Montreal to Quebec City Day Trip: Falls & Old Quebec
Oldest European settlement tour, guided walk through 400 years of French-Canadian history
This day trip from Montreal to Quebec City includes hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or French, and a full-day itinerary of the city's landmarks and natural sites. You'll see Place Royale, Notre Dame Basilica, the Parliament Building, the Plains of Abraham (where the 1759 battle between French and English forces took place), Montmorency Falls, and the Petit Champlain district, then have free time to wander Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Step-by-step itinerary
Quebec City and Montmorency Falls tour
- Pickup from Montreal hotel
- Travel 2.5 hours to Quebec City
- Visit Dorchester Square
- Tour Place Royale
- See Notre Dame Basilica and Parliament Building
- View Ile d'Orleans and Plains of Abraham
- Visit Petit Champlain district
- Admire Montmorency Falls
- Free time in Old Quebec
- Return to Montreal hotel
- Dorchester Square Entry included 20m
- Quebec Royal Square 15m
- Plains of Abraham 15m
- Petit Champlain District 15m
- Montmorency Falls Park Entry included 15m
- Old Quebec 3h
What’s included
- Professional guide in English or French.
- hotel pickup in downtown Montreal and Old Montreal with air-conditioned coach.
- local taxes.
Times
- Wednesday and Saturday 08:00
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The experience
The coach picks you up at your Montreal hotel and drives 2.5 hours northeast to Quebec City on the St. Lawrence River. Your guide explains the city's founding as a French fort in the 1500s and walks you through its landmarks: Place Royale, Notre Dame Basilica, the Parliament Building, and Île d'Orléans. The route takes in the Plains of Abraham, the grassy battlefield where French and English forces clashed in 1759, a moment that shaped the continent's future.
You'll see Montmorency Falls, a waterfall taller than Niagara Falls, wedged between the Montmorency River and the St. Lawrence. The tour also includes the Petit Champlain district, the oldest quarter in North America, where narrow streets and old-world storefronts fill the blocks. After the guided portion, you have free time to walk through Old Quebec on your own, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site at whatever pace suits you.
The coach is air-conditioned and equipped with toilet facilities. Hotel pickups start before the listed departure time, so you'll need to call at least 24 hours ahead to confirm your exact pickup time. If your hotel isn't on the standard route, you can meet the group at Dorchester Square in downtown Montreal instead. The full day runs 13 hours from pickup to drop-off.
Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Montreal means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to Quebec City. The 2.5-hour drive is built into the day, and the guide handles the route and the history, so you arrive ready to absorb the city rather than navigate it.
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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 (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.
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 is Montmorency Falls and why is it worth seeing on this tour?
Montmorency Falls is a waterfall on the Montmorency River where it meets the St. Lawrence River, and it stands taller than Niagara Falls. The tour includes views of this natural landmark, which is an emblem of Quebec City.
Can I explore Old Quebec on my own, or is it a guided walk?
Old Quebec is free time built into the tour. After the guided portion, you have time to walk through the UNESCO World Heritage site at your own pace and explore the quaint streets and neighborhoods yourself.
What happened on the Plains of Abraham that makes it historically important?
The Plains of Abraham was the site of the 1759 battle between French and English forces, a decisive moment that shaped the future of North America and the region's cultural identity.
Does the tour include food, or do I need to bring my own lunch?
Food and drinks are not included in the tour. You'll have free time in Old Quebec where you can eat at local restaurants or cafés, but you'll need to budget for meals separately.
Montreal to Quebec City Day Trip: Falls & Old Quebec
13h · EN · FR
from CA$ 150 per person
≈ US$ 109 in your currency
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