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Walking Tours in Quebec City: 15 That Use a Whole Day Well

22 tours  ·  from $15

Prices, running times and what each one is actually like: 15 walking tours in Quebec City compared, with the strongest of them at the top.

Quebec City Walking Tour - Ursuline history and the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
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Quebec City Walking Tour

1.Quebec City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

This two-hour, small-group walk leads downhill from the Tourist Information Centre through Upper and Lower Québec. With guides such as Mark, Louise, Robert, Christian, and Stefan, you’ll see Château Frontenac, Terrasse Dufferin, the fortifications, Place Royale, and Petit-Champlain while learning how Québec grew from 1608 to today.

“Christian was great. He was very knowledgeable, informative and personable. He not only showed us the historical sites, he gave us a lesson on the history of Quebec City and explained how it impacted modern day culture.”

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Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option - Starting at the Tourist Information Center
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Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

2.Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,609 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $29

Start near the Tourist Information Center and walk through Old Quebec with an English- or French-speaking guide. See Dufferin Terrace, City Hall, the Ursulines Chapel, Place Royale, the fortifications, and Petit Champlain. The group tour lasts about two hours, while the private option runs up to 150 minutes and can focus on history, architecture, food, or local secrets.

“Our guide, Carole Parent, was great. She gave us lots of detailed information about so many historical sites & people. She pointed out a great spot for us to get our pictures done, then took our picture! She also gave us some tips on local places to eat and/or to see on our own outside of the tour.”

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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular - Lower Town: Place Royale, murals, and Petit Champlain
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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

3.Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend two hours walking through Old Quebec with a licensed local guide, visiting Place Royale, Petit Champlain, the fortifications, Château Frontenac, and Notre-Dame de Québec. A funicular ride links Lower and Upper Town. Guides such as Sam, Lynn, Luis, and Pierre are praised for clear stories, humor, and useful local tips.

“It was a cold snowy day but Lynn was so enthusiastic and informative that the time flew by. She was excellent and made sure to engage with each of us. Highly recommend!!”

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Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour - Crime stories with a sense of humor
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Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour

4.Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

Follow a costumed ghost guide through Old Quebec for 90 minutes of crime, punishment, arrests, executions, and old city secrets. Guides such as Angie, Valerie, Marie, Jeremy, and Jean Rantier use humor, accents, audience participation, and theatrical storytelling. The tour begins at Morrin Centre and ends at Place Royale, entirely outdoors.

“We had an absolutely amazing time on our tour! It’s a slightly gory historical storytelling tour that brought us through some amazing parts of town! Our guide Victoria was fantastic and made it a great time even in the rain! I cannot recommend it enough!”

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Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular - Place Royale and the first steps through Quebec City
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Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular

5.Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 695 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $37

Start at 112 Rue Saint-Paul with a licensed guide such as Luis, Sam, Diane, or Murielle. Walk Lower Town sights including Place Royale and Petit Champlain, then ride the funicular to Upper Town for Château Frontenac, Terrasse Dufferin, the basilica, and City Hall. Expect about two hours on cobblestones, with French, English, and Spanish tours.

“Our guide Carole was friendly and knowledgable. She imparted a good mix of information on Quebec's history, culture and geography. A very enjoyable way to get to know the city.”

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Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide - Walking through Old Quebec’s upper streets
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Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide

6.Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 667 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $4Best value

Walk through Old Quebec for about two hours with a local English-speaking guide, often Sam, who mixes city history, anecdotes, humor, and practical tips. Start at Fontaine de Tourny by the National Assembly and finish near Place Royale, with time for photos, questions, and restaurant ideas.

“Sam is a great tour guide. He's very informative and has a great sense of humour. Highly recommend this walking tour!”

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Private Tour: Quebec City Walking Tour - City Hall and the cathedral show Québec’s civic and religious sides
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Private Tour: Quebec City Walking Tour

7.Private Tour: Quebec City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 596 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Walk Québec City’s Upper and Lower Town with a private guide such as Robert, Carole, Yves, or Chantal. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll see the fortifications, Château Frontenac, Place Royale, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, and Petit-Champlain while shaping the route around your interests and walking pace.

