Montmorency Falls and Basilica Tour from Quebec City Private Vehicle

Two landmarks east of Quebec City, one private vehicle, no planning required

A private half-day tour from Quebec City travels to Montmorency Falls and the Basilica of St. Anne of Beaupré with hotel pickup, a guide in English or French, and bottled water included. The tour runs 3.5 hours and stops first at the falls, where you can ride the funicular to the top and cross the suspension bridge. Then at the basilica, a major pilgrimage site visited by the Pope in 2022, which you explore at your own pace. A guided tour of the basilica is included except on Sundays.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Montmorency Falls Park1h · entry included
2. Shrine of Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré1h 15m · entry included

Visit Montmorency Falls and Basilica

• Travel to Montmorency Falls
• Explore Montmorency Falls site
• Take gondola or cross suspension bridge
• Travel to Basilica of Ste-Anne de Beaupré
• Visit Basilica and surrounding shops
• Return to Quebec City

The experience

The vehicle picks you up from your Quebec City hotel and heads east to Montmorency Falls, where the Montmorency River drops 83 metres. You have time to take the funicular to the top of the falls and walk the suspension bridge, or stay at ground level and grab an ice cream on the site. The funicular and bridge access are part of the park. In summer you can choose which one suits you.

From there, the driver takes you to the Basilica of St. Anne of Beaupré, one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in North America. The basilica was visited by Pope Francis during his 2022 trip to Canada. You're dropped at the entrance and explore the basilica and the small souvenir shops around it on your own schedule. A guide joins you inside the basilica to walk you through it: except on Sundays, when you visit independently. The whole stop gives you room to move at your own pace instead of being herded through on a fixed schedule.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the driver handles all the navigation and parking. You get bottled water during the ride. If you want a bench inside the basilica for a quieter moment, one costs $10 extra. The tour runs 3.5 hours total, so you're back in Quebec City by early afternoon.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• parking fees.
• a guided tour of the Basilica of St. Anne of Beaupré (except Sundays).
• a guide fluent in English or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Transport Exécutif Prestige

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Quebec City without a car, this tour solves the logistics of reaching both sites in one morning. The driver picks you up, handles the route and parking, and you're back by early afternoon. The private vehicle means no waiting for a group to gather, and the guide speaks your language.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

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 can I do at Montmorency Falls on this tour?

Montmorency Falls Park offers a funicular ride to the top of the falls and a suspension bridge crossing, both of which you can choose to do or skip. You can also stay at ground level and enjoy the site from below, and there's an ice cream stand on-site during summer.

Is the basilica tour guided, or do I explore it on my own?

The Basilica of St. Anne of Beaupré includes a guided tour except on Sundays, when you visit at your own pace. The guide walks you through the basilica's history and layout, and you're free to linger in any area that interests you.

What's included in the price of this tour?

Private transportation from your hotel, bottled water, parking fees, and the guided basilica tour (except Sundays) are included. The funicular and suspension bridge at Montmorency Falls are park attractions you can access during your stop, and gratuities are not included.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs 3.5 hours from pickup to drop-off, with stops at both Montmorency Falls and the basilica. You're back at your hotel by early afternoon.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to these sites?

No. Hotel pickup is included, and the driver handles all navigation and parking. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, so there's no need to rent a car or figure out public transit to reach either site.