Private Historical Tour of Ile d'Orléans

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

This historical tour of the Ile d'Orléans will allow you to discover a beautiful region nearby. Discover the beauty and history of these exceptional natural and heritage sites. This fully-commented 3-hour guided tour explores the history, landscapes, nature and heritage of the Island. You can discover the high places of heritage, which has about 2,000 heritage and agricultural buildings, as well as 21 "historic monuments" - including Norman-style houses from Canada's French colonial period! Île d'Orléans - the cradle of New France - is also home to 317 pioneer families living in the Quebec City breadbasket, shipbuilding, river pilots, rural and maritime life and French Canadian Catholic traditions. Bench available: $10 each.

What to Expect

Private tour

4 stops

3 hrs duration

Stop at: Saint-Jean-de-l'ile-d'Orleans

45 min

St-Jean features exceptional neoclassical architecture, a reminder of the economic prosperity associated with maritime life along the St. Lawrence River in the 19th century. St-Jean is also listed as one of the most beautiful traditional French-Canadian villages in the entire St. Lawrence Valley. The heart of the village recalls the importance of Catholic institutions and traditions in French Canada.

Stop at: Sainte-Petronille

45 min

Ste Pétronille offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River, site of the most important naval battles of the British Conquest and, in the distance, the promontory of Quebec that Charles Dickens described as the "Gibraltar of America" in his story " American Notes" of 1842. The "New England" architecture of Ste-Pétronille dates from the 19th century, when Anglo-Canadian merchants fled the city to live safe from the cholera which struck the port of Quebec and Canada in the 1830s.

Stop at: Quai De Sainte-petronille

10 min

Magnificent view of Quebec City, a reminder of the importance of maritime traffic in the history of Canada. Admire the perspective from which many newcomers saw Canada for the first time.

Stop at: Saint-Laurent-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans

45 min

Saint-Laurent, on the south side of the island, is rich in history with its contribution to shipbuilding. Historic village, you will be able to understand the relationship of this village with the St. Lawrence River. Founded in 1679, it is one of the jewels of Ile d'Orléans.

What's Included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

9:00 AM

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Private Historical Tour of Ile d'Orléans