Quebec City E-Bike Tour: Upper & Lower Town in 5 Hours

Pedal through four centuries without leaving the city

This five-hour e-bike tour combines Quebec City's Upper Town and Lower Town, starting inside the fortification walls and moving through neighborhoods like Montcalm, Saint-Roch and Petit Champlain. You ride at your own pace with a qualified guide, helmet, e-bike, snacks and water included. The tour passes the Plains of Abraham, the Port of Quebec, Place Royale's 17th-century buildings, and stops at the Grand Marché to sample local food and meet producers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site20m
2. Plains of Abraham15m
3. Port of Quebec15m
4. Petit Champlain District20m
5. Saint-Roch15m

Explore Quebec City's main neighborhoods

• Visit Fortifications of Quebec
• Ride through Plains of Abraham park
• Explore Montcalm District neighborhood
• See Place Royale historic buildings
• Stop at Grand Marché for local delights
• Visit French explorer commemorative park
• Walk revitalized Saint-Roch street

The experience

Can you see the whole city in one day without a car? Yes, on an e-bike, at your own pace. The tour starts inside the only remaining city walls north of Mexico, where you'll pass well-preserved architectural treasures and historic sites dating back to the 17th century. From there, you pedal through the Plains of Abraham, the famous battlefield between the French and English, then ride into the tree-lined streets of Montcalm, a vibrant cultural neighborhood where the e-bike's assist makes the hills manageable.

The route then leads down a winding secret passage trail to reach the bike path along the Saint Lawrence River, giving you views most car tours miss. You'll roll through the artistic neighborhood of Saint-Roch with its unique colorful spiral staircases, then into Petit Champlain to see Place Royale's well-preserved 17th and 18th-century buildings. A stop at the Grand Marché lets you sample local delights and meet local producers and artisans. The kind of moment that makes a tour feel less like sightseeing and more like being in the city. The five hours includes time to ride, stop, eat and talk without rushing.

You get a small bike bag on the handlebars for belongings, a helmet, snacks and water throughout the ride. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so you choose the language that works for you. Children are welcome from age 16. E-bikes mean you're not fighting hills or getting exhausted. The motor does the work while you steer and enjoy the neighborhoods rolling past.

What’s included

• The tour includes an e-bike with motor assist.
• a helmet.
• a small bike bag on the handlebars for personal belongings.
• snacks and water throughout the ride.
• and a qualified guide who speaks English, Spanish or French.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 29 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cyclo Services

Is this one for you?If your French or Spanish is stronger than your English, or if you prefer to follow commentary in your native language, you can choose the guide's language at checkout: the same route, same stops, same five hours, just in the words that make sense to you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years). Children under 16 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's the difference between the Upper Town and Lower Town on this tour?

The Upper Town sits inside the fortification walls and holds the oldest architecture and historic sites dating back centuries. The Lower Town, outside the walls, includes revitalized neighborhoods like Saint-Roch and Montcalm where you'll see colorful staircases, local galleries and the Grand Marché.

Do I need to be fit to ride an e-bike for five hours?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels because the e-bike's motor handles the pedaling effort. You control the pace and can take breaks at any stop.

What happens at the Grand Marché?

You stop to sample local food and meet local producers and artisans selling their work. It's a chance to taste Quebec and talk to people who live there.

Is the guide included, or do I ride on my own?

A qualified guide leads the tour and rides with you, sharing stories about the neighborhoods, architecture and history along the way. You choose English, Spanish or French.

What's included in the five-hour tour?

The e-bike, helmet, small handlebar bag, snacks and water are all included. You just bring yourself and show up ready to ride.