Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City
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Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City
By Hq Services Touristiques
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Immerse yourself in Quebec City’s rich culture on a small-group food and walking tour capped at 10 guests to ensure an intimate experience. In addition to offering an inside perspective on the city’s food scene with tastings and drinks at top-rated restaurants, your guide stops at landmarks along the route to tell little-known stories about Quebec’s history.
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Ages 13-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Experience highly rated Quebec City restaurants in one go
- Guide offers historical background at landmarks along the route
- Stop to sample gourmet food with drink pairings
- Small group size ensures a personal experience
- 6-8 history stops, depending on the interests and pace of the group
- Professional guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
- 4-5 gourmet stops (5 courses), each composed of food and drink at Quebec City's TOP RATED restaurants
- 1 funicular ticket
- Entry/Admission - Quebec City
What's not included- Additional drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Entry/Admission - Terrasse Dufferin
- Start:
- 112 Rue Saint-Paul, Québec, QC G1K 8E4, CanadaPlease meet your tour guide at our new office at 112 Rue Saint-Paul, Québec, QC G1K 8E4 (yellow building).
End:- 1001 Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, QC G1R 1R8, CanadaYou will be finishing the tour in the surroundings of one of the most visited streets in Old Quebec.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 68616P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise us of your allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences at the time of booking
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Dress code is smart casual
- A moderate amount of walking is involved,comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- 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 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- 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: 68616P8
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- 112 Rue Saint-Paul, Québec, QC G1K 8E4, CanadaPlease meet your tour guide at our new office at 112 Rue Saint-Paul, Québec, QC G1K 8E4 (yellow building).
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- 1001 Rue Saint-Jean, Québec, QC G1R 1R8, CanadaYou will be finishing the tour in the surroundings of one of the most visited streets in Old Quebec.
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- Y9375UFleslies0 contributionsGreat walking tourA wonderful walking tour of a beautiful city. Our guide Yves was knowledgeable and shared his love for the city. I arrived on a cruise and it was just a few minutes to the meeting point.Written October 5, 2024
- 280urbanw0 contributionsSuperb tour.Wonderful, knowlwdgeable, and very funny, tour guide (Carol). Made the walking tour MOST enjoyable, interesting, and informative!Written October 5, 2024
- 1402Reid0 contributionsMust do!Our tour guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about anything we asked, very personable, and definitely knew the area. Thanks also to the owner, Emilie, for being flexible with us on our tour. Highly recommend!Written October 2, 2024
- OnAir646732952220 contributionsGreat food journey with Émilie and her Gourmet Tour :-)I would like to express my gratitude to Émilie for perfect organization of the tour. We had a corporate booking for 22 people and everything passed very well! Great choice of restaurants, menus + immersion into Quebec's history! Thank you very much!Written October 2, 2024
- LeighLowe0 contributionsFabulous tour company with first rate serviceWe cannot recommend Emilie and her business more enthusiastically. Our tour of Old Quebec was ideal in every way. The tour guide Jocelyn was clever, highly knowledgeable, patient, and great fun to spend two hours with. Her stories made the history of the city come to life. Emilie also was extremely helpful in recommending ways to spend our time and restaurants that she thought we would enjoy. More than anything, it’s clear that she puts the happiness, comfort, and satisfaction of her clients above all else. When we return, we will avail ourselves of her many services again!Written October 2, 2024
- 641annmarieg0 contributionsFantastic experienceThis was the perfect way to start our trip to Quebec City! We saw all the most iconic sites along with hidden gems and all the way were informed in a fun and exciting way about the history of this magical place! Our guide Marie was wonderful! Her knowledge of Quebec City is only out shown by the love she has for her life long home…would highly recommend this tour!!Written October 2, 2024
- kathleensY8914VS0 contributionsKnowledgeable Tour GuideWe learned so much about the rich history of Quebec City and how it intertwines with US, French and British history. Denis was an amazing tour guide! He gave the whole tour in English for us! And he showed us passages and old, historic basements that we never would have found on our own.😀Written October 2, 2024
- 390debrar0 contributionsGreat TourClaude was a lot of fun and was very well versed on this history of the area. The walk was easy and each point of interest was well explained. At that start of our tour he asked about our interests and what we wanted from the tour. He did not disappoint and the time passed too quickly.Written October 1, 2024
- muffinAvon0 contributionsKnowledgeable Tour Guide and a great experience!My husband and I took this walking tour with Claude, our guide and several other tourists. He was extremely knowledgeable, had a great sense of history and also a good sense of humor! We learned many fascinating things about tall the places we visited. Claude was a native of the area and had in depth stories to share. It was a two hour tour, but never seemed boring or long. We started in the lower part of Quebec and took the funicular up to the upper part, which saved walking up the hill. This was a perfect tour to give one a good appreciation of the history and culture of Quebec City!Written September 30, 2024
- E5004PSsusanh0 contributionsA great tour!The tour was awesome. Our tour guide, Lynn, was so knowledgeable. She gave us so much information, not just on what we were seeing but historical information as well as good places to eat and other places we might be interested in seeing. She was very friendly.Written September 30, 2024
