Quebec City Walking Tour: Old Quebec's Historic Charms
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3,191 Ratings
Québec
Discover the historic charms of Old Quebec on a leisurely paced, guided walking tour. Ideal for all visitors, this two-hour tour showcases the highlights of this iconic city.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral - You’ll discover Quebec City’s history from 1608 to present on this enjoyable walking tour. While listening to the entertaining and informative commentary provided by your guide, you’ll gain a sense of the day-to-day lives of the people who have lived in this lovely fortress city over the centuries. You will visit sites such as the Basilica Notre-Dame.
- Old Port - See the sights of Old Town
- Place Royale - You’ll pass through Quebec City’s most famous center
- Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site - See the site of the only remaining fortified city walls in North America
- Tours Voir Quebec - The Grand Tour departs from Tours Voir Québec’s sales desk located inside the Quebec Tourist Information Centre (12, rue Ste-Anne) across the park from highly visible Chateau Frontenac.
- Old Quebec - See the sights of Quebec City
- Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines - This walking tour will stop by the main entrance of the Ursulines monastery and visit, if it is open, their beautiful chapel.
- Seminaire du Quebec - The tour will enter the impressive courtyard of the Seminary, which is gives the impression of walking back in time to the 18e century.
- Quartier Petit Champlain - The walking tour ends on Petit-Champlain Street, one of the nicest Street in North America according to many travel magazines.
- La Fresque des Quebecois - Your guide will present the Fresque des Québécois, a unique urban work of art that sums up the history of Quebec City.
- Moment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac - We present this history of this iconic hotel, a major landmark of Quebec City
- Terrasse Dufferin - You will walk on this majestic broadwalk and learn about what can be seen from this vantage point of view.
- Monument Samuel De Champlain - The tour starts near the towering monument dedicated to the founder of Quebec City.
- Place de l’Hotel de Ville - We present all the major landmarks around this important city square.
- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity - A walking tour of old Quebec is not complete without a visit in the courtyard of the first anglican cathedral to be built outside of the British Isles.
What's Included
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Licensed and professional guide
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the vintage allure of Old Quebec in a two-hour walking tour, guided to showcase the city’s numerous attractions. The relaxed and downhill stroll is perfect for everyone who visits Quebec City; be it families, lone adventurers, or small parties.
Kindly note that the starting location is situated within our sales desk in the tourist information center. It’s necessary to check-in 10-15 minutes before the tour sets off.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Location
12 Rue Sainte-Anne
Rue Sainte-Anne
Please check-in at our sales desk inside the tourist information center 10 to 15 minutes prior tour departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Scenic818181
Mar 28, 2024
Great experience. - Francis was a great guide- knowledgeable, friendly & funny. This was our 1st time in Quebec City & we went on the day we arrived. It really gave us an overview of the history & layout of the area.
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Paul_a
Mar 28, 2024
Wintery walking tour - Francois was an excellent tour guide. He provided a ton of historical detail and led us to many great sights. Even though the day was ugly, we had a great time.
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1a_c2
Mar 27, 2024
A great way to see the old city. - This is a great way to learn about such a beautiful city. Our guide shared many interesting facts and stories making the tour very entertaining. Is a comfortable walk as every key landmark is close to each other.
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Andywpb
Mar 25, 2024
Perfect way to start your visit! - Our tour guide Anne was super friendly, enthusiastic, and informative. She kept us moving at a comfortable pace and engaged with many members of our tour group, keeping it both friendly and casual. She also provided us with a great list of restaurant suggestions. I would highly recommend this tour as a start to your stay to get familiar with Quebec City.
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Raquel
Mar 23, 2024
Fantastic walking tour - Richard was an excellent guide. Very educated and knew so much about Quebec,Quebec city, and Canadian history for that matter. he was an excellent storyteller and kept our attention. The tour was closer to three hours, which was great. It was very cold out so he took us to a store where we were able to purchase warmers for our feet, and we went indoors a few times to warm up. He provided fabulous recommendations as to where to eat what to try and where to visit for the best experiences in Old Quebec! I highly recommend this tour.
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Familyisourmefocus
Mar 23, 2024
Love Quebec and yes to French - Enjoyable from the moment we arrived at the counter. Christian had 2 goals. He hit those while teaching us about politics, wars, architecture, foods, sports, culture and education. He’s quick witted and very knowledgeable. A huge thank you from Maine.
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Loren_t
Mar 20, 2024
Perfect introduction to this historic city! - Highly recommend going on this tour early in your visit to familiarize yourself with the city and its history. Our tour guide had deep roots in the area going back generations and a wealth of knowledge to share with us.
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Bminer2
Mar 19, 2024
A Great Orientation of Quebec City with Exercise - This is a great short tour which gives you an overview of all the things to do in Quebec City. The group was small so we moved about quickly and had all of our questions answered.
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Amynj23
Mar 18, 2024
Awesome tour! - Great tour! Very informative and fun. Great way to learn about the city and its history. Our guide Louise was FANTASTIC!! She was so knowledgeable, and funny! Definitely go with Louise if you can!
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O7244dtkimh
Mar 18, 2024
Best walking tour I have ever been on. - Christian was the best tour guide I have had, hands down. He was easy to understand & open to questions. The tour was so informative & I have told many of the facts to friends upon our return from the trip. He made us fall in love with Quebec whilst also teaching us the facts about the city old & new. Highly recommend this tour & I am not a big walking tour fan, but Christian changed my mind.
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