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Quebec City Walking Tour: Explore Historic Sites
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263 Ratings
Québec
Travel back four centuries in time to the colony of New France as you tour Old Quebec City with your “cicerone,” or guide dressed in period costume. Experience a unique 2-hour walking adventure through the heart of this UNESCO world heritage site.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this tour takes place rain or shine, every day of the year.
Travel back four centuries in time to the colony of New France as you tour Old Quebec City with your “cicerone,” or guide dressed in period costume. Experience a unique 2-hour walking adventure through the heart of this UNESCO world heritage site.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this tour takes place rain or shine, every day of the year.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Terrasse Dufferin - The Dufferin Terrace, a long wooden boardwalk adjacent to the Château Frontenac, offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River and its surroundings. It is a delightful destination to visit throughout the year.
- Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral - Standing on the same site since 1647 and recognized as a Canadian…
- Terrasse Dufferin - The Dufferin Terrace, a long wooden boardwalk adjacent to the Château Frontenac, offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River and its surroundings. It is a delightful destination to visit throughout the year.
- Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral - Standing on the same site since 1647 and recognized as a Canadian National Historic Site for its architectural significance, the Cathedral reflects the history of an entire community. It is the resting place of four governors of New France, the bishops of the Québec diocese, and features a funerary chapel dedicated to François de Laval. Visitors can admire various artworks and archival pieces set against the backdrop of its magnificent interior decoration. The Holy Door is also a notable feature.
- Place Royale - Place Royale is the site where Samuel de Champlain established the City of Québec in 1608. With architecture that blends French and British influences and home to the oldest stone church in North America, the square possesses a unique charm.
- Quartier Petit Champlain - The streets of the Petit-Champlain district and Place Royale invite visitors to journey back to the founding of Québec over 400 years ago. The historical ambiance of this square is tangible. The nearby street, Petit-Champlain, feels like stepping into a fairytale. Here are the top attractions and activities in Petit-Champlain.
- Breakneck Steps (L’Escalier Casse-Cou) - This outdoor staircase, the oldest in Québec City, dates back to the early days of the French colony. It is a popular spot for tourists to take photographs, offering a splendid view of one of Canada’s most picturesque streets: rue du Petit-Champlain.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Location
12 Rue Sainte-Anne
Rue Sainte-Anne
Your guide will be waiting for you outside, in front of the Tourism Office. Our guides wear period costume.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(263 Ratings)
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Bge24
Nov 2, 2025
Wonderful Tour, Wonderful City - We had a great guide. She was informative and presented information in a fun way. Old Town, Quebec City, is a great place to visit.
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Peter_n
Oct 27, 2025
Awesome walking tour! - Keven our guide was awesome! He gave us a great overview of the city and its history. He also included more detailed history of the city’s people and events throughout the centuries. He answered many and all questions asked by our group. We’ve done many walking tours around the world and this quite possibly has been the most enjoyable!
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Sheena_j
Oct 22, 2025
Excellent Walking Tour - Great experience, with knowledgeable and entertaining guides. Route was ideal, pointing out all tourist spots.
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Travel100515
Oct 10, 2025
Great tour! - Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. I loved the period costume he wore which put us all in the spirit. He was able to answer all the questions the group asked him. I learned a lot about old Quebec City and highly recommend this tour!
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Theresarose865
Oct 9, 2025
We really enjoyed our tour! We learned so much about the history of Quebec. (Note you will not go inside any sites.) - We really enjoyed our tour! We learned so much about the history of Quebec and saw some historic sites. (Note you will not go inside any sites.)
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Rise_s
Oct 6, 2025
Great tour and... - Great tour and interesting guide. Long walk from the upper terrace down to waterfront. Make sure you can handle the downhill.
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Patricia_b
Oct 5, 2025
The guide was super... - The guide was super personable as well as knowledgeable and funny. We covered parts of the city that we had not seen on our own.
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250nc
Nov 6, 2025
Interesting and Informative - Very interesting historical tour with “Louis Hebert”. Quick pace between stops, left a few people behind at times. Lasted exactly two hours.
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494hildef
Oct 7, 2025
Walking tour through Old Quebec. - Our guide, Thomas, was knowledgeable, with some humor thrown in too. We had a good mix of walking and learning about the history here. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Williamgy4562rz
Oct 6, 2025
Not a bad tour but hard to follow. - This guide was a bit difficult to follow. The timeline wasn't very clear and though our guide was interesting it seemed disjointed, maybe because it was a big group and the old town was so busy. We went on a second tour the next day through the park service and everything was so well explained and it was easy to understand the timeline. We'd recommend skipping this tour, there are many other guides that may make the history more clear. .
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