Private Tour
Historic District of Old Quebec walking tour (3h)
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour will show you the most important parts of the Historic District of Old Quebec, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985.
Starting with the first nations, we'll go through the history of the city with the arrival of the first French settlers, the creation of the Royal colony of New France, the emergence of Quebec City as capital of British North America, the creation of the Dominion of Canada, leading to the contemporary era. Almost 500 years of history!
I can do rigorous in-dept guided tours, but I can also do light and amusing ones with many fun facts and anecdotes! My philosophy is to listen to my clients needs, and tailor-made a visit that will measure up to their expectations and hopefully beyond.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
This is a 3 hours walking tour, the itinerary is not always on a flat road.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Top tier guide
Free access to the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Changing the itinerary to the clients needs
Bottled water
Gratuities
What To Expect
Parliament of Quebec
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
Fontaine de Tourny
At every stops, the guide will say a few words on the visited site.
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Historic District of Old Quebec walking tour (3h)
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience and...
Courtney H,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and introduction to Quebec City. We felt we learned a lot and saw many of the highlights in Vieux Quebec. Even my teenagers were engaged.
Quebec politics and religion
Brian S,
Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Vast amount of knowledge and facts that we leaned was amazing. Tommy Byrne was excellent. His approach and passion were a plus and is knowledgeable was outstanding. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Wonderful Tour/Best Tour Guide
Shawn C,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing walking tour with Mr. Byrnes. He was incredibly knowledgeable about every part of the tour. We learned so much about Quebec’s history and culture. We’re really thankful he was our tour guide. I would rate him 5 stars. If you’re looking for an excellent tour guide, look no further. He is amazing and you’ll end the tour feeling that you gained so much knowledge. Highly recommend.
History on the Go
Charles M,
May 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Anglican Church, Citadel, snippets of history from Champlain, through 7 Years War and US War of Independence to WW II and today's Quebec.
The Best Historical Tour I’ve Ever Experienced
Robin W,
Apr 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Tommy Byrne is a historian by trade and possesses encyclopedic knowledge about the sites, cultural evolution and overall history of the region. He is affable, thoughtful, deeply knowledgeable, and passionate, so there was never a dull moment on the tour: which touched on topics ranging from local cuisine to contemporary political structure. His intimate familiarity with the sites we visited enhanced his historical acumen with colorful commentary influenced by his personal experience and family legacy. Even the damp and dank weather didn’t undermine the experience.
Small and personal Informative walking tour of Quebec tailored to suit our family.
J8936TIrobynh,
Jan 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tommy was a great tour guide - his knowledge and experiences of Quebec are impressive and he was able to share with us in a very interesting and informative way. Tommy was also very accommodating and easy to communicate with as we had to change our tour time/date due to airline issues which we really appreciated.
Many stories told from a natives perspective
pvs1117,
Dec 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tommy is an interesting and deeply knowledgeable guide with a thorough understanding of the rich history and dynamic evolution of Quebec's population and cultural center. My wife and I were treated to a full three hours of education provided by a true expert on Quebec as only a life-long citizen could offer - getting into the perspectives on its wars, religions, social neighborhoods, and much more.
Highly recommend.
Karen H,
Dec 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Tommy is great! Very knowledgeable on the history of Quebec city. We learned so much. Highly recommend this tour.
Great Experience in Old Quebec
courtneyq923,
Oct 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tommy Byrne is entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Quebec and the city in general. He gave us recommendations for restaurants and the best French onion soup:). Fascinating history of Quebec made more so because it was clear that Tommy has actively worked in preservation of the artifacts of the city. He also knows the locals and was obviously well respected (a local referred a person to him for a tour during our walk). Loved this walk and highly recommend. **Wear good sturdy walking shoes. This tour is not for people with physical limitations— Quebec is hilly with cobblestones.
A wonderful 3 hours in historic Quebec.
ThomasD827,
Aug 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As with all Tours by Locals, we had an outstanding tour with a true local, Steeve, who has been guiding in this area for 30 years. He has spent so much time in Old Quebec, it seemed he had eaten at every restaurant, and knew every shop owner. He paced the tour beautifully, and interspersed historical, architectural, and modern reconstruction context into his stories and vignettes. This was a wonderful and enjoyable three hours, and we would continue to support Tours in any part of the world, and Steeve, if you are in Quebec.
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