Historical Lower Town & Neighborhoods Bike Tour
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Quebec City, Canada
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get to know the best of Old Québec City on this guided bike tour. Enjoy a relaxing ride around Old Québec's bike-friendly Lower Town district, learning about its history from 1608 to the present day. Get to know this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with educational and entertaining commentary from the knowledgeable guide. Visit the popular Place-Royale, the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site, the cobblestone streets of Petit Champlain and more while admiring the city’s natural beauty along the Saint-Charles River. Bike, helmet, water bottle, and snacks are included.
- A small-group historic bike tour in Quebec, Canada
- Enjoy a guided ride of Lower Town with a knowledgeable guide
- Learn centuries-old history at the Royal Square (Place-Royale) and the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
- Cruise along the cobblestone streets of Petit Champlain, the oldest commercial district in North America
- Admire the city’s natural beauty along the St. Charles River
- Enjoy a carefree tour that includes a bike, helmet, water bottle, and snacks
What's Included
- Qualified guide
- Choice of Urban Bike or E-Bike($) (E-Bike: at least 18 years old)
- Water. You may bring your own water bottle (eco responsable)
- Helmet
- Small bike bag installed on your handlebars for personal belongings
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 285 QC-136, Québec, QC G1K 3W6, Canada
Arrive 15 mins prior to departure Close by the train station (VIA) and Bus Station (Garde du Palais). The city bus stop nearby 1, 11, 25, 800. Parking lots & street automatic pay stations
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Meet and greet the tour guide and group at a bike shop in Old Québec City’s Lower Town district. After getting fitted for a bike and helmet, there is a brief safety orientation before beginning your ride around and through Lower Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise along mostly bike-friendly, flat terrain during this relaxing bike ride.
Pedal along the waterfront to the revitalized Old Port and nearby Musée de la Civilisation (Museum of Civilization), the most popular museum in Québec City. Then continue to Place-Royale, the first permanent French settlement in North America.
Far from the hustle of the large shopping centers is Quartier Petit Champlain, with its many stone building boutiques, cafés and restaurants along cobblestone streets. From there, quaint urban parks lead the way to the banks of the Saint-Charles River and the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site, a beautiful city park on the river’s north shore.
Pedal along the waterfront to the revitalized Old Port and nearby Musée de la Civilisation (Museum of Civilization), the most popular museum in Québec City. Then continue to Place-Royale, the first permanent French settlement in North America.
Far from the hustle of the large shopping centers is Quartier Petit Champlain, with its many stone building boutiques, cafés and restaurants along cobblestone streets. From there, quaint urban parks lead the way to the banks of the Saint-Charles River and the Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site, a beautiful city park on the river’s north shore.
1
Place de la FAO
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Place Royale
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Old Port
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Cartier-Brebeuf National Historic Site
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Charles River (Pass By)
5
Le Grand Marche de Quebec
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be able to ride a bike approximately 8 miles by themselves. Children between 5 and 7 will use a trail-a-bike pulled by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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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Featured review
Indy_V
Our tour was with Guy. Guy was very knowledgeable and well presented. The tour was amazing! We got to see historic spots and off beat locations of Quebec. We even stopped at a farmers market and had a frozen strawberry drink! I would highly recommend any tours from this company and especially this one.
Reviews
4.9
based on 70 reviews
Michael_T, Sep 2025
Despite the dreary weather we had a fun time pedaling around this interesting city. Raymond, our guide was super knowledgeable about the history of Quebec and provided an enjoyable overview of the city’s personality. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Michael
Thank you for your kind comments.
They will be forwarded to Raymond
Pierre
MIKEL_G, Aug 2025
Guy was knowledgeable about history and had a good sense of humor. He and Marlene kept us safe. Beautiful bike trail along St. Charles river.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi
Thank you for your kind comment.They will be forwarded to Guy and Marlene.
Pierre
Curtis_H, Aug 2025
Fun, relaxing, & informative historical bike tour. Our guide, Luc, had a great sense of humor - his friendly, knowledgeable demeanor made the trip! One note: if you need/want an e-bike make sure to contact the shop ahead of time. There is a $30 up charge & they have to get the bikes configured.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Curtis
Thank you for your kind comments.
They will be forward to Luc.
We are glad that you enjoyed the tour.
Pierre
Mark_H, Jul 2025
Our guide Guy was friendly and informative.
Guy gave us a choice of riding further or seeing various sights.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Mark,
Thank you for you kind comments.
I will pass them on to Guy
Pierre
Indy_V, Jun 2025
Our tour was with Guy. Guy was very knowledgeable and well presented. The tour was amazing! We got to see historic spots and off beat locations of Quebec. We even stopped at a farmers market and had a frozen strawberry drink! I would highly recommend any tours from this company and especially this one.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your comment on our Lowwer Town tour and your most appreciated guide Guy which is always devoted to make sure YOU will enjoy his company.
Comme back when you can !
Amelia_B, Oct 2024
Barry was a very good guy. He could be a little more fluent with the history and move along a little faster, especially when it’s cold. All in all we had a very nice guided trip by Barry.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you Amelia, we'll let Barry read your comment and I'm sure he will think about it in the future as he always try do do better every time.
Steve_L, Sep 2024
Fantastic tour today and we saw so much of the city on bike. We especially loved our enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide Annabelle.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Annabelle got talent ! She is one of our most appeciated guides and loves to show our city's best spots with all the information to make you discover it.
Shawn_C, Nov 2023
Really fun bike tour! Good history and you get to see quite a bit. We did we 2 kids, teenagers. Was fun!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Just happen to read your review but we really enjoy such comments.
