Old Quebec private tour on foot and by vehicle

Two different ways to see the city in one morning: walking the old streets, then driving the wider landmarks.

A private tour of Quebec City split between a guided 2-hour walk through Old Quebec and a motorized portion covering the Plains of Abraham, Port of Quebec and Avenue Cartier. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. A guide speaks English or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Old Quebec on foot and by vehicle

• Guided walking tour of Old Quebec
• Drive to Plains of Abraham
• Visit monuments at Plains of Abraham
• Stop at Avenue Cartier boutiques and monuments
• View garden honoring French icon
• See historic building and Tourny fountain
• Learn about Quebec City's military history

The Experience

The morning starts on foot in Old Quebec, where a guide walks you through the neighborhood's architecture, streets and history for about 2 hours. You move at a pace that lets you take in the details — the heritage buildings, the layout of the old quarters, the stories that shaped the city. Once you've covered the walking portion, you get into the vehicle for the second half of the tour.

The motorized section reaches sites too far to walk to in a single morning. You'll pass the Plains of Abraham, where the French and English fought a decisive battle, and see the monuments and heritage buildings scattered across the site. Avenue Cartier, described as a hidden treasure, comes next with its boutiques and artistic monuments. The Port of Quebec, the Tourny fountain and a historic site in the city center round out the route. A garden honoring a French icon sits on the Plains of Abraham. The vehicle is air-conditioned and bottled water is provided throughout.

The tour runs 3 hours total and operates as a private booking, so the timing and pace are yours. A guide fluent in English or French leads both the walking and driving portions. Pickup is included, and the vehicle accommodates your group size — either up to 7 people or up to 6, depending on which option you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Private transportation with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• a live guide in English or French.
• hotel pickup.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Transport Exécutif Prestige

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover both the intimate streets of Old Quebec and the wider landmarks like the Plains of Abraham in a single morning without arranging your own transport or timing.

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Top questions

How much of this tour is walking versus driving?

The Old Quebec private tour splits roughly in half: about 2 hours on foot through the old neighborhood, then the remaining time by vehicle covering the Plains of Abraham, Port of Quebec and Avenue Cartier.

What is the Plains of Abraham and why is it on the tour?

The Plains of Abraham is the historic site of a major battle between the French and English. The tour includes it because the site holds numerous monuments and heritage buildings that tell Quebec City's military and political history.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup is included in the private tour, so the vehicle will collect you from your accommodation before the walking portion begins.

Can I book this tour for a large group?

The tour operates as a private booking for either up to 7 people or up to 6 people depending on the option you select at checkout.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide is fluent in English or French, so you can choose the language when you book.