Walking Tour Through Quebec City's History
Quebec City, Canada
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2 hours
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Offered in: English and 3 more
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.
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting point
12 Rue Sainte-Anne, 12 Rue Sainte-Anne, Québec, QC G1R 3X3, Canada
Please check-in at our sales desk inside the tourist information center 10 to 15 minutes prior tour departure.
End point
Royal Place, Place Royale, Québec, QC G1K, Canada
At the end of the tour, find yourselves at the nirthplace of Quebec, Place Royale. This is your chance to explore further at your own pace!
1
Terrasse Dufferin
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
2
Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
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.
Duration:
3
Place Royale
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
4
Quartier Petit Champlain
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
5
Breakneck Steps (L'Escalier Casse-Cou)
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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