Quebec City Walking Tour
Description
Experience the period charm of Old Quebec on a two-hour guided walking tour of this historic city's many highlights. This leisurely paced, downhill walking tour is ideal for all visitors to Quebec City; families, individual travelers and small groups. Please take note the meeting point is inside the tourist information center at our sales desk. Check-in is required 10-15 minutes prior departure of the tour.
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Itinerary
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.
The tour starts near the towering monument dedicated to the founder of Quebec City.
You will walk along this majestic broadwalk in the shadow of the iconic Chateau Frontenac. You will find out about what can be seen from this vantage point, including the iconic Chateau Frontenac.
The Ursuline Sisters have been in Quebec City since 1639. We will pass by the monastery and if open, will visit their beautiful chapel.
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.
We present all the major landmarks around this important city square.
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.
The tour will enter the impressive courtyard of the Seminary, which is gives the impression of walking back in time to the 18e century.
See the sights of Old Town
You'll pass through Quebec City's most famous center
The walking tour ends on Petit-Champlain Street, one of the nicest Street in North America according to many travel magazines.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Reviews(4,908)
We toured with Robert on a beautiful sunny day in June. He is a wealth of knowledge and very energetic, and told us the history of Quebec before we walked to many historical buildings and sights. The tour was a full 2 1/2 hours, so be sure to wear good shoes, use the bathroom first, and don't be hungry when you start out. There is no time to use a rest room or grab a snack.
Our tour guide, who is a history teacher of 3 decades, was phenomenal! She was electric and dynamic. She clearly loved her role, and she took full ownership of the information she imparted. Very engaging and kind! I would strongly encourage this for anyone visiting Quebec!
Jim is an excellent tour guide. Great local insights from living here all his life. Hit all the key spots.
Liked: saw a lot of different parts of the old town, with their stories and things you would never find on your own. Saw both the upper and lower town, whixh was great. Guide was friendly and looked out for our safety. Not so good: tour focused a lot around religion, which isn't very interesting to me. The talk was rather rambling and vague so not very engaging.
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We're glad you enjoyed exploring both Upper and Lower Town and discovering places and stories you might not have found on your own. We also appreciate your comments regarding the tour content. Québec's religious heritage plays an important role in understanding the city's history, but we understand that different visitors have different interests. Your feedback about the pacing and focus has been noted and will help us continue improving the experience. We hope you still left with some great memories of Québec City. 😊
Excellent walking tour. Very knowledgeable guide (Mark). Highly recommended. Worth the time and money.
This tour is a great way to learn about the history of Quebec as well as get acclimated to the city. I recommend doing it the first day because it sets you up to thoroughly enjoy the rest of your visit. Our guide, Helene was knowledgeable and pleasant. It was two hours very well spent.
Tour was excellent. Robert knew a lot of history and shared it in an interesting manner. All keys sights were included and length of tour was appropriate
Louise was awesome. Such a knowledge of historical information, cultural significance weaved into story and presentation. Even our teenagers very much enjoyed this tour. Highly recommend Louise!!! Was a great way to begin our vacation and learn so much about this fantastic city. Thank you Louise for such a great tour.
This walking history tour was fantastic. Our guide, Louise, was wonderful. The pacing of the tour was perfect and she shared a lot of interesting history.
Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide
