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  • Montreal, Canada

Old Quebec City Private Walking Tour : History and Nature

  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Welcome history buffs and nature enthusiasts! This Tour brings a new experience of History: walking through UNESCO site, the Tour describes historical facts in relation to world events leading the Europeans to settle in Quebec and North America. In addition to major historical events, the tour highlights how nature, climate and geography, affects culture and transform history. While discovering the oldest part of Quebec City, your guide highlights the multiple adaptations required to a sub arctic climate in architecture, in people's life and on urban setting. In addition to history, the tour illustrates the current realities in Quebec's economy and politic.

What to Expect

Private tour
4 stops
2 hrs 30 min duration

Stop at: Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site

30 min

French and English Period Fortification, Scottish Heritage, Ursuline convent , Holy Trinity, first Anglican Cathedral

Stop at: Old Quebec

45 min

Narrow streets, heritage buildings and institutions, Dufferin Terrace, Chateau Frontenac, Basilica Notre Dame

Stop at: Place Royale

45 min

First permanent French establishment in North America

Stop at: Old Port

15 min

Wall street of Quebec, First French harbor, Latin district.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • A new experience of history learning about its relation with geography and climate.
  • Quebec History in relation to world events from the XVI century and beyond.
  • Quebec and Canada History with a knowledgeable local guide
  • The tour covers the upper and lower town historical district.
  • Tips (optionnal)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Not recommended for people with mobility issues

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup Point

Select a pickup point

Meeting point will be confirmed at booking. Our Guide will meet clients at their hotel if within the Walled City - historic district upper or lower town or at the cruise ship terminal in Quebec City. Minimum 2 participants required for PRIVATE TOURS.

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End Point

Where the tour ends

22 Rue Sainte-Anne 22 Rue Sainte-Anne, Québec, QC, Canada, G1R 3X3 Upper town, near the Chateau Frontenac
Royal Place Québec, QC, Canada, G1K Lower town, near the funicular

One of these locations will be where the tour ends. Your booking confirmation will have the details.

Start time:

9:30 AM

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

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114 total reviews

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