Canada · HISTORY TOURS IN QUEBEC CITY
A shortlist to send to whoever is planning: 15 history tours in Quebec City that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Old Quebec in 3 hours: a 5-course dinner with wine and a funicular ride, plus iconic stops like Place Royale and Terrasse Dufferin.
“Surprisingly good! Carol was a phenomenal tour guide and gave us good tips of what to see that may suit our needs. The food were exceptionally good. The price of the tour is truly a steal!”
A 2-hour walking tour of Old Quebec with a period-costumed guide, UNESCO sights, and rare Château Frontenac access for $24.
“The guide offered a wonderful perspective of Quebec’s history from a religious, indigenous and current perspective.”
Old Quebec history plus a 5-course food tour with wine and a funicular ride, limited to 12, for a hearty dinner in 3 hours.
“We had the BEST time! Lynn was fun and knowledgeable. The tour included history, terrific food, and a ride up on the funicular. We also loved that we could choose cocktail/wine or mocktail options at the food stops.”
A 2-hour small-group walk in Old Quebec with a period-costumed guide, river views, Place Royale, Petit-Champlain, and the Breakneck Steps.
“Excellent tour. Informative and interesting. Older members of the group found some of the accents and descents exhausting.”
Quebec City history in 40 minutes of VR seated in Maison Chevalier vaults. 10 key moments, headset included, multiple languages.
“Activités intéressantes mais besoin d’être rafraîchis et mis au goût du jours (Technologie )”
Private Old Quebec history and nature walk with Judith. Fortifications, Place Royale, Old Port, free admissions, and pickup options.
“We had a very enjoyable morning with Judith. She met us at our rental and took us for an adventure in time, place and culture. Never having been to Quebec, this was the perfect introduction. Enjoyed learning her experiences as a local, her brief stories of her travels and return home as well as her deep knowledge of how the city came to be and how the Quebec culture became the way it is. This unique private group set up enabled such a nice conversation, even amongst the summer maintenance. We learned of bricks and stones, tides and plants, old history, recent history, so much. I only hope I can…”
3-hour Old Quebec walking tour with a small guide, period stories, and 3 tastings with drinks included.
“Our group of 5 Senior Ladies booked this excursion during our birthday celebration for one of our friends. We loved that the group was small, the restaurants were very hospitable, the food delicious, the tour guide was knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and fun. Great experience!”
Old Quebec on foot with a licensed guide, 4 producer tastings, and New France stories, all in 3 hours for $87.
“Excellent walking tour, with history and also the food stops were all very good”
Bike Quebec’s Lower Town in 3 hours with a small-group guide, helmet, snacks, and river trail views, plus Place Royale and Petit Champlain.
“Yves was a fun and knowledgeable guide for our tour of Lower Town. We enjoyed learning about the history and incredible architecture in Quebec City. We especially liked biking away from the tourist areas to interesting neighborhoods and trails along the river.”
Step into Quebec City history with a 40-minute 360° VR show, plus games on a tablet at an easy-to-reach spot in Old Quebec.
“Extremely helpful and fun experience to see exactly how Quebec city could develop against all odds. We sat comfortably in chairs with the VR attachment and we could see into another era for a half hour. I was particularly thrilled with the presentation of the battle of the Plains of Abraham, which determined Quebec’s fate.”
Walk Old Quebec with a private guide, tracing French and British conflicts, hidden forts, and key sites from 1608 to 1812.
“Michel is very knowledgeable about the history of Quebec and he clearly loves what he does. A great guide and host!”
Quebec City 5-course progressive dinner and history tour with paired drinks, a small group, and Quebec-Levis ferry views on Grande-Allée.
“This was a great way to get a little history plus explore some great restaurants. Lynn was super knowledgeable and made it a great tour”
A private 3-hour Old Quebec walking tour with Tommy Byrne, focusing on politics, religion, and French roots, with flexible stop options.
“Great experience and introduction to Quebec City. We felt we learned a lot and saw many of the highlights in Vieux Quebec. Even my teenagers were engaged.”
Private 3-hour Old Québec walk with guide Michel, focused on French and British colonial sites, views, and photo stops.
“A comprehensive yet insightful tour of old Quebec from an insider’s perspective. The guide, Michel love of the city shown through at every turn. C’ était extraordinaire!”
Heritage Upper Town E-Bike Tour in Quebec City, small-group rides to major sights, river views, snacks, and a guide who makes history click.
“Best Viator experience to date. Our guide, Guy, gave us a history lesson, made sure we were safe, and made my first e-bike tour so enjoyable.”
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