Walking Tour Through Quebec City's History
Overview
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional guide
What to expect
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Stop At: Terrasse Dufferin, 2, rue d'Auteuil / D'Auteuil street, 2 chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5C2 Canada
The Dufferin Terrace, a long wooden sidewalk located next to the Château Frontenac, affords a stunning view of the St. Lawrence River and surrounding area. It is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, 16 Rue De Buade, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4A1 Canada
tanding on the same location since 1647 and designated a Canada National Historic Site given its architectural value, the Cathedral bears witness to the history of a whole population. Here rest four governors of New France, the bishops of the diocese of Québec and a funerary chapel dedicated to François de Laval. Visitors will see various works of art and pieces of archives with the splendid interior decoration as a background.You could also see de Holy Door.
Stop At: Place Royale, 2-4 Rue des Pains Benits, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4E9 Canada
Place Royale is where Samuel de Champlain founded the City of Québec in 1608. With buildings that combine French and British influences and the oldest stone church in North America, the square has a charm all its own.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Quartier Petit Champlain, 61 rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec City, Quebec G1K 4H5 Canada
The streets of the Petit-Champlain district and Place Royale are an invitation to travel back in time to the founding of Québec over 400 years ago. The sense of history in this square is palpable. Nearby street Petit-Champlain will make you feel like you’ve landed in a fairytale. Here are the top things to see and do in Petit-Champlain.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Breakneck Steps (L'Escalier Casse-Cou), Quebec City, Quebec Canada
This outdoor staircase, the oldest in Québec City, dates back to the beginning of the French colony. Many tourists take photographs at this location, as it affords a wonderful view of one of Canada's most picturesque streets: rue du Petit-Champlain.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Excellent tour. Exactly as described. Sardine was wonderful. We are from Canada and still we learned so much. Would recommend. Easy to find.
Excellent tour. Exactly as described. Sardine was wonderful. We are from Canada and still we learned so much. Would recommend. Easy to find.This was an excellent tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and answered everyone's questions and gave us tons of interesting information. This is a great way to see the city and know what you want to go back and see again. I highly recommend this tour!
This was an excellent tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and answered everyone's questions and gave us tons of interesting information. This is a great way to see the city and know what you want to go back and see again. I highly recommend this tour!Quick crash course on the history of Quebec. Rene our guide was a true history buff! thank you. Definitely will be returning to our Beautiful Old Quebec in the fall.
Quick crash course on the history of Quebec. Rene our guide was a true history buff! thank you. Definitely will be returning to our Beautiful Old Quebec in the fall.This was a perfect way to get an overview of the old city: history, architecture and culture. Our guide did an excellent job. Wish we had more time to do more tours!
This was a perfect way to get an overview of the old city: history, architecture and culture. Our guide did an excellent job. Wish we had more time to do more tours!Our tour guide was very informative and was genuinely passionate about the history of the city. The walking tour was at a pace that worked for all members of the group. Very appreciative that the guide would step up and stop the traffic once he started us across the street. We learned lots abou...
Our tour guide was very informative and was genuinely passionate about the history of the city. The walking tour was at a pace that worked for all members of the group. Very appreciative that the guide would step up and stop the traffic once he started us across the street. We learned lots about the history of the city and will be able to take that information back into the classroom.The history, the knowledge of the guide and the beautiful architecture made for a lovely morning despite the blustery day.
The history, the knowledge of the guide and the beautiful architecture made for a lovely morning despite the blustery day.