Top Quebec Historical Tours - page 2

Explore the best of Quebec City in one trip on this hassle-free, comprehensive sightseeing tour. Visit many of Quebec City’s top attractions—like Old Québec, Place Royale, Place d'Armes, and the Plains of Abraham, to name just a few. Hop aboard a comfortable coach and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with live commentary from your guide to bring the city's stories to life.

Discover Quebec City’s charm up close on a pay-what-you-wish walking tour. Get an affordable overview of the city and decide how much you think the experience was worth-the price at the end is up to you. Learn about the city’s history from your local guide as you walk around Old Quebec, one of the oldest cities in North America.

With 450 miles (650 km) of bike paths, Montreal was meant to be discovered by bicycle. During this 3-hour guided tour, cycle through the city’s various neighborhoods, main attractions and the most unusual locations. Your in-the-know guide takes you around the most popular districts and shows you lesser-known gems. This small-group tour is limited to just 13 people, ensuring a memorable experience. Once the tour ends, enjoy a complimentary drink (with or without alcohol) at a local establishment of the Old-Montreal near Ça Roule.

Cruise around Montreal in a vintage convertible Cadillac on this private guided tour. Learn about the city’s rich history and character. Plus, score recommendations from your guide on the latest restaurants, events, activities, and nightlife for all age groups. Visit a variety of Montreal neighborhoods, including Old Montreal with its French-influenced architecture and the more bohemian district of Le Plateau.

Check off two popular destinations east of Quebec City with this convenient private tour. Travel around the city faster in a private vehicle as you stop at Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre. Notice details of the church you might otherwise miss on your own with a guided tour (all days except Sundays).

The Plateau Mont-Royal + Mile End - artistic, cultural, trendy Montreal. Get off the beaten path and explore these fascinating areas where the locals live, work and play. Discover Montreal's diversity and multicultural side, beautiful Victorian-era architecture, typical outdoor staircases, green alleys, colorful murals and street art, see several Montreal institutions, enjoy a snack (or two!) and maybe even practice your French! This MTL Detours walking tour has been carefully crafted to show you the highlights of what makes these parts of Montreal so unique and special. Your passionate local guide will keep you entertained with history, secrets, hidden gems and fun facts. This is an exclusive, intimate walking tour with only 10 people. MTL Detours is a 100% locally owned + operated small independent tour company - founded in and based in Montreal. We are the same team behind the bestselling "Explore Old Montreal" walking tour. Book your spot now and bring your curiosity!

While docked at the Port of Québec, explore historic Old Québec City on this walking tour. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions in the Upper and Lower Town districts — like the Fortifications of Québec, Citadelle of Québec, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church and many more. Discover Québec City's history from 1608 to the present day and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage site, with educational and entertaining commentary from a professional tour conductor.

Experience Canada’s most-visited museum, the Canadian Museum of History, to learn about the country’s history, cultural heritage, and First Peoples. This unique building across the river from Canada’s Parliament Buildings tells a story of success, struggle, conflict, and achievement.

This 50-minute Panorama Sightseeing Tour showcases Montréal from the St. Lawrence River. Cruise past the Victoria Bridge, the Biosphere and the St-Lambert Locks before stopping at the Lachine Rapids, one of the largest rapids in North America. This powerful stretch of river was encountered by early explorers such as Samuel de Champlain, who named it Sault Saint-Louis and recognized its importance long before canals existed. We are the only company that brings guests this close to the rapids, where you can also spot river wildlife such as herons, cormorants and other waterbirds in their natural habitat..

Quebec City’s rich history and European charm can feel overwhelming at first glance. Discover the city with a knowledgeable local on a private walking tour that brings its past and present to life. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can adapt the itinerary—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring a meaningful experience. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals hidden corners and local stories for a deeper connection to Quebec City.

Step into Montréal’s hidden universe beneath the streets for a 2-hour immersive experience through the city’s vast indoor underground network (RESO). Hosted by a passionate local, this experience blends art, architecture, and lesser-known stories as we move through iconic landmarks, a Parisian-style metro entrance, public art, hidden cafés, and major transit hubs. Along the way, discover how hundreds of thousands of people move through this climate-controlled network daily, especially during Montréal’s extreme seasons. This is a storytelling-based cultural experience shaped by personal knowledge, observations, and lived city experience. It is designed to offer a local perspective rather than a formal or institutional narrative. With years of experience hosting visitors from around the world, guests often highlight the welcoming atmosphere, insider feel, and unique photo opportunities. This experience is host-led and focuses on cultural exploration and local perspective.

Québec City boasts beautiful architecture and spectacular riverside scenery, but visiting independently means missing the city’s rich history. On this tour, explore by sightseeing bus in a group smaller than you’d find on other similar tours. With your guide, discover top attractions like Montmorency Falls and see the best of Québec City with ease. Then, you'll have plenty of time left over to continue your sightseeing.

