Quebec City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Description
Discover the natural and cultural heritage of the St. Lawrence Valley on this immersive tour. Wander through the historic walled citadel of Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and take in breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River from scenic hilltop vantage points. Explore grand colonial architecture, vibrant national galleries, and museums showcasing Indigenous art, contemporary works, and historical artifacts that tell Canada’s diverse stories. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share captivating tales, quirky legends, and cultural insights that bring the region’s rich history and traditions to life. Perfect for first-time visitors, history enthusiasts, and culture lovers, this experience offers a unique and unforgettable connection to the beauty, stories, and spirit of the St. Lawrence Valley – reserve your adventure today.
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Walk along the fortifications of the only fortified city in North American north of Mexico and learn why this city was fortified in the first place.
Learn about the architectural history of Quebec with the significance of one family that shaped the city with their generational skills.
Meet the Monument of Faith and learn about the deep religious history that shaped the province of Quebec from it's beginnings as a French Colony.
Marvel at the impressive hotel that overlooks the St. Lawrence River, and see how it became the most photographed hotel in the world. This tour does not take you inside the hotel, but views it from the outside.
Learn of the Samuel De Champlain and the impact he made on the world when discovering this magical place.
Walk along Dufferin Terrace while admiring the expansive views of the St. Lawrence River.
Engage in a tale of two generals that would meet their destiny at the historic Battle of the Plains of Abraham. A battle that would shape the future of the region.
Walk along one of the oldest and most mystical streets in Old Quebec City. Find the oldest building in the city and see how the city grew around it.
This Second Empire-style building is home to Quebec's National Assembly when the provincial government passes legislation. The facade of the building is filled with statues of those who made Quebec what it is today. Learn about the motto of Quebec and how it relates to these individuals and all Quebecers.
Get recommendations of the best places to eat outside of the fortification walls. Rue Saint-Jean is home to some of the best eats and some fantastic culture.
In the winter, admire the beautiful skating rink. And in the summer enjoy the sights and sounds that make Quebec City a cultural hub of the nation.
Former city prison, built in 1808, hosting English-language culture & arts programs this cultural building is a must-see while in Quebec City
This beautiful mural speaks about the city's history. Enjoy the view while learning about how it all came to be in the Lower City
The place where the city was founded this location is like taking a time machine to a different time in a different place in the world. You won't believe that you're standing in North America with the culturally rich atmosphere.
The area of place royal extends into a culturally rich and dense street that will amaze all of your senses. Keep up with your guide, and don't get lost. This wonderful place will have you getting lost in amazement.
Walk along the cobblestone streets under colorful umbrellas that will brighten your day.
The original protection of this rich place the Royal Battery tells tales of the battles that brought the city to ruins, and the spirit of the people that built it back up.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
Friendly, informative, easy to understand, Andre gave us a wonderful tour. He was also helpful with recommendations. Merci. Andre!
We started our trip to Quebec City with a 3 hour tour thru Viator. Our guide, Juan, was great!! We have used Viator on a number of other trips and have never been disappointed! Great way to learn about the city you are visiting!!
Overall I’m glad we did this walking tour and do recommend if this is your first time in Quebec. However it’s not for everyone as there are hills and it is a lot of walking. We had a young couple with a baby stroller on our tour and, unfortunately, they were unable to complete the tour. The guide was knowledgeable enough and very pleasant. Thought he did a pretty good job on covering the area’s rich history. Personally I would rather this have been a paid tour and then tipped the guide based on his time and work. I found the “free tour but we need you to tip X amount” to be somewhat off putting.
Excellent tour in English with Juan, he showed us around Quebec for three hours showing us the main areas and explained the history of the old city within the walls. We were a happy group of 11 and we had a coffee and washroom stop after 90 mins. We did walk up hills and steps, so not suitable for all, and we were very lucky the weather was sunny and dry. Recommended, thanks Juan. We tipped 30 CAD each for his interesting circular tour.
Small and personal tour of Quebec City guided by Juan. Fantastic way to explore and experience the city. We learned about the history of the city , shops , restaurants and even coffee shops to visit! Juan was extremely friendly and informative. So glad we did it and had Zjuan as our guide.
The walking tour felt a bit rushed, even though the group was small. There was also a subtle but noticeable pressure around tipping, which made the experience a bit slightly uncomfortable. I’m also confused as to why the website displays prices in USD for what is presented as a Toonie tour a Canadian tour company. Prices should be shown in Canadian dollars. The large waiver at the beginning also felt a bit excessive. That said, the guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and did a good job overall. However, it felt like there was a lack of deeper local cultural background, possibly because he seemed relatively new to the city. It was ok. To be clear, this is not a criticism of the guide personally, but rather of the overall structure and approach of the tour structure.
This was a very enjoyable tour of Old Quebec City. Juan, our guide, was knowledgeable, friendly and informative and presented all the information well. I feel I now understand the history and present day life of Quebec City much better and we saw a lot of this area of Quebec city. I would definately recommend this tour.
Great guide, Juan! Lovely city- your is worth the time and money.
We met Juan, our free walking tour guide, under the Cartier statue in snowy Montmorency Park in March. Easy to find with the red Toonie Tours umbrella. It was a great tour - lots of hints and history; architecture; delicious popcorn; street art. Old Quebec town is very pretty, and it's great to have someone show you around a city that you've never been to. We took Juan up on a few of his hints - a place for dinner; catch the pubic bus to the Falls; go to the Plains of Abraham and the Citadel. Thanks Juan! Highly recommended.
Very good, my female tour guide i think her name was margo, was very good and knowledgeable! Thank You for a beautiful tour!
