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Walking Tour Through Quebec City's History

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Canada, Québec, Quebec City
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  • 2 hours
  • Quebec City
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Travel back four centuries in time to the colony of New France as you tour Old Quebec City with your “cicerone,” or guide dressed in period costume. Experience a unique 2-hour walking adventure through the heart of this UNESCO world heritage site.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Terrasse Dufferin, 2, rue d'Auteuil / D'Auteuil street, 2 chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5C2 Canada

The Dufferin Terrace, a long wooden sidewalk located next to the Château Frontenac, affords a stunning view of the St. Lawrence River and surrounding area. It is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, 16 Rue De Buade, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4A1 Canada

tanding on the same location since 1647 and designated a Canada National Historic Site given its architectural value, the Cathedral bears witness to the history of a whole population. Here rest four governors of New France, the bishops of the diocese of Québec and a funerary chapel dedicated to François de Laval. Visitors will see various works of art and pieces of archives with the splendid interior decoration as a background.You could also see de Holy Door.

Stop At: Place Royale, 2-4 Rue des Pains Benits, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4E9 Canada

Place Royale is where Samuel de Champlain founded the City of Québec in 1608. With buildings that combine French and British influences and the oldest stone church in North America, the square has a charm all its own.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Quartier Petit Champlain, 61 rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H5 Canada

The streets of the Petit-Champlain district and Place Royale are an invitation to travel back in time to the founding of Québec over 400 years ago. The sense of history in this square is palpable. Nearby street Petit-Champlain will make you feel like you’ve landed in a fairytale. Here are the top things to see and do in Petit-Champlain.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Breakneck Steps (L'Escalier Casse-Cou), Quebec City, Quebec Canada

This outdoor staircase, the oldest in Québec City, dates back to the beginning of the French colony. Many tourists take photographs at this location, as it affords a wonderful view of one of Canada's most picturesque streets: rue du Petit-Champlain.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

12 Rue Sainte-Anne, Québec, QC G1R 3X3, Canada


Return Details

Royal Place, Place Royale, Québec, QC G1K, Canada

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

eatsleeptour

15 Dec, 2023

The day we took our 2-hour historical Quebec walking tour it was 16° f. Our guide was excellent! He moved at a comfortable pace for everyone in our party and did a good job of giving us lots of information. He was easy to understand and spoke in loud enough voice that everyone could hear. Because it was so cold. It was a nice to take a couple detours inside some of the churches and then we even stopped for hot cocoa which was great! I assumed because it was so cold that the tour probably would not last the full 2 hours, but it actually went a little beyond which was okay. A few people did leave the group because they were too cold - so make sure you dress appropriately! I will say that you in the tour at the lower part of Old Town, so it does require a lot of stairs. However, there is a funicular you could probably ride down and meet the group at the bottom if you have mobility issues. I would recommend the tour.

PortlandAmie

14 Nov, 2023

We were really glad we went on this tour. Our guide was in character the whole time, incredibly knowledgable, and quite entertaining. He was very open to questions and seemed to really enjoy whenever a tour participant showed interest or curiosity in any detail of old Québec. Attending this tour afforded nuance and backstory to the old town which we would not have otherwise gained. We also got to walk right into a couple neat locations we would have otherwise missed. And, our guide actually lives in old Québec and shared his personal perspective on what it's like to live in a 400-year-old town that has seen much less modernization over the centuries than the rest of the city. If I visit Québec again I will sign up for another Cicerone tour for sure!

Terri_F

28 Oct, 2023

If I had known there was going to be a lot of very steep hills and a multitude of stairs I would not have booked this tour. Street cleaners and garbage pickup made hearing difficult.

Vinnie105

20 Oct, 2023

My wife and I spent 3 days in Quebec City and went on 3 tours with Cicerone; the Walking tour, the ferry tour and the tour of the Chateau Frontenac. All were very interesting with great guides. We really enjoyed all three and would recommend them.

GlobeTrotting302204

18 Oct, 2023

The history of Quebec walking tour was a fabulous introduction to the history of the city. Sandrine, our guide, explained the history really thoroughly while having quite a lot of fun along the way. A really enjoyable few hours.

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