Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City
Quebec City, Canada
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Tread among the rich and famous on this 1-hour tour of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City. A knowledgable local guide, interpreting a historical character, will lead you through one of Quebec’s most iconic buildings, which has hosted numerous dignitaries throughout its history. After meeting at Dufferin Terrace (next to Château Frontenac) you’ll get a primer of the outside of the building before heading inside to see the rest. A small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience.
- A 1-hour tour of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City
- Learn about the building’s history from a local guide interpreting a historical character
- Chose from several convenient tour times throughout the day
- Tread in the footsteps of famous dignitaries
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Au 1884Place Terrasse Dufferin NEXT TO THE CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC KIOSK, PRINCESSE LOUISE, Québec, QC G1R 4P5, Canada
Tour departs from Au 1884, a small cafe on Dufferin Terrace, right beside the Château Frontenac.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Terrasse Dufferin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
4.6
based on 1,225 reviews
Jacob_H, Mar 2026
The tour was generic and you can experience the same thing (minus one room) for free by just walking in and doing a little googling.
At check in the tour guide asked me where I was from and as I was answering he literally just walked away to speak to another party. He was so uninterested in my response to his own question.
I wouldn’t waste your money. Go to the citadel instead because at least there you can get a good view.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Bonjour! We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations! The second floor and reception rooms of the Château Frontenac are not accessible for guests that are not staying at the hotel. Ww hope that you enjoyed your time in Old Quebec!
Lisa_P, Mar 2026
We had an amazing tour- such a beautiful , enchanting hotel and we loved all the history! We also at the hotel for a wonderful lunch and the shops were fun as well.
Tara_W, Feb 2026
It was a wonderful tour. We got to see an inside view and hear about the history of the building and the people who visited. It’s a great 1-hour tour!
Tricia_M, Feb 2026
A great way to understand the significance of Chateau Frontenac and the history of the beautiful hotel!
Mark_D, Jan 2026
Excellent tour and guide! Funny & knowledgeable. We learned a lot from the whole experience. Would defiantly take again.
Randy_m, Jan 2026
The guide was excellent informative and entertaining but we didn't see much of the hotel. It would have nice to see the rose room and other ball rooms. What we saw we could have done on our own. The guide provided alot of interesting historical information in a entertaining and informative manner. She was fantastic but didn't show us alot of the hotel.
Joseph_S, Jan 2026
Light, informative and very accessible, our guide put us in the time of the building, events and purpose of the chateau.
Charlene_J, Jan 2026
Our guide was very informative and engaging. It was VERY cold before our tour, so thankfully he moved us in to the lobby quickly instead of spending too much time outdoors looking at the architecture.
Caroline_D, Dec 2025
Great tour with opportunities to see normally off limits areas. History of the chateau surprisingly interesting.
Tatiana_P, Dec 2025
Great experience and very nice guide we had, the sister of Sarah Bernard. A very nice guided visit, 10 minutes outside and the rest inside. It was awesome. Thank you!
Carey_S, Dec 2025
Tour in the winter should not begin outside The same material can be covered doing the tour in reverse. It is too cold for everyone to wait outside.
We were told that the tour started at 1pm so we arrived at 1pm and the guide was annoyed as well others as they had to wait in the cold. If you need people to be 10 minutes earlier than the start time then your company must inform them of that unless it’s stated as an expectation you cannot expect it to happen we did not appreciate being scolded by the tour guide for being on time SS his expectation was that everyone arrives 10 minutes earlier but that expectation is not relayed to the client.
I can’t blame everyone for being miserable to be standing in the cold for 10 minutes and the tour could be adjusted in the wi tee to find a place to start that is not outside..
The tour was very thorough and the tour guide was knowledgeable It was interesting
Karin_N, Dec 2025
The tour was fun and informative, our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the hotel and had a sense of humor!
Cheryl_F, Dec 2025
We were running a bit late and let them know 20 mins before the start and the tour provider responded quickly and then allows us to meet in the lobby a bit into the tour without holding up the group. Very communicative and accommodating. We got to see all sorts of things inside the hotel, it was very cool to see the restaurant and salons and ballrooms all decorated for Christmas but without a crowd of people. It was a rainy day, so we all enjoyed the history and the sights inside.
Lynette_S, Dec 2025
Really interesting and fast moving tour. We booked last minute for same day and were so glad we took the time and the tour. We learned a lot!
Jessyca_H, Dec 2025
Great way to learn more about the Chateau and the history of Quebec City. Be aware if older or have mobility issues that you will need to climb several flights of stairs (but there's cool stuff there). Probably not the activity for young children.
cleekjunk, Dec 2025
Pro: Fun info on hotel and history.
Con: Guide’s voice was too soft to be heard. Group was too large given how busy the hotel was.
Nancy_C, Dec 2025
Absolutely fantastic tour! Saw hidden gems of the city & learned lots of history along the way! Luis/Louse was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowable, had a great sense of humor and was very patient with our group (who wanted to take lots of pictures). I highly recommend this tour!
Sharon_B, Dec 2025
Excellent and informative tour of the hotel. You get to learn about the history and see many extraordinarily beautiful rooms. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Kathleen_B, Dec 2025
Guide was fantastic…. Great sense of humor. I would highly recommend this tour if you have some free time in Quebec City.
Harold_W, Dec 2025
A great tour experience. Thomas presented lots of historical information, anecdotes, and other facts about Le Chateau Frontenac. He made the tour enjoyable and fun.
JOANNE_R, Dec 2025
Big group size and even though they split us into two groups it was hard to hear the guide. Inside the hotel was noisy and missed the majority of what she said.
Pam_Y, Nov 2025
Met group of @40 in the boardwalk outside 1884 coffee shop in front of the Chateau de Frontenac facing the river. Two costumed tour guides split the group into 2. He was the man who the chateau was named after and gave lots of history outside with picture book and took us around inside with great historical commentary.
Very nice tour-I love history. My companion and I both thought it was great.
Barb_R, Nov 2025
Excellent tour guide, Captain , real name Kevin had an engaging presence and sense of humor. Guided our group of 15 through many rooms. We learned a lot about the construction and special dignitaries who came through.
Lynette_Z, Nov 2025
The guide was 5, but what he was permitted to show us very disappointing. I thought it would be more behind the scenes.
Erin_M, Nov 2025
The hour-long Chateau Frontenac tour is a must-do when visiting Old Quebec. Our tour guide, Bernie, provided historical information in a compelling and humorous way. What a treat!
Joshua_P, Nov 2025
It was amazing! We learned so much about the hotel and it was nice to put ourselves into the history of the city
Ellen_J, Nov 2025
Fun, historical tour focused on the Chateau Frontenac. Starts outdoors but then moves indoors (which is great when it's really cold!). Little known facts and access to areas within the hotel.
Melissa_S, Nov 2025
Mostly storytelling, all we did was go up to the third floor of the hotel and look how it was built in different levels. Not much to this tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Bonjour! We are sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations! The Château Frontenac being an operating hotel, some of the reception rooms can be unavailable during the tours due to events taking place. We hope that you had a great time with your guide!
Mark_E, Nov 2025
An interesting and informative guided tour of the hotel. You tour the main areas of the hotel and get to see one of the rooms as well. The guide provided plenty of facts regarding the hotel and its history!
Erika_M, Nov 2025
It’s a tour of a hotel not a castle, but interesting and informative. Our guide was very good, knowledgeable and entertaining
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