Top Quebec Walking Tours

Escape to the beautiful countryside around Québec City on this hassle-free, half-day adventure to Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour experience, then explore the spectacular landscape just outside Québec City by coach. Along the way, visit popular attractions like the Chocolaterie de l'Île d'Orléans, Albert Gilles Copper Art & Museum, and more.

If you're looking for a themed night out in Montreal where you can enjoy some drinks, with a special twist, don't settle for a night of normal bar hopping. Instead try this spooky Montreal pub crawl to three of the city's haunted pubs. Along the way, follow your guide, sip a few discounted drinks—at your own expense—and hear some real ghost stories.

While docked at the Port of Québec, explore historic Québec City on this private, guided walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention and discover Québec City's history from 1608 to the present day. Get to know this UNESCO World Heritage site, with educational and entertaining commentary from a professional tour conductor. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions — like the Fortifications of Québec, Citadelle of Québec, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, the Plains of Abraham, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and many more.

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.

Get from Quebec City’s Jean Lesage (YQB) Airport to downtown Quebec City safely and comfortably with a private car transfer. A reliable, professional driver will meet you at Jean Lesage Airport and deliver you to your hotel, bed & breakfast, or other destination in the city center. Transportation is provided in a range of luxurious vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, or minivans, for groups of up to nine travelers.

Explore the best of Quebec City on this narrated, hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Visit many of Quebec City’s top attractions, such as Old Québec, the Fortifications of Québec, and the Place Royale, Vieux-Port de Québec. Board at any of the stops and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own terms, with audio commentary in 10 different languages.

Prebooking a private car to the Quebec City airport saves time and hassle. With a reserved car, there’s no need to hail last-minute taxis or wait for time-consuming shuttle buses. Instead, meet a driver at your location in Quebec City, ensuring you’ll have plenty of time to check baggage, get through security, and depart on time.

With so many microbreweries and lengthy beer menus to choose from, choosing where and what to drink in Montreal can be a challenge. On this tour, explore the Latin Quarter with a beer-loving guide who will take you to the best local brewpubs, sampling beers at each. In between drinking, you’ll get to see and hear more about nearby sights, such as Place des Arts, Saint-Louis Square, and more.

Located in the St. Lawrence River, just outside Quebec City, Orleans Island is a culinary haven. On this half-day tour, discover specialty drinks and foods of the region—and enjoy a gourmet outing that few other visitors get to experience—at several different stops, including a vineyard. Taste wine, ice cider, and maple syrup, and visit a chocolate factory. As you go, learn about the history and early settlement of the island.

No visit to Montreal is complete without a wander through Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal), widely considered the best-preserved Old Town in North America. On this walking tour, visit highlights such as Place Jacques-Cartier, Rue St-Paul, City Hall, and the Old Port, as well as lesser-known spots tailored to the interests of your small group.

When visiting Québec City, get to know the neighboring countryside and Montmorency Falls on this small-group bike tour. Enjoy a relaxing 16-mile (25-kilometer) ride from Old Québec's bike-friendly Lower Town district to Montmorency Falls and take a cable car ride to the top of the falls provides an exceptional view of the roaring water. Also, pedal to a city park, and Domaine de Maizerets, a well-preserved historic estate. Cable car ride plus bike, helmet, water bottle, and snacks are included.

Escape downtown Montreal with a private guide who can take you off the tourist trail. Over roughly half a day, explore backstreets, taste local food, visit unique boutiques, and wander markets you likely wouldn't discover on your own. Tailor the day's itinerary to your tastes, and get even more local recommendations from your guide.

Simplify your arrival in Quebec City with this handy private airport transfer service. There’s no need to line up for taxis, navigate public transport in a new place, or wait around for strangers. Your driver will meet you after you’ve collected your bags and will drive you directly to your hotel in Quebec City or surrounding areas. Relax and enjoy the views en route or even have a nap.

With its historic streets and grand monuments, Old Montréal is one of the city’s most atmospheric districts. This small-group walking tour gives you the exclusivity of a private guide without the price tag. Admire landmarks such as Place d’Armes, Place Jacques-Cartier, and Place Royale; admire the beautiful exterior of Notre-Dame Basilica; and listen to stories, historical insights, and architectural gems from your guide that bring the city's rich heritage to life.

Group tours often only visit well-known attractions. For an insider's view of Montreal, opt for a private, customizable tour just for your party. Before your trip, fill out a questionnaire that will help your guide customize the perfect tour for you. Visit a mix of major attractions and spots that are popular among residents and learn more about the city than you'd be able to on your own.

Get a taste of Montreal’s multicultural flavor on this private food tour through the Mile End area. Accompanied by your guide, visit the area’s gastronomic hot-spots and discover where the locals love to eat. Enjoy the customization and focus of a private tour, and leave with confidence, knowing you know what’s good in Montreal.

Discover the winter beauty of Jacques-Cartier National Park on this roughly 4-hour ski-shoeing hike. A mix of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, ski-shoeing provides low-impact exercise amid peaceful forest landscapes. With trekking poles in hand, follow a guide onto snowy trails and learn about the Quebec woods. Warm up with hot chocolate, stop for lunch, and keep watch for wildlife in the area, including deer and moose. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

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!

Leave Montreal behind and take a private day trip to the Laurentian Mountains without having to rent a car or plan bus transfers. This private day trip can be adapted to suit your tastes, with a guide providing commentary during the drive, information about Mont Tremblant resort, and pointers on how best to spend your day.

Be the first to discover some of Montreal’s fresh new fashion designers on this half-day, small-group with a style coach as your guide. Go off the beaten fashion path to learn about and try on garments by wearable art makers. Fill out a personal fashion questionnaire before the tour and let your style guide set up shopping experiences with local designers that suit your interests.

Discover centuries of European history in Quebec City with a mobile outdoor escape game. Set in UNESCO-listed Old Quebec, this self-guided adventure blends a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt, letting you explore at your own pace with the app. Play solo or multiplayer with each player on their own phone. Challenging clues and historical commentary lead you to landmarks like the Cannonball Tree, Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, and Place Royale.

Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its colonial architecture and historic fortifications. On this tour, take in all the highlights on a private custom-made tour and benefit from the undivided attention of your local guide, Xavier. Depending on your preferences, visit landmarks such as Château Frontenac, Parliament Hill, and City Hall; stroll around the atmospheric Petit Champlain quarter, or venture off the tourist trail and learn more about Quebec’s unique heritage.

Embark on an urban expedition to uncover the real Montreal with a 3-hour local-perspective tour. Meet genuine locals and experience their lifestyle, as well as downtown hotspots. Begin at Place du Canada where your expert guide will show you some of downtown’s most iconic buildings. Take a trip beneath the city center to explore its underground side in addition to browsing shopping hubs like La Cour Mont Royal and Le Centre Eaton de Montreal.

Discover Montreal’s spooky side, and explore a part of the city that many tour groups miss, on this paranormal-themed excursion. Meet your guide—a professional actor and storyteller—in the evening at Norman Bethune Square, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll visit supposedly haunted landmarks, spooky crypts, forgotten cemeteries, and other mysterious and ghostly locations. As you go, your guide will share eerie facts and stories about Montreal’s history.