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Quebec Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
4.6(17)Quebec City2 hours
VIATOR4.8(10)TRIPADVISOR4.4(7)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$5 / person
Location
Quebec City, Canada
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 17 reviews
Languages
NO, DE, HI, SV
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Explorial
Meeting point
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want.After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message.Download the Explorial app for free.Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
Description
Cobblestones, cannon and the continent's oldest shopping street — Québec City is Europe that took a wrong turn, wonderfully.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Québec City on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Begin at the Monument à Champlain, honouring the city's founder
• Descend into Petit-Champlain, North America's most charming quarter
• Stand on Place Royale, where French America was born
Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.
Je me souviens — and after this, so will you.
Tour Options
Start anytime, pause whenever, go at your own pace
What's included
Included
Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
Not included
Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quebec Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt take?
Quebec Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Quebec Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt cost?
Prices start at $5 per person for this Quebec City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Quebec Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. Download the Explorial app for free. Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Quebec Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt offered in?
The experience is available in NO, DE, HI, SV, FI, RU, KO, PT, CMN, EL, YUE, EN, IT, FR, HU, ES, CS, UK, JA, ZH-CN, PL, DA, RO, NL, TR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Quebec Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 17 verified reviews; it is run by Explorial.
Reviews(17)
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Doug_B
August 13, 2026
Fun introduction
It is a self guided tour / scavenger hunt that is a fun way to start your visit in QC. I just wish it was longer....it was really a neat experience!
Operator response
Kicking off a QC visit with a hunt is exactly the vibe we're after, Doug — glad it set the tone for the rest of your trip. And "I wish it was longer" might be the nicest complaint we get: we build them to hit the highligths without dragging, but I'll pass your note along, since we're always looking at how to add more to explore. Plenty more citys waiting whenever you're up for the next round.
Your Explorial Team
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Fedele_C
July 11, 2026
Great walk
It was easy to navigate, learnt some things. Enjoyed the walk at our pace.
Would recommend trying this.
Operator response
Thanks so much Fedele!
Wandering through Québec at your own pace and picking up a few new facts along the way – mission accomplished, we'd say. Really appreciate the recomendation, that means a lot to us. Next city adventure is waiting whenever you are!
Your Explorial Team
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Shannon_V
August 19, 2025
Great adventure for kids and families!
This was a fun, engaging tour. We let the kids be our guides and navigate us around the old city. We got a bit of history mixed with modern information and the game was interesting and kept us engaged. We saw things we otherwise would have missed or didn't even know about which was wonderful. I think the game can be further expanded to include the Citadel and Plains of Abraham. It wasn't too much walking and kept the kids (13, 13 and 10) engaged. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities.
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Katherine_L
August 6, 2025
So fun with teens
We had 2 young teens on one team, mom on one team, dad on one team. We saw parts of the city we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Loved this.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities.
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Carol_N
June 9, 2025
Need Data on phone to play.
You need data on your phone. We paid for 2 tickets but once we got there, my husband couldn't play because he didn't have data. We paid for him to play and couldn't play. It was disappointing.
Operator response
We are very sorry to hear your experience didn't go as expected and that you encountered some issues while playing. Your feedback is very important to us and feel free to contact our customer support team at mail@explorial.com to request the refund. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we look forward to hearing from you.
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tytapink
September 17, 2024
a good little stay
The city is really charming, we loved walking through the small alleys, discovering the highlights and enjoying the terraces to eat. I was a little disappointed by the aquarium, because I had high expectations. I thought it would be as big as Barcelona's, but in reality it was only two small buildings and not varied enough.
Montmorency Falls was a great activity. It is best to go early in the morning to avoid the overwhelming heat of the afternoon. We chose to go up by cable car and down on foot to live the full adventure, but the 400 steps at 2pm were not easy.
Operator response
Bonjour, Merci beaucoup pour votre fantastique commentaire ! Nous espérons vous revoir
bientôt jouer à Explorial dans d'autres villes.
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Orly_G
August 18, 2024
Perfect with kids
A great way of hitting all the attractions and the must see places without being bound to a tour guide who might have been less appropriate for young children. We completed this tour at our own pace. The information was great and the tasks were engaging for the kids.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon in other cities.
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Tour439892
June 1, 2023
Don’t do it!!
This was a complete waste of money. You had to solve “tasks” at sights that were very difficult to find. There was little information about each sight. Spend you money on a guided tour, not this!!!!
Operator response
Dear customer,
We came across your review about Explorial, and we wanted to reach out and address your concerns. We are sorry to hear that your experience with us was not up to your expectations, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Your feedback is highly valuable to us, and we take it seriously. We are actively investigating the issues you raised to improve our product and prevent similar situations in the future. We would appreciate the opportunity to personally address your concerns, so please feel free to contact our customer support team at info@explorial.com. We are committed to resolving any outstanding issues and ensuring your satisfaction.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we hope to have the chance to make it right. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards, Explorial Management
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Carolina_P
May 15, 2023
An amazing way to visit Quebec City
The tour was really fun, we loved the challenges and the photo tasks! It was a really cool way to visit the city!
Operator response
Many thanks for such a fantastic review Carolina!
We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
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Tiago_L
March 5, 2023
Exciting way to discover the city
Very nice idea to have a good time outside while staying active. We also learned about the city! We recommend for families and friends.
Operator response
Many thanks for such a fantastic review!
We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
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