Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Authentic Local Tastings
Overview
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3 hours
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Old Québec is North America's most European city, and this tour puts its flavors front and center. Over five stops through cobblestone streets lined with 400 year old architecture, you'll eat your way through centuries of Québécois food culture, from rustic comfort food to refined local ingredients.
You'll start with earthy Lion's Mane mushrooms and duck breast carpaccio, then warm up with the holy trio of traditional Québécois cooking: silky pea soup, savory pâté chinois, and fresh maple taffy. A 200-year-old home serves handmade gnocchi bathed in cheddar, cream, shallot, and white wine with a black garlic crumble. A sweet stop brings you sucre à la crème and what many locals call the best croissant in the city. Then you close the only way you should: with poutine.
On Sundays and Mondays, the gnocchi stop is swapped for a warming oat risotto crowned with a rock shrimp salad. Groups are kept small so every stop feels personal.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT: Please advise of any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
What To Expect
Old Quebec
The tour is held within the walls of Old Québec the historic neighborhood.
Moment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac
The iconic grand hotel that dominates Old Québec's skyline. A symbol of the city perched above the St. Lawrence River, it is one of the most photographed landmarks in Canada and a centerpiece of the historic upper town.
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Old Quebec City Food Tour
Duration: 3 hours Enough for a hearty lunch
What‘s Included
Hand-made gnocchi, cheddar, cream, shallot, white wine & black garlic crumble (Tuesday–Saturday)
Quebec-Style Maple Fudge | Fluffy Croissant
Water
Traditional Poutine
Maple Taffy
Lion's Mane Mushroom Starter | Duck Breast Carpaccio
Oat risotto crowned with a small rock shrimp salad (Sunday–Monday)
Quebec-Style Pea Soup | Traditional Pâté Chinois
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,531 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome food and history tour
Amber K,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tricia was awesome on the tour! She gave the best history lessons and we learned so much! The food was excellent! Loved the pea soup, Chinese pie, maple tauffy, gnocchi, poutine, duck carpaccio, and lions mane. Loved the croissant and maple fudge! Had the best time!
A great food tour!
Bret B,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We begin every journey to a new city with a food tour and this was as good as the best of them. It combined a wide variety of different kinds of food as well as gave us a little tour of the historic sites along the way as we explored old Quebec. Pammy was our guide and she was delightful and informative.
Nice tour, not so great food
W9766BSkevinc,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We enjoyed the narration and the walk was not difficult. Everyone in the restaurants as well were very pleasant and we got to know much of old Quebec. So, not a bad experience. But the food was not so good. I’m a chicken fajita guy so granted I’m no gourmet, but I go on a food tour in every city I visit and didn’t care for the choices on this one.
Good intro to Quebec Upper Town
Joseph K,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We appreciated the history and the variety of food. Maude was informative, pleasant, and had a good sense of humor.
Highly recommended!
Patricia S,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pamela, our tour guide was delightful and she treated us to interesting tidbits of Quebec. The restaurants and stops were carefully chosen to provide a variety of Canadian favorites. And there was plenty to eat. We returned to three of the restaurants/stops during our stay in Quebec City. We would highly recommend this tour.
Awesome food and tour guide :)
Companion34317190582,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pamela was very knowledgable about the whole tour and interacts with the guests so nicely. Although the food was just a tasting portions, it was still satisfying and very delicious. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and bring water too! A must try tour when in Quebec!
Great food great times with Maude.
Kevin J,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maude is very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. She’s a native of the area and really knows the French Canadian history. The food samples were awesome and a great variety. Highly recommend it.
Must Do in Quebec City
Laurie M,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pamela was a fantastic guide and told us lots of stories about Quebec City as we sampled an impressive variety of local dishes.
Authentic Quebec Food with a fun History Lesson
SharonLDragonfly,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Being from Ottawa, I was familiar with some of the foods we tried, but there were a couple I'd never even heard of. I'd never been a big poutine fan but really enjoyed the one we tried. The croissant was one of, if not the best, I've ever had, even in France. Our guide Vincent was charming, funny and very informative. A great way to spend a few hours and get very full!
Great tasting experience.
294katherined,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent selection of special restaurants and sharing great historical information.
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