Quebec City Walking Tour
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Quebec City Walking Tour
By Tours Voir Quebec
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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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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
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Quebec City Walking Tour
- We will be operating in groups of 14 and we will follow government mandates. Our vendors will make sure you’re safe to enter and will be cleaning their facility and wiping down all surfaces before and after your visit.
What you can expect during your visit- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- 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 $24.89. 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
Itinerary
- 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 Fairmont 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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Seaside735235
00Engaging and informative!
Very good experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The session was very engaging and informative, true …
greg0ryda
00Old Quebec with Paul
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Paul. He was a great guide - very friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledge…
timnaj
00Would highly recommend - Michel was “incroyable”!
Our guide, Michel, was amazing. He had such a wealth of knowledge on the history of Quebec City that it made the t…
M3725FNjamesp
00Great historical walking tour
We met our tour guide, Elizabeth at the meeting point as designated. My wife and I had a great walking tour of bot…
Sandy01778
00Well worth it for first time visitors!
We had a very informative private tour from Anne T. She's very passionate and enthusiastic about the city. We saw m…
Sophie L
00Quebec city by foot
One of the best tours I have done while travelling. Christian had much knowledge and his passion for Quebec City m…
Tim L
00Loved this tour with Robert
I would definitely recommend this walking tour! Our guide, Robert Simard, was fantastic! He was very knowledgeabl…
elizabethtJ3587OI
00Fabulous Private Tour in Old Quebec!
My husband and I took a private tour led by Carole P. We enjoyed every second of it - Carole has a clear enthusias…
susanrI6960HD
00Wonderful tour with Louise
Louise was an excellent tour guide. The time flew by - she filled the time with interesting stories and informatio…
Enrique M
00A great visit with an amazing guide…
A great experience for the whole family, our guide shared lots of interesting things about the city and motivated u…
MBTommy
00Fantastic tour.
This tour company was very easy to deal with and Louise, who gave us the tour, was fantastic. She really knew the f…
Sheva C
00Fantastic
Louise did a fantastic job of making the history come alive. She was able to keep our kids (9 and 11yo) engaged and…
louanns870
00Wonderful tour of Quebec City
Anne was a WONDERFUL tour guide. She was so knowledgeable of so many incredible things about Quebec City. She made…
alejandromisaeld2023
00great experience
excellent trip, the lady made the tour very interesting, I learn a lot of the city, the history and more from her
ambermT9648JS
00Highly recommend
Jocelyn was a wonderful guide who educated us on both the history and current day life in Quebec as we wandered aro…
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J W
35 contributions
Jul 2022
We only had eight hours to spend in Quebec and took the Grand Tour to get a quick sampling of city architecture and culture. Our tour guide, Michael, was excellent with an impressive breadth of knowledge about Quebec’s history. There was an ever-present enthusiasm in his voice that exuded his love for the city he now calls home that made others on his tour appreciate it even more as well. Michael was in no hurry to rush through the tour since those in our group didn’t have dependencies that would be impacted; so, what was scheduled to be 2 hours lasted 40 minutes longer, which was a pleasant surprise!
Tours Voir Québec likes to keep the size of the tours small (I believe 12 at max) so that it's easier to interact with the guides and focus more on topics of interest to the group. We came away feeling enriched from the experience, learning much more than we ever knew prior to the tour and wanting to learn more once we got home. I highly recommend taking one of their tours if you get an opportunity...it will be a great experience at a value price.
Tours Voir Québec likes to keep the size of the tours small (I believe 12 at max) so that it's easier to interact with the guides and focus more on topics of interest to the group. We came away feeling enriched from the experience, learning much more than we ever knew prior to the tour and wanting to learn more once we got home. I highly recommend taking one of their tours if you get an opportunity...it will be a great experience at a value price.
