History of Old Quebec: Centuries-old streets with a live guide

Walk Parliament and Royal Square through four centuries of Quebec's past

A guided walking tour of Old Quebec led by an experienced guide in English or French, covering the walled city's Parliament, Royal Square and four-hundred-year history with focus on the area's francophone heritage and steep topography. The tour runs two and a half hours. Children from age six are welcome. Public transportation options are available nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore historic Old Quebec

• Visit Parliament building
• Walk inside the city walls
• See Royal Square

The experience

Parliament and Royal Square sit at the heart of Old Quebec, and a guide who knows the place walks you through both, anchoring the story in the buildings, streets and layout that shaped the city over four centuries. The focus stays on history and the francophone character that defines the area, not a checklist of sites, but the way the city's past lives in its present shape. You're on foot the whole time, moving through the walled quarter where the topography itself tells part of the story: steep streets, narrow passages, the way the old city fits into the landscape.

Two and a half hours is long enough to cover the main landmarks without rushing, and short enough to hold the narrative together. The guide speaks English or French, so you follow in whichever language works for you. Children from age six can join. The walking pace and the focus on history suit families who want something more than a surface pass through the streets. Public transportation stops nearby if you need to get there or leave early.

What’s included

• Live guide in English or French.
• walking tour of Parliament and Royal Square.
• four-hundred-year history of Old Quebec with focus on francophone heritage and the city's unique topography.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 13:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cyclo Services

Is this one for you?If you speak English or French and want the story of Old Quebec told by someone who knows it, this guided walk covers the main landmarks and history in two and a half hours: the pace and language keep it accessible whether you're traveling with children from age six or exploring on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What are the main stops on this tour of Old Quebec?

The tour covers Parliament and Royal Square inside the walled city, with the guide walking you through both while explaining the four-hundred-year history and francophone heritage of the area.

How long does the History of Old Quebec tour take?

The tour runs two and a half hours, which gives time to see the main landmarks and hear the history without a rushed pace.

How do I get to the starting point?

Public transportation options are available nearby the tour starting point, making it easy to reach Old Quebec from other parts of the city.