Île d'Orléans eBike Tour & Tastings: 14 km with Local Guide

14 km electric bike tour: taste your way across the island with ease

A 3.5-hour guided eBike tour of Île d'Orléans in Quebec City that covers 14 km of scenic roads with stops at family farms and a historic microbrewery for tastings of local berries, maple, chocolate, wine and beer. The tour includes an electric bike, helmet, security briefing and small-group guide in English or Spanish. You can add hotel pickup and drop-off. Arrive 30 minutes early, know how to ride a regular bike, and bring layers. The island has no dedicated bike paths, only secure road shoulders.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ile d'Orléans by eBike

• Meet guide and try your bike
• Visit neighbour's farm for history and maple
• Taste berries at oldest farm
• Explore village of St Petronille
• Taste chocolate at island tip
• Visit family-run vineyard
• Taste beers at La Barberie microbrewery

The experience

The 14 km route stays on the road's secure shoulder, which means you're cycling the island's quietest stretches without fighting traffic or hills. The electric bike does the climbing for you, so the day becomes about what you stop to taste rather than how hard you're working. A local guide leads groups small enough that you're not herding through stops. You move at a pace that lets conversation happen and lets you actually notice the villages you're rolling through.

Tastings happen at working farms and producers: strawberries at the oldest farm on the island (June through October), maple syrup at a neighbor's operation, Belgian chocolate at the island's tip, wine at a family-run vineyard, and beer on the sunny terrace at La Barberie, Quebec City's oldest microbrewery. The guide knows which farms are open and what's in season, so you're not guessing or backtracking. You'll also pass through St Pétronille village and get exclusive access to Foyer de Charité, a local landmark most visitors miss.

The tour runs 3.5 hours total. You'll meet your guide at the start, get a security briefing and test the eBike in the parking lot before heading out: that setup means you're not fumbling with unfamiliar equipment once you're on the road. Bring a windbreaker, closed shoes, a scarf and gloves, especially in spring and fall. Eat a proper breakfast beforehand. The tastings are small and frequent but not a meal. If you book the shuttle option, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Otherwise, parking is provided at the meeting point.

What’s included

• Electric bike and helmet.
• local guide for a small group in English or Spanish.
• security briefing and test ride in the parking lot.
• tastings of strawberries, maple syrup, Belgian chocolate, wine and beer at family farms and La Barberie microbrewery.
• exclusive access to Foyer de Charité.
• parking for your vehicle (or hotel pickup and drop-off if you choose the shuttle option).

Options for this experience

2 options

Guided e-bike tour with tastingsGuide in English · Available from 15 May 2027No shuttle is included with this option

E-bike tour with shuttle includedGuide in English · Available from 15 May 2027Shuttle included: this option includes a round trip from Quebec City to the island and back. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 May 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gestion Moritz Inc.

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to taste the island's producers without renting a car or pedaling uphill: the electric bike and small-group pace let you linger at farms instead of rushing between them. Book the shuttle option if your hotel is in Quebec City and you'd rather not drive to the island.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

How much of the 14 km route is actual cycling versus time spent at tastings?

The route covers 14 km total, but the 3.5-hour tour includes stops at farms and La Barberie for tastings. The guide controls the pace, so you're moving steadily but not racing: the day balances riding with tasting time at each stop.

What exactly do I taste at each farm on Île d'Orléans?

You taste fresh strawberries at the oldest farm on the island (available June through October), maple syrup at a neighbor's farm, Belgian chocolate at the island's tip, wine at a family-run vineyard, and special beers at La Barberie microbrewery on the terrace where the tour ends.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to do this tour?

You should know how to ride a regular bike and be tall enough to fit an adult bike frame. The electric assist handles the hills, so fitness matters less than basic bike skills. The guide gives a security briefing and you test the eBike in the parking lot before starting.

Can I book hotel pickup, or do I need to drive to the meeting point?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you choose the shuttle option at checkout. If you book the standard tour, parking is provided at the meeting point on Île d'Orléans.

What should I wear, and is the weather a factor?

Bring a windbreaker, closed shoes, a scarf and gloves, especially important in spring and fall. The island is exposed, so layers matter. Eat a full breakfast before arriving. The tastings are small samples, not a meal replacement.

Is there a bike path on Île d'Orléans, or do I ride on regular roads?

There is no dedicated bike path on the island. You ride on the road's secure shoulder, which keeps you separated from traffic on the quietest stretches of the island.