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The wonder of Quebec City, for tens of thousands of first-time American and Canadian visitors, is that it is possible to get in the family car at home in the morning and arrive at le Chateau Frontenac the same evening, with plenty of time to take the kids to dinner in an ancient stone building in Old Quebec, without ever crossing an ocean.  As an easy and manageable but unforgettable couples’ getaway destination, Quebec City is awash in history and culture and too many romantic restaurants to count.

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Your exploration of the “quartier du Petit Champlain” takes you on a journey with a European feel. Near la “Place Royale” where Champlain founded the first colony in 1608, you can wander aimlessly, have a coffee, people watch, boutique hop and more…

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Best Quebec City Hotels

The best choice may depend in part on your budget.   However, with one or two exceptions, the choice of where to stay in Quebec City comes down to a choice of style and location rather than price.

Hotel du Vieux Quebec

This boutique hotel’s staff is extremely friendly and available. There is a warm and welcoming atmosphere and you feel right at home. The rooms are well appointed, the bedding is worthy of a five star hotel. There’s a reason it is ranked the top hotel on Trip Advisor.

The Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

The historic Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac, a destination unto itself, is said to be the most photographed hotel in the world, and is one of Canada’s most celebrated national landmarks.  Indeed, it is not easy to take a photograph in Quebec City without the Chateau Frontenac in the foreground or the background.  To many of its regular guests, a weekend at the Chateau is as much a visit to the famous hotel as it is a visit to Quebec City itself.

Popular Traditional Quebecois Dishes

If you’re keen to explore the gastronomical delights of Quebec, be prepared for a savory journey through French Canadian cuisine. Some dishes that have gained fame and popularity over time

Best Affordable Quebec City Hotels

On a Budget? Here’s How to Find the Best Affordable Hotels in Quebec City Quebec City! A romantic walled city oozing European charm, with cobblestone streets, delicious food, and a

Free Things to do in Quebec City

Explore Free Things to do in Quebec City: Uncover the Hidden Gems Quebec City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stuns visitors with its cobblestone streets, fairytale chateau, and undeniable European

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Bienvenue au Québec! A province whose unique history, culture and language, will leave you with much to explore and experience. Montreal, the best known city of the province, is known for its boutique shopping, grand cathedrals the many colourful festivals that take place throughout the year. Make your way to Quebec City, the province’s fascinating capital, that is deeply rooted in its French ancestry. Walk through the narrow cobblestone streets of Old Town in Quebec City and get lost in a 17 th  and 18 th  century world of history and culture. The city’s past has grown into an eclectic mix of old European and New World North American culture making for city that has no parallel in the world. Located an hour north of Quebec City are the easily accessible Laurentian Mountains with countless freshwater and stunning landscapes during fall when the slopes turn brilliant oranges and reds. The riverside town of Montebello is flooded with postcard worthy scenery. Travel along the Charlevoix region   driving besides  the famed St. Lawrence River and experience Quebec’s rich heritage, diverse culture, and expansive landscapes.

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• Breakfast Included Daily
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• Maximum 18 passengers
• Variety of 'off the beaten path' experiences
• Stays at Unique Inns and Boutique Hotel (when available)
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• Lunch or Dinner Included Daily
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• All Attractions, Activities, and Events are Customizable
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Saint-Jean-baptiste Tour

Saint-jean-baptiste walking tour.

The new HIP neighbourhood!

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Come discover the bohemian neighbourhood of Quebec

During this 2.5 hour walking tour, we’ll explore the Faubourg, as it is known to locals. One of the earliest neighbourhoods developed just outside the fortifications of Quebec, it was populated with specialized artisans and professionals who worked in or just outside Old Quebec. Like many other urban areas of Quebec, it suffered a suburban exodus in the 1960s and 70s. It quickly got back on its feet and welcomed young social-conscious families at the end of the 1980s. It is today an eclectic and avant-garde area to visit and live in.

Top Saint-Jean-Baptiste Sights

On this private Saint-Jean-Baptiste walking tour, we will cover many aspects of the area. Above all, we are going basic, but I'll make sure to include some hidden gems!

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Along the way, I’ll share with you places you can visit after your tour, restaurants and activities you can do so your stay is even more memorable.

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Since 1986, I'm a proud certified Quebec City tour guide. I've been guiding for more than 30 years and I do an average of 300 tours a year!

