Château Frontenac Tour: Explore History and Architecture

Explore the prestigious history of Château Frontenac on this engaging 1-hour guided tour. Learn about famous people and historical events that shaped its identity, and discover recent architectural improvements.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Terrasse Dufferin - The starting point is located on Dufferin Terrace, overlooking the majestic St. Lawrence river.
What's Included
  • Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

On this 1-hour guided tour, experience the history of the prestigious Château Frontenac. Discover the famous people and historical events that have shaped its identity over the years. You’ll have the unique opportunity to see the architectural improvements and installations undergone in the recent years.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this tour takes place…

Location
Au 1884
Tour departs from Au 1884, a small cafe on Dufferin Terrace, right beside the Château Frontenac.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lynn_p
Aug 30, 2025
Excellent Storytelling - An incredible opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the hotel through storytelling. Well worth the price. Our tour guide, Maurice, is excellent.
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Gary_m
Aug 29, 2025
Exceeded Expectations - Lively informative and well conducted tour of an iconic building that radiates history. Well worth spending the hour on this guided tour. Enjoy the experience and beautiful Quebec City.
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Marcelino_p
Aug 29, 2025
Tour With Emily Post! - Nicole (Emily Post) brought life from the turn of the century to present time Quebec City. She was vibrant and energetic. Nicole was pleasing and extremely informative. Great time spent indeed!
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Kathleen_r
Aug 28, 2025
Great time - Nicole is terrific! Loved the tour and her insights into the history of this lovely hotel. Hoping my wish on the wishing stairs comes true!!!!
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Rrc5584
Aug 27, 2025
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very entertaining and really knew and loved his subject. Everything was as described, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
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Denise_r
Aug 27, 2025
Definitely do this if you love the Chateau Frontenac - Elizabeth brought us into the Frontenac and showed us rooms we could never see otherwise. She showed us many details we might overlook, and told us stories we enjoyed. We learned the idea behind the hotel and the design influences. Many great stories about Quebec. Highly recommended if you’re as enchanted by this spectacular hotel as I am.
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Mzviajar
Aug 23, 2025
Wonderful tour! - Excellent tour with detailed information about the exterior and interior. We visited many interior rooms of the Chateau, including a special suite. Highly recommend!
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Matiasd632
Aug 22, 2025
Great Hotel Tour - More than just a hotel tour - a lot of fun and interesting facts regarding the architecture of the building as well the history of the building and of Quebec - well worth it!!
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Richard_s
Aug 20, 2025
Chateau Frontenac tour - highlight of our Quebec City visit - Wonderful historic tour of the Chateau Frontenac done by excellent guides dressed in period costumes. We learned about the history of Quebec City and how the Chateau came to be and evolved over the decades. Inside tour of the Fairmont Hotel was fantastic too! Wish the tour was longer as it was super interesting and informative.
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Brandi_c
Aug 22, 2025
Just Ok. - It was a good experience but thought we would see more of the hotel. It was a little boring at times for my kids. (10 & 12).
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).