Quebec City Walking Tour
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Quebec City Walking Tour
By Tours Voir Quebec
About
Filled with narrow lanes and pedestrian-only streets, the historic center of Quebec City is best explored on foot. This guided walking tour ensures you won’t miss the details that make the city so fascinating. Take advantage of Quebec City’s layout by following a downhill route from beginning to end, as a guide shares stories from the fortified city that’s the beating heart of French Canada.
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C$32.99
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Ages 0-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h
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English, French
Highlights
- Experiencing Quebec City with a guide means you’ll see and understand more
- Visit pedestrian-only sites in the heart of the historic city
- Follow a gentle, downhill-only route from Upper Town to Lower Town
- Finish by the Old Quebec Funicular, which links Lower Town and Upper Town
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Licensed and professional guide
- Local taxes
- Entry/Admission - Tours Voir Quebec
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Make your way to a central location in Quebec City’s Upper Town, and then join your guide for a small-group tour of the historic center—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set out on foot to running commentary on the modern-day culture and long history of Quebec City, passing stone buildings with a distinctly European feel. You’ll see the Fortifications of Quebec, and learn the important role that the city walls once played. Pass La Citadelle de Quebec (Quebec Citadel), an active military installation and the official residence of the Canadian monarch, then take in Notre Dame des Victoires—one of the oldest stone churches in Canada. Cross Place Royale, often called the birthplace of French America, and wrap up the tour near the base of the Old Quebec Funicular, where you can hop a ride back up to the Upper Town without retracing your steps uphill.
- Departure details
- 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.
Return details- Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec, 16 Rue du Petit Champlain, Québec, QC G1K 4H4, Canada
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2994GRAND- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is 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
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with Quebec City Walking Tour?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:
- Terrasse Dufferin
- Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
- Quartier Petit Champlain
- Old Port
- Place Royale
- How much is Quebec City Walking Tour?
- Quebec City Walking Tour price starts from C$33.42. Discover and book Quebec City Walking Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Quebec City Walking Tour cancellation policy?
- Quebec City Walking Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Quebec City Walking Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Quebec City Walking Tour?
- Quebec City Walking Tour is hosted by Tours Voir Quebec. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Tours Voir Quebec on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Quebec City Walking Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2994GRAND
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- You'll start at12 Rue Sainte-Anne12 Rue Sainte-Anne, Québec, QC G1R 3X3, CanadaPlease check-in at our sales desk inside the tourist information center 10 to 15 minutes prior tour departure.See address & details
- Pass byNotre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-CathedralOld PortPlace RoyaleFortifications of Quebec National Historic Site
- 1Tours Voir QuebecStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee detailsPass byOld Quebec
- 2Pole Culturel du Monastere des UrsulinesStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 3Seminaire du QuebecStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 4Quartier Petit ChamplainStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 5La Fresque des QuebecoisStop: 5 minutesSee detailsPass byMoment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac
- 6Terrasse DufferinStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 7Monument Samuel De ChamplainStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 8Place de l'Hotel de VilleStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 9Cathedral of the Holy TrinityStop: 5 minutesSee details
- You'll end atFuniculaire du Vieux-Québec16 Rue du Petit Champlain, Québec, QC G1K 4H4, CanadaSee address & details
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- kbsNewYork00DisappointedOur tour was fine, but overall I feel let down after the amazing reviews on this site. Our guide (whose name I do not recall) was very average and did not have a terrific grasp of the wonderful history of Quebec City, nor the ability to convey it in an interesting way to our group of 4. We paid a lot for this tour, and it did not live up to the reputation. My advice - make sure you have a specific guide who has been recommended on this site.
- Lynne T00Excellent Old Quebec Private Walking TourWe had a delightful private walking tour of Old Quebec with Helen, who is native to the City. She was very knowledgeable about the City’s history, architecture and lesser known facts and paths. Her enthusiasm about Quebec made the tour very enjoyable. We spent about 2 hours in the upper portion of Old Town and 30 min in the lower.
- 628sheria00Great guide— beautiful city full of historyOur guide Louise was delightful. She provided a wonderful narrative, full of history and illustrations. It is obvious she loves her city! We felt that we saw all the main things to see in the old town on this tour. It concluded in the lower part of the city that had lots of shops and restaurants for us to wonder through and find a nice lunch spot. The history and the beauty of the area makes this a great tour. For me, I appreciated the historical context provided and the sights we saw. Thanks for a great tour! One thing that might be nice is to provide info on parking options nearby. Unfortunately we were not expecting the marathon happening the same day as our tour which made it a little stressful to get to where we needed meet. I would say to allow extra time to get to where you need to be—I have a feeling that there is stuff going on on weekends all the time. Even if you are early, there is a lot to see right there in the area.
- L8314GXkarenv00Quebec CityCarol, our guide, for the 2 hour walking tour of Quebec City, was very informative, encouraged questions, used our time wisely and exhibited lots of positive energy regarding her lovely, Quebec City! Taking this tour brought history together, feeling like we were a part of the events. We highly recommend this tour.
- Go2832882848500Sights in Quebec CityGreat walking tour with a very knowledgeable guide who said she was from from La Baie Saguenay. Her pacing was good and we were able to experience the city's sights firsthand. We would highly recommend this tour.
- farmerkirt100Do it!! Great tourHighly recommend this to get your bearings to see Quebec City. We want to go back to Quebec it is a beautiful city
- Camper2957589894300Old City TourWe took the tour of Old Quebec City with our guide Louise. She was charming and really gave us a sense of the history and culture in this charming city. Highly recommend!
- Hoppinfrogs00Quebec City Walking TourTommy was an excellent tour guide. He gave us lots of history on how Quebec was founded and the struggles over the years due to the British wanting to take over. We saw many historical places. Tommy presented the information with ease and threw in some humor as well. I would highly recommend this tour.
- Peemers7700Love QuebecCarole was a fantastic tour guide. She knows the city and history! Very enjoyable tour. Yes there are steps and the streets are up and down but our group did fine and we are mostly over the age of 70!
- beatties201300Outstanding Viking Tour!Neil shared his love for Quebec with us today. It was rainy but it did not dampen our experience in the least! He was fun, informative, personable and professional. By far one of the best guides we have ever encountered! Plus he grew up in Minnesota😀
- emmyw201500Best tour guide … ever.Neil Schumacher was our guide with a Viking organized tour of Quebec City. He was fabulous! Very knowledgeable, with just the right combination of humorous asides and historical information. A true lover of this most charming city. Highly recommend him for your visit. He gives private tours, also. E.White
- deborahdK1202ZU00Carol Parent Rocks!We absolutely loved out tour - our guide,Carol Parent, knows her history and is passionate about sharing her love of Quebec city with her "students". Totally recommend this tour as a way to understand and enjoy Quebec's history and makeup.
- maryannem7900A Must DoA simply fantastic tour. I fell in love with Quebec City because of what I saw and learned. Our tour guide, Paul, was friendly and knowledgeable. He stopped to answer questions and gave us a comprehensive history lesson on the founding of the city. To add to the magic, there was a cycle race that day and the roads were lined with cheering fans. I couldn't have asked for a better tour. I heartily recommend this one, especially those who are visiting the city via a cruise ship.
- victor195500Fascinating tourOur tour guide, Jimmy, provided so much detail as we walked the City. He had lots of interesting stories to share and our small group of 10 was able to hear everything he had to say. We learned so much on this tour and thoroughly enjoyed the walking pace. Quebec City can be challenging for walkers as the elevation undulates.
- egordon10800Historical waking tour of Old QuebecJacques was a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. He went above & beyond. Had a great time.
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NewScubaDiver
Atlanta, GA81 contributions
Dec. 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Jocelyn Belleau. She was very entertaining and presented a wonderful insight into how Quebec City came to be in its present day state. The tour was just the right length of time and she gave great tips on places to eat/shop. She is very kind, warm and welcoming and has the perfect personality for her job. This was evident not just in how she treated her tour participants but also in watching her interactions with other locals that she knew along the route. Would highly recommend this tour.
Written January 1, 2020
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stevenmac1
Glasgow, UK323 contributions
This was an excellent walking tour lasting over two hours taking in the old town both up high and down below.
Our guide was Yves who was very knowledgeable indeed about the history, architecture and other key facts and figures about the city. He was also a very friendly and likeable guide.
We covered a good distance during the tour and learned many interesting facts not just about old Quebec but also about Canadian history in general.
I believe this was good value for money and enjoyed the experience very much.
It was a super warm day for June and Yves made his best efforts to find the group some shade if at all possible.
I would highly recommend this company and tour if you are in old Quebec and want to know more about it.
