Quebec City, Canada
What to do in Quebec City, Canada
Explore Old Quebec
Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its charming cobblestone streets and well-preserved 17th-century architecture. Visitors can wander through the historical district, taking in iconic landmarks such as the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, the Citadel, and the Plains of Abraham. With its European ambiance, quaint cafes, and artisan shops, Old Quebec offers a glimpse into the city’s rich history and French heritage.
Visit Montmorency Falls
Just a short drive from the city center, Montmorency Falls is a breathtaking natural wonder that stands taller than Niagara Falls. Visitors can admire the cascading waters from various vantage points, including a suspension bridge offering stunning panoramic views. For the more adventurous, ziplining and via ferrata activities are available, providing an adrenaline-pumping experience amidst the scenic beauty of the falls.
Indulge in French-Canadian Cuisine
Quebec City is a paradise for food enthusiasts, offering an array of delectable French-Canadian dishes. From savory poutines to mouthwatering tourtière (meat pie) and decadent maple syrup treats, the city’s culinary scene is a delight for the taste buds. Charming bistros and fine dining establishments serve up traditional fare with a modern twist, inviting visitors to savor the unique flavors of Quebec.
Stroll Along Terrasse Dufferin
Perched atop the cliffs of Old Quebec, Terrasse Dufferin provides captivating views of the St. Lawrence River and the city’s skyline. This picturesque boardwalk is an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll, capturing the essence of Quebec’s beauty. Lined with street artists, musicians, and captivating historical monuments, the terrace offers a vibrant atmosphere and serves as a hub for social gatherings and cultural appreciation.
Discover the Musée de la Civilisation
For a deep dive into Quebec’s cultural heritage, a visit to the Musée de la Civilisation is a must. This museum showcases captivating exhibits on Quebec’s history, art, and culture, offering insight into the province’s unique identity. With interactive displays, immersive multimedia experiences, and thought-provoking collections, the museum provides an engaging exploration of Quebec’s diverse traditions and contemporary society.
Example Two-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Morning: Old Quebec
Start your day with a stroll through Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit iconic spots like Château Frontenac, Place Royale, and Petit Champlain. Don’t miss the breathtaking views from the Terrasse Dufferin.
Afternoon: Citadelle of Quebec
Head to the Citadelle of Quebec, a historic fortress with guided tours. Explore the military museum and witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Evening: Quartier Petit Champlain
Enjoy the evening in Quartier Petit Champlain, known for its charming cobblestone streets, boutiques, and art galleries. Consider taking a leisurely walk along the Breakneck Stairs for a unique perspective of the area.
Day 2
Morning: Montmorency Falls
Start your day with a visit to Montmorency Falls, just outside the city. Take a cable car to the top for stunning views, or opt for an adrenaline rush on the zipline or via ferrata.
Afternoon: Plains of Abraham
Spend your afternoon at the Plains of Abraham, a historic battlefield-turned-park. Relax with a picnic, explore the gardens, and visit the Plains of Abraham Museum to learn about the area’s pivotal role in Canadian history.
Evening: Rue Saint-Jean
Finish your trip with an evening on Rue Saint-Jean, a vibrant street known for its eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, and bars. Wind down your visit with a pleasant stroll and perhaps some souvenir shopping.
Nature Parks
Explore the natural beauty of Quebec City's surrounding parks and reserves, including Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and Jacques-Cartier National Park.
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Admission with Cable Car
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency is a few minutes from Québec City. Located between the river and the cliffs, it's one of the province's most spectacular sites. With its 83 meters high (30 meters higher than Niagara Falls), Montmorency Falls dominates the landscape. It can be discovered on foot, by cable car, or from the gourmet restaurant. It's an ideal setting for a stroll after a business meeting or a reception. For the more active, a 300-meters zipline, and the via ferrata, a hiking trail on a cliff, promises some adrenaline and breathtaking views. Accessible year-round, the site works its magic day and night. During winter, in very cold weather, fine splashes from the falls freeze and eventually form the famous Sugar Loaf, an impressive cone of ice at the foot of the waterfall. The entire cove of the park has been illuminated after dark. Discover an impressive and enchanting spot!
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Culinary Tours
Indulge in the delicious French-Canadian cuisine of Quebec City with food tours showcasing local specialties like poutine, maple syrup, and tourtière.
