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QUÉBEC 1608 is the preferred PRIVATE WALKING TOUR agency for HISTORY BUFFS! Discover Old Québec City, an unrivaled destination, witness of the Atlantic World colonization and landmark of the continental history. Our guide will help you connect the dots of North America’s history, from First Nations, through French and British colonial periods, to present-day Canada and USA.
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slkinney
Port Hueneme, CA5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Quebec History Brought to Life
Oct 2023 • Couples
Our tour of Old Quebec with Michel was the best investment of time and money that we made in our visit to this city. He brought 400 years of history to life with compelling stories and graphics, and did it all with such good humor and charm that he belied the stereotype of history teachers. The arrangements were simple and swift, and he really added a whole new dimension of appreciation for a city which we were already very much taken with. This was a great experience!
Written October 11, 2023
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Michel S
Thank you very much for this nice review. I wish you the best for the last weeks of your transcontinental round trip from California to Newfoundland! Have a safe trip home.
Written October 12, 2023
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Peggy B
Newtown42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Awesome Tour of Quebec City!
Feb 2019 • Couples
My husband and I are not great "tourists" but thought it would be a good idea to have a tour to learn more about this gorgeous city. Michel was great! He provided very interesting information on the history of Quebec and an awesome walking tour of the city. Michel is very knowledgeable, a wonderful guide and an overall great guy. I highly recommend him!
Review of: Quebec City Private Walking Tour: The History of French & British America
Written February 26, 2019
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FLGrandpa
Bonita Springs, FL21 contributions
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History and Pride in One Guide
Sept 2017 • Couples
We arranged our tour through our hotel concierge, and really benefitted from Michel's thorough understanding of Quebecs history and culture. The unexpected introduction to his family's story and his pride in the area's culture and lifestyle enriched our time together, and we will remember our tour when we think of Quebec City. We've used private guides in many cities around the world, and this tour ranks with the best.
Written September 20, 2017
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Michel S
Hi, I thank you very much for this nice review that reflects very well the time I share with visitors who chose to come and discover our nice city. We all bear a family heritage that is worth to share! Michel
Written October 5, 2017
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WendyMW
Boston, MA156 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great educational tour
Jul 2019
Michel led a fantastic walking tour. Made Old Québec so much more meaningful than just wandering around the touristy areas and looking in souvenir shops.

We did the 400 years of history tour, and we learned so much about American and Canadian history. Highly recommend Michel for “not your average tourist.”
Written July 4, 2019
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Michel S
Thank you Wendy. It's always a pleasure to welcome Bostonian's and talk about the 400 years of History that Canadians share with the Americans. No taxation without representation.... No Qc City tour without Michel ! :)
Written July 11, 2019
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familyguy
Toronto, Canada58 contributions
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A real eye opener
Jun 2019 • Couples
Michel Sirois's knowledge of the history of Quebec and its place in Canada was enlightening and entertaining. As a Canadian I think I learned more in our 3 hour tour of Quebec than I did in high school. Michel's charts and maps helped us understand and visualize everything that was in front of us. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody wanting to understand Quebec and its unique place within Canada.
Review of: Quebec City Private Walking Tour: The History of French & British America
Written June 12, 2019
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brendapie
Branford, CT11 contributions
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Enjoyable and Richly Informative
May 2018 • Friends
Michel is an excellent guide. He has deep, cross-cultural understanding of the history and his passion for the city and its history is readily evident. I learned a lot (which I always enjoy) and he kept us all engaged.

I experienced two tours with Tours Levis Quebec: this one focused on history and a second focused on art and architecture. Despite the routes overlapping sometimes. the depth of knowledge, details and stories relayed to us complemented each other.

During an unseasonably blustery day, he kept our spirits up despite the wet and windy day, kept us moving to keep warm, and paused in sheltered areas whenever he had a longer story to tell. My experience was with a more semi-private tour; we were a group of 12 but he was able to keep everyone engaged (and he remembered our names!) despite the group size.

I heartily recommend this tour to everyone I know who visits Quebec City. This introduction to the history of Quebec and Canada will increase your enjoyment of the city measurably.
Review of: Old Québec & French America Private History Walking Tour
Written May 4, 2018
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Michel S
Brenda, Judith and I were very happy to offer the Art & Architecture and the History & Heritage tours during the Women in Travel Summit last week in Québec City. We were fortunate to showcase our lovely - and historically important - city to experienced travelers like you. Your comment is really appreciated and made our day! Do not hesitate to contact us if you come back to Québec City! Michel
Written May 13, 2018
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TNJDavidS
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Highlight of our trip
Jun 2017 • Couples
Our hotel recommended this tour as an in-depth experience, as opposed to a less in-depth experience. The tour was the highlight of our trip to Quebec City. Michel was prompt, friendly, extremely knowledgeable and tireless. He spoke in English for my benefit but also French for the enjoyment of my wife, a French teacher. As US citizens we enjoyed learning about how American and Quebec history intersected. The tour lasted 4 hours, probably in part because we were having so much fun and had so many questions. Once home, I recommended the tour to a colleague, and he also said it was the highlight of his trip. Michel is a great tour guide, no doubt. Bravo!
Written September 19, 2017
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Michel S
Hello, Thank you very much to provide this nice review of my TWO NATIONS-ONE STORY tour! I'm always happy to introduce "my" City to the US citizens - especially those coming from the 13 colonies :) - and share our perspectives of the same story! Happy to hear your friends also appreciated. Michel
Written October 5, 2017
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795don
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect Introduction to Quebec
Aug 2017 • Couples
Michael was a terrific guide who explained the history of the city and its culture very thoroughly. One of the best ever!
Written September 19, 2017
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Michel S
Thank you for sharing your appreciation with my upcoming tour guests! Michel
Written October 5, 2017
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Peter D
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
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Tours Levis Quebec: excellent afternoon
Sept 2017 • Couples
We met in the Old Town after lunch as a group of 6. From there J. walked us through centuries of North American history in only hundreds of metres before we ascended to New Town saw and learned of the history of trade, war, governance, education, health, religion and social services and changes in the latter since the mid 1960ies.

With knowledge of the St Lawrence River system through to the Great Lakes and north and west thereof as well the upper Mississippi River and its connection to the Gulf of Mexico held by the French in Quebec, mastery of North America appeared a possibility, subsequently denied by the British capture of Quebec in 1759.

And the story continues............. as skilfully shown and told by J., who then left us on the Governor's Walk outside Chateau Frontenac to consider our new knowledge and experience.
Written September 16, 2017
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Michel S
Peter, Judith was very happy to read your detailed review of our tour. It's true to say that Qc City has been a coveted stronghold along the St.Lawrence River during the French & British colonial periods. I would add that Qc City is now a coveted travel destination - rated #1 Destination in Canada in 2016 and 2017 by Travel & Leisure magazine's readers. It's always a pleasure to share our 400 years of history and French heritage.
Written October 5, 2017
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susanleeson4
Vancouver, Canada1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Best walking tour in Old Quebec.
Richard was very knowledgable, personable and made the tour fun. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Quebec City. It is worth every penny.
Review of: Old Québec & French Canada Private History Walking Tour
Written October 11, 2024
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