Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Québec, former capital of New France, features hundreds of historical markers, a unique architecture as well as French and British institutions that have survived to this day.
For this reason, Old Québec is the ideal UNESCO World Heritage destination to help history lovers connect the dots of North America’s history.
France, England and Spain claimed territories in the New World from the 1500s. In the wake of the Age of Enlightenment, English and Spanish colonies of North America won their independence and became the USA and México!
Nouvelle France faced a different destiny.
Through Franco-English conflicts and treaties, Louisiane was ceded to Spain, then back to France and purchased by the Americans. Thus, Cajuns and Creoles pursued their American dream.
However, French Acadie and Canada became British colonies. Despite this, Samuel de Champlain’s dream of a durable French presence goes on in the St. Lawrence Valley, cradle of Canada and heart of French-speaking America.
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Guiding services
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
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 de la civilisation, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Saratoga NY, Boston MA, Yorktown VA, Nova Scotia... Time spent on this site may vary.
La Fresque des Quebecois, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Biloxi MI and Mobile AL... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Place Royale, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Salem MA and Louisiana. Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Lieu Historique National du Canada du Parc-Montmorency, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Natchitoches LA, Port Royal NS, Charlottetown PEI... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Terrasse Dufferin, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Pittsburgh and Fort Necessity PA ... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Monument Samuel De Champlain, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Cape Cod and New Brunswick... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Levis Forts National Historic Site, Levis, Canada Discover here links with Puebla MX and Appomattox VA... Time spent on this site may vary.
Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-De-Mons, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Louisiana and Acadia... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Esc. Frontenac, Québec, QC G1R, Canada Discover here links with Winnipeg Manitoba and Western France... Time spent on this site may vary.
Governors' Garden, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Alaska and Napoleon III... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Moment Spa Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Kingston Ontario and St. Louis MO... Time spent on this site may vary.
Parc du Cavalier-du-Moulin, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Oregon and Washington States... Time spent on this site may vary.
Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Charlestown MA, San Antonio TX, New Orleans and Lafayette LA... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Edifice Price / Price Building, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Napoleon I, Lowell MA, Woonsocket RI... Time spent on this site may vary.
Place de l'Hotel de Ville, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with French Canada, Austin TX and the Potato Famine... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Seminaire du Quebec, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Lewis & Clark and Cahokia IL. Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Detroit and the French & Indian alliances... Time spent on this site may vary. 5 minutes
Monument Francois-xavier Garneau, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Mexico City MX and San Juan Islands WA... Time spent on this site may vary.
Parliament Building, Quebec City, Canada Discover here links with Texas, South Dakota, Illinois, New Orleans, Cuba... Time spent on this site may vary. 10 minutes
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.
KPpharm01
15 Sep 2019
Michel has passion for Quebec City with great stories as we walked through lower and upper cities. He maintains a pace that remains comfortable while explaining the feelings of French Canadians dealing with British and the invading Continental Army of the American Revolution. He makes the city real and has first hand knowledge of all the key historic and cultural sites. He’s the best!
AustinHoneybee
22 Aug 2019
What an outstanding history tour of upper and lower Quebec City. Michel has so much relevant and interesting information to share, complete with illustrative materials and maps to keep us oriented, and easily shaped the tour to our interests. The walking route was completely comfortable for moderate activity, and we enjoyed every minute and some of his special access points as a local. We would recommend him AND call him again for another tour full of amazing historical anecdotes and interesting commentary.
07lisa09
15 Aug 2019
Michel was our tour guide for my husband, sister, brother-in-law and I. He was very enthusiastic as he spoke about Quebec and its history. He had prepared maps and genealogy charts which he timed perfectly with his walking tour of the city. If you are interested in seeing Quebec and like history, I highly recommend Michel!
This tour in
Quebec City
is organized by
Quebec 1608 Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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