Private Walking Tour Quebec City: Chateau Frontenac & Old Quebec

Cobblestone streets and four centuries of French colonial history unfold on foot.

A private 2.5-hour walking tour of Quebec City with a local guide who knows the hidden alleyways and main landmarks of Old Quebec, Chateau Frontenac, Place Royale and Petit Champlain. You set the pace and choose which sights to linger on, or follow your guide's route through the city's French colonial past. The guide speaks English and provides live commentary on the sites as you walk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private walking tour of Quebec City

• Depart from Upper Town
• Walk hidden alleyways and main routes
• Explore Old Quebec streets
• See St Lawrence River and Chateau Frontenac
• Pass Place d’Hôtel de Ville and City Hall
• Enter Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral if possible
• Visit Quebec Royal Square
• See Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church
• Walk Break-neck stairs and Petit-Champlain street

Stops and time spent at each 8 stops

1. Upper Town 1h
2. Old Quebec 5m
3. Dufferin Terrace 10m
4. Hotel De Ville De Quebec 10m
5. Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral 5m
6. Quebec Royal Square 10m
7. Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church passing by
8. Petit Champlain District 5m

What’s included

• Private local guide fluent in English.
• live commentary on Quebec City's history and culture from 1608 to today.
• customizable route through Old Quebec, Chateau Frontenac, Place Royale, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, and Petit Champlain District.

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Information

Private 2.5-hour walking tour of Quebec City with local guide: customize the route through Old Quebec, Chateau Frontenac, Place Royale and Petit Champlain.

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Live guide English and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts. 6 similar tours with pickup › See the exact address

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Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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The experience

The tour starts in Upper Town, where your private guide meets you and you decide how the next 2.5 hours unfold. You can ask to visit specific spots or let the guide lead you down hidden alleyways and along main routes to the landmarks that define Quebec City. Either way, you're walking on cobblestone streets through Old Quebec, learning about the city from 1608 onward as you move through it.

The route takes you to the majestic Chateau Frontenac, where you'll stand at Dufferin Terrace with the St. Lawrence River in front of you and hear the hotel's history. You'll pass through Place d'Hôtel de Ville with City Hall rising up, and if possible, enter the Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, which has anchored the city's religious life for nearly 400 years. The walk also covers Place Royale, where Quebec was built at the start of the French colony, and the quaint Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church.

The tour ends in Petit Champlain, where you'll see the Break-neck stairs and walk what the locals call the prettiest street in North America. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and comfortable walking shoes make the cobblestones easier on your feet.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is Chateau Frontenac and why does it matter to Quebec City?

Chateau Frontenac is the iconic hotel that dominates the skyline above Old Quebec. Your guide will reveal its history as you stand at Dufferin Terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence River, and it's one of the landmarks the tour centers on.

Can I choose which sights to visit on this walking tour?

Yes. You can tell your guide where you'd like to go, or you can let the guide lead the way through the planned route. The itinerary is customizable to your interests.

How long does this tour take and what's the walking pace like?

The tour runs 2.5 hours and covers Old Quebec on foot, moving through alleyways and main routes at a pace you set with your guide. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, though comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the cobblestone streets.

What is Petit Champlain and why is it included?

Petit Champlain is a historic district known locally as the prettiest street in North America. The tour ends there, where you'll also see the Break-neck stairs, a notable feature of the old city's layout.

Is this tour just for experienced walkers?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The pace is set by you and your guide, and you're free to take breaks or adjust the route as needed.

Operated by Tours Voir Quebec. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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