City Tours

Québec City Tours

Experience Québec City by participating in one of the Rendez-vous Canada 2023 city tours on Tuesday, May 30. Registration for City Tours is now closed. Tours will be confirmed the week of May 1st, 2023. Please stay tuned for updates.

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Meeting a Nation: Wendake

Discover the history, culture, and art of the Huron-Wendat Nation in Wendake, one of the only urban Indigenous communities in Québec. Your immersion experience begins with a visit to the Onhoüa Chetek8e Huron Traditional Site, a reconstitution of a Huron-Wendat village. An Indigenous-inspired lunch will be served at the Sagamité Wendake restaurant next to the panoramic Kabir Kouba Falls. In the afternoon, prepare to be delighted by First Nations myths and legends in the Longhouse at Hôtel-Musée Première Nations, a spectacular boutique hotel whose design incorporates Huron-Wendat traditions.

Historic Québec City and Public Market

Experience the European charm of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the cradle of French civilization in North America. Learn all about Québec City’s history and culture, while visiting landmarks including the Fortifications of Québec, the Plains of Abraham, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and the National Assembly. But don’t stop there: this tour takes you outside the walls for an experience of surrounding neighbourhoods. Cap off your tour with a visit to the Grand Marché de Québec, the city’s new public market where the region’s farmers and artisan producers lay out their wares and visitors can feel the rhythm of the seasons and sample local delicacies.

A Taste of History in Old Québec

Accompanied by a guide who shares your passion for food, discover magnificent Old Québec and its effervescent culinary scene! Sample delicious local products and try the city’s best eateries, where artisan producers deliver a culinary experience to remember. A gourmet tour of Old Québec is a delicious way to enjoy authentic local cuisine and Québec’s unique art de vivre.

Walking Tour of Québec City

The best way to explore the “open-air museum” that is Old Québec is on foot with a local guide. Stroll through neighbourhoods with a distinctly European charm, such as the Dufferin Terrace, Rue Saint-Jean, Petit–Champlain Place-Royale and the Old Port—all the city’s quintessential attractions. Walk the fortifications surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage site, wander the oldest streets in North America and prepare to be dazzled by the breathtaking views.

Montmorency Falls and Côte-de-Beaupré

Drive the New France Route for a trip back through four centuries of history. Begin at the popular Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, with lunch at the elegant Manoir Montmorency. Then, stop in at the Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, Albert Gilles copper art studio, and Atelier Paré wood sculpture discovery centre. For a spectacular finish, take the river shuttle back to Québec City.

Gourmet Getaway to Île d’Orléans

Travel back to a bygone rural Québec with this Île d’Orléans getaway. Nicknamed “Québec City’s vegetable garden,” the island near Québec City boasts small-town charm, picturesque farmlands, churches, and wonderful old farmhouses. Meet local farmers and artisan producers and sample their wares: ice ciders, chocolates, berry liqueurs, and cheeses are just a few of the delicacies on offer. Accompanied by a guide, get acquainted with this thriving community of artisan producers and their delicious products. A feast for the senses!

Experience Nature and Great Outdoors

Discover the Portneuf region for an unforgettable nature experience just 45 minutes from Québec City. Accompanied by an expert guide, head to Le Roquemont, a resort area with accommodations, a restaurant and a microbrewery. Enjoy a gourmet meal while learning all about the Vallée Bras-du-Nord, a must-see destination for sports and outdoor enthusiasts! Trails are accessible in summer and winter alike for a classic hike or a mountain bike or fat bike ride. Other options include canyoning, Via Ferrata, kayaking, snowshoeing and back-country skiing. After lunch, check out Au Chalet en Bois Rond, a resort village with 79 log cottages in natural settings, and a wealth of fun activities for every season. End your adventure savouring breathtaking landscapes while you hike the Parc Naturel Régional de Portneuf, an outdoor wonderland of more than 70 square km of green space.

Québec City Hop-On Hop-Off (Buyers only)

If you would prefer to explore Québec City on your own, we offer vouchers for the Hop-on Hop-off Red Bus. Enjoy the view from the open top deck and hop off as often as you like to see Old Québec’s main attractions. It’s a fast way to see the town without wearing out your shoes. Redeem your voucher and board the bus at the Tourist Information Office in front of the Château Frontenac, 12 Saint-Anne Street, G1R 3X2.

St. Lawrence River Cruise (Buyers only)

We offer vouchers for a 1.5-hour cruise on the St. Lawrence aboard the AML Louis Jolliet. You’ll get a breathtaking view of the fortifications, the
Château Frontenac, the Montmorency Falls, Île d’Orléans and the Québec Bridge. The guide will fill you in on the history of Québec City, the river and its surroundings. Redeem your voucher at the Croisières AML ticket booth on the Chouinard pier, 10 Dalhousie St., G1K 8L8