Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec

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Quebec City, Canada

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Booked 20+ times last week!

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5

· Stephanie_S ·

May 2026

Wonderful energy and great storytelling. Louis, aka Jean, was a great guide and told us stories about local crimes and punishments from years ago. It was a rough time back then. He had some of us participating in the story which was fun. Highly recommend if you are looking for something fun to do in the evening!

· Katie_W ·

May 2026

We really enjoyed this tour. If you like history you will love it. Our guide was super knowledgeable and presented the information in a way that was interesting and fun but still very informative. She answered lots of questions as well. The tour also took place through some beautiful sites and streets.

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Overview

Discover the darkest years of New France on an animated, 90-minute, crime walking tour in Old Quebec. Follow ghostly guides — the executioner Jean Rattier and his wife Marie Rivière — to learn about the details of terrible crimes, arrests and executions that happened in Quebec City centuries ago. Walk the city streets after dark and discover the many secrets of this historic and haunted neighborhood.

Enjoy a haunted tour of Old Quebec
Walk the city streets with character guides in costume
Learn about the city’s sordid past
Available in English and French

What's Included

Live entertainment

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Morrin Centre
44 Chau. des Écossais, Québec, QC G1R 4H3, Canada
The meeting point is in front of the Morrin Centre (44, Chaussée des Écossais) at 8pm.

End point

Quebec City Mural
29 Rue Notre-Dame, Québec, QC G1K 4E3, Canada

Itinerary

Morrin Centre (Pass By)

Place Royale (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 432 reviews

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Fun tour

Jennifer_A, Jul 2026

This tour was great! Our tour guide (Jean Jacques) was very entertaining. He did a great job engaging with all ages on the tour. Fun family friendly activity to do in Quebec City.

The guide told stories of...

Mark_F, Jul 2026

The guide told stories of the city and the justice that was administered to people who committed “crimes.” The guide was very friendly and humorous.

Informative with Drama

kkuras, Jul 2026

Fun and interesting tour with a mix of walking and some long standing. Very informative to the history of how crime was handled over the years. The guide added drama and interaction with the participants.

Marianne was an excellent...

Lisa_P, Jul 2026

Marianne was an excellent storyteller! Learned much about crime and punishment in New France! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in the history of criminal justice.

Great experience

Jennifer_P, Jun 2026

It was fantastic! Very entertaining and we learned a lot about old Quebec. The time went by very quickly

Death in Quebec

Patrick_T, Jun 2026

Nice evening walk with a great performance. Was a wonderful experience and look into the past. Jean was Quebecs executioner

Great information about...

Jocelyn_F, Jun 2026

Great information about the city. The guide was a lot of fun. Very interesting. Learned new things about the city.

A Spooky Good Time!

Karen_S, Jun 2026

We had a wonderful time with Mari-Vivienne! Her character was the perfect mix of creepy and quirky and she kept us entertained and engaged the whole time. We saw a lot more of the old town than I expected and the tour was just the right length. Thanks for a spooky good time!

Excellent evening out

Dean_W, Jun 2026

This was an excellent evening out. Fun, funny, entertaining and informative. Highly recommended. Our guide, Marie Rivière no less, was absolutely brilliant.

Fantastic Experience!

Rebekah_M, Jun 2026

The tour was highly entertaining and the history was fascinating! Our guide Marianne was awesome! I would recommend this for anyone who wants to learn more about Quebec City's history.

Entertaining tour with a lot of walking and stairs!

Jess_P, May 2026

This tour was a nice way to see the city at night, and it provided fun, interactive stories about the history and crime in Old Quebec. There were a lot of stairs, and the tour was a lot of walking, so it was not the greatest option for anyone with mobility restrictions.

A must for any visitor

Amy_W, May 2026

This tour is an absolute must! I've taken the tour twice before in French, but the English version and the woman playing Marie made it the most enjoyable because of her enthusiasm. She played her part with animation and presented herself perfectly as a representative of her time. Our group seemed to be a bit reserved, maybe because it was pretty chilly, but she stayed so engaged and in character. She was truly wonderful.

We really enjoyed this...

Katie_W, May 2026

Best Tour We Did!

KarolynJ_T, May 2026

This was SO much fun! We had Marianne as our guide. She was very engaging and humorous. She made the tour such a hit, always in character. Wear comfortable shoes, dim lighting at times on cobblestone streets, which only added to the creepiness of the evening. Would 100% recommend.

Night tour

Lorna_S, May 2026

Angie did a great job despite the wet and very windy weather. She was knowledgeable and informative.

This tour was amazing....

Art_L, May 2026

This tour was amazing. Valerie was the best. Highly recommended activity when in Quebec. A great way to learn more about the darker side of the history of New France from someone who was there!!!!

Cool walking tour of...

Bryan_F, May 2026

Cool walking tour of Quebec City! Night-time was great to see a different perspective of the town. Our tour guide was dressed as a deceased undertaker! Highly recommend this tour

Wonderful energy and great storytelling.

Stephanie_S, May 2026

Crime tour - not ghost tour

Julie_A, Nov 2025

Originally booked this tour thinking it was a ghost tour, however, it was more about crimes that were committed in the city. The tour was excellent, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. Would highly recommend.

Fun night-time tour!

Shari_G, Nov 2025

Loved the costumes and our guide was very animated with fun stories. I mis-read the information about the tour and thought we were doing a ghost tour, so it didn't make sense that she wasn't talking about ghosts, but then realized it was a crime tour. Honestly, I would have preferred a ghost tour, but this was fun. It is a LOT of walking down and up steep streets and stairs though, so if you have any problems walking, don't do this tour.

Best walking tour

Brian_C, Nov 2025

Learned a tremendous amount about the criminal history of the Quebec area. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves Highly recommend

There was a lot of...

Lauren_H, Nov 2025

There was a lot of walking as to be expected. I felt like there was minimal crime discussion and the places we did walk to didn’t really hold a significance to the stories that were told outside of meeting at the old prison.

I found it disappointing...

Christine_K, Nov 2025

I found it disappointing especially after reading previous reviews. The guide was fine but seemed distracted.

Amazing experience. The...

Darby_C, Oct 2025

Amazing experience. The actor stayed in character the whole time and was super engaging! Was drizzling out which made the experience even eerier!

Entertaining & Educational

Karen_H, Oct 2025

Quite entertaining & educational (background-suggest you know somethg of ‘King’s Ladies’). Fun thing to do at night.

Bloody Brilliant Tour

Marcia_S, Oct 2025

We had the most amazing guide- she played Mary who was married to the Hangman. She was dressed in period costume and the makeup on her face was phenomenal. She was knowledgeable as well as very entertaining, Highly recommend the tour.

It required too much...

ann_m, Oct 2025

It required too much walking for my husband.Our guide was a good actress.It was pretty cold outside.

Fantastic night tour. Don’t miss it

Joanne_M, Oct 2025

This was a great way to experience life in New France back in the day! Marianne did a fantastic job staying in character and describing and demonstrating the penal system of that era. The walk throughout town was picturesque in the dark evening hours but set the mood nicely. Would recommend to others completely.

Interesting history but not a haunted tour

Madeline_T, Oct 2025

I enjoyed the stories but feel this was mis marketed since there wasn’t really any mention of what was haunted or any ghosts and such. Interesting history though! Just wish there was more explanation of haunting!