Quebec City Private Walking Tour: Place d’Hôtel de Ville, Chateau Frontenac & Place Royale
by Tours Voir Quebec
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$350Overview
This private walking tour covers key sites in Quebec City over about 2.5 hours. The route starts in Upper Town, where the guide leads you through historic alleyways and main streets tailored to your interests. You visit Place d’Hôtel de Ville, the City Hall, and Old Quebec, learning about the city’s development from 1608 to the present with detailed local commentary. The tour includes a stop at Terrasse Dufferin to view the St Lawrence River and hear about its history along with Chateau Frontenac. You pass through Place Royale to see the area as it was during the French colonial period. The guide will also show Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church and the Notre Dame Basilica Cathedral, with entry if possible. The Petit Champlain district is visited last, including its notable Break-neck stairs and Petit-Champlain street. The tour is private with a local guide providing live English commentary. It can be customized throughout to focus on your preferred sights. Gratuities are not included. Comfortable walking shoes are advised, and bookings require at least two participants.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Upper Town (Haute-Ville)
The private 3-hour walking tour starts in Upper Town. The guide, a local with knowledge of the area, leads guests down historic alleyways and main streets. The itinerary is tailored to the visitor's interests, allowing them to direct the route or follow the guide's suggestions.
60 min
Old Quebec
While walking through Old Quebec, you learn about the city's cultural and historical background from 1608 to modern times. The streets are cobblestone and the guide gives entertaining commentary during this short stop.
5 min
Terrasse Dufferin
At Terrasse Dufferin, you see the St Lawrence River and learn about its history. The guide also explains the history of Chateau Frontenac, which overlooks the terrace.
10 min
Hotel De Ville De Quebec
You walk through Place d’Hôtel de Ville and pass by the impressive City Hall building located there.
10 min
Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral
If possible, the group will enter the Notre Dame Basilica Cathedral, a religious center in Quebec for nearly 400 years.
5 min
Place Royale
At Place Royale, you see the part of Quebec City dating back to the start of the French colony, observing its early architecture and layout.
10 min
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church
The tour includes a view of the small, historic Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church.
Quartier Petit Champlain
The last stop is the Petit Champlain district, where you see the Break-neck stairs and walk along Petit-Champlain street, noted as one of North America's prettiest streets.
5 min
Meeting point
Guide will meet you intside the tourist information center. If tourist information center is closed the guide will meet you outside.
End point
Tour ends at the foot of the Funicular, guide will let you know how to get back to your hotel if required.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Quebec City Private Walking Tour: Place d’Hôtel de Ville, Chateau Frontenac & Place Royale
by Tours Voir Quebec
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$350Overview
This private walking tour covers key sites in Quebec City over about 2.5 hours. The route starts in Upper Town, where the guide leads you through historic alleyways and main streets tailored to your interests. You visit Place d’Hôtel de Ville, the City Hall, and Old Quebec, learning about the city’s development from 1608 to the present with detailed local commentary. The tour includes a stop at Terrasse Dufferin to view the St Lawrence River and hear about its history along with Chateau Frontenac. You pass through Place Royale to see the area as it was during the French colonial period. The guide will also show Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church and the Notre Dame Basilica Cathedral, with entry if possible. The Petit Champlain district is visited last, including its notable Break-neck stairs and Petit-Champlain street. The tour is private with a local guide providing live English commentary. It can be customized throughout to focus on your preferred sights. Gratuities are not included. Comfortable walking shoes are advised, and bookings require at least two participants.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Upper Town (Haute-Ville)
The private 3-hour walking tour starts in Upper Town. The guide, a local with knowledge of the area, leads guests down historic alleyways and main streets. The itinerary is tailored to the visitor's interests, allowing them to direct the route or follow the guide's suggestions.
60 min
Old Quebec
While walking through Old Quebec, you learn about the city's cultural and historical background from 1608 to modern times. The streets are cobblestone and the guide gives entertaining commentary during this short stop.
5 min
Terrasse Dufferin
At Terrasse Dufferin, you see the St Lawrence River and learn about its history. The guide also explains the history of Chateau Frontenac, which overlooks the terrace.
10 min
Hotel De Ville De Quebec
You walk through Place d’Hôtel de Ville and pass by the impressive City Hall building located there.
10 min
Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral
If possible, the group will enter the Notre Dame Basilica Cathedral, a religious center in Quebec for nearly 400 years.
5 min
Place Royale
At Place Royale, you see the part of Quebec City dating back to the start of the French colony, observing its early architecture and layout.
10 min
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church
The tour includes a view of the small, historic Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church.
Quartier Petit Champlain
The last stop is the Petit Champlain district, where you see the Break-neck stairs and walk along Petit-Champlain street, noted as one of North America's prettiest streets.
5 min
Meeting point
Guide will meet you intside the tourist information center. If tourist information center is closed the guide will meet you outside.
End point
Tour ends at the foot of the Funicular, guide will let you know how to get back to your hotel if required.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.