Île d'Orléans: Wine, Cider & Chocolate Tour with Pickup

Summary

Quebec’s island flavors—wine tasting, cider sips, chocolate stops

You’ll ride out from Quebec City to Île d'Orléans with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste wine overlooking the Beaupré coast, sip regional ice cider, sample fresh chocolate and nougat—all while learning bits of island history between bites. It’s relaxed, full of flavor, and leaves you with that feeling you only get after good company and good food.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to laugh so much on a food tour. Île d'Orléans sits just outside Quebec City but feels like a different world—wide fields, the river always somewhere in the corner of your eye. Our guide (Jean-Pierre—he insisted we call him JP) scooped us up right by Château Frontenac. He switched between French and English so smoothly it made me wish I’d paid more attention in school. The drive across the bridge was short but somehow set the mood; you could smell earth and apples even before we stopped at the first vineyard.

The vineyard was small and family-run—nothing showy, just rows of vines and this view over the Beaupré coast that kind of sneaks up on you. We tried a white I still think about (crisp, almost tart), and then JP poured us something called ice cider. It’s sweet but not syrupy; apparently they press frozen apples for it? I probably nodded like I understood the whole process. There was this moment when someone’s phone buzzed and everyone ignored it because we were all just staring out at the water. Funny how quiet things can get in a group.

After that came chocolate—real slabs of it, not those tiny samples you get in city shops. The chocolaterie smelled like roasted cocoa and sugar; I bought something with maple inside that melted before I got back to the van (worth it). We wandered outside for a bit—windy but bright—and JP pointed out where early settlers landed. He seemed to know every family story on the island. Oh, and there was nougat too—I never knew I liked nougat until then.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Taste local products on Orleans Island

• Pick up at Place d'Arme, Quebec City
• Taste wine at vineyard with Beaupré view
• Taste ice cider, regional specialty
• Taste chocolate at Chocolaterie, enjoy views
• Visit la nougaterie for local treats

Top questions

How long is the Island of Orleans Taste & Drink Tour?

The guided tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Is pickup included for this Île d'Orléans food tour?

Yes, pickup is included from Place d'Arme next to Château Frontenac in downtown Quebec City.

What foods are sampled during the tour?

You’ll taste wine at a vineyard, regional ice cider, chocolate at a chocolaterie, and nougat.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult.

Are guides bilingual on this Île d'Orléans tour?

Yes, guides speak both English and French fluently.

Does the tour include transportation?

Yes, air-conditioned vehicle transportation is included throughout the tour.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Place d'Arme near Château Frontenac in Quebec City.

Do you meet local producers during this day trip?

Yes, you’ll meet producers at stops like vineyards and chocolateries on Île d'Orléans.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes pickup from central Quebec City by air-conditioned vehicle, guidance from a bilingual local expert throughout Île d'Orléans, tastings of wine, ice cider, chocolate and nougat at authentic island producers—with all taxes covered so you can just relax into each stop before heading back to town together.