Food Tour in Old Quebec: 3 Hours With Local Guide

Taste your way through Old Quebec's culinary landmarks instead of reading about them in a guidebook.

A three-hour food walking tour of Old Quebec led by a local guide in English, Spanish or French, with tastings at four stops including Place-Royale, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, the waterfront and the Port of Quebec. The tour is private (no other guests) or small group, fully customizable to dietary needs, and wheelchair accessible throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Old Quebec and local cuisine

• Visit Quebec Royal Square
• Sample classic Québecois dessert
• Tour Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
• Walk along Old Quebec waterfront
• Admire Port of Quebec architecture
• Taste local cuisine menu

The Experience

The tour starts at Place-Royale, where Quebec's settlement began. You sample a classic Québecois dessert while taking in the square's architecture, then move to Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral to learn how the city's religious heritage shaped its identity. From there, you walk along the St. Lawrence River waterfront through Old Quebec's cobblestone streets, and finish at the Port of Quebec with a tasting menu of local cuisine. The guide weaves stories of the city's past into each stop, so the food and the history move together.

You choose between a private tour (just your group) or a small group departure. Either way, the guide speaks English, Spanish or French, and the route stays the same: four stops across three hours on foot. All surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the tour works for any fitness level. If you have dietary requirements, flag them when you book and the tastings adjust to fit.

Transportation to the starting point is on you, but public transit stops nearby. Tips are optional. The customization means you can shape the pace and the stops to what matters to you—if you want to linger at one location or skip a tasting, the guide builds the day around it.

What’s included

• A local guide in your chosen language (English, Spanish or French).
• food and drink tastings at four stops.
• customization of the route and tastings to your needs.
• wheelchair accessibility throughout.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Guydeez

Is this one for you?Book the private option if you want the route and timing shaped entirely around your group's pace and preferences; choose the small group departure if you'd rather share the experience and the cost with other food travelers.

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Top questions

What exactly do I taste at each stop on this food tour?

Place-Royale features a classic Québecois dessert; Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral is a learning stop with no tasting; the waterfront walk through Old Quebec has no formal tasting; and the Port of Quebec finishes with a tasting menu of local cuisine. The guide can adjust tastings to match dietary needs you mention at booking.

Is this tour private, or will I be walking with other people?

You choose at checkout: the private option means only your group walks the route, while the small group option includes other guests. Both follow the same three-hour itinerary and stops.

How long does this tour take, and can I do it if I use a wheelchair?

The tour runs three hours and covers Old Quebec's cobblestone streets on foot. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish or French—you pick when you book, and the tour runs in that language for the full three hours.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

Yes, transportation to Place-Royale is not included, but public transit options are available nearby and the location is accessible by car.

Can the tour be customized if I have dietary restrictions?

Yes. Indicate any dietary requirements when booking and the tastings will be adjusted to fit them. The guide can also shape the pace and stops to match what matters to you.