Randy_Z, Sep 2023
This is a great way to learn about the city's history. Our guide was very informative. The bikes made it easy to travel up the hills with ease.
Susan_W, Aug 2023
Yves was a fun and knowledgeable guide for our tour of Lower Town. We enjoyed learning about the history and incredible architecture in Quebec City. We especially liked biking away from the tourist areas to interesting neighborhoods and trails along the river.
Andy_K, Jul 2022
Annabelle was an amazing tour guide. She was so passionate about the history of the city that it was infectious. It was the best part of our visit to Quebec City.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thank you Andy. We agree to your rating of Annabelle and of our city. Always glad to receive such feedback. Motivation follows !
Jonathan_P, Jul 2022
Our tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the history of old town. We had a lovely ride along the St. Charles River and a lovely stroll through an amazing Farmer’s Market. I highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you Jonathan, we really appreciate your rating. Its always a good motivation to offer a #1 service each time.
Chris_J, Sep 2021
Our guide ‘Guy’ was a superb font of local knowledge and took his time to make sure we got everything possible from the trip, with the cycling speed very comfortable to our abilities.
TravelGal022, Oct 2019
Seeing Quebec by bike was one of the best things I did! My guide, Guy, was informative and shared history with pictures and relevance. He was fun, interesting, and accommodated the bike ride's pace to my needs. It was gorgeous to see the fall colors by bike, alongside the St. Charles and St Lawrence River. My friend wanted to join me but her bike skills were too limited. Guy and his colleagues tried idea after idea to try to have her be able to ride. I was so impressed with their kindness, caring, and determination. The tour itself is excellent. Fascinating facts about the current landscape and what had occurred on these sites. I would do it again!
Response from Host, Oct 2019
Hi, we do appreciate such a comment. It's always a pleasure to read that our work gives such results for people like you. We do care about our clients needs and this is our trademark in the business. Spread the word we'll keep on doing our best.
June_S, Oct 2019
On a bike was the best way to see a lot of Quebec City in a short time with an excellent commentary.
Highly recommend this tour
Response from Host, Oct 2019
Thank you for your kind comment. We do appreciate the feedback that confirm our efforts towards a good service. Our guides are experienced and fully devoted to make sure each client is satisfied. Pass the word.
Gordon_A, Feb 2018
Despite the poor weather, we had a great time on this interesting and informative tour. Bikes were great, and our guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Richard A, Aug 2017
Simon, the English bike tour guide, was excellent. He and his colleague accommodated the fact that my wife was having difficulty keeping up with the others in a very cheerful manner. He gave us some interesting historical facts about the places we stopped at and even gave us a good recommendation for a microbrewery La Barbarie!
Thomas S, Aug 2017
Terrific trip, our guide, Denis', was informative and enthusiastic. The ride itself was a joy, a great way to get the lay of the land in Old Quebec.
Karen C, Aug 2017
This was a great tour for my entire family! I have two kids, ages 13 and 9, and both loved the tour and felt they got a lot out of the history and sites. Uli, our guide, was fantastic as she was thorough in her instructions when biking, her knowledge of the city and showed a great interest in making sure my kids - who were the only kids on the tour - were attended to the entire time. Would do this tour again in a heartbeat! Thank you!!
Kerry O, Jun 2017
We had a wonderful time riding through lower town with our tour guide Denny. It was a great opportunity to chat with a local and get his perspective on all sorts of interesting topics. Quebec City is well set up for biking with bike paths through beautiful parks and along the river. There were only 3 in our group, so we felt like we had our own personal tour guide. This was definitely the highlight of our trip!
Anne O, Dec 2016
Our guide Guy was great. A cold windy day but great sites and history. Would highly recommend. One of us was not a regular bike rider but he adjusted the tour and we all had fun.
Pamela_A, Nov 2016
Loved this tour.
Great guide and a great way to learn about the city while being active.
A lovely way to learn and see.
Victoria W, Oct 2016
Wonderful trip with a knowledgeable guide . Only a short walk from the cruise terminal , we were lucky that Sunday morning as my wife and. We're the only two people on this tour . Both of us being in good shape we were able to see a lot more of Quebec on bike than most . I would highly recommend this trip and this company , top notch from start to end .
Barbara_T, Sep 2016
This bike tour is a great way to see lower town Quebec City as well as to learn about its history. SImon was a fantastic tour guide. I highly recommend this tour!
John D, Sep 2016
Fantastic trip and guide. we had a great 3 hours tour of Quebec on our bikes as a group of 6. Will repeat it again next time!
Tina L, Sep 2016
Really enjoyed the bike tour with Robert. He provide lots of information about this beautiful city, including history. He is very knowledgeable and friendly, and I will surely contact him when I visit again!
Louis_B, Aug 2016
It was an amazing way to see Quebec City. Our guides were very knowledgeable and kept us safe. I went with my wife, and 2 daughters ages 14 and 10. We all loved it. The course was relatively flat and easy to navigate. I would highly recommend it.
Lisa S, Jun 2016
We had a fabulous time on this tour! The guide was excellent and we learned an incredible amount about Quebec City during our 3 hour ride. My son and I agree that this is the very best way to learn about -- and get you bearings on the layout of the city.
Susan N, Jun 2016
This was our favorite tour of the trip. The guide knew his history which I really appreciated. Beautiful bike paths. The scenery was beautiful and it was nice to see more than just the center of the city. If I were to go back I would do it again and maybe even rent bikes for subsequent days. The parks were beautiful.
Anna M, Jun 2016
Mark is a GREAT guide. Nice person, friendly, helpful and even keel!
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