Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The darkest years of New France are just around the corner! How would you like to spend an hour and a half with the ghost of a famous criminal dating back to the time of New-France? Your ghostly host will lead you through Old Quebec. Let the lugubrious atmosphere that reigns inside the walls of the old city invade you once the sun is gone. The executioner Jean Rattier and his wife Marie Rivière summon you, but one question remains: Will you dare to try it?
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Live entertainment
Gratuities
What To Expect
Morrin Centre
Common prison of Quebec
Place Royale
Public Place
Options
English guided tour
Visite en Français
Reviews
404 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun night-time tour!
Shari G,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the costumes and our guide was very animated with fun stories. I mis-read the information about the tour and thought we were doing a ghost tour, so it didn't make sense that she wasn't talking about ghosts, but then realized it was a crime tour. Honestly, I would have preferred a ghost tour, but this was fun. It is a LOT of walking down and up steep streets and stairs though, so if you have any problems walking, don't do this tour.
Best walking tour
Brian C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned a tremendous amount about the criminal history of the Quebec area. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves Highly recommend
There was a lot of...
Lauren H,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00There was a lot of walking as to be expected. I felt like there was minimal crime discussion and the places we did walk to didn’t really hold a significance to the stories that were told outside of meeting at the old prison.
I found it disappointing...
Christine K,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I found it disappointing especially after reading previous reviews. The guide was fine but seemed distracted.
Amazing experience. The...
Darby C,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience. The actor stayed in character the whole time and was super engaging! Was drizzling out which made the experience even eerier!
Entertaining & Educational
Karen H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Quite entertaining & educational (background-suggest you know somethg of ‘King’s Ladies’). Fun thing to do at night.
Bloody Brilliant Tour
Marcia S,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most amazing guide- she played Mary who was married to the Hangman. She was dressed in period costume and the makeup on her face was phenomenal. She was knowledgeable as well as very entertaining, Highly recommend the tour.
It required too much...
ann m,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It required too much walking for my husband.Our guide was a good actress.It was pretty cold outside.
Fantastic night tour. Don’t miss it
Joanne M,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to experience life in New France back in the day! Marianne did a fantastic job staying in character and describing and demonstrating the penal system of that era. The walk throughout town was picturesque in the dark evening hours but set the mood nicely. Would recommend to others completely.
Interesting history but not a haunted tour
Madeline T,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I enjoyed the stories but feel this was mis marketed since there wasn’t really any mention of what was haunted or any ghosts and such. Interesting history though! Just wish there was more explanation of haunting!
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