Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Local Tastings
Description
Old Québec is North America's most European city, and this tour puts its flavors front and center. Over five stops through cobblestone streets lined with 400 year old architecture, you'll eat your way through centuries of Québécois food culture, from rustic comfort food to refined local ingredients. You'll start with earthy Lion's Mane mushrooms and duck breast carpaccio, then warm up with the holy trio of traditional Québécois cooking: silky pea soup, savory pâté chinois, and fresh maple taffy. A 200-year-old home serves handmade gnocchi bathed in cheddar, cream, shallot, and white wine with a black garlic crumble. A sweet stop brings you sucre à la crème and what many locals call the best croissant in the city. Then you close the only way you should: with poutine. On Sundays and Mondays, the gnocchi stop is swapped for a warming oat risotto crowned with a rock shrimp salad. Groups are kept small so every stop feels personal.
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The tour is held within the walls of Old Québec the historic neighborhood.
The iconic grand hotel that dominates Old Québec's skyline. A symbol of the city perched above the St. Lawrence River, it is one of the most photographed landmarks in Canada and a centerpiece of the historic upper town.
Québec City's seat of municipal government, a notable architectural stop in the old town
The wooden boardwalk running along the St. Lawrence River beside Château Frontenac. It offers sweeping views over the water and is one of the scenic stops woven into the walking route through Old Québec.
Tucked into the cobblestone streets of the old town sit two of Old Québec's most charming curiosities, side by side. The first is a narrow little building often called the smallest house in North America, the kind of hidden gem most visitors stroll right past without a second glance. Right beside it stands the historic Ursuline Convent, founded in 1639 and home to the oldest girls' school on the continent. Your guide brings the contrast to life, sharing the quirky, surprising, and sometimes touching stories behind both, the tiny and the grand, in one stop.
Québec City's famous Swiss clock, a quirky local landmark the guide points out along the route while sharing the city's surprising history.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: Please advise of any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(1,564)
Sam was a great tour guide. He was very informative and helpful. The food tastings were great too.
We had an absolutely wonderful time on this food tour! Anaïs was an incredible guide—adorable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about Quebec City. Her love for her city was contagious, and she brought its history, culture, and culinary traditions to life through fascinating stories that made us feel like we had stepped back in time. She was incredibly knowledgeable, but what made her truly special was her ability to make everyone feel welcome. She sprinkled in humor throughout the tour, kept the group laughing, and created opportunities for complete strangers to interact, share their own stories, and quickly feel like friends. By the end of the tour, it felt like we had shared the experience with old acquaintances rather than people we had just met. The food tastings were absolutely delicious and offered a wonderful sampling of Quebec’s local cuisine. What made this tour unique was that it wasn’t just a food tour—it was also a fantastic historical walking tour. We loved learning about the city’s rich history while enjoying incredible local food. It truly was the best of both worlds! One suggestion for future guests: we chose the optional alcohol upgrade, and while it was enjoyable, we don’t feel it’s necessary. The food, history, and overall experience stand completely on their own, and you won’t miss out if you skip the upgrade. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Quebec City. Thank you, Anaïs, for an unforgettable afternoon!
The Guide was excellent, discussed each tasting and provided history as well!!
Tricia was a history, teacher, and very knowledgeable about old Quebec. We learned many new and interesting things about the old city and its history up to current times. The stops were all exceptional as was the food. We’d highly recommend this tour.
Fun, awesome, and very informative.
Maude was extremely good at connecting with each member of the group and was full of advice about other things to see and do while here. Wonderful experience ❤️
Maude was lovely, fun, and knowledgeable. Well worth it!! Merci!
We had Maude, she was very informative and funny. Everything we had was tasty while also showing the character of the city.
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Our tour guide Anais was fabulous - what a great way to find out about Quebec City history and culture while having unique and delicious foods. Anais was knowledgeable and had a great personality for the tour. We had time to visit with our fellow tour participants. The area was compact and the walking was not a problem. Definitely something to add to your agenda when visiting Quebec City.
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Sam was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. I would have preferred to end on a sweet note but the food was good and interesting. I am glad we booked this as we were introduced to restaurants we might have overlooked otherwise.
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