Île d'Orléans food and wine tour from Quebec City

Ice cider is a Quebec specialty you won't find anywhere else.

The Island of Orleans Taste and Drink Tour is a small-group food and wine tasting experience on Île d'Orléans, 15 minutes from Quebec City, led by a bilingual guide who takes you to a vineyard, cider house, nougat maker and organic blackcurrant farm. The tour runs 3.5 hours and includes all tastings, an air-conditioned vehicle and a local guide. Children are welcome from age 6.

Step-by-step itinerary

Taste local specialties on Orleans Island

• Taste wine at vineyard with Beaupré view
• Taste regional ice cider
• Visit la nougaterie for nougat tasting
• Taste artisanal vinegars and reductions

The experience

You start at a vineyard overlooking the Beaupré coast, where you taste wine while taking in views of the St. Lawrence River. From there the tour moves through the island's charming villages to a cider house where you sample ice cider (a regional specialty made from frozen grapes), and then to a nougat maker's workshop. The final stop is an organic blackcurrant farm where you taste cassis and artisanal vinegars made from local ingredients. A bilingual guide leads the whole route, explaining the traditions and craft behind each producer as you go.

The group stays small, which means you're not moving through these places in a crowd. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle between stops, so the 15-minute drive from Old Quebec doesn't eat into tasting time. All tastings are included, along with the guide and transport. Nothing extra to arrange once you've booked. The pace is relaxed. This is not a rushed checklist but a chance to linger at each stop and ask questions about how the food and wine are made.

What’s included

• All food and wine tastings at four local producers.
• bilingual guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by quebec bus tour

Is this one for you?The tour leaves from Quebec City and includes pickup and transport, so you don't need a car to reach Île d'Orléans or navigate between the producers. A real advantage if you're staying in the city or renting nothing but a hotel room.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I taste on the Island of Orleans tour?

You taste wine at a vineyard, ice cider at a cider house, nougat at an artisanal maker, and cassis and homemade vinegars at an organic blackcurrant farm. All tastings are included in the tour price.

How long does the Island of Orleans tour take?

The tour runs 3.5 hours total, including the drive from Quebec City and time at each of the four producers.

Is the guide bilingual?

Yes, the guide speaks both English and French and can lead the tour in either language.

Does the tour include lunch?

The tour includes tastings at each stop but not a full meal. You'll sample food and wine at the producers you visit.

Where do I meet the tour in Quebec City?

The tour departs from Quebec City and reaches Île d'Orléans in about 15 minutes. Public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a car.