Quebec City Walking Tour: 2 hours through Old Town

Walk Quebec's oldest neighborhoods with a guide who knows the four centuries behind every street

A two-hour guided walking tour of Quebec City's historic Old Town covers Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, Quebec Royal Square, the Old Port and Petit Champlain District, ending on one of North America's most photographed streets. The tour is downhill, leisurely paced and available in English or French. Check in 10–15 minutes before departure at the tourist information center on rue Ste-Anne.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dufferin Terrace10m
2. Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedralpassing by
3. Quebec City Old Portpassing by
4. Quebec Royal Square5m
5. Petit Champlain District5m

Guided walking tour of Old Quebec

• Check in at tourist information center
• Start near Quebec City founder monument
• Walk along Dufferin Terrace by Chateau Frontenac
• Pass by Ursuline Sisters monastery and chapel
• Visit courtyard of first Anglican cathedral
• See landmarks around Quebec Royal Square
• Learn history at Notre-Dame Basilica
• Enter Seminary courtyard
• See sights of Old Town and Old Port
• Pass through Quebec Royal Square center
• End tour at Petit-Champlain Street

The experience

The tour departs from the sales desk inside the Quebec Tourist Information Centre, a short walk across the park from Chateau Frontenac. You'll start near the monument to Quebec City's founder and then walk along Dufferin Terrace, the majestic boardwalk that runs beneath the iconic Chateau Frontenac. From that vantage point, your guide explains what the city looked like from the water and how the fortress took shape. The route is downhill throughout, which is why families and travelers of all fitness levels can manage the full two hours without strain.

Along the way, you pass the Ursuline Sisters' monastery, in Quebec since 1639, and visit the courtyard of the first Anglican cathedral built outside the British Isles. You'll walk through the impressive 18th-century courtyard of the Seminary, then move into the heart of Old Town: Quebec Royal Square, where your guide presents the major landmarks that frame this important city center. The Basilica Notre-Dame comes next, and your guide walks you through its interior while explaining how Quebec's history from 1608 to the present shaped the people who built and inhabited this fortress city.

The tour ends on Petit-Champlain Street, the narrow, cobblestone neighborhood that travel magazines have called one of North America's nicest streets. You'll also see the Old Port on the way down. Your guide is a licensed professional who speaks either English or French, depending on which option you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Two-hour guided walking tour with a licensed, professional guide.
• tour in English or French.
• local taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour in English10:00 and 13:30Please specify the tour language you want when checking out.

Visite en FrançaisGuide in French · 10:30

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 10:30 and 13:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 15

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours Voir Quebec

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the main sites of Old Quebec explained by someone who knows the history, without having to research the route or navigate on your own: the downhill path and steady pace mean you'll cover the whole Old Town in a morning without exhaustion.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, at 10:00 and 13:30. In French, at 10:30.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How long is the Quebec City walking tour?

The tour runs two hours and covers the main sites of Old Town on a downhill route from Dufferin Terrace to Petit Champlain.

What are the main stops on this walking tour?

You'll walk Dufferin Terrace under Chateau Frontenac, visit the Ursuline Sisters' monastery, see the Anglican cathedral courtyard, explore the Seminary's 18th-century courtyard, visit Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, pass through Quebec Royal Square, see the Old Port and end on Petit Champlain Street.

Where do I meet the guide for this tour?

Meet your guide at the sales desk inside the Quebec Tourist Information Centre at 12 rue Ste-Anne, across the park from Chateau Frontenac. Arrive 10–15 minutes before the tour starts.

What should I wear for a two-hour walking tour in Quebec City?

The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the season and bring layers. The route is downhill and leisurely paced, but wear comfortable walking shoes.