Historic District of Old Quebec walking tour (3h)
Overview
This tour will show you the most important parts of the Historic District of Old Quebec, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985.
Starting with the first nations, we'll go through the history of the city with the arrival of the first French settlers, the creation of the Royal colony of New France, the emergence of Quebec City as capital of British North America, the creation of the Dominion of Canada, leading to the contemporary era. Almost 500 years of history!
I can do rigorous in-dept guided tours, but I can also do light and amusing ones with many fun facts and anecdotes! My philosophy is to listen to my clients needs, and tailor-made a visit that will measure up to their expectations and hopefully beyond.
Starting with the first nations, we'll go through the history of the city with the arrival of the first French settlers, the creation of the Royal colony of New France, the emergence of Quebec City as capital of British North America, the creation of the Dominion of Canada, leading to the contemporary era. Almost 500 years of history!
I can do rigorous in-dept guided tours, but I can also do light and amusing ones with many fun facts and anecdotes! My philosophy is to listen to my clients needs, and tailor-made a visit that will measure up to their expectations and hopefully beyond.
Inclusions
- Top tier guide
- Free access to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
- Changing the itinerary to the clients needs
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parliament Building, 1045 Rue des Parlementaires, Quebec City, Quebec G1A 1A3 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fontaine de Tourny, Place de l'Assemblee-Nationale, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3V9 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site, 2 Rue d'Auteuil Corner St.Jean, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5C2 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Churchill and Roosevelt Monument, Quebec City, Quebec Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines, 12 Donnacona St., Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3Y7 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 31 rue des Jardins, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4L6 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Seminaire du Quebec, 1 cote de la Fabrique, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3V6 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Monument De Francois De Laval, Cote De La Montagne, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4R6 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Terrasse Dufferin, 2, rue d'Auteuil / D'Auteuil street, 2 chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5C2 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, 16 Rue De Buade, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4A1 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: La Citadelle de Quebec, 1 Cote de la Citadelle, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3R2 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Stop At: La Fresque des Quebecois, Rue Notre Dame, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4E9 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Moment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac, 1 Rue Des Carrieres Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4P5 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Royal Battery, 4 Rue St-Pierre 4648'45.74n, 7112'7.62w, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H5 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Quartier Petit Champlain, 61 rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H5 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Place Royale, 2-4 Rue des Pains Benits, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4E9 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parliament Building, 1045 Rue des Parlementaires, Quebec City, Quebec G1A 1A3 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fontaine de Tourny, Place de l'Assemblee-Nationale, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3V9 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site, 2 Rue d'Auteuil Corner St.Jean, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5C2 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Churchill and Roosevelt Monument, Quebec City, Quebec Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines, 12 Donnacona St., Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3Y7 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 31 rue des Jardins, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4L6 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Seminaire du Quebec, 1 cote de la Fabrique, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3V6 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Monument De Francois De Laval, Cote De La Montagne, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4R6 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Terrasse Dufferin, 2, rue d'Auteuil / D'Auteuil street, 2 chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5C2 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, 16 Rue De Buade, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4A1 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: La Citadelle de Quebec, 1 Cote de la Citadelle, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 3R2 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Stop At: La Fresque des Quebecois, Rue Notre Dame, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4E9 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Moment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac, 1 Rue Des Carrieres Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4P5 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Royal Battery, 4 Rue St-Pierre 4648'45.74n, 7112'7.62w, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H5 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Quartier Petit Champlain, 61 rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H5 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Place Royale, 2-4 Rue des Pains Benits, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4E9 Canada
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a 3 hours walking tour, the itinerary is not always on a flat road.
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ricardo_M
December 2022
Excellent tour guide. He was a historian by trade and very knowledgeable. I would highly highly recommend him.
Excellent tour guide. He was a historian by trade and very knowledgeable. I would highly highly recommend him.courtneyq923
October 2023
Tommy Byrne is entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Quebec and the city in general. He gave us recommendations for restaurants and the best French onion soup:). Fascinating history of Quebec made more so because it was clear that Tommy has actively worked in preservati...
Tommy Byrne is entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Quebec and the city in general. He gave us recommendations for restaurants and the best French onion soup:). Fascinating history of Quebec made more so because it was clear that Tommy has actively worked in preservation of the artifacts of the city. He also knows the locals and was obviously well respected (a local referred a person to him for a tour during our walk). Loved this walk and highly recommend. **Wear good sturdy walking shoes. This tour is not for people with physical limitations— Quebec is hilly with cobblestones.Carol_S
October 2022
So much history! This is just the type of tour we like. Tommy is an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and interesting with adding personal information to the city of Old Quebec. Great tour!
So much history! This is just the type of tour we like. Tommy is an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and interesting with adding personal information to the city of Old Quebec. Great tour!MaryAnne_M
October 2022
It was a nice 3 hours of learning about the history of Quebec City! A good pace - not fast or slow, just right. Tommie, our tour guide was GREAT!
It was a nice 3 hours of learning about the history of Quebec City! A good pace - not fast or slow, just right. Tommie, our tour guide was GREAT!Thomas_S
August 2022
The guide had extensive experience& knowledge on religious history and so we were able to visit the churches we wanted to
The guide had extensive experience& knowledge on religious history and so we were able to visit the churches we wanted toThomasD827
August 2023
As with all Tours by Locals, we had an outstanding tour with a true local, Steeve, who has been guiding in this area for 30 years. He has spent so much time in Old Quebec, it seemed he had eaten at every restaurant, and knew every shop owner. He paced the tour beautifully, and interspersed hist...
As with all Tours by Locals, we had an outstanding tour with a true local, Steeve, who has been guiding in this area for 30 years. He has spent so much time in Old Quebec, it seemed he had eaten at every restaurant, and knew every shop owner. He paced the tour beautifully, and interspersed historical, architectural, and modern reconstruction context into his stories and vignettes. This was a wonderful and enjoyable three hours, and we would continue to support Tours in any part of the world, and Steeve, if you are in Quebec.