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2 hours
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This Quebec City 101 Tour with Funicular ride included is designed to introduce you to one of North America's first settlements. Begin your tour at 112, rue Saint-Paul, where you’ll meet your guide.
Stroll the charming streets of Old Quebec and soak in the historic atmosphere of one of North America’s oldest cities. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions in the Upper and Lower Town districts, including Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Terrasse Dufferin, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, Place Royale, Fortifications of Québec, and Quartier Petit Champlain, all enriched with engaging stories.
Then enjoy a scenic funicular ride up to the Upper Town, admiring views of the St. Lawrence River. If the funicular is unavailable, we can arrange a cab ride or provide a ticket to use later, at your discretion. A 15–20% tip for your guide is strongly recommended at the end of the visit.
This walking tour is perfect for first-time visitors wanting a full city overview!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Old Port
Meet your guide at our office at 112, Rue Saint-Paul for a short introduction of your tour.
Lower Town (Basse-Ville)
Discover the Lower Town Old Quebec, including Place Royale, Quebec City Mural, Fortifications of Québec and Quartier Petit Champlain.
Funicular Entrance
2 Hours Guided Walking Tour
Licensed Local guide
Hotel pickup and dropoff
(A 15-20% tip is strongly recommended at the end of the visit.)
Coffee replaces the funicular : Ideal for those who love mornings, enjoy a peaceful walk through Old Quebec before it gets busy, paired with a hot coffee.
1,365 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
242marianm,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
A lovely walking tour for a good overview of Quebec City and the history of it. However, our guide made several inaccurate statements that our group corrected when we could. 1. Asked about the artist for the statue of Champlain she said we don’t know who made it. Um ma’am it is signed by Chevré. 2. Asked if it is true the artist was on the Titanic she didn’t know . Yes Wikipedia says he was. 3. Told us the central tower of the Chateau Frontenac was added in the 1950’s. It was added much earlier. Etc. Sweet lady but needs more training.
cindya658,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We did a walking tour of Old Quebec with Lynn as our guide. She was awesome. Lynn gave us so much history of Quebec from battles to architecture to personal experiences . The tour was small, just 6 of us. Which was really nice. You didn’t get lost in a crowd. I would definitely recommend Lynn and this tour group.
Yochabel L,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
Jac was an amazing tour guide! We signed up for the 6pm tour, we were worried about day light but it was actually so beautiful seeing the sunset towards the end of our tour. The tour hit all the important spots in old Quebec. Jac was able to provide history and more current information about places we stopped at. The tour is well paced where you walk and stop and talk. The funicular was a fun and convenient part of the trip so we didn’t have to climb all those steps. The one downside was there wasn’t enough time for picture taking, you have to be quick or do it while the guide is speaking. But overall I highly recommend!
Denise D,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
Guide was friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend the tour!!!!!!
Eduardo d,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
This is a very good walking tour to learn about the history of Quebec and three old part of the city in particular. The two hours went by quickly mostly due to our guide Pierre. He is a fountain of knowledge on the history of the city and area and enjoys telling others about it. I highly recommend it.
Valerie K,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
Our guide Jocelyne was absolutely wonderful. She shared so much history about the city, but also personalized it for travelers seeking out options for gifts or recommendations on how to get somewhere on additional days that they would be staying. Her kind personality and warm interaction with everyone on the tour made it even more special. We walked through both lower and upper town and if you’re lucky enough to have Jocelyne as your guide, then you’ve hit the jackpot. There were even comments from other tour company guides that said in passing, that we had the best tour guide. She is obviously well known and respected throughout the city. Great tour company.
Elzbieta R,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
Friendly guide. Informative tour. Gives you good lay of the land for first time visitors to Quebec. Local advise. Overall I would recommend.
Alma G,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
Leisurely afternoon stroll with Axienne. It was just me and my husband and son with our nice and articulate guide. Mabuhay from the Philippines!
Denise T,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
Joann was a great guide. Very funny and knew her history. She took us to numerous places and the falls.
Diana M,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
Dennis is one of most knowledgeable tour guide I have ever experienced. He made our old Quebec tour extra memorable. He went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience
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