Yves was also very happy to recommend local restaurants and other activities after the tour.
Our guide was Yves who was very knowledgeable indeed about the history, architecture and other key facts and figures about the city. He was also a very friendly and likeable guide.
We covered a good distance during the tour and learned many interesting facts not just about old Quebec but also about Canadian history in general.
I believe this was good value for money and enjoyed the experience very much.
It was a super warm day for June and Yves made his best efforts to find the group some shade if at all possible.
I would highly recommend this company and tour if you are in old Quebec and want to know more about it.
Yves was also very happy to recommend local restaurants and other activities after the tour.
Written June 28, 2022
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Pboyer
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Jul. 2020
We had a fantastic tour guide! Francis...he was so interesting, knowledgeable and told the history as if it was a story book with fun and interesting anecdotes....he held the attention of adults and children alike, and animated everything in both official langages in order to accommodate our 6 family members who are half French only and half English only! He was amazing! Everyone came away with interesting informative facts about our history! Even though we had visited Quebec City multiple times before, we saw the city in a whole new light! Great job Francis!
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Cate and Pierre Boyer
Written July 27, 2020
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Jane H
Sandwich, NH55 contributions
Dec. 2019
My husband and I took the walking tour on a very cold, windy December morning. Our guide Richard was knowledgeable and personable with a lively sense of humor, and he made sure that we had warm up stops along the way. We came away vastly more informed about the fascinating history of the city and with lots of recommendations of things to do and places to eat for the rest of the day. At the end of the tour Richard gave us a discount card to use for the virtual reality tour that the same company offers. We did that tour the next morning and enjoyed it, too!
Written January 14, 2020
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chriskeehn96
Surrey, Canada7 contributions
Sep. 2021
This was the first walking tour we did when we got to Quebec City and it was outstanding. Clarice did an amazing job of showing us around the old city, explaining the historical significance of the places we visited, as well as pointing out other points of interest (including restaurant recommendations). It was a great way to get oriented to the city, and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is visiting Quebec.
Written October 11, 2021
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Shevawn A
Oakville, Canada24 contributions
Jan. 2020 • Couples
Our Guide, Louise Labelle, was very knowledable and immersed us in the history of “the cradle of French Canadian civilization “. The walk was well paced and Louise shared some interesting and unique tidbits relating to the history of the city. She also had great suggestions as to where to shop and dine. Two thumbs up!
Written January 5, 2020
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bellazucca
Massachusetts161 contributions
Dec. 2022
I highly recommend taking the tour at the start of your visit to help you get situated with the area. Joycelyn has the perfect personality for a tour guide and she was engaging, funny, and very knowledgeable about the history of Quebec City and Canada. We learned so much about the culture, historic people and French and English architecture . She even explained one of the many huge art murals in town .
Do dress appropriately for weather and wear comfortable shoes . We had a light dusting of snow so some of the streets and sidewalks were slick. They do have railings on some of the streets to hang on to. The city and most storefronts did a beautiful job decorating the streets with trees and Christmas lights...absolutely beautiful ! Go to the outdoor German Market !!
I also recommend taking funicular back up to the walled city for the experience and view, especially if you're tired form walking up all the stairs and hills . They do take American dollars $5 (cash only)
Do dress appropriately for weather and wear comfortable shoes . We had a light dusting of snow so some of the streets and sidewalks were slick. They do have railings on some of the streets to hang on to. The city and most storefronts did a beautiful job decorating the streets with trees and Christmas lights...absolutely beautiful ! Go to the outdoor German Market !!
I also recommend taking funicular back up to the walled city for the experience and view, especially if you're tired form walking up all the stairs and hills . They do take American dollars $5 (cash only)
Written December 10, 2022
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N P
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Jul. 2022 • Family
We really enjoyed our tour with Denis. He showed up right on time and we were a very small group. His English was very good and he knew so much about the history of the city. He said it was our tour, not his, so he would stop and talk about any thing or place as long as the people in the group wanted to stay there/on that subject. He gave lots of insider’s tips about where to eat, shop, explore. It gave us ideas for things to do later in the day. I recommend taking the walking tour as early in your visit to the city as possible so you can follow up later by further exploring the places that they recommend on the tour. We had explored the city on our own the night before, and he took us back to some of the places that we had already been, but without knowing the history or the meaning behind the places, they’re nowhere near as meaningful. After the tour, we really had a sense of the culture and pride of the people of Quebec.