Old Quebec City Food & Drink Tour / Day Experience
Discover and taste your way through the oldest and most European-like neighbourhood of Quebec City. Sample varied dishes ranging from traditional to modern and get a feel for what it is to be Québécois! Adult + Alcohol tickets include wine and a local gin pairing as well.
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Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City
No waiting in line for a table, join us on an adventure to explore Quebec City diverse culinary scene! You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable licensed guide, dining around in Old Quebec's best restaurants to savor the must-haves, exploring the city's beauty under the streetlights, enjoying some insiders' untold stories.
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Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City
The Perfect Combination! This delicious food tour, Quebec’s finest, will introduce you to our City’s famed culinary reputation and to the significance of Quebec’s history and culture. Come hungry as the five course diversed food experience includes two entrées, two main courses and a dessert. Accompanied by a professional and passionate guide, your superb high end food, cultural and city tour is further enhanced by selected wine pairings throughout the evening leaving you feeling fulfilled both intellectually and appetite wise!
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Island of Orleans taste and Drink Tour
Discover the flavors of l'île d’Orléans (Island of Orleans), located in the Saint Lawrence River east of downtown Quebec City. Your guide will pick you up in downtown Quebec at Place d'Arme, located next to the Château Frontenac. During your 3-hour guided tour, you'll visit a vineyard, meet the producers and taste cider, maple sugar, and visit a chocolate factory. Discover the specialty drink and local products of the region and learn about the history and early settlement of the Island of Orleans. Bilingual English and French
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Outdoor Adventures
Embark on outdoor adventures like hiking, zip-lining, river rafting, and whale watching in the rugged landscapes surrounding Quebec City.
Snowshoeing Tour in Jacques-Cartier National Park
Just half an hour from downtown Quebec City, explore Jacques-Cartier National Park's winter landscape on a 3-hour. You’ll learn about Quebec forest, area's history, culture and nature along the way from your experienced guide and you'll capture great photos of the winter landscape.
Snowshoe equipment, round-trip transportation and lunch are included on this small-group tour.
We offer winter clothing rental for your vacation in Quebec City. Search Quatre Natures online.
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Skiing (Hok Ski) Excursion in Jacques-Cartier National Park
Just half an hour from downtown Quebec City, explore Jacques-Cartier National Park's winter landscape on a ski-shoeing hike, a mix between cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, for a memorable experience in this wilderness. With easy-to-follow techniques and ski-shoe gear provided, this 3-hour tour is suitable for beginners and experts alike. You’ll learn about Quebec forest, area's history, culture and nature along the way from your experienced guide and you'll capture great photos of the winter landscape.
Ski-shoeing equipment, round-trip hotel transport and lunch are included on this small-group tour.
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Winter sport and fun tour in Québec city
Ride the funicular and reach the famous Dufferin boardwalk. Get ready for adrenaline as you will ride the toboggan slide. Walk towards the Plains of Abraham, play in the snow and enjoy the view. Time for warm up stop an a hot beverage. Get ready for your 30 minutes fat bike initiation on the waterfront then go ride the ferry boat. You will be amaze by the boat crushing the ice and the beautiful view of Québec. This is a very unique winter experience!
Included:
30 minutes of fat bike
Ski goggles and helmet
2 toboggan slides
Funiculaire
Ferry
Guide
Hot drink
Taxes
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Walking Tour Through Quebec City's History
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.
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Winter Sports
Experience winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snowshoeing in locations around Quebec City, including Mont-Sainte-Anne and Le Relais.
Walking Tour - Quebec City - The Heart of New France
The On This Spot app takes people on guided walking tours through the history that surrounds them.
At each stop on their journey, users will find themselves standing on the spot a historic photo was taken. They can view a then-and-now photo comparison, use the built in camera to create their own, and read about local history and how it ties into the broader human experience.
On this tour, we will start in the Lower Town where Samuel de Champlain first built l'Habitation, the first permanent European settlement in Canada. Afterwards we will climb the Breakneck Steps and take a tour of the Upper Town, and learn about life in New France in the 17th and 18th Centuries. Finally we'll walk along the Dufferin Terrace and climb the promontory up to the fort for a fantastic view of the city.
