Quebec City Walking Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Quebec City, Canada
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore historic Old Québec City on this small-group walking tour. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions in the Upper and Lower Town districts—like the Fortifications of Québec, Citadelle of Québec, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church and many more. Discover Québec City's history from 1608 to the present day and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage site, with educational and entertaining commentary from a professional tour conductor.
- Walking tour throughout historic Old Quebec City
- Visit to Upper Town and Lower Town
- Entertaining and informative commentary
- A small group means more attention from your guide
What's Included
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Licensed and professional guide
- Local taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 12 Rue Sainte-Anne, Québec, QC G1R 3X3, Canada
Please check-in at our sales desk inside the tourist information center 10 to 15 minutes prior tour departure.
End point
- Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec16 Rue du Petit Champlain, Québec, QC G1K 4H4, Canada
Itinerary
Get to know Old Québec City and its top attractions on this educational and entertaining walking tour. The adventure begins in the Upper Town district, following a leisurely downhill path from beginning to end. Meet the tour guide and the rest of the group 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.
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; Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, one of the oldest stone churches in Canada that stands on the very spot where Québec began; Place Royale, often referred to as the birthplace of French America and many more.
The tour ends near the Old Quebec Funicular.
It truly is a fun and fast way to get to know Old Québec City and the many amazing attractions it offers.
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; Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, one of the oldest stone churches in Canada that stands on the very spot where Québec began; Place Royale, often referred to as the birthplace of French America and many more.
The tour ends near the Old Quebec Funicular.
It truly is a fun and fast way to get to know Old Québec City and the many amazing attractions it offers.
1
Tours Voir Quebec
3 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Monument Samuel De Champlain
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Terrasse Dufferin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Hotel De Ville De Quebec
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral (Pass By)
7
Seminaire du Quebec
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Port (Pass By)
8
Place Royale
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Quartier Petit Champlain
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- 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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Tour guide was very informative, ex school teacher, but gave too many minute details about each topic instead of providing more information overall, about Quebec City. There were other guides heading out at the same time. Maybe a different experience with a different guide.
The tour is well organized so that most of the walking is on level ground or downhill. However, it does end in the lower town which requires a funicular ride (cash only, CAD; ATM on site charges almost $9 CAD fee), a walk up a lot of stairs, or an Uber/taxi ride to the upper town. I don't know if there is public transit.
Our guide, Carmen, is a high school history teacher and offered a concise, animated account of the city's history. She was delighted to answer questions and offered a warm welcome to out-of-town visitors.
Our tour guide was a HS history teacher -- she was incredible. While we could have seen the sights without her, we would not have acquired the history behind the architecture and the existence of Quebec on our own. You will have to visit before or after to go into the Basilica (worth visiting).
Phil was extremely thorough and friendly throughout the 2+ hour tour. He really knew the history of Quebec quite well.
We had a great day with our guide, Mark Lepitre. Mark has a wealth of historical information and delivers it in a manner that engages everyone.
Easy walking tour of the main sites of Old Quebec finishing in low town. Helene was very informative but she was difficult to hear at times because of big cycle race with overhead helicopters etc. Also many more people around, with difficulty crossing some streets. If we had been pre-warned about race we would have chosen a different day for tour.
I learned so much through the tour. I think it is the best way to start my journey in Old Quebec City. You can learn how the city was established and discover great spots for photography and restaurants.
Great insight into the history of Quebec. Louise provided us with lots of interesting stories of a Quebec. A delightful walking tour of the Old town.
Great way to start your Quebec City trip. Our guide was exceptional and gave us great advice on how to get a complete Quebec City experience. Go to Montcalm and Avenue Cartier.
This walking tour was very informative and a great way to learn more about the history of the city and Canada. It was an easy walk, too.
Great way to see the main sights of Quebec City, learn about its history and other parts of the province.
Marie was a fabulous guide, very informative and enthusiastic. We learned all about Quebec's history, and ventured into the beautiful lower town area at the end. A really good tour to give background to your time in Quebec City.
Maurice was extraordinary. Enthusiastic, funny, and knowledgeable. Learned alot about Quebec City and enjoyed every minute!