Written August 21, 2022
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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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1francophile
Kitchener, Canada1,633 contributions
Our tour was quite edifying and highly enjoyable because of our affable, knowledgeable and entertaining guide- Christian! We experienced the Old City as though we lived it from the past and of the present as residents because of our guide’s care and professionalism! This was possible because the tour company split our large group into four smaller ones enabling us to have a more intimate relationship in Old Quebec. We saw and learned about the old architecture, history and culture of Quebec that spanned centuries. The tour was planned for two hours, but due to Christian’s commitment, it lasted for 2.5 hours. While we usually don’t book tours and are independent travelers, I am happy and grateful we did to have this wonderful opportunity to experience and appreciate Old Quebec through the eyes and expertise of a truly talented tour guide- Christian! I urge you to not miss this affordable and worthwhile experience while you are in Old Quebec- you won’t be disappointed! Very Highly Recommended!
Written May 18, 2023
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MaXiMe8652
WoW !
Such a nice review! We would like to thank you in the name of Christian for the wonderful comments, and we will send him your review.
We divide people into smaller groups so that everyone can enjoy the tour and be able to develop a certain relationship with their guide.
Our tours are all about Quebec City's history, and that includes its various architecture styles and the culture. Our tours really are a step in the past, and we are glad to see that Christian was able to give you the impression of being in the past yourself.
We hope to welcome you in Quebec City soon!
Written May 18, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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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Kes
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
I initially planned to walk around the city for one day with tips from YouTube but then decided to book the tour 2 hours ahead of my arrival into QC and I'm so glad that I did. In doing so, I received a rich historical and cultural lesson from the fantastic Louise who beams with Quebecois pride and I was able to connect with the city far greater than just looking at sites and taking photos. Louise also ensured that with me being Australian, that I was able to understand some references only known to North Americans. Louise was also great to recommend further things to do outside of the tour for those looking to explore a bit more.
Would recommend this to anyone short on time visiting QC or loves their history. Merci!
Would recommend this to anyone short on time visiting QC or loves their history. Merci!
Written March 12, 2023
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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
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N P
10 contributions
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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Soumya C
6 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
The tour operators were super flexible as they changed our tour from Friday to Saturday due to bad weather.
The trip itself was both informative and fun. Dominique, our tour guide, was very friendly, accommodative, witty and humorous while sharing interesting anecdotes about the city’s history, architecture and religious past.
I would highly recommend this tour to others looking to explore the city.
The trip itself was both informative and fun. Dominique, our tour guide, was very friendly, accommodative, witty and humorous while sharing interesting anecdotes about the city’s history, architecture and religious past.
I would highly recommend this tour to others looking to explore the city.
Written December 26, 2022
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Marisa R
1 contribution
Jun 2022
We really enjoyed our walking tour. It was nice to have a local guide and she was able to answer all of our questions, in addition to making a food recommendation. We visited a number of the important places, and enjoyed learning the history of the city from the guide. She was definitely very knowledgeable and her English was excellent! There were 14 in our tour group, which felt reasonable. You end the tour at a different location than you started the tour, and it would have been nice for them to include a funicular pass with the tour. Our tour took 2.5 hours, despite the fast walking, so something to consider if booking back-to-back with another event. Overall, we enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone visiting Quebec City for the first time!
Written June 26, 2022
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Angiolini
Dallas, TX10 contributions
Sep 2022
When my husband and I arrived to Quebec City, we didn't know anything about Quebec City and its history and culture. Thank you to the tour guide (I am so sorry I forgot his name). He was so passionated about the history and cultures. With the tour guide, we've learned so much about Quebec City and how it was discovered and built. We didn't know Quebec City was colonized by four countries: France, England, Scotland, and Ireland. The city's architecture is magnificent. I was awestruck at every street corner I walked on. I felt like I was in Paris. Quebec City won my heart. Merci beaucoup to the tour guide. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la visite et votre compagnie. I highly recommend this tour to people who want to visit Quebec City and want to learn its history and culture.
Written September 13, 2022
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divin1
San Diego, California91 contributions
How close is the starting point to the cruise terminal?
Cape-SoCal
La Quinta, CA516 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, PA63 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
44 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 ?
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