Where to Walk: the 9 Best Quebec City Walking Tours

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 Upper Québec to Place Royale and Petit-Champlain. A licensed guide such as Mark, Louise, Robert, or Christian explains the city from 1608 to today, with stops at the fortifications, Château Frontenac, Ursuline monastery, and more.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guide Robert was extremely knowledgeable and worked with the group to go inside a bit throughout the tour due to frigid weather. Definitely recommend the tour”

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

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

Walk through Old Quebec with guides such as Dominique, Mark, Yves, and Carole, covering Dufferin Terrace, the fortifications, Place Royale, and Petit Champlain. The two-hour group tour costs $29, while a 2.5-hour private visit can focus on history, architecture, food, or local stories.

“Jocelyn was an incredible guide. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing not only the history of Quebec but brought it to life with her own personal story at times. We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend the tour.”

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3.Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

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

Explore Old Quebec with a licensed local guide in a group of no more than 12. See Place Royale, Petit Champlain, the fortifications, Château Frontenac, and Notre-Dame de Québec, then ride the funicular between Lower and Upper Town. Guides such as Sam, Lynn, Luis, and Pierre are praised for clear stories and friendly help.

“Great tour with a terrific guide. We learned alot about Quebec City and Canada! He kept things moving in frigid temperatures. Highly recommend”

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

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

Walk Old Quebec with guides such as Pamela, Samuel, Maude, or Pierre, stopping at five local food spots for more than 10 tastings. Expect pea soup, pâté chinois, poutine, brisket, croissant, maple taffy, duck carpaccio, and optional wine or gin. Come hungry and wear good shoes.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Our guide had great energy and on top of enjoying some delicious food we gained a bit of local history.”

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5.Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour

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

Follow a costumed ghost of New France from the Morrin Centre to Place Royale on a 90-minute evening walk. Hear stories of crime, arrest, execution, prison life, and old Quebec society in English or French. The performance is humorous, interactive, outdoors, and held in all weather.

“Tour was great Angie was an amazing guide informative and entertaining. We had all ages in our group and she made it interesting for everyone.”

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6.Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular

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

Spend about two hours with a licensed guide such as Luis, Sam, Diane, or Murielle, walking Lower and Upper Old Quebec. See Place Royale, Petit Champlain, the mural, Château Frontenac, and more, with a funicular ride included and French, English, or Spanish commentary.

“Excellent guide. Loved every minute. Varied and interesting information. Learnt a lot about Quebec City and its historical aspects. Thanks Carol”

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

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

Join Sam for a two-hour English walking tour from Fontaine de Tourny through Old Quebec to Place Royale. Expect major sights, lesser-known streets, history, humor, photo stops, and practical tips for food and sightseeing. You donate at the end, with $10 to $20 suggested.

“Very informative and enjoyable tour. Guide was easy to hear and understand. Shared much history of the town with humor.”

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8.Private Tour: Quebec City Walking Tour

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

Walk Old Québec with a private English-speaking guide such as Robert, Carole, Guy, or Yves. Expect 2.5 hours of history, views, churches, cobbled lanes, and lower-town sights, with the route adjusted to your interests and walking pace.

“We had a wonderful tour guide, Yves. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Quebec City, and shared interesting facts. He tailored the tour to our interests. We highly recommend this tour.”

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9.Old Quebec Historical Walking Tour

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

Follow a costumed Cicerone guide through Old Quebec’s winding streets for a lively two-hour look at 400 years of French, Indigenous, religious, and Canadian history. Expect major sights, lesser-known corners, plenty of stories, and some hills and stairs. Tours run in English or French, with small groups available.

“A fantastic tour! Our guide was magnificent. Great knowledge, great story teller, and played an exceptional role as an old time French native bringing to life all that historically happened to create this unique Canadian nation. She made Old Quebec come alive! Thank you!!”

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