Mark was a great guide. Knowledgeable and funny. He took questions and kept us out of the wind. We enjoyed it.
Wow! What a reasonable and great way to see historic Quebec in one day!! We so enjoyed our tour guide Annabelle…. She was animated, energetic and entertaining! Highly recommend and loved our tour guide!
Two and a half stars. Don’t know if it was the tour guide or the tour itself, but it was very dry. A lot of detail, in-depth facts and dates and not enough humor or anecdotes to make it interesting. Would have liked more stories about what life was like for the people who lived in those early years and anecdotes about some of the residents, not necessarily just who the leaders were and why they deserve a statue. Did we really need to spend more than five minutes at a monolith monument getting minor details of why it had been erected including the Latin translation? The tour felt like a 2 1/2 hour lecture in a college history class. We got some information that was interesting, but mostly it was an overload of facts and not very enjoyable.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We're sorry the tour felt too academic for your taste. History is at the heart of this particular tour, and the monument you mention commemorates one of the most significant battles in North American history, so spending time explaining its meaning and context is important. For guests looking for more anecdotes, local stories and everyday life in Québec, we also offer Voilà Québec, a tour designed specifically around those themes. We appreciate your comments and understand that different styles of tours appeal to different travelers.
Very knowledgable your guide, Louisa. Great overview of the history of the city and introduction to main parts of this beautiful city? Thank you!
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide! The tour went to many main sites and the guide provided get history and interesting tidbits
Our guide , Paul, was excellent. He clearly loved the city and made us love it too. He was knowledgeable, funny, and welcoming. We loved every minute of it.
Carole was an incredible tour guide and entertained us all as well as explaining so many details about the history of the city!!
Robert was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a marvelous time and would take another tour with Robert the next time I visit Quebec. Merci!!!!
The guide was very knowledgeable about everything we saw and Quebec history and its complex connectedness to other parts of the world. We learned things about North American History that we didn’t know!
Our tour operator was Chantal Pelletier.
We have been in Old Town many time but experience with Chantal was outstanding. She melted with our group and explained everything with knowledge and passion. She is very proud from her heritage as loco from Quebec.
We highly recommend her to anyone that loves history.
Chantal, will be back again and ask for your expertise about history of Old Town Quebec.
Thank you !!!
The guide was great, informative and entertaining. He gave a great overview of the city and its history.
A wonderful, informative walking tour of Quebec City. I highly recommend doing this guided tour to learn the history and get the most out of your time while visiting. Our tour guide, Paul was excellent. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Absolutely fantastic tour with our guide Carole. She kept us entertained and engaged from the beginning to the end as we discovered the quaint streets of old Quebec. Her stories brought history to life!
The best tour ever! Christian is soooo friendly! Tour was extremely informative and interesting! Loved the passion for the culture and history! Thank you so much!!! Thanks for “making it work”, Christian! 🇨🇦
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for such an enthusiastic review! 🇨🇦😊 Christian will be delighted to know that his passion for Québec’s history and culture made such an impression on you. And especially, thank you for highlighting his “making it work” spirit! 😄🍁 We’ll be very happy to pass along your kind words to him!
The company was very accommodating with a minor hiccup we had while booking through a secondary provider.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
😊 We’re happy we could help resolve the situation and make your experience as smooth as possible despite this small hiccup. 🍁
Our guide was knowledgeable, well versed, informative and most likeable.
Makes for a great way to spend 2 1/2 hours walking around old Quebec and learning its history. (And not a hard walk at all)
Response from Host, Aug 2026
🍁😊 Discovering Old Québec on foot while diving into its history is exactly the experience we hope to share. And you’re right: it’s an enjoyable and accessible walk filled with discoveries! 🌟 Thank you so much!!
Robert was remarkably knowledgeable and passionate about imparting his knowledge of his city. Perfect foundation for the rest of our stay
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words about Robert! 🍁😊 His passion for Québec and its history truly is contagious! We’re delighted that the tour gave you a great foundation to fully enjoy the rest of your stay. 🌟
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