Canada · HISTORY TOURS IN QUEBEC CITY
Every trip has one free day too few. These 14 history tours in Quebec City justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Eat five gourmet courses, sip local drinks, and walk through Old Quebec on a small-group evening tour with history and funicular views.
“Delicious food, Knowledgeable guide, great experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in experiencing Oldtown Quebec”
Explore Old Quebec on a two-hour costumed walking tour covering 400 years, Place Royale, Château Frontenac, and the city’s walled streets.
“Gary was awesome, the tour was informative and entertaining. We learned a lot about Quebec and the people who settled it”
Taste five gourmet courses, ride Old Quebec’s funicular, and hear local history on this intimate three-hour food and walking tour.
“Such a great experience. Our guide was truly amazing. So knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about Quebec City and ate delicious food. Highly recommend!”
Explore Old Quebec on foot with a costumed guide, from Dufferin Terrace to Place Royale, with 400 years of stories, views, hills, and stairs.
“Our guide Guy was super knowledgeable and excited to share his knowledge with the group. The historic importance and significance of Quebec were in full display.”
Review of Quebec City’s private walking tour, covering Old Quebec, Place Royale, fortifications, nature, pricing, pace, and practical tips.
“Out tour and tour guide were wonderful! She met us at our hotel and spent time getting to know us and our interests, showed us a map of Quebec city, and planned our tour with us. We learned so much about the city and region, with a lot of great historical information. Our tour guide made certain to incorporate things she thought would interest us and made a special point of showing us the "Holy Door" which was especially meaningful and touching for us!”
Review of Quebec City's Taste of History tour, with three tastings, period storytelling, Old Quebec sights, price, value, and practical tips.
“A great historical tour as well as wonderful Quebec/French food. Even though it was three hours in length, the time flew by. Jonathan was very knowledgeable and extremely proud of his city. We learned so much about the history of Canada and Quebec.”
Explore Old Quebec through first-settler stories, four local tastings, and maple taffy on a lively three-hour walk.
“Great to get you oriented around for the city. Chantelle our guide was super knowledgeable, with a fun and warm welcome”
Cycle through Quebec City’s Lower Town, Place-Royale, Petit Champlain, river trails, and a local market on a small-group bike tour.
“We had a fabulous time on this tour! The guide was excellent and we learned an incredible amount about Quebec City during our 3 hour ride. My son and I agree that this is the very best way to learn about -- and get you bearings on the layout of the city.”
Step into Quebec City’s past with a 360° VR show, games, and the Battle of the Plains of Abraham at historic Maison Chevalier.
“Activité intéressante à faire en famille! L’histoire de Québec y est bien expliqué et les activités après l’immersion sont amusantes.”
Explore Old Québec with a private guide, from Champlain’s founding site to battlefields, ramparts, churches, and French Canadian culture.
“Seeing how Canada and the US fit together in the big picture couldn’t have been explained better. We highly recommend the tour.”
Review of Quebec City's 5-course progressive dinner, with French Canadian food, drinks, history, restaurant stops, and a ferry ride.
“It was primarily a food tour with not much walking- but it was raining so that probably impacted the amount of walking. The food/wine was excellent. My food preference for no mushrooms was accommodated without my asking. Danielle was an excellent guide.”
Explore Old Quebec on a private three-hour walk with historian Tommy Byrne, custom stops, major sights, and clear context from French settlement to today.
“Tommy is great! Very knowledgeable on the history of Quebec city. We learned so much. Highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Old Québec’s French and British past on a private three-hour walk with Michel, historic sites, grand views, and personal attention.
“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!”
Explore Quebec City by e-bike, from Notre Dame and Château Frontenac views to the Plains of Abraham and Saint Lawrence paths.
“Appreciated our tour guide Guy, very personable and careful and so interesting. We were the only two on this tour and found it fascinating as we learned the history of Quebec city.”
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