Discover a side of Montreal that few other visitors get to experience—and see many of the city's top attractions from the air—on this private helicopter flight. Pick between two itineraries: Choose the Montreal tour to admire Vieux-Montreal, the Olympic Stadium, and more, or select the Saint-Laurent Circuit admire aerial views of Jean Drapeau Park, the St. Lawrence River, and more. Whichever you pick, you'll enjoy a memorable, special way to explore.

A must-do experience for North American visitors to Quebec City; In-depth and fun historical overview of Old Québec, a unique historic district and World Heritage site featuring hundreds of history markers. Most first-time visitors do not know to what a great extent Canada and US history are intertwined. Do you know the links between French Canada, Quebec and your part of the continent? There is no better place to discover these connections than in beautiful Quebec City. Discover how early French settlers influenced by many continental events - Manifest Destiny, French & Indian War, Boston Tea Party, American Revolution, War of 1812 , American Civil War, Alaska Purchase, Canadian Confederation... - shaped Quebec and Canada. During our 2.5-hour walking tour, discover sites in both Upper and Lower Town, highlighting the significant role played by Quebec City in the history of North America and in the creation of modern Canada. Convenient meeting point: your Old Quebec hotel.

Foodies exploring Quebec City certainly know about the superb culinary scene, but even if you dine at several of the city's restaurants, you still only scratch the surface of what Quebec has to offer. With this guided culinary adventure, enjoy fantastic food with stops at six to eight different eateries. And as you taste your way through picturesque Old Quebec, don't worry about extra costs—drinks, tastings, and a guide to lead the way are included.

Check off two of Montreal’s most popular attractions with one tour. See the city from the water on a cruise down the St. Lawrence River, and experience the Notre-Dame Basilica in a unique way during the immersive AURA show, a sound and light show inside the church. Your tickets to the show are undated, offering more flexibility than traditional tours.

Discover Montréal like never before on this engaging and authentic walking tour led by a passionate local guide from Toonie Tours. Far from the average sightseeing stroll, this experience invites you to truly connect with the city’s unique character and vibrant culture. Wander through the famous Quartier des Spectacles, soak up the festival atmosphere, explore the cobblestone streets and old-world charm of Old Montréal, and feel the pulse of the downtown Centre-Ville. Along the way, your guide brings the city to life with powerful storytelling, local insights, and fun facts that turn history into something you’ll actually remember. Whether you’re visiting from the US, UK, Australia, or beyond — solo, with friends, or family in tow — this tour is designed to help you make the most of your time in Montréal. It’s the perfect way to start your trip, get your bearings, and fall in love with this beautiful island city. Join us and experience why thousands of travellers love this tour.

Quebec is one of the oldest cities on the North American continent. With this private walking tour, you’ll get a thorough understanding of this beautiful city, getting more out of your time in la Vieille Capitale.

Leave behind the generic haunted walking tours and go for a hands-on ghost-hunting experience in Montreal’s Sainte Antoine Cemetery. With scores of mass burials and haunted statues and buildings, it’s a hotspot of paranormal activity, hidden under Dorchester Square and Place du Canada. Grab your dowsing rod and EMF reader, and get to communing with the paranormal.

Discover Old Quebec (Vieux Québec) on a food tour that goes from old-world to modern, with plenty of delicious stops along the way. You’ll see some of the key sites within the UNESCO-listed walls of Old Quebec, pausing for tasting menus, fresh pastries, a traditional Québecois dessert, and more. Included tastings are the perfect cross-section of local cuisine, with a knowledgeable guide to share stories behind the city's best food.

Leave the crowds behind during this half-day Montreal bike tour, and see much more of the city than you could on foot. Admire Montreal’s top sights, explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods, and glide around La Fontaine and Mount Royal parks, then refuel with a tasty snack and a glass of wine or beer in Old Montreal. You can even opt to keep your bike rental for the rest of the day after the tour.

Discover three emblematic sites of Quebec City on a private tour combining history, flavors and nature. Start with Old Quebec, a UNESCO-listed site, where you will walk its cobblestone streets and admire must-see places like Château Frontenac and Place Royale. Immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere and be charmed by its rich past. Continue with a gourmet stop at the Grand Point of Sale in Quebec City. Meet local producers and sample regional specialties such as artisan cheeses, cold cuts and local ciders. An ideal stop for food lovers. Finish your trip to Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara Falls. Admire their beauty from the panoramic trails, suspension bridge or optional cable car. An impressive natural sight not to be missed. Enjoy personalized service and the comfort of a premium vehicle for a unique experience. Bench available: $10 each.

Quebec Limo Service offers a 4H private guided city tour. Up to 6 passengers can take place in our Chrysler Pacifica minivan. This tour will take you through the upper town, lower town, Old Quebec, and Montmorency Falls (optional, payment on site). It is fully customizable by the passengers.

Discover Montreal from a new perspective with a private guided tour. Take in the city sights, explore lesser-known areas, or indulge in authentic Québecois food—all with an experienced host as your personal guide. Best of all, you can customize the tour specifically to your interests so you can enjoy everything that Montreal has to offer.