“Robert was wonderful. So knowledgable & the most pleasant fellow. We enjoyed our time w him greatly. We walked leisurely and learned so much about history of quebec without being bored once. Andwered every question we had”

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Quebec City: Old Quebec Historical Walking Tour - Starting at Sainte-Anne Street
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Quebec City: Old Quebec Historical Walking Tour

8.Quebec City: Old Quebec Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 409 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk Old Quebec with a licensed guide in colonial costume, following streets from Château Frontenac and Dufferin Terrace to Place Royale and Notre-Dame Basilica. Guides such as Pierre, Bernard, and Marie-Anne Barbel use humor, storytelling, and period characters to make Quebec’s past easy to follow. Expect English or French commentary, a small group when available, and some hills.

“Great tour with an in-character guide. We learned a lot and had lots of laughs.”

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Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec - Stop one: the Common Prison of Quebec
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Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec

9.Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 405 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk Old Quebec at night with a costumed character guide who brings its grim past to life. The 90-minute route starts at the Morrin Centre, visits the old common prison and public places, and ends near the Quebec City Mural. Expect live storytelling, gruesome punishments, steep streets, and more crime history than ghost lore.

“Very fun tour and stories. Our guide was very animated and we enjoyed her energy. She kept our attention.”

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Walking Tour Through Quebec City's History - Starting at Dufferin Terrace beside Château Frontenac
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Walking Tour Through Quebec City’s History

10.Walking Tour Through Quebec City’s History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Follow a costumed local guide through Old Quebec for about two hours. You’ll see Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica, Place Royale, Petit-Champlain, and the Breakneck Steps while learning how the city grew from a French colony into Canada’s most distinctive historic center. The tour is in English, limited to 20 people, and ends at Place Royale.

“I enjoyed it when the host put himself back in time and commented many times that he was dead. He tried to shock us with the truth such as having 18 kids...with one wife.”

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Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular - Starting above the city at Parliament and Tourny Fountain
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Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

11.Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend two to three hours with a licensed local guide exploring Quebec City’s Upper and Lower Towns. You’ll see Parliament, Dufferin Terrace, Place Royale, the city walls, Notre Dame, and the Old Port, then ride the funicular. Guides including Veronica, Luis, Lynn, Sam, and Muriel are praised for local insight and personal attention.

“Yves Trudeau was excellent. His knowledge of the area was superior and his personality and language skills were outstanding.”

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Quebec City: Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec - Starting at Sainte-Anne Street
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Quebec City: Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec

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

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

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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Old Quebec City Private Walking Tour : History and Nature - Old Quebec, from Dufferin Terrace to the Basilica
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Old Quebec City Private Walking Tour : History and Nature

13.Old Quebec City Private Walking Tour : History and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Walk through Old Quebec with a private guide, often Judith, for about 2.5 hours. Visit the fortifications, Dufferin Terrace, Château Frontenac, Place Royale, and the Old Port while connecting Quebec’s history with geography, climate, religion, and the St. Lawrence River. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup may be available.

“We had a very enjoyable morning with Judith. She met us at our rental and took us for an adventure in time, place and culture. Never having been to Quebec, this was the perfect introduction. Enjoyed learning her experiences as a local, her brief stories of her travels and return home as well as her deep knowledge of how the city came to be and how the Quebec culture became the way it is. This unique private group set up enabled such a nice conversation, even amongst the summer maintenance. We learned of bricks and stones, tides and plants, old history, recent history, so much. I only hope I can…”

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Quebec City: Historical Walking and Tasting Tour - Meeting Marie Rollet and the first settlers
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Quebec City: Historical Walking and Tasting Tour

14.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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Québec: Fortifications-of-Québec Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at Dufferin Terrace
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Québec: Fortifications-of-Québec Guided Walking Tour

15.Québec: Fortifications-of-Québec Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · from $15

Spend two hours walking 3 kilometers through Old Québec with an English- or French-speaking guide. See the St. Lawrence River and Citadelle, enter a soldier’s casemate, and, when open, visit the 1712 Dauphine Redoubt and Artillery Park. Guides such as Josee, Marian, Stephanie, and Francis are known for lively, personal storytelling.

“Excellent! Our guide Madelaine was friendly, very knowledgeable and spoke well so we could here her. A very informative & fun tour!”

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