- Wander649663818780 contributionsA Wonderful Quebec City Tour with the Perfect Mix of History and ConvenienceThe walking tour through Quebec City with Pierre as our guide was fantastic! He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing historical facts and stories that truly brought the city to life. We visited all the key highlights of this beautiful city. The walking on the tour was easy and not strenuous, and one of the best perks was having the funicular ticket included in the tour price. Taking the funicular from the lower to the upper city was a fun and convenient way to explore even more of Quebec City. This tour was the perfect way to start our trip!Written September 30, 2024
- lorrainej9680 contributionsGuided old townAnnabelle was a lovely guide. Very animated and speaks like Celine Dion, who is also from Quebec. Very personable and took a special interest in us. We will request her for Carnival!Written September 29, 2024
- B2545PDelaineb0 contributionsFantasticAmazing. Our tour guide Joselyn was very knowledgeable and amusing; in fact, outstanding. This was one of the best walking tours we have ever had. The history of old Quebec came alive. Thoroughly recommend this tour.Written September 28, 2024
- Charles L0 contributionsHistory walkVery interesting and informative tour with lots of walking. Not recommended for less than fit tourons. Definitely worth the fee.Written September 28, 2024
- VJZR0 contributionsAbsolutely recommend!!The tour was most enjoyable. Etienne knows and loves Quebec City. We really enjoyed his history facts on all our stops. He was also kind enough to slow down. Highly recommended this tour for anyone visiting Quebec City!Written September 26, 2024
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Abronzino55
Gilroy, CA39 contributions
Oct 2022
What a great evening in October to do a Food and Historical tour. We got lucky with the weather and having an excellent guide with Lynn.
When this tour says to come hungry they meant it! Lynn was extremely knowledgeable about Old Quebec. She was enlightening, entertaining and great interaction with the group. The food stops we made exceeded our expectations. Learning about the history and the food sustainability just in this city made each meal more than just a taste fest, It was an appreciation for the food that was served to us. This is a must do tour.
When this tour says to come hungry they meant it! Lynn was extremely knowledgeable about Old Quebec. She was enlightening, entertaining and great interaction with the group. The food stops we made exceeded our expectations. Learning about the history and the food sustainability just in this city made each meal more than just a taste fest, It was an appreciation for the food that was served to us. This is a must do tour.
Written October 22, 2022
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Graham C
Toronto, Canada16 contributions
Apr 2020
A little bit late to review but better late than never. My wife and I took this historical food tour of Quebec City in February 2020, and we are really glad we did. We were the only people on the tour so received the full attention of our host. I left the tour having learned so much more about the history of Quebec City, something I very much appreciated. We visited five establishments that took in appetizers, main courses ... note the plural! ... and dessert. All the courses were really very good. This is a great experience but certainly not like sitting down to eat a meal. Definitely recommended though.
Written March 29, 2021
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Kaitlyn W
New York City, NY4 contributions
Oct 2022
Alexis was a friendly, outgoing tour guide who took us all around historic old Quebec! We had such a wonderful time on this tour and the restaurants, food, and wine were so delicious. We were also with a very nice group of people and the size of the group was on the smaller side which made it better to meet them and get to know everyone. Alexis did a great job of breaking the ice and making everyone open up and chat when we sat down to eat!
The only point of feedback I have is that I wish the way we learned about the history was more of a cohesive timeline of events mixed with story-telling and there was historical significance with the places we saw. I felt like this tour was leaning more toward dates and facts about buildings rather than stories.
The only point of feedback I have is that I wish the way we learned about the history was more of a cohesive timeline of events mixed with story-telling and there was historical significance with the places we saw. I felt like this tour was leaning more toward dates and facts about buildings rather than stories.
Written November 3, 2022
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MidwestWineLover
Midwest116 contributions
Danielle was a terrific guide for 8 of us at 4 restaurants in 3 1/2 hrs including funicular ticket. Come hungry!! Salad and wine first stop. French onion soup and beer 2nd stop. 3rd stop one of Quebec’s finest — flambéed shrimp, rice and veggie with wine. Finally yet another full plate of local organic dishes and local wine WITH fabulous desserts at a monastery! Needless to say we cancelled our dinner reservation previously made!! In between she provided local tidbits while walking down some of the most well known streets in Quebec. Don’t miss this one if you are a foodie!!
Written September 15, 2023
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Katherine
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Such a great food tour. Very different to others we have done as it comprises of a full meal, but eaten at several different restaurants. We met Lyn as requested and the tour started on time. After a short walk we started with a light salad which was delicious. Lynn explained that the ingredients were very fresh which they definitely were! Interspersed with historical facts and a short walk at another restaurant we were given a delicious soup and small beer taster. Next, and at yet another restaurant, we had a fabulous sauteed prawn in a lobster bisque sauce, flambéed at the table, with more wine. Such great service. After another short walk, more interesting historical facts, a delicious boeuf bourguignon served with vegetables and red wine. We finished with a meringue floating island. Such a great experience, history and food, what more could you want? We had a great time, Lynn was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
Written May 28, 2023
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Curious769889
4 contributions
Dec 2022
Marie was a FANTASTIC guide! Her love for the city was evident as she passionately shared what "Je me souviens".
