how important it is to North America.
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