Old Quebec Walking Tour with a Certified Local Guide
- 2h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the rich history and charm of Quebec City on a 2-hour walking tour with Urban Horizons Tours. Step inside the city's historic fortifications with a knowledgeable local guide. This immersive tour brings centuries of stories to life as you visit landmarks like the Parliament Building, Château Frontenac, and Place Royale. Uncover fascinating insights into Quebec’s colonial past, vibrant culture, and architecture. Rated 5 stars on Google by happy guests, Urban Horizons Tours is committed to delivering memorable experiences with personal attention and expert storytelling. Join us to discover Old Quebec like a local! • Authentic local insight – Led by a passionate, knowledgeable guide from Quebec City • Balanced itinerary – A mix of famous landmarks and hidden gems within the fortifications • Accessible and efficient – A well-paced 2-hour walk with no unnecessary detours • Independent exploration encouraged – Ends in Lower Town so guests can continue exploring on their own
Inclusions
What's included
- Knowledgeable, local, and certified tour guide
- Insights into Quebec’s architecture, history, and local culture
- 2-hour expertly guided walking tour
- Suggestions for further exploration, dining, and museums
What's not
- Bottled water
- Interior visits (this tour is 100% outdoors)
- Transportation to or from the meeting and end points
- Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
- Umbrellas, rain gear, or other personal equipment
Itinerary
Your guide will start the tour at the Fontaine de Tourny, in front of the Parliament Building. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in.
At the Parliament Building, you’ll admire its stunning French Second Empire architecture from the outside while your guide shares fascinating stories about Quebec’s political history and the building’s important role in the province. It’s a great spot to connect with Quebec’s heritage before continuing your exploration of Old Quebec’s charming streets.
At Saint-Louis Gate, you’ll see one of the main entrances to Quebec’s fortified town. Your guide will share stories about its role in the city’s defense and its importance in the history of Old Quebec’s military fortifications.
At the Monastère des Ursulines, you’ll discover one of North America’s oldest institutions dedicated to education. Your guide will share stories of the French nuns who arrived in the 1600s.
At the Aux Anciens Canadiens corner, you’ll discover one of Quebec’s oldest houses. Your guide will also point out unique architectural features that reflect the city’s French and English colonial heritage.
At Château Frontenac, admire the iconic hotel that dominates Quebec’s skyline. Your guide will its history and why it’s a symbol of the city. Then stroll along Terrasse Dufferin, a scenic boardwalk offering stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and the city’s ramparts.
See three contrasting icons in minutes—City Hall, the Art Deco Price Building, and Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral—and hear their history, importance, and what they reveal about Quebec’s culture.
At the Mural des Québécois, view a vast trompe-l’œil that fuses famous figures with everyday locals, while your guide explains how the artwork captures Quebec City’s history and culture in a single scene.
At Place Royale—the cradle of French civilization in North America—your guide highlights the 17th-century stone buildings and explains how this historic square underpinned the growth and importance of the colony.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at the Tourny Fountain in front of the Parliament Building—look for the Yellow-umbrella guide from Urban Horizons Tours.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Urban Horizons Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Quebec City
- Its from-price is 80% below the median of the 198 experiences we list in Quebec City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 20 of 198.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Quebec City
Quebec City is a French-speaking walled city above the St Lawrence River, with cobbled lanes, a grand hilltop château and a historic old town.
Quebec City stands on a cliff above the St Lawrence River, and its old town, a UNESCO-listed warren of stone houses, church spires and steep cobbled streets, is the only walled city north of Mexico. Samuel de Champlain founded a settlement here in 1608, and the Château Frontenac, a copper-roofed grand hotel, dominates the skyline above Dufferin Terrace.
Top-ranked sights in Quebec City: Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec), Quebec Royal Square (Place-Royale), Petit Champlain District (Quartier Petit Champlain).
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