Old Quebec Walking Tour with a Certified Local Guide
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Quebec City, Canada
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- 2-hour expertly guided walking tour
- Knowledgeable, local, and certified tour guide
- Insights into Quebec’s architecture, history, and local culture
- Suggestions for further exploration, dining, and museums
- Bottled water
- Interior visits (this tour is 100% outdoors)
- Transportation to or from the meeting and end points
- Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
- Umbrellas, rain gear, or other personal equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Fontaine de TournyPlace de l'Assemblée-Nationale, Québec, QC G1R 3V9, Canada
Meet at the Tourny Fountain in front of the Parliament Building—look for the green-umbrella guide from Urban Horizons Tours.
End point
- Royal PlacePlace Royale, Québec, QC G1K, Canada
The tour ends at Place Royale in the Lower Town.
Itinerary
1
Fontaine de Tourny
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Parliament of Quebec
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
St. Louis Gate (Porte St. Louis)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Aux Anciens Canadiens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
City Hall of Quebec City
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Quebec City Mural
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Place Royale
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
5.0
based on 113 reviews
Janet_T, Oct 2025
Our guide Jean-Simon was both knowledgeable and engaging.
Very informative 2 hour
tour at an easy pace. We started just outside the gates and continued downhill to lower town.
Kevin_S, Oct 2025
Amazing guide, affordable price, great history lesson and many fun facts. I am rooting for the success of this company.
TrexEden_B, Oct 2025
He was very knowledgeable and he explained history in ways that would hold the attention. We will definitely recommend!
Maribeth_B, Oct 2025
A wonderful tour giving the highlights of Quebec with an engaging tour guide. Jean-Simon is a native who loves Quebec which is evident. We asked questions and never felt rushed during the tour. I’d recommend this 2 hour tour.
Jeannie_M, Oct 2025
Jean Simon was an excellent tour guide. He has a passion for his culture and heritage. We took a different tour a day later and by comparison we really appreciated Jean Simon’s tour as it was MUCH better.
Gabrielle_L, Oct 2025
Jean-Simon was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide, so glad we chose this tour. It gave definition and context to both history, architecture and culture. Do it!!!
Earl_B, Oct 2025
Get Jean-Simon for this tour. He is knowledgeable, humorous and insightful about the splendor of Old and new Quebec City
Leena_N, Oct 2025
Excellent tour, very informative, the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Quebec and narrated the details of events that happened clearly and sometimes with laughter. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed this tour and appreciated the easy flow of the tour from one spot to another.
Paul_R, Oct 2025
Guide was great: fun, entertaining, and knowledgeable. Quebec is a great city and our guide really helped us understand and appreciate the city.
Renee_S, Oct 2025
Jean Simon was the perfect tour guide! He was passionate, knowledgeable, and charming. If he had an all day tour option, I would've taken it. The toward itself was very informative and perfectly captured the old city of Quebec.
Barbara_L, Oct 2025
This was an outstanding walking tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and had very interesting anecdotes for some of the sites.
Margaret_S, Oct 2025
Nice overview of the city. Maybe to much history at the cost of not seeing all the places old Quebec has to offer as in the boardwalk beside the hotel. The battery on the sea side.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Margaret, for taking the time to write a review! I’m glad you enjoyed your overview of Québec City.
To address your feedback, my tour is designed to give more than just sightseeing. It brings the city to life with its history, culture, and stories, showing you sides of Old Québec you might not discover on your own. We do stop by the Dufferin Terrace and other well-known sites, but I prefer to let guests explore these areas later at their own pace, without the group, if they want more time to enjoy the surroundings.
I really appreciate your feedback and will keep it in mind for future tours.
Wishing you all the best on your travels!
Jean-Simon
Sharon_D, Oct 2025
We were able to see Old Town from an historical view. Jean Simeon gave excellent information and presented this in an engaging , fun way!
Elizabeth_T, Oct 2025
This is an ideal way of exploring Old Quebec with a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Jean Simon fitted the bill perfectly
Deborah_W, Oct 2025
Our guide was very informative & friendly. He covered a nice chunk of Quebec City & it didn't feel like a history lecture. He was entertaining & funny. His English was very good & recommended a great place for routine. Really enjoyed his tour & have already recommended it.
annette_h, Oct 2025
Guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly and very entertaining. I would highly recommend it to anyone
Robert_P, Oct 2025
Very informative and positive experience! Lots of interesting tidbits of information along the way!!
ClariceIden_A, Oct 2025
We enjoyed our walking tour, plenty of information to take-in and fun stories as well. Highly recommended!
Gerard_G, Oct 2025
Totally enjoyed our walking tour with Jean-Simon. He was a wealth of knowledge and provided some great tips during our stay in Quebec.
Alexis_L, Oct 2025
This is a great intro into the city to get a bit of history and explore! We did this on our first full day and can now backtrack to areas we want to further explore!
Robert_C, Oct 2025
Great info and very engaging tour guide. Very happy with the tour and the right amount of time. Started on time and good value
sergio_R, Oct 2025
Jean Simon was great a guide. Very knowledgeable about the city. Walking was not difficult if ypu have mobility concerns. Highly recommend this tour!
mkent, Oct 2025
Friendly guide who toured at the pace set by the group but still kept us on track. This tour is good to help familiarize yourself with Old Town Quebec City. I recommend doing this the first full day you're going to be in Quebec City to get your bearings. This allows you to go back and spend more time in the areas of the city later if desired.
Lisa_G, Sep 2025
Jean Simone is a wonderful guide. He is a personality extraordinare, he is a local & he studied history in university; what a perfect combination. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Kris_K, Sep 2025
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He made the walk enjoyable and time just flew by. Would definitely recommend him.
Patricia_B, Sep 2025
The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. The pace of the tour was good. Mixed some humor along in as well. Had great recommendations for restaurants to visit as well.
Hope_P, Sep 2025
A wonderful tour especially made great by Jean-Simon’s commentary. Excellent your and I would do it again.
Catherine_F, Sep 2025
Our guide was enthusiastic as well as knowledgeable. He was very patient and answered our questions with enthusiasm. Would highly recommend this tour.
Judy_M, Sep 2025
Jean Simon was excellent and the tour was a great introduction to Old Quebec City. The pace was just right. Time to rest and yet lots of walking.
ELLEN_B, Sep 2025
Jean-Simon was there early and greeted each of us as we arrived for the tour with a handshake and a warm smile. His knowledge of the history of Quebec City was excellent, and he presented it in a respectful yet humorous way. The two hour walk flew by, as he shared stories that made the history come alive. We really enjoyed the time- thank you Jean-Simon for a great morning!
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