Things to do in Quebec City
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Île d'Orléans tour from Quebec City: Private tastingsA half-day private tour from Quebec City to Île d'Orléans with an English or French-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup. You visit local producers of cider, wine and chocolate, taste their products, and see the St. Lawrence River and Montmorency Falls from the island's vineyards. Private transportation and bottled water are included; the tour runs four hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste what Île d'Orléans actually produces without renting a car or joining a group schedule—the private vehicle and guide let you linger at each producer and skip the stops that don't interest you.
Quebec City: Private 4-Hour Tour with Montmorency FallsYou’ll wander Old Quebec’s cobblestone streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut, stand above roaring Montmorency Falls on a swaying bridge, taste something sweet from a street vendor, and hear stories most tourists miss. This private city tour includes hotel pickup and feels more like exploring with an old friend than ticking off sights.
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: 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: Private Guided Tour with Montmorency FallsYou’ll step onto Old Quebec’s winding streets, taste country air on Orleans Island, feel spray from Montmorency Falls (if you choose), and hear stories only locals tell. With private car pickup and a guide who knows every corner, this tour wraps city life and quiet escapes together in one afternoon.
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: Lower Town Bike Tour & Grand Marché StopYou’ll pedal through Quebec City’s Lower Town with a local guide, weaving past spiral staircases and historic squares before tasting fresh treats at Grand Marché. Expect river breezes, stories about French explorers, and real moments with local producers—plus plenty of time to soak up the city’s colors and sounds along the way.
Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier Snowshoeing & Winter LunchYou're picked up from your hotel, driven to Jacques-Cartier National Park, and spend three hours snowshoeing quiet forest trails with a guide who points out wildlife and natural history. Lunch and a hot drink are served in a heated tipi tent midway through. All equipment is included, and you're back at your hotel by mid-afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Quebec's winter forest without arranging your own transport, equipment, or timing — the fixed schedule and included gear mean you show up ready to walk, and the guide handles everything else.
Île d'Orléans food tour with Montmorency Falls: 3–5 tastingsA VIP guided food tour of Île d'Orléans and Montmorency Falls pairs 3 to 5 gourmet stops with visits to local farms, cider houses and vineyards, plus entry and a cable car ride at Québec's tallest waterfall. A driver and certified guide handle the route and the timing; you choose between a private Spanish tour or a private French/English tour at checkout. Tip is not included and is recommended at 15–20% at the end.Is it for me?Book the private Spanish visit if your group speaks Spanish; choose the French/English option if you need those languages instead. Either way, the guide and driver handle the route and timing, so a day built around local food and a waterfall stays on schedule without anyone building it.
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.
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.
Food Tour in Old Quebec: 3 Hours With Local GuideA three-hour food walking tour of Old Quebec led by a local guide in English, Spanish or French, with tastings at four stops including Place-Royale, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, the waterfront and the Port of Quebec. The tour is private (no other guests) or small group, fully customizable to dietary needs, and wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the route and timing shaped entirely around your group's pace and preferences; choose the small group departure if you'd rather share the experience and the cost with other food travelers.
German Christmas Market Tasting Tour: Quebec CityA 90-minute guided tasting tour of Quebec City's German Christmas Market in Old Quebec, where you sample typical German products including spiced mulled wine, pretzels and traditional stollen cake from nearly 90 local artisans and producers. The tour operates every day of the year in all weather, with a live guide speaking English or French. Service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Quebec City and want to taste German products without navigating the market alone — the guide handles the route and the tastings are already arranged at each stop. The 90-minute length fits between other plans, and the year-round schedule means you can do it whenever you visit, not just in December.
Old Quebec Upper Town E-Bike Tour: Cathedral & PlainsA three-hour guided e-bike tour of Old Quebec Upper Town led by a local guide in English, Spanish or French, visiting the Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame, Parliament Hill and the Plains of Abraham. Groups stay under eight riders, and you choose between a standard urban bike or an e-bike (18+). The tour includes a snack and toilet break at Jeanne d'Arc Garden, and ends with a riverside path along the Saint Lawrence River toward Lower Town.Is it for me?Choose the e-bike if you want to cover the hills and distance without tiring out; the urban bike works just as well if you're comfortable with a steady pedal and want the full workout. Groups max out at eight, so the pace stays social and stops don't rush — book this one if you'd rather ride with a guide than navigate the fortified streets and secret passages on your own.
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.
Private Tour of Old Quebec: 400 Years of HistoryA private walking tour of Old Quebec, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Quebec City, where an accredited local guide leads you through the historic streets at your own pace for three hours. The guide speaks English or French and shares the city's landmarks, historical battles and local traditions. Bottled water is included; pickup is arranged for your group only.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to walk the historic streets at your own pace with a guide who knows the city's stories—the private format means the guide adjusts to what interests you, and the three-hour window gives you room to linger without a fixed schedule pushing you forward.
Private Quebec City Tour: Plains of Abraham & Old TownA private 3-hour guided tour of Quebec City with a licensed guide and dedicated driver, starting from your hotel. You visit the Plains of Abraham (where the 1759 battle between French and English forces determined the region's future), Dufferin Terrace for views of the St. Lawrence River, Old Quebec's UNESCO-protected colonial streets, and landmarks including the Basilica-Cathedral Notre-Dame de Québec and Place-Royale where Samuel de Champlain founded the city in 1608. The itinerary adjusts to your interests, and you combine walking through neighborhoods like Petit Champlain with sightseeing from the vehicle.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in a Quebec City hotel without a car—the pickup and private driver mean you don't arrange your own transport, and the guide's knowledge of the Plains of Abraham and the city's colonial history gives you context that walking on your own wouldn't provide. The adjustable itinerary also lets you spend more time on what interests you most instead of following a fixed group schedule.
Quebec City Highlights with Private Driver: 2-Hour TourA 2-hour private tour of Quebec City in a luxury vehicle with a live guide in English, Spanish or French, covering Old Quebec, the Old Port, and Battlefields Park. The driver stops at Dufferin Terrace, the Parliament Building, Battlefields Park's panoramic governors' kiosk, Place Royale, and Petit-Champlain District. You set how long to spend at each site; pickup is included. Groups range from 2 to 10 passengers depending on vehicle choice.Is it for me?Choose the vehicle size based on your group—a sedan for a couple, an SUV or minivan for a small family, or the van if you're traveling with a larger party. The private format means you're not synced to other travelers' pace, so a site that fascinates you doesn't get cut short, and one that doesn't won't slow you down.
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.
Quebec City Private Driving Tour: 2 Hours, Historic LandmarksA private 2-hour driving tour of Quebec City with a certified chauffeur-guide who takes you through Old Quebec's landmarks—Château Frontenac, the Citadelle, Place Royale, the Basilica-Cathedral Notre-Dame, Parliament, and the Plains of Abraham—plus the neighbourhoods beyond the city walls. The tour is entirely private, so you move at your own pace and can bring a dog if you'd like. English and French guides available, with pickup included.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit between other plans but long enough to see the city's core landmarks without rushing. If you're passing through Quebec City and want the highlights without driving yourself or navigating public transit, this private route covers the essential stops—Château Frontenac, the Citadelle, Parliament, and the Plains of Abraham—in one morning or afternoon.