As for me and my family, we will not forget her patience with our children and the professionalism she brings to her role.
This tour was the BEST part of our vacation- do not miss it!!
As for me and my family, we will not forget her patience with our children and the professionalism she brings to her role.
This tour was the BEST part of our vacation- do not miss it!!
Written January 3, 2023
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Laura G
Washington DC, DC6 contributions
Nov 2022
We had a wonderful afternoon with Marie, stopping at four uniquely different restaurants throughout the afternoon. She shared informative history along the way. We ended up being the only people on the tour, which made the whole afternoon more personal. We will bring paying more attention to markings on doorways and on the streets! And, now we will more easily spot the Aw flier vs French architecture. We highly recommend this tour for those who want informative details of the history of Quebec and its people, while enjoying terrific food along the way.
Written November 28, 2022
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Amanda Jackson
Fort Collins, CO4 contributions
Dec 2021
My husband and I were on our honeymoon at the end of December right when the government announced that all food services would be shutting down for New Years. We contacted HQ Services Touristiques immediately to see if they could change out New Years tour to two days earlier. Even though they were full, they made an exception for us so that we could have the experience! On the actual tour, we had Dennis as our tour guide, and he did an AMAZING job! He was so knowledgeable, comical, and happy to answer our questions. We loved hearing about his journey to learn English and become a tour guide, and we are so glad that he did because he is made for this job! Thank you HQ Services Touristiques for allowing us to take this tour on our honeymoon and to you Dennis for making it a highlight of our honeymoon!
Written February 25, 2022
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Hey Amandahallett,
Super happy to know that we made your honeymoon special in Quebec City with some holiday spirits! Quebec City is a magical place. And getting to know the city with our 5 course dinner tour is def. the best way to go :P
Can't wait to see you again on your wedding anniversaries soon !!
Hongying Tang, owner of HQ SERVICES TOURISTIQUES INC.
Written March 12, 2022
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Eileen H
23 contributions
Danielle was the best tour guide you could ask for! She was informative, entertaining, knowledgeable, and really seemed to love sharing Québec with visitors. Her recommendations for other places to visit in the city were spot on! The food was delicious, timely, and paired well with some wonderful drinks. The tour operator accommodated several allergies and a last-minute dietary preference. 1000% recommended.
Written August 26, 2023
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Victoria M
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
This tour exceeded our expectations! Our tour guide, Lynn, told us Old Quebec City was her playground and her knowledge of history, culture, food, and Quebec events impressed us throughout the experience.
With her in the lead, we fell in love with Old Quebec, fact by fact, and bite by bite.
We met awesome chefs, tasted delightful creations, and made lots of memories.
The tour also introduced us to great shops and restaurants and this convinced us to extend our trip so we could spend another day in the city. See you, again, Quebec!
With her in the lead, we fell in love with Old Quebec, fact by fact, and bite by bite.
We met awesome chefs, tasted delightful creations, and made lots of memories.
The tour also introduced us to great shops and restaurants and this convinced us to extend our trip so we could spend another day in the city. See you, again, Quebec!
Written July 25, 2024
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Is this available Sept 26,27 or 28 2021 ? For 2 people
Thank you
Written September 1, 2021
What is the difference between this one and the gourmet tour that costs the same price?
Written February 23, 2020
I'm not sure about the other one you are referring to, but this one covers both the historical and the culinary aspects of Old Quebec City.
Written February 25, 2020
Do you cater for Gluten Free people?
Written February 1, 2020
HQ Services Touristiques
Quebec City, Canada
If you booked with one of our resellers, please contact them directly. If you have booked via our website, give us a call or email us.
Written October 4, 2019
Elizabeth D
Kennesaw, Georgia
It seems most of the tours in Quebec say “Not Wheelchair Accessible”. My mom can definitely walk, just not long distances, and I push her in the wheelchair so I’m fast as anyone walking. Is there any way she can do this tour ? I’m getting so frustrated and sad.
Written September 4, 2019
HQ Services Touristiques
Quebec City, Canada
We would suggest you to book the Lowertown Evening Gourmet Tour. This one is more adapted to wheelchairs: short distance between restaurants and most of them have ADA accesses.
Written October 4, 2019
HQ Services Touristiques
Quebec City, Canada
All guides are bilingual. Depending on the composition of the group, we will speak English and/or French. :)
Written August 28, 2019
Do you have a choice of food as my husband does not eat fish or cheese. We are due to visit Quebec next year so reviewing options as will.only be there a few nights. Many thanks.
Written August 15, 2019
This tour there was no food choice. We didn’t have any seafood but we did have cheese. I believe when you sign up there is opportunity to notify of food allergies and I’m sure they would adjust to accommodate your needs.
Written August 15, 2019
HQ Services Touristiques
Quebec City, Canada
There is a part of the tour where you need to walk up a little sloppy street.
Written August 13, 2019
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