Quebec City and Montmorency Falls tour: Small-group guided walk

Walk the oldest quarters of Quebec City, then stand in front of a waterfall taller than Niagara.

A small-group guided tour of Quebec City and Montmorency Falls combines the Upper and Lower Towns of Old Quebec — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — with 45 minutes at Montmorency Falls Park, where you walk the suspension bridge and explore the landscape. Your bilingual guide meets you in front of the Horloge du Jura in Old Quebec and leads the group through Château Frontenac, the Plains of Abraham, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, and the original city fortifications before heading to the falls. Bottled water is included; the tour runs 2.5 hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Quebec City and Montmorency Falls

• Meet guide at Horloge du Jura
• See Chateau Frontenac
• Pass by Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
• Pass by Plains of Abraham
• Pass by original Quebec City fortifications
• Pass by Quebec Parliament fountain
• Visit Montmorency Falls Park
• Walk suspension bridge at Montmorency Falls
• Take photos at Montmorency Falls

The Experience

How do you fit Quebec City's landmarks and a major waterfall into one morning without renting a car or piecing together multiple bookings? This tour handles both. You meet your guide in front of the Horloge du Jura in Old Quebec and move through the Upper and Lower Towns on foot, stopping at Château Frontenac, the Plains of Abraham where the Battle of the Plains took place, and Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral — the oldest church in Canada. The guide speaks English and French, so the commentary lands whether you're traveling solo or with someone who prefers another language.

After the city walk, the group heads to Montmorency Falls, which rises higher than Niagara Falls. You get 45 minutes to explore the park, walk the suspension bridge, and photograph the water from different angles. Bottled water comes with the tour, and the small-group format means you're not herded through stops on a schedule that doesn't fit. The whole thing takes 2.5 hours, which is tight enough to fit into a morning without eating the rest of your day.

Infants sit on an adult's lap; children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour suits all fitness levels. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them, though the guide will tell you where to meet and how the day flows before you book.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• live bilingual commentary in English and French.
• guided walk through Château Frontenac, the Plains of Abraham, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, and the original city fortifications.
• 45 minutes at Montmorency Falls Park with access to the suspension bridge.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The bilingual guide delivers the history in English and French, so you don't lose the story if you're traveling with someone who speaks a different language. The small-group format and fixed 2.5-hour window mean you see the main sights of Quebec City and stand in front of Montmorency Falls without spending the whole day on logistics.

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Top questions

What is Montmorency Falls and why is it worth the trip from Quebec City?

Montmorency Falls is a waterfall in the park of the same name, located outside Quebec City. It stands taller than Niagara Falls, and the tour gives you 45 minutes to walk the grounds, cross the suspension bridge, and explore the landscape at your own pace once you arrive.

Does the guide speak English, or only French?

The guide is bilingual and delivers live commentary in both English and French, so you'll hear the stories and history in whichever language you prefer.

What exactly do you see in the Upper and Lower Towns of Quebec City?

The tour takes you through Château Frontenac, the Plains of Abraham (the site of the famous battle), Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, and the original fortifications of Quebec City. You also see the fountain in front of the Quebec Parliament building.

How long is the whole tour, and does it include lunch?

The tour runs 2.5 hours total. Bottled water is included, but food is not — you'll want to eat before or after the tour ends.

Can I bring young children or a baby on this tour?

Yes. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, so families with kids of different ages can join.

Where do I meet the guide, and how does the tour start?

You meet your guide in front of the Horloge du Jura in Old Quebec, which is in the heart of the historic district. From there, the group walks through the Upper and Lower Towns before heading to Montmorency Falls.