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If your hotel is located in Saint-Jean-Baptiste, it will be my pleasure to meet you there directly and start our tour from there.

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Please let me know in advance if there are other specific sites you want to see, so I can personalize the visit.

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• Price is in CAD but USD is accepted
• Group fares available
• Meeting at your Hotel or in Saint-Jean-Baptiste

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Good walking shoes are a must. An umbrella, raincoat (depending on weather); ponchos can be provided. A bottle of water is useful on hot summer days.  Above all, don’t forget your camera !

Show off your winter attire! Boots, winter coat, gloves or mittens, hat, scarf and good socks are essential. Above all, wear insulated waterproof winter boots. In conclusion, priories wool as much as possible as it absorbs humidity.

Sure! We will walk past several boutiques and small grocery stores if you need anything.

All my Amazing Quebec City Tours

Check out my other Quebec City Tours. All my tours are made to custom and I also offer group fares. I can’t wait to show you around!

Old Quebec Tour

St-Roch Tour

Quebec City Custom Tour

Limoilou Tour

Saint-Sauveur

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Tour

Québec History and Nature

Private Walking Tours and Excursions

Walking and Hiking

Through history and nature, qué bec city  private walking tours  and countryside excursions, québec city history tours  explore  qué bec' city  history  with our private guided  tours and excursions., visit québec city unesco heritage. our private walking tours are designed for history buff, nature enthusiasts, scholar on the road eager to learn and experience more than traditional history tours when exploring a new place.   .

Private Walking Tour Québec City Old Québec -UNESCO Heritage

Duration: 2.5h.

From the Walled City on the heights of Cape Diamond, explore with your professional guide, the distinct European charm of the Old City, its critical geographic/strategic position with related impact on major events that shape Quebec history and transformed North America. 

In addition to learning  about less known stories from major historical events and landmarks,  nature enthusiasts and history buffs will enjoy discovering how nature, geography and climate impacted on past and present social, economic and cultural life of French Canada.

* From April 1 to November 15  - Winter Tours from Nov 16-March 30

Private Hiking Tour - Plains of Abraham  History in Urban Nature

Duration: 3h.

Enjoy nature and history with a Private Guided Hike in Québec’s first urban park.   Located just outside the boundaries of the walled city, the former Abraham Martin's field is now part of the first National Historic Park of Canada, with 242 acres made of gardens and natural forest.

In addition to learning about historical events, hike with your guide along the nature trail to find some of the indigenous plants used for herbal remedies even before the XVII century. The guided hike is also and opportunity to learn about the part of nature in urban life .

* From April 1 to November 15

Walk Through History Embedded in Nature

A  new experience of history natural ecosystems - u rban development.

Nuovo St.Roch  -  St.Charles River Park, Enjoy walking or biking through the history of a natural ecosystem revitalization  in ancient  industrial district. Duration: 3 h

Countryside excursions.

    For nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts 

You will enjoy getting away from the city with your private guide. Our excursions provide immersion into historical landscape and nature. We walk, ride, hike and drive to reach the Laurentian Mountains, explore the St. Lawrence Riverbank or stroll across picturesque heritage villages. 

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Book your explore québec on the road package with a participating travel agency and get a 25% discount., the explore québec on the road packages offered to the residents of québec, are back for the next fall/winter edition of 2023-2024. stay tuned, new packages are regularly added  or ask for a customized package for your next winter vacation .

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The Winter Magic of Montreal

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3 days and 2 nights

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A stay of Distinction at Le Gemain Montréal

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Montreal & Quebec City - 2 Days

2 days and 1 night.

This package is offered by Concord Tours & Travel

25% discount applicable on this package on the road

Your package includes 1 night in Montreal, a guided tour of Montreal, a visit to Montmorency Falls, as well as free time to enjoy Quebec City. Accommodation: Hôtel Travelodge Montréal centre or similar (Registration number: 505400)

Montreal: Urban trip with the family

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3 days and 2 nights

This package is offered by À la d’Route

It's finally time to get into action mode! Come out of your den and come experience a stay that grooves in Montreal in the city! Activities for the whole family... talk to your kids about it!  

