Food Tours in Quebec City: 7 That Use a Whole Day Well

1.Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,288 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Spend about three hours walking inside Old Quebec’s walls, stopping for more than 10 tastings at La Bûche, BEClub Bistro, Maison Livernois, Comptoir Boréal, and La Buchette. Expect pea soup, pâté chinois, maple taffy, poutine, brisket, pastries, fudge, mushroom dishes, and duck carpaccio. Adult alcohol tickets add wine and gin pairings.

“Sam did a really great job of mixing in “old traditional” along with food that is being reimagined in new updated ways. We also learned a lot about old Quebec. Was a great experience.”

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2.Combo Historical and Food Tour of Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224

Spend three hours walking through Old Quebec, riding the funicular, and tasting five courses at four well-regarded restaurants. Guides such as Lynn, Guy, Marie, Danielle, and Luis lead the group through landmarks including Place Royale and Notre Dame Cathedral. Wine, beer, and mocktails are included, with food enough for dinner.

“Our tour guide was very informative, funny, and accommodating. The food at the restaurant were beyond amazing! I would highly recommend it”

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3.Quebec: Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Spend three hours walking Old Quebec with an English-speaking guide such as Pamela, Maude, Vincent, or Claude. Stop at five local food spots for more than 10 tastings, including pea soup, pâté chinois, brisket, sucre à la crème, croissants, poutine, wine, and Quebec gin. Expect history, full plates, and plenty of local flavor.

“Pamella was amazing! Knowledgable and fun! Great restaurant recommendations too”

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4.Quebec City: Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours · from $189

Spend three hours walking Old Quebec with guides such as Marie, Lynn, Danielle, or Vincent, stopping at four restaurants for five seasonal courses. Expect generous portions, wine and beer pairings, historic sights, local folklore, a funicular ride, and chef stories. Come hungry, wear smart casual clothes, and save this tour for early in your stay.

“We loved the tour. There was so much great information about Quebec and the gastronomy of the area. We also learned about the history and the food culture. (Also the food and drinks were amazing!!). This was one of our favorite experiences of our many trips”

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5.Quebec City: Historical Walking and Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 3 hours · from $87

Spend three hours walking Old Quebec with an English-speaking guide such as Chantal, Jonathan, Yves, or Louis. Visit four tasting stops for cheese, sausage, vegetables, drinks, and maple treats while learning about New-France settlers. Expect hills, small portions, and food substitutions when available.

“Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurants we visited were amazing and their staff were excellent. All round we enjoyed the tour and wish we had done it at the beginning of our trip so we could have gone back to the restaurants for meals. We know where we will eating on our return trip to Quebec city. Will definitely recommend your tour.”

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6.Quebec: German Christmas Market Tasting Tour

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

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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7.Quebec City: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Meet your bilingual guide at Noctem Artisans Brasseurs for a three-hour walk through Quebec City’s St-Roch beer scene. Taste nine beers and three snacks at Noctem, La Barberie, and La Korrigane, with a brewing-facility visit and local beer history along the way. Guides such as Richard and Daniel are praised for clear, generous explanations.

“Richard was a great tour. We learnt so much about beer and had a great afternoon! I recommend this tour for any craft beer lovers!”

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