Private Tour: Quebec City Walking Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Quebec City, Canada
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Private walking tour of Quebec City
- Visit the Old Port, Chateau Frontenac, Place Royale and more
- Learn about Quebec City's rich history and culture from your friendly, knowledgeable local guide
- Customize the tour to your interests or let your private guide lead the way
What's Included
- Private local guide
- Live commentary available in English
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Centre Infotouriste de Québec12 Rue Sainte-Anne, Québec, QC G1R 3X2, Canada
Guide will meet you intside the tourist information center. If tourist information center is closed the guide will meet you outside.
End point
- Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec16 Rue du Petit Champlain, Québec, QC G1K 4H4, Canada
Tour ends at the foot of the Funicular, guide will let you know how to get back to your hotel if required.
Itinerary
Get to know Québec City and its top attractions on this educational and entertaining walking tour. Your adventure begins in the Upper Town district. Meet the tour guide and enjoy an ongoing commentary of interesting facts and stories about this historic Canadian city. Learn about the past and present and get a glimpse into the future of Québec City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while walking along from one location to the next.
This private tour is a customized experience, so be sure to include any specific requests and desired attractions to the guide at any time.
Explore Old Québec, the historic heart of French Canada and the capital of the province of Québec, with its narrow streets, stone buildings and European feel. Learn about the city's history and culture while strolling past attractions like the Fortifications of Québec. See and learn about the important function of the city walls from centuries ago and gain a better understanding of the defense system of North America's only remaining fortified city. Québec City is the only walled city north of Mexico.
There’s also the Citadelle of Québec, an active military installation and official residence of both the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada; and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, one of the oldest stone churches in Canada that stands on the very spot where Québec began.
Visit Place Royale, often referred to as the birthplace of French America, and the beautiful Plains of Abraham, where the famous Battle of Québec between the French and English armies took place in the Seven Years’ War in 1759. Also, enjoy views of picturesque Place d'Armes and take photos of the towering Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Canada’s most-beloved hotel.
The tour concludes back in the Upper Town district. It truly is a fun and fast way to get to know Québec City and the many amazing attractions it offers.
This private tour is a customized experience, so be sure to include any specific requests and desired attractions to the guide at any time.
Explore Old Québec, the historic heart of French Canada and the capital of the province of Québec, with its narrow streets, stone buildings and European feel. Learn about the city's history and culture while strolling past attractions like the Fortifications of Québec. See and learn about the important function of the city walls from centuries ago and gain a better understanding of the defense system of North America's only remaining fortified city. Québec City is the only walled city north of Mexico.
There’s also the Citadelle of Québec, an active military installation and official residence of both the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada; and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, one of the oldest stone churches in Canada that stands on the very spot where Québec began.
Visit Place Royale, often referred to as the birthplace of French America, and the beautiful Plains of Abraham, where the famous Battle of Québec between the French and English armies took place in the Seven Years’ War in 1759. Also, enjoy views of picturesque Place d'Armes and take photos of the towering Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Canada’s most-beloved hotel.
The tour concludes back in the Upper Town district. It truly is a fun and fast way to get to know Québec City and the many amazing attractions it offers.
1
Upper Town (Haute-Ville)
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Old Quebec
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Terrasse Dufferin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hotel De Ville De Quebec
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Place Royale
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church (Pass By)
7
Quartier Petit Champlain
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
4.9
based on 598 reviews
Chevy_E, Dec 2025
Absolutely horrible experience. The lady kept going on and on about different things over and over trying to get us to do things we weren’t interest in. We tried to end the tour early and she kept on wanting to do her own thing. All we got to see were 2 different sites, nothing else. Very disappointed spending that much money on an experience like this one.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Chevy. We’re truly sorry to hear that your private tour did not meet your expectations and that you left feeling disappointed. That’s certainly not the experience we want our guests to have, especially on a private tour that should be fully tailored to your interests and pace.
Your feedback is important to us, and we take it very seriously. We would appreciate the opportunity to look into this further and better understand what happened. Please feel free to contact us directly at info@voirquebec.ca so we can discuss your experience in more detail and see how we might address your concerns.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
Pierre_d, Nov 2025
Very nice personable tailored private tour. Quebec City has a huge amount to offer, history, etc. A lot to absorb over 2.5 hours! It was cold and that affected the absorption level.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you, Pierre, for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed the personalized private tour, though I’m sorry the cold made it harder to fully take everything in. Québec’s weather can be surprising, and dressing warmly is definitely important for enjoying an outdoor tour comfortably.
