Quebec City: Montmorency Falls & St Lawrence River Cruise
Waterfall, cobblestone streets, and a river view all in one day
You get picked up from your Montreal hotel, see Montmorency Falls with a cable car ride to the base, walk through Old Quebec's historic streets with a guide, and cruise the St Lawrence River with views of Château Frontenac. Transport, guide, cable car, and cruise entry are all included. The day runs 7am to 8pm.
Step-by-step itinerary
Quebec City tour and river cruise
- Visit Montmorency Falls
- Take cable car to falls bottom
- Guided walk in Old Quebec City
- See Château Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace
- Explore Petit-Champlain district
- Visit Quebec Royal Square
- Visit Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral
- Enjoy AML Louis Jolliet sightseeing cruise
- Montmorency Falls Park Entry included 1h
- Old Quebec 1h
- Petit Champlain District 30m
- Quebec Royal Square 30m
- Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral 30m
What’s included
Your day includes roundtrip transportation from your Montreal hotel (within 5km), admission to Montmorency Falls Park with a one-way cable car ride to the base, a one-hour guided walking tour through Old Quebec's historic streets, entry to the AML Louis Jolliet cruise on the St Lawrence River (May–October), and a professional multilingual guide throughout. All entry fees, taxes, and the Consumer Protection Office compensation fund are covered.
Times
- Every day 07:00
Last departure this season: 3 Jan 2027
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The experience
The cable car drops you at the base of Montmorency Falls (275 feet of water thundering down, 98 feet taller than Niagara), and you stand there wondering how a waterfall this size isn't more famous. Your guide meets you early, picks you up from your Montreal hotel by 7am, and the drive to Quebec City takes about an hour. The falls are the first stop, and if the cable car is running (it is most of the year), you ride down to the base where the mist hits you and the roar fills your head. It's the kind of thing you don't expect to feel so physical.
After that, you walk into Old Quebec City itself: cobblestone streets, 350-year-old buildings, the kind of place where you can almost feel the centuries. Your guide points out the Château Frontenac (the hotel that's been in every postcard), Place Royale with its bronze King Louis XIV statue, and the Petit Champlain district, which is one of the oldest commercial streets in North America. You get about an hour to wander on your own through Petit Champlain, ducking into shops and cafés, or just sitting on a bench watching the light hit the stone. The Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral is there too if you want to step inside: baroque architecture, more than 350 years old, and it feels like the kind of quiet you can't manufacture. A professional guide walks you through the highlights so you don't miss the details that actually matter.
Then comes the cruise. The AML Louis Jolliet boat leaves from the Port of Quebec (May through October, so check the dates), and you're on the St Lawrence River looking back at the city, watching the Château Frontenac from the water, passing l'Île d'Orléans. It's a different angle on everything you just walked through. The whole day (falls, walking tour, cruise, transport back to Montreal) lands you home by 8pm. You're tired but not destroyed, and you've actually seen the place instead of just driving past it.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Montreal who want to see Quebec City's main sights without driving or navigating themselves: the guide, transport, and cruise timing are all arranged. The full day (7am to 8pm) is what fits the falls, the walking tour, and the river cruise into one trip.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and French.
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 tall is Montmorency Falls?
275 feet: 98 feet higher than Niagara Falls and the highest waterfall in Quebec province.
Is the cable car included?
Yes, a one-way cable car ride down to the base of the falls is included when the cable car is operating (most of the year).
When does the St Lawrence River cruise run?
The AML Louis Jolliet cruise operates May 13 through October 29 only.
What time does pickup happen?
Pickup from your Montreal hotel starts at 7am, with return by 8pm.
Is a guide included?
Yes, a professional multilingual tour guide leads the walking tour through Old Quebec City.
What if I'm staying outside the 5km pickup zone?
Complimentary pickup and dropoff are included for hotels within 5km of the departure point. Contact the operator if you're outside that area.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not mentioned in the inclusions. You'll have free time in Petit Champlain to eat on your own.
Can I do this tour in winter?
The St Lawrence cruise only runs May to October. An optional Ice Hotel visit (Jan–Mar) is available instead, but the river cruise would not be included.
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls & St Lawrence River Cruise
13h · EN · FR
from CA$ 185 per person
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