Written July 21, 2022
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Domenic A
Montreal, Canada3 contributions
Jun. 2021
The booking was easy to make and we discovered a Quebec city that we had never seen before. Francis, our delightful tour guide, was very knowledgeable and entertaining and presented a history of Quebec in a very interesting and unbiased way.
Francis set a new standard for us on what to expect from a tour guide, and if we find that he does other tours, we would love to do those tours as well. For those who want a very interesting and entertaining presentation, we encourage you to take this tour, even if you have had previous Quebec city walking tours. You will love it, just like we did.
Francis set a new standard for us on what to expect from a tour guide, and if we find that he does other tours, we would love to do those tours as well. For those who want a very interesting and entertaining presentation, we encourage you to take this tour, even if you have had previous Quebec city walking tours. You will love it, just like we did.
Written June 25, 2021
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msavvy
Memphis, TN249 contributions
We were in Quebec City for several days for an event and wanted to take an informative tour of Old Quebec. We settled on this walking tour and we are glad we did!
Francis was our guide and immediately we could tell he was going to be fun. He is a history and architecture buff, with a wealth of knowledge of the area. Everywhere we turned he shared fantastic details with a stellar personality blending candor and humor.
Our tour ran slightly over the designated two hours and we would have been happy to spend twice that much time learning about this beautiful city.
HIGHLY recommend this tour if you'd like to learn about the history and architecture of Old Quebec from an extremely knowledgeable local.
Another kudos for his speaking very LOUD and CLEAR... easily heard even in more noisy environments.
Note: we heard a couple folks with thin skin and delicate sensibilities may not take kindly to factual relaying of historical events. That's a shame to go through life looking to be offended. Francis is a gem. Highly recommend. 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Francis was our guide and immediately we could tell he was going to be fun. He is a history and architecture buff, with a wealth of knowledge of the area. Everywhere we turned he shared fantastic details with a stellar personality blending candor and humor.
Our tour ran slightly over the designated two hours and we would have been happy to spend twice that much time learning about this beautiful city.
HIGHLY recommend this tour if you'd like to learn about the history and architecture of Old Quebec from an extremely knowledgeable local.
Another kudos for his speaking very LOUD and CLEAR... easily heard even in more noisy environments.
Note: we heard a couple folks with thin skin and delicate sensibilities may not take kindly to factual relaying of historical events. That's a shame to go through life looking to be offended. Francis is a gem. Highly recommend. 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Written August 31, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
divin1
San Diego, California91 contributions
How close is the starting point to the cruise terminal?
Cape-SoCal
La Quinta, CA519 contributions
Hi you can google it..bus 11 min, taxi 5 min, walk 25 min. I'd walk through the old town and up the hill. Depending on your health you can take the funicular up. It is located outside the hotel Frontenac. Enjoy!
Jeffrey K
Hoboken, NJ2 contributions
Is this tour of old city
jimblackjim
North Wales, PA64 contributions
Yes. Both Upper and Lower parts of the Old City.
Heather S
Cape Town Central, South Africa4 contributions
Hi there. It says I can cancel up to 24 hrs in advance but when I go to pay it says non-refundable?
mhharvey
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada719 contributions
Sorry, can’t help as we paid on site and just took the trip that morning. Enjoyable trip and FYI we went to the Saguenay fjord region which was most worthwhile.
Durango10
11 contributions
We are booked for this walking tour on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Where would be the best place to park our car, particularly if we plan to spend the afternoon in Old Town for the remainder of the afternoon.
James S
46 contributions
We parked at the parking structure next to Chouinard Quay. Park all day, and finish the day in the lower town, as that is where the walking tour ends. Suggest you take the funicular from lower town to upper town where the tour begins. Leaving the car parked by the Quay is easier to take the ferry over to Levis at sunset to see Quebec City all lit up. The parking structure is a short walk from the ferry.
Can we bring our well behaved dog on a leash?
Katherine R
San Diego, CA, United States9 contributions
I doubt it.
mdimambro
Toronto, Ontario6 contributions
Is the tour accessible for persons with walkers (speed and distance is not a problem but support is needed to walk)
mdimambro
Toronto, Ontario6 contributions
Is the tour accessible for persons with walkers (speed and distance is not a problem but support is needed to walk)
daisy915
Montreal, Canada8 contributions
Le tour est en français ?
Merci AndreTurcot Pierrefonds
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