Accommodation: Hotel Universel Montreal (Registration number: 554466)  

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Explore Québec City Discover Canada’s Birthplace Understand North America’s History Experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Great private walking tours since 2017, quebec city historical walking tours, we tell you the history and culture of quebec and canada, our tours shed light on canada’s history from early french settlers in quebec up to the 21st century. our guides offer original insights into local economy, religious practices, national linguistic rights and recent political challenges, we connect the dots between canadian and american history, many visitors do not know to what a great extent american and canadian history are intertwined and that there is no better place in north america to examine these ties than in beautiful quebec city., we create memorable experiences you can relate to, spiced up by great family stories, our tour will be the highlight of your trip to quebec city and will provide you with a wealth of information about local activities and off-the-beaten-path destinations., we offer private walking tours where we answer questions that most first-time visitors wonder:, why do many canadians speak french at home where do english-speaking canadians come from why are canada and the usa two different countries.

Must-do experience that highlights the significant role played by Quebec City in the creation of modern Canada and how intertwined Canadian and US history have been!

Complete overview of Quebec City’s French and British history and architecture, from its founding as a fur trade post in 1608 to a vibrant Canadian and French-speaking capital of the XXI st Century.

In-depth historical overview that highlights how early French settlers, British Conquerors and American Loyalists shaped bilingual multicultural Canada and modern Quebec City!

One-of-a-kind Old Quebec tour that traces back famous figures and institutions that shaped French North America from Acadia to Louisiana, and then from St. Louis up to the Pacific Northwest after the Louisiana Purchase.

We examine the most significant traces left by 400 years of history!

Château Frontenac Place d’Armes​ Terrasse Dufferin Wolfe-Montcalm Monument Holy Trinity Cathedral Plains of Abraham Battlefield Price Edifice Citadelle de Québec Ursulines Monastery Quebec Provincial Parliament ​Place Royale Petit-Champlain Notre-Dame-de-Québec Cathedral Old Seminary And more!

The Birth of New France The French Colonial Period The French & Indian War The Acadian Exile to Louisiana The Boston Tea Party & the Intolerable Acts The American Invasion of Canada The Louisiana Purchase The War of 1812 The Civil War and creation of Canada ​The Alaska Purchase The Hudson Bay Company & the Rupert’s Land Purchase The Birth of modern Canada from coast to coast. And More!

Champlain – Founder of Quebec City Catholic Bishop Francois de Laval King Louis XIV Explorers Jolliet & Marquette Frontenac – Governor of New France Privateer & Louisiana Governor Pierre Lemoyne d’Iberville Invaders Arnold & Montgomery Queen Victoria & Princess Louise Governor General Lord Dufferin Loyalists & Irish Fenians into Canada Fathers of Confederation McDonald & Cartier And more!

We only work with licensed, experienced and knowledgeable guides with outstanding communication skills.

We showcase the North American French heritage from Quebec to Acadia, Louisiana and the Pacific Northwest.

We specialize in connecting the dots between US and Canadian history through major events and stories you can relate to.

We offer history talks to guests with limited mobility in a cozy private lounge situated in the historic district.

We receive tons of awesome reviews

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.

We took this tour with our guide, Michel Sirois, and loved the history that Michel provided. He also provided maps and visual representations of what Quebec was like in the past and this enabled us to visualise buildings that no longer existed or to see where the buildings were located in pictures of the past. He communicated to us his passion and love for Quebec and we were impressed with the history of this fantastic city.

We had a three hour walking tour with Michel. This guy is charming with a wealth of information on the history of Quebec. We came away with a complete understanding of the history of Quebec, and we used the information we learned to guide us as we toured over the next two days.

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• Explore Québec City, One Virtual Tour at a Time

With the current COVID‑19 pandemic, travelling is out of the question. But we’d love for you to come and see our beautiful city from afar! That’s why we’re inviting you to be a tourist from the comfort of your own home.

Here are a few suggestions to help you get a break from the everyday and take a virtual trip in this time of sheltering in place.

Hôtel de Glace

Leave your wool socks and mittens in the closet for this excursion to Québec City’s renowned ice hotel. Visit this remarkable winter attraction on a 3D tour and get a close‑up look at all the architectural details that have made this frozen wonder so famous!

Montmorency Falls Park

This virtual tour gets you so close to the falls , you’ll feel like they’re in your living room! Take the cable car, visit Montmorency Manor, stop at the Baroness’ Lookout, cross the suspension bridge, explore an orchard, and walk down the 487 steps to the base of the falls. It’s breathtakingly beautiful and far less strenuous than the real