Christmas Experiences in Canada: 6 to Shuffle the Itinerary For

1.Quebec City: Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

Walk Old Quebec for two hours with a licensed guide in period costume. See Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica, and Place Royale while learning about French heritage, local traditions, and the people who shaped the city. English and French tours include a small hot chocolate.

“Really enjoyed the way it was presented from the point of view of a citizen early in Quebecs history. Lots of interesting stories.”

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2.Old Montréal Small-Group Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Walk through Old Montréal with a professional English or French-speaking guide, following a 90-minute route from Victoria Square to Bonsecours Market. You’ll hear about French Canadian Christmas customs, visit the Santa Claus exhibit at the World Trade Center, and see seasonal decorations at Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica, and Jacques-Cartier Place.

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3.Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Join a local English-speaking guide for a 1.5-hour Christmas walk from Victoria Square through Old Montreal. Expect lights, architecture, Montreal holiday customs, the World Trade Center Santa display, and a finish at Bonsecours Market. Guides such as Matt, Matthieu, Pierre, and François bring different personalities to the same route.

“Our tour guide was very informative, she kept the tour really interesting. We learned a lot of the history of the history from what happened to the women when the city began.”

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4.Quebec: German Christmas Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Meet your French or English speaking guide at Quebec City's Tourist Information Center for a 90-minute walk through the German Christmas Market. You'll taste glühwein, pretzels, and stollen while learning how a market tradition dating to 13th-century Germany took root in Quebec City in 2008. Sarah is one of the guides leading this seasonal experience.

“Sarah was a knowledgeable guide and offered info on some of the different stalls as well as some other interesting facts and history of the market. I highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Montreal: Christmas Lights Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $93Top rated

Meet Gustavo or another live guide at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, then walk downtown through Rue Sherbrooke, Place des Arts, Underground Montreal, Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, and the Old Port. This private two-hour evening tour mixes holiday lights, city stories, warm indoor stops, and flexible conversation in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish.

“The tour guide was super nice and friendly! We explored some of the most popular spots and learned the stories behind them—loved it!”

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6.Quebec: Christmas Interactive Walking Tour of New France

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

Meet your French or English guide at La Fresque des Québécois for a one-hour evening walk through Lower Quebec City. Along cobbled streets dressed for Christmas, actors share New France customs, folk cures, and odd winter tales. Valerie has led a praised performance, though the theatrical quality can vary.

“Amusant et les comédiens ont bravé le froid pour nous divertir ! Merci à vous deux .”

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