Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

Walk Old Quebec's narrow streets and centuries-old plazas at your own pace, with a guide who knows where to linger.

A private walking tour of Old Quebec City with a dedicated guide who tailors the route to your interests, pace and curiosity. The tour covers Lower Town, Upper Town, the Fortifications, Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral, Dufferin Terrace and the Port, and includes hotel pickup from the Old Quebec area and one funicular ticket per person. Because it's private, you control the stops, the depth of history, and how long you stand anywhere.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Quebec Lower Town1h
2. Quebec Royal Squarepassing by
3. Upper Town1h
4. Dufferin Terracepassing by
5. Port of Quebecpassing by
6. Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Sitepassing by
7. Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedralpassing by

Private walking tour of Old Quebec

• See sites in Lower Town
• View Quebec City Mural
• Pass Royale Place
• Pass Breakneck Steps
• See sites in Upper Town
• Pass Dufferin Terrace
• View famous hotel
• See gates and walls of Old Quebec
• Pass Notre Dame de Quebec
• Pass City Hall of Quebec
• Pass Tourny Fontaine
• Pass Parliament of Quebec

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel in Old Quebec and leads you through the Lower Town first, past the Quebec City Mural and into Place-Royale, where the city's oldest buildings cluster around a square that has held commerce and life for centuries. From there you climb the Breakneck Steps into Upper Town, where the pace and the sights shift: wider streets, grander buildings, the weight of institutions. The funicular ticket gets you down the cliff face without the walk back up. If it's closed, your guide arranges a cab or saves the ticket for later in your stay, your choice.

The route itself is fixed in outline (Dufferin Terrace, the Fortifications' gates and walls, Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral, City Hall, the Tourny Fountain, Parliament), but the tour is not. Want to stop for twenty minutes at one plaza instead of five? Photograph the hotel that shows up in every travel magazine? Hear the archaeology of a particular street corner instead of moving on? Your guide adjusts. That's what private means here. A group tour holds a schedule. This one holds your curiosity.

The walk covers a moderate distance across uneven terrain and narrow streets, so comfortable shoes matter. The tour runs two to three hours and operates in all weather, so dress for what's outside. Groups stay at eight people maximum, though larger parties can be arranged. Hotel pickup is included, so you don't navigate to a meeting point on your first morning in the city.

What’s included

• Two to three hours of guided walking.
• a licensed private local guide in your chosen language.
• hotel pickup from the Old Quebec area.
• one funicular ticket per person.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private, in French or English23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00Includes pickup

Spanish private23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00Includes pickup

Private, in Italian or Portuguese23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years): free · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by HQ SERVICES TOURISTIQUES

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to control the pace and depth of history instead of following a group schedule: your guide adapts to whether you want photography time, deeper stories about a particular era, or local recommendations for where to eat. The private format means you're never waiting for stragglers or moving past something that caught your eye.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years): free; Infant (under 6): free.

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.

What's the difference between Lower Town and Upper Town on this tour?

Lower Town sits at the base of the cliff and holds the oldest buildings and Place-Royale, where the city began. Upper Town spreads across the top with the Basilica, Parliament, City Hall and the Fortifications' walls. The tour moves through both, with the funicular or cab handling the elevation change between them.

Can I book this tour if I'm not staying in Old Quebec?

Hotel pickup is included for hotels in the Old Quebec area. If your hotel is outside that zone, contact the operator to arrange a meeting point or discuss options.

What happens if the funicular is closed on the day of my tour?

Your guide will arrange cab transport up the hill instead, or provide a funicular ticket to use later during your stay. You decide which works better for your plans.

How many people can join a private tour?

The standard maximum is eight people per booking. Larger groups up to fifteen can be arranged. Contact the operator if you need a bigger party.

What should I wear and bring for this walking tour?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential. The streets are narrow and uneven, and the terrain includes steps and slopes. Dress for the weather. The tour operates rain or shine. A camera or phone for photos is useful, especially at Dufferin Terrace and Place-Royale.