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Old Québec & French Canada Private History Walking Tour

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A must-do experience for North American visitors to Quebec City; In-depth and fun historical overview of Old Québec, a unique historic district and World Heritage site featuring hundreds of history markers. Most first-time visitors do not know to what a great extent Canada and US history are intertwined. Do you know the links between French Canada, Quebec and your part of the continent? There is no better place to discover these connections than in beautiful Quebec City. Discover how early French settlers influenced by many continental events - Manifest Destiny, French & Indian War, Boston Tea Party, American Revolution, War of 1812 , American Civil War, Alaska Purchase, Canadian Confederation... - shaped Quebec and Canada. During our 2.5-hour walking tour, discover sites in both Upper and Lower Town, highlighting the significant role played by Quebec City in the history of North America and in the creation of modern Canada. Convenient meeting point: your Old Quebec hotel.
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If your hotel is situated in Old Quebec, our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before tour time. If your hotel is NOT in Old Quebec, we will be in touch with you to suggest an easy-to-find meeting point.

  • Musee du Fort, Quebec City, Canada
    Museum about the military history of Canada and the great battles of Quebec City, from early French settlers to 1776.
  • Moment Spa Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Canada
    Icon of modern Canada from coast to coast, 1893 Canadian Pacific Railway Hotel, now Fairmont.
  • Terrasse Dufferin, Quebec City, Canada
    Memory of the Royal family and its representatives, this boardwalk was built in the wake of the creation of modern Canada. Forts and Chateaux St-Louis National Park showcasing the castle of the French Governors until the French & Indian War is located UNDER the boardwalk.
  • Rue des Carrières, Québec, QC G1R 5J5, Canada
    War monument, memory of the French and Indians War in Canada.
  • 31 Rue des Jardins, Québec, QC G1R 4L6, Canada
    Memory of British Quebec City, built the year of the Louisiana Purchase, that is, 20 years after the U.S. Independence.
  • La Citadelle de Quebec, Quebec City, Canada
    Stronghold added to the Quebec City’s defense system after the War of 1812, facing the American threat.
  • Plains of Abraham, Quebec City, Canada
    Iconic ground battlefield of the French & Indians War in America. Unlike Yorktown VA or Chalmette Battlefield in New Orleans LA, here the British won the war defeating the French. Canada became British from the 1763 Treaty of Paris.
  • Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site, Quebec City, Canada
    French and British ramparts built to protect this strategic outpost that controlled the St Lawrence seaway up to the center of the continent.
  • Parliament Building, Quebec City, Canada
    Legislature of the Province of Quebec, the only French-speaking Province of Canada. Even though Montreal is its metropolis and most populated city, Quebec City is still the Provincial capital.
  • Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines, Quebec City, Canada
    First school for girls in North America and world-class Museum about French Art and catholic Education. Within top 5 French heritage institutions of Old Quebec and Canada.
  • Le Monastere des Augustines, Quebec City, Canada
    First hospital in North America and present-day world-class wellness center and Museum. Within top 5 French heritage institutions of Old Quebec and Canada.
  • Upper Town (Haute-Ville), Quebec City, Canada
    Upper town mainly refers to the Unesco World Heritage zone within the walls of Old Quebec. High density of historical sites covering 400 years of history.
  • Lower Town (Basse-Ville), Quebec City, Canada
    Lower town mainly refers to the Place Royale, Petit-Champlain and the Old Port district. High density of historical sites covering 400 years of history.
  • Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, Quebec City, Canada
    Founding Cathedral of Catholicism in French America and head of a diocese as large as French Louisiana, from Quebec City to New Orleans.
  • Seminaire du Quebec, Quebec City, Canada
    School for French catholic missionaries sent over the continent to convert North America's French territories to Catholicism. Present-day School of Architecture of University Laval and High School.
  • Edifice Price / Price Building, Quebec City, Canada
    Iconic monument built as a pulp and paper company's headquarter in 1929. Symbol of the Great Depression and resilience of a 6-generation Welsh family now involved in high-end tourism in Quebec City.
  • Place Royale, Quebec City, Canada
    Canada's “Jamestown” and ‘Williamsburg” on the same site: birthplace of Canada and site of a never-completed 1970s Museum District project. In 1608, Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City on this site, that has been continuously occupied since then.
  • Quartier Petit Champlain, Quebec City, Canada
    Within top 3 shopping areas of Old Quebec. A 1980s project led by two local architects who had a vision to open high-end artisan shops in devitalized Old Port area.
  • Musee de la civilisation, Quebec City, Canada
    Within top 5 museums of Old Quebec. History exhibitions about Canada and Native Americans.
  • Old Port, Quebec City, Canada
    Sites of the 1775 failed "American" invasion of Canada, where both leaders - Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery - were defeated. Man-made zone reclaimed from water during the French, British and Canadian periods of Quebec City's history. Old financial district of Canada and present-day Art and Antique Shops district.
  • St. Louis Gate (Porte St. Louis), Quebec City, Canada
    One of the 3 gates on the French rampart. Original military structures, featuring narrow openings with doors, were removed ...and then rebuilt to look like medieval structures, as part of Lord Dufferin's 1875 Quebec Improvement plan, influenced by the European historicist movement.
  • Breakneck Steps (L'Escalier Casse-Cou), Quebec City, Canada
    Stairs linking Petit-Champlain and Upper town.
  • Royal Battery, Quebec City, Canada
    Military cannon platform added to Quebec City's fortifications system during the King William's War in America, when Frontenac defeated invaders from Boston led by William Phips.
  • 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
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 experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
susanleeson4
11 Oct 2024
Richard was very knowledgable, personable and made the tour fun. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Quebec City. It is worth every penny.
Toni_B
30 Sep 2024
I learned so much about Quebec's history and culture from this tour. The guide was able to take me on a journey from the founding of the city to the present day. I have a better understanding of the historic relationship between America and Quebec - from the American Revolutionary War to the Treaty of Paris. I would highly recommend this tour.
Wendy_Q
28 Sep 2024
Michel provided an excellent overview of the history od Quebec and Canada. He was engaging and we enjoyed about a 1 mile walk through history. Pre-excursion communication was also excellent. Highly recommend!
This tour in Quebec City is organized by Quebec 1608 Tours

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