If you decide to visit again—perhaps in a milder season—we’d be happy to welcome you back and help you discover even more of the city at your own pace.
Kristina_L, Nov 2025
We had the BEST guide - Carole. She was personable, funny, engaging, and knowledgeable. I was worried a private tour might be awkward, but it wasn’t at all. We went at an easy pace, saw tons of interesting places, and throughly enjoyed our guide. Absolutely would tour again with Carole.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much, Kristina, for this wonderful review. I’m delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your private tour with Carole—she truly has a gift for making guests feel at ease while sharing her love of Québec’s history. It’s great to know the pace, the sites, and her warm personality made the experience so enjoyable, without any of the awkwardness you’d feared.
If friends or family visit Québec, we’d be thrilled to welcome them—Carole would love to show them around too.
It’s always rewarding to see guests enjoy the experience that earned us Viator’s Award of Excellence.
Nicole_s, Nov 2025
Robert is the best in the business! I can’t say enough wonderful things about the time he spent showing us around Quebec City. He is fantastic. I’m ready to come back.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much, Nicole, for this fantastic review. I’m delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with Robert—he truly is exceptional, and guests often tell us how memorable he makes their visit. It’s wonderful to know he left you eager to return to Québec City.
If friends or family find their way here, we’d be thrilled to show them around as well. It’s always rewarding to see guests enjoy the experience that earned us Viator’s Award of Excellence.
Anne_L, Oct 2025
Robert was wonderful. So knowledgable & the most pleasant fellow. We enjoyed our time w him greatly. We walked leisurely and learned so much about history of quebec without being bored once. Andwered every question we had
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Anne! We’re so glad you enjoyed your private tour with Robert—his warmth, knowledge, and easygoing style make discovering Québec’s history such a pleasure. A private tour is the perfect way to explore at your own pace and have all your questions answered. It’s always rewarding to see guests enjoy the experience that earned us Viator’s Award of Excellence.
Karen_V, Oct 2025
Robert was knowledgeable, kind, enthusiastic, and patient with questions and tourist needs. I would do it again.
Allen_B, Oct 2025
Excellent!!! Our guide Robert went above and beyond...sharing all kinds of tidbits, history, personal experiences, recommendations etc.
We are so glad we booked!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Allen! We’re delighted you enjoyed your private tour with Robert—he’s a passionate guide who brings Québec’s stories to life with local insight and personal touches. A private tour is the perfect way to explore at your own pace and focus on what interests you most. It’s always rewarding to see guests enjoy the experience that earned us Viator’s Award of Excellence.
ANNA_K, Oct 2025
Our walking tour with Etienne was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and personable. He Was a pleasure to converse with along the way too. I highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Anna! We’re delighted you enjoyed your private walking tour with Étienne—his knowledge and friendly approach make exploring Old Québec such a pleasure. A private tour is a wonderful way to enjoy a tailored experience at your own pace, and we’re proud that Viator has recognized our tours with its Award of Excellence.
Ronald_B, Oct 2025
Our guide was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and interesting as he shared his information and thoughts on history of Quebec City. Charming and beautiful city.
Daniel_L, Oct 2025
Chantal was an excellent guide. She and her family trace their history's back to the 1600’s in Quebec. Her knowledge is extensive and her love for Quebec comes out as she guides you through her amazing city and the entire Quebec province.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Daniel! We’re delighted you enjoyed your private tour with Chantal—her deep roots and love for Québec truly make her storytelling come alive. A private tour is a wonderful way to experience the city at your own pace and focus on what interests you most. We’re proud to have received Viator’s Award of Excellence.
Michele_P, Oct 2025
Very hilly and countless stairs - mobility is an issue.
Our guide, Veronica was pleasant and knowledgeable. She adapted to our specific interests and made sure we saw the important Quebec sites!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Michele! We’re glad you enjoyed your private tour with Véronique—she’s wonderful at tailoring each visit to her guests’ interests. A private tour is indeed the best way to explore Québec City at your own pace and focus on what matters most to you. While Old Québec’s hills and stairways can be challenging, they’re part of what makes exploring this UNESCO treasure so special. We’re proud to have received Viator’s Award of Excellence.
