Quebec City Shore Excursion: Private Walking Tour

A private guide leads you through Old Quebec's hidden alleyways and past Chateau Frontenac.

A 2.5-hour private walking tour of Quebec City for cruise passengers, departing from the port and covering Old Quebec, Place Royale, Chateau Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church with a local guide in English or French. You can customize the route to match your interests, and the guide provides commentary on the city's history and culture as you walk. The tour concludes in Lower Town, timed to get you back to your ship.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Upper Town7m
2. Old Quebec2h
3. Dufferin Terrace10m
4. Quebec Royal Square
5. Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Churchpassing by

Private walking tour of Quebec City

• Walk to Upper Town from port
• Meet your private guide
• Customize tour or follow guide
• Stroll hidden alleys and main routes
• Pass through Dufferin Terrace
• See Place d’Hôtel de Ville and City Hall
• Walk through Chateau Frontenac courtyard
• Pass Place Royale
• Continue down Petit-Champlain street
• Spot Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church
• Tour concludes in Lower Town

The experience

You meet your guide seven minutes' walk from the cruise port in Upper Town, where the tour begins. From there, you choose whether to follow the guide's suggested route or customize the itinerary around what interests you most. The guide leads you down Petit-Champlain street, through the courtyard of Chateau Frontenac, and past Place Royale, where Quebec City was founded. You'll also see Dufferin Terrace, City Hall, and the small stone church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires tucked into the Lower Town.

The pace is walking speed through narrow cobblestone streets and along main routes, with time to stop and ask questions. Your guide provides context on the city's French colonial history and architecture as you move between sites. The tour wraps up in Lower Town, positioned to get you back to the port with time before your ship departs.

Book in English or French when you reserve. Comfortable walking shoes matter here. The streets are uneven and the terrain is hilly in places. The tour is accessible to strollers and wheelchairs, and all fitness levels can manage the pace.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or French.
• live commentary on Quebec City's history and culture.
• customizable itinerary based on your interests.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour in French15 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Tour in English15 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours Voir Quebec

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private guide who knows the alleyways and can adjust the route to what interests you most, rather than following a fixed group schedule. The 2.5-hour window is built for cruise passengers, so you'll return to the port with time to spare before departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

How much walking is involved in this Quebec City tour?

The tour covers Old Quebec and Lower Town on foot over 2.5 hours, moving between sites like Place Royale, Chateau Frontenac, and Dufferin Terrace via cobblestone streets and alleyways. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and the terrain is hilly in sections, though the pace suits all fitness levels.

Can I customize the route, or does the guide follow a set itinerary?

You can customize the tour to your interests when you book or discuss preferences with your guide at the start. Alternatively, you can let your guide lead the way through the highlights of Old Quebec and Lower Town.

Will I have time to get back to my cruise ship?

The tour is designed for cruise passengers and concludes in Lower Town, timed so you can return to the port before your ship departs.

What is Place Royale and why is it on the tour?

Place Royale is the birthplace of Quebec City and a historic square in Lower Town surrounded by restored 17th- and 18th-century buildings. Your guide will walk you through the courtyard and explain its significance to the city's founding.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or stroller?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed.