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Quebec City Walking Tour: 2 hours through Old Town★ 4.82 (5,232) · 2h
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Old Quebec Walking Tour: Local Guide, Pay-What-You-Wish★ 4.93 (877) · 2h
Top rated
Old Quebec Walking Tour: 2 hours, certified local guide★ 4.99 (217) · 2h 15m
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 20 options: CA$ 6–CA$ 299 (median CA$ 42). With 100+ reviews: 13 of 20.
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Private experiences (4)
Quebec City: Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec & Petit ChamplainYou’ll walk through centuries-old streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story — from Upper Town’s grand facades to Petit Champlain’s cozy alleys. Expect laughter over pastries, glimpses into hidden courtyards, and plenty of time to soak up Quebec City’s living history on this private walking tour.
Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with FunicularA 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.Is it for me?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.
Private Walking Tour Quebec City: 25 American StoriesThis private walking tour of Old Quebec traces 25 stories connecting American and Canadian history across 250 years, from the 1775 invasion through the 1871 Treaty of Washington. A live English-speaking guide leads you through the Citadel, Place Royale, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, the Fortifications and other landmarks, with pickup included. The tour runs 2.5 hours and suits history enthusiasts who want the narrative woven together rather than reading plaques alone.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, the tour fits a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time to explore the shops and cafés of Petit Champlain or the lower town on your own. Choose this one if you want the connections between American and Canadian history explained as you walk, rather than piecing together plaques and monuments alone.
Old Quebec private tour on foot and by vehicleA 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.Is it for me?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.
Up to 2 hours (6)
Old Quebec Walking Tour with Funicular: Lower & Upper TownThis two-hour guided walking tour of Old Quebec starts at the Old Port and covers both Lower Town and Upper Town, with a funicular ride included to cross between them. You'll visit Place Royale, the Fortifications, Quartier Petit Champlain, Château Frontenac, Terrasse Dufferin and Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral-Basilica with a licensed local guide who speaks English, Spanish or French. The tour ends near Québec City Hall.Is it for me?Choose the time that fits your schedule—early morning, late start, or midday—since the two-hour length means you can pair it with other activities or meals without losing the whole day. The funicular ride is the pivot point that makes both neighborhoods accessible in a single tour, so you see the full picture of Old Quebec without backtracking or arranging separate transport.
Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: Ghost of a CriminalThis is a 90-minute guided walking tour through Old Quebec led by a live performer playing the ghost of Jean Rattier, a famous criminal from New France. You visit the Common Prison and Place-Royale, hearing stories of execution and crime as the sun sets. The tour runs in English or French, and a minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a theatrical, character-driven experience rather than a traditional historical walking tour—the performer and the nighttime setting are what set it apart from daytime sightseeing. The 90-minute length and moderate fitness requirement mean it suits walkers comfortable on cobblestones and hills, but not those with cardiovascular concerns or mobility limitations.
Quebec City: Old Town Walking Tour with Costumed GuideYou’ll follow a costumed guide through Old Quebec’s winding streets, pausing at Place Royale where the city began and inside Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral to glimpse its Holy Door. Smell fresh bread in Petit Champlain district and hear stories you won’t find on plaques—this walking tour leaves you feeling part of Quebec City’s living history.
Quebec City Shore Excursion: 2-Hour Walking TourA two-hour guided walking tour of Quebec City departing from the cruise terminal, covering the Upper Town, Old Quebec, the Citadel of Quebec, Place Royale and the Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site. The tour is downhill and leisure-paced, with a professional guide in English or French; check-in happens 10–15 minutes before departure at the tourist information center sales desk. The operator guarantees your return to the ship, and refunds the fare if your vessel is delayed and you cannot attend.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're docking in Quebec City with a few hours to spare and want to see the main landmarks without arranging transport or timing yourself—the guide handles the route, the pace and your return to the ship.
Quebec City: Winter walking tour with local guideYou’ll follow a local guide through Old Quebec’s snowy lanes, hear stories of early winters at Royal Square, and see Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral up close. From Dufferin Terrace to Petit-Champlain’s glowing lights, you’ll feel both the chill and warmth of Quebec City in winter — moments you’ll remember long after your boots dry out.
Quebec City Walking Tour: Old Quebec with Licensed GuideA three-hour walking tour of Old Quebec with a licensed guide in English or French, covering the upper and lower town from 1608 to today. The tour includes entry to paid attractions, a funicular ticket, and stops at Dufferin Terrace, Holy Trinity Basilica, Notre-Dame-de-Quebec Basilica, Petit Champlain district and Place Royale. The route covers about four kilometers at an easy-to-intermediate pace, with small climbs expected due to Quebec's terrain.Is it for me?Most walking tours of Old Quebec move fast through the highlights and leave the history to plaques on the walls. This one pairs the same landmarks with a licensed guide who connects the architecture, military past and religious story—so you understand why each place matters instead of just passing through it. Book the private option if you want to set your own pace; the group tour works if you prefer company and a fixed schedule.
2 to 5 hours (7)
Quebec City and Montmorency Falls tour: Small-group guided walkA small-group guided tour of Quebec City and Montmorency Falls combines the Upper and Lower Towns of Old Quebec — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — with 45 minutes at Montmorency Falls Park, where you walk the suspension bridge and explore the landscape. Your bilingual guide meets you in front of the Horloge du Jura in Old Quebec and leads the group through Château Frontenac, the Plains of Abraham, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, and the original city fortifications before heading to the falls. Bottled water is included; the tour runs 2.5 hours total.Is it for me?The bilingual guide delivers the history in English and French, so you don't lose the story if you're traveling with someone who speaks a different language. The small-group format and fixed 2.5-hour window mean you see the main sights of Quebec City and stand in front of Montmorency Falls without spending the whole day on logistics.
Quebec City: 5-Course Food & History Walking Tour Old QuebecYou get five courses across Quebec City's top-rated restaurants, a licensed guide who knows the city's untold stories, entry to the funicular with views of the St. Lawrence and Château Frontenac, and a walking route through Old Quebec's key landmarks—Place-Royale, the basilica, and Dufferin Terrace. No reservations to make, no table waits, just show up and eat your way through the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat at Quebec City's best restaurants without making five separate reservations or hunting for availability—the guide handles the logistics and the route, so you just show up hungry and walk through the city's history while you eat.
Quebec City: Old Town Food & History Walking Tour with WineYou’ll wander Old Quebec’s cobbled streets with a local guide, tasting five gourmet courses paired with wine at top restaurants. Ride the funicular down to Petit Champlain, hear stories behind centuries-old landmarks, and share laughs over dessert as city lights flicker along the St Lawrence River.
Quebec City: Old Town Walking Tour & Fortifications HistoryYou walk through UNESCO-listed Old Quebec with a knowledgeable local guide who connects the city's architecture and layout to climate, geography, and the world events that brought Europeans here. The tour covers the fortifications, upper and lower town, Place-Royale, and the Old Port, showing how sub-Arctic conditions shaped everything from roof angles to street patterns. You avoid arranging your own route through the narrow streets and get the historical and geographical context that makes the buildings mean something.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Old Quebec's layout and history through someone who knows why the streets run the way they do — the private format means your guide can slow down for questions and adapt to your pace, which matters when you're learning how climate and geography shaped an entire city.
Quebec City: History Walking Tour & Local Food TastingsYou walk Quebec City's historic core with a licensed guide who knows the real stories behind the Hébert family, the founding of the parish, and the four major periods that shaped the city. Three food tastings and local beverages are included as you move through the Old Seminary, Notre-Dame Basilica, the Morrin Center, and end at Dufferin Terrace. Rain or shine, the tour takes around 2–3 hours and covers all taxes, fees, and tastings upfront.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand Quebec City's actual history—the Hébert family, the founding of the parish, how French and English communities shaped the city—without spending a full day in museums. The walking pace and local guide mean you're learning as you move, and the tastings are built into the route, so you're not stopping separately for food.
Quebec City Walking Tour: 3 Hours Through Historic Old QuebecA 3-hour guided walking tour of Quebec City's UNESCO-listed Old Quebec, led by a local guide in English, Spanish or French. You'll walk the fortified citadel, see the St. Lawrence River from Dufferin Terrace, visit Place-Royale where the city began, and hear the stories of Samuel de Champlain, the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, and the families who shaped the city's architecture. Strollers welcome; suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose the language that matches your comfort—English, Spanish, or French—so the guide's stories about the city's founding, the families who built it, and the battles that changed its fate land with full meaning. The 3-hour pace keeps you moving through the old streets without rushing, and the guide handles all the navigation so you stay with the group instead of consulting a map.
History of Old Quebec: Centuries-old streets with a live guideA guided walking tour of Old Quebec led by an experienced guide in English or French, covering the walled city's Parliament, Royal Square and four-hundred-year history with focus on the area's francophone heritage and steep topography. The tour runs two and a half hours; children from age six are welcome. Public transportation options are available nearby.Is it for me?If you speak English or French and want the story of Old Quebec told by someone who knows it, this guided walk covers the main landmarks and history in two and a half hours—the pace and language keep it accessible whether you're traveling with children from age six or exploring on your own.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 20 of the 20 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Quebec City Walking Tour: 2 hours through Old Town is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.82 out of 5 across 5,232 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