Leslie_S, Oct 2025
Our private walking tour with Terry was great! He was informative, accommodating, and laughed with us. We quickly tailored his information to subjects he realized we were interested in. It was a great tour and we appreciated it.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Leslie! We’re so happy you enjoyed your private walking tour with Terry—he’s a fantastic guide who always brings warmth, humour, and local insight to his tours. A private tour is a great way to personalize the experience to your own interests. We’re honoured to be recognized among TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best experiences, thanks to our wonderful team of guides.
Sherry_M, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful tour guide, Yves. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Quebec City, and shared interesting facts. He tailored the tour to our interests. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Sherry! We’re delighted you enjoyed your private tour with Yves—he’s an exceptional guide who loves adapting each visit to his guests’ interests. A private tour is the perfect way to explore Québec City at your own pace and focus on what inspires you most. It’s always rewarding to see guests enjoy the experience that earned us Viator’s Award of Excellence.
William_B, Oct 2025
Amee was a terrrific guide and made seen Quebec City a wonderful experience. Being a native she really knew the city.
Leanna_J, Oct 2025
I booked this tour, didn’t realize it was truly “private”! 👍 Mark walked us all around town, and taught us a lot of history we’d otherwise have not learned.
Jeff_P, Oct 2025
Yvonne did a great job. The pace was excellent. She was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed very much having her as our guide.
Linda_M, Oct 2025
Our guide was very good! Steeped in history. Adapted to our pace and desires. He gave us so much interesting information
Alexandra_D, Oct 2025
Great insights and information. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and had a great sense of humour
CARLTON_F, Oct 2025
Our tour was fantastic Our guide was especially good at bringing history alive. Thanks again for a wonderful afternoon.
Silvana_B, Oct 2025
It was so informative and easy going. Our tour guide was Robert and he was very friendly and guided us along for 3 hours. We highly recommend Robert!
Sonja_P, Oct 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. The walk was rather exhausting but we made it.
Maribeth_S, Sep 2025
Wonderful overview of the history of the city led by our guide Regine. She did a great job touring us around the sights.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Maribeth! We’re so glad you enjoyed your private tour with Réjeanne — she’s a wonderful guide who loves sharing Quebec City’s rich history. A private tour offers a more personalized experience tailored to your interests. We hope you’ll visit again in another season to see the city in a whole new light!
Jack_B, Sep 2025
Guy was a very knowledgeable and accommodating guide, walking us through the upper and lower town during our 2.5-hour walking tour. He tailored the tour to our group’s interests and walked at a pace suitable for the two octogenarians in our party. The private tour covered the city’s history and architecture, and Guy shared many anecdotes about the city.
Susan_S, Sep 2025
Quebec City walking tour was wonderful! I love history and our guide was so interesting!
She really loves Quebec City.
Susan_P, Sep 2025
Sylvain was a very knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed every minute on the Quebec City tour today with him. There is so much history and architecture that we learned about. Wonderful way to spend a few hours!
Marc_R, Sep 2025
Perfect way to get acclimated to Quebec. Perfect amount of history that leaves free time afterwards for shopping and exploring the lower district Our guide Yves made the history interesting, ensured we were getting what we wanted from the tour and was a genuinely nice guy
Paula_S, Sep 2025
Francine was excellent. Receptive to our needs for a slower pace. Very knowledgable, friendly and invited questions
Don_M, Sep 2025
The private tour with Guy was worth every cent. He was a wealth of knowledge and being our first visit to Quebec City he offered a comprehensive introduction to the upper and lower town areas.
I would strongly recommend this tour.
Pieter_Z, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Carol Lombard. She was enthusiastic, knowledgible, very pleasant to deal with.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Pieter! We’re so glad you enjoyed your private tour with Carole—her enthusiasm and nowledge make exploring Québec such a pleasure. The great thing about a private walking tour is that it can be tailored to your interests an pace. We’d be delighted to welcome you back another season to discover even more of the city!
John_L, Sep 2025
Our tour guide was wonderful and took us to see some amazing places and also to a statue with family history.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, John! We’re so glad you enjoyed your private walking tour and the chance to discover special places with a personal connection. That’s the beauty of a private tour—it can be tailored to your interests and taken at your own pace. We’d be delighted to welcome you back to explore another side of Québec City next time you are here!
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