Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Tour from Montreal

Montmorency Falls stands 100 feet taller than Niagara, just 15 minutes from the old city walls.

A 14-hour guided tour from Montreal takes you through Old Quebec — the only fortified city in North America — and to Montmorency Falls, where a cable car carries you to the top of the 272-foot waterfall. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional guide in English or French, and entry to Old Quebec's historic district; park admission and meals are separate. Infants and small children are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Quebec City and Montmorency Falls

• Visit Montmorency Falls Park
• Take cable car to falls top
• Enjoy viewpoints and trails
• Explore Old Quebec City
• Visit Petit Champlain neighborhood
• See Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame
• View Château Frontenac hotel

The Experience

The day starts with a drive from Montreal to Montmorency Falls, a 30-meter cascade that dominates Parc de la Chute-Montmorency just 15 minutes outside Quebec City. You ride a cable car to the top, where trails and viewpoints let you see the water from different angles. Park admission is not included in the tour price, but you can buy tickets through your guide on the bus, so the logistics stay simple.

From there, the tour moves into Old Quebec, the only fortified city in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide walks you through neighborhoods like Petit Champlain, the oldest district in North America, past the Rue du Petit Champlain mural and the Breakneck Stairs. You'll see the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, the oldest church in the Americas and a national historic site, and Château Frontenac, the castle-style hotel designed by American architect Bruce Price for the Canadian Pacific Railway. The cobblestone walkways and 17th-century architecture frame the entire day.

The tour runs 14 hours total with an air-conditioned vehicle and a professional guide who speaks English or French. Gratuities are optional. The pace suits all fitness levels, and infants or small children can travel in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional tour guide in English or French.
• entry to Old Quebec City.
• applicable taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Agence Wonder Travel Inc.

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see both a major waterfall and a centuries-old fortified city in one day without arranging your own transport or navigating between sites — the guide handles the route and the timing holds everything together.

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Top questions

How much higher is Montmorency Falls than Niagara Falls?

Montmorency Falls is 100 feet taller than Niagara Falls, reaching 272 feet high. It sits just 15 minutes from Old Quebec in Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, where a cable car takes you to the top.

What neighborhoods and landmarks do you visit in Old Quebec?

Old Quebec includes Petit Champlain, the oldest district in North America; the Rue du Petit Champlain mural; the Breakneck Stairs; the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, the oldest church in the Americas; and Château Frontenac, a castle-style hotel built for the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Is park admission to Montmorency Falls included in the tour price?

Park admission is not included, but you can purchase tickets through your guide on the bus, so you don't need to arrange it separately.

What language is the guide available in?

The professional tour guide is available in English or French.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs 14 hours total, including transport from Montreal, time at Montmorency Falls, and exploration of Old Quebec's historic district.