* The tour route requires walking up two sets of stairs. *
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Festivals & Events
Attend lively festivals and events throughout the year, such as the Winter Carnival, Summer Festival, and New France Festival, featuring music, food, and entertainment.
Christmas Magic in Old Quebec
Experience Quebec's festive holiday traditions on a Christmas Magic tour in Old Quebec. Enjoy a picturesque two hours where you will be shown the sights by an authentic character of local history. You will be enchanted by the anecdotes and Christmas décor of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Historical Tours
Explore the rich history of Quebec City through guided tours of Old Quebec, including landmarks such as Citadel and Chateau Frontenac.
Amazing Old Quebec City Classique Walking Tour with 1 Funicular Ticket included
This Quebec City 101 Tour with Funicular ride included is filled with fun, surprise, and useful information!
Walk the streets of Old Quebec and marvel in the historic feel of one of the oldest cities in North America. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions in the Upper and Lower Town districts, such as Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Terrasse Dufferin, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, Place Royale, Fortifications of Québec, Quartier Petit Champlain.
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Discover Quebec With a Private 4-Hour City Tour
By opting for a private tour with Groupe Limo Québec, you have the chance to have a personalized tour according to your needs and your own interests. You have the opportunity to spend more time in a place that you like, which is not possible during group tours.
Our tours are also customizable, which means there is no preset schedule. So, if you have a special interest in churches, our guide will take more time to show you this particular heritage. There is no limit with this tour, if you want to visit the basilica Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, your guide will take you there. The only limit of this round is the duration of 3 hours maximum.
By booking your private tour, you get a tour guide for you only. He takes the time to answer all your questions.
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Private 3-hour City Tour of Quebec with driver and guide - Hotel pick up
Make the best of your visit to Quebec and explore the city most emblematic sites with a local expert and a professional driver. Let your guide indulge you in the secrets that the wonderful city of Quebec holds.
Alongside one of our professional tour guides and a private driver, you will learn the history and stories of Quebec during a 3 hour guided city tour. You will visit the main sites of Quebec, including a beautiful panoramic view from Dufferin Terrase, the famous Plains of Abraham and the old town of Quebec. You will combine walking with sightseeing from the vehicle.
Final itinerary is adjustable to your personal interests
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Private Guided Quebec City Walking Tour with Funicular Included
Explore Quebec City on this private, guided walking tour. Your guide will lead your group on a walk through the Old Quebec to relive the history of North America's oldest city through its impressive archaeological sites, historic buildings, picturesque houses, spectacular cathedrals, imposing fortifications and its narrow streets.
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Architectural Sightseeing
Admire the stunning architecture of Quebec City, including well-preserved historic buildings, churches, and forts that reflect its French and British colonial heritage.
HIstorical Lower Town & Neighborhoods Private Bike Tour
The Lower Town Historical Bike Tour is fantastic introduction to Quebec City and its surroundings. It reveals many hidden gems and all the must visits; Place Royal, the Mural des Québécois and Notre-Dames-des-Victoires. Meander along the green lush banks of the Saint Charles River. Your dynamic qualified tour guide will explain intriguing facts about the diverse artistic neighborhoods; Limoilou with its unique colorful spiral staircases. Stop at the “Grand Marché”, have the chance to mingle with finest local artisans producers. This is the perfect tour for your first time exploring the city!
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Shopping
Shop for unique souvenirs, artisanal goods, and Quebec-made products at boutiques, markets, and stores in Old Quebec and other neighborhoods.
Quebec Local Fashion Designers Shopping Tour With A Stylist
Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes.
Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions.
Throughout your shopping circuit and neighbourhoods discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide and get a unique insight of the industry.
Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.
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Museums & Galleries
Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture at Quebec City's numerous museums and art galleries, such as Musée de la civilisation and Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City
On this 1-hour guided tour, experience the history of the prestigious Château Frontenac. Discover the famous people and historical events that have shaped its identity over the years. You'll have the unique opportunity to see the architectural improvements and installations undergone in the recent years.
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Interactive Street Theatre Crimes in New France
JOIN US in front of Morrin Centre 44, Chaussée des Écossais street for a ghost tour of Quebec City at night, accompanied by the most important criminals of New France. Guided by the executionner Jean Rattier or by his wife Marie Rivière, you will walk the dark streets of Old Quebec and meet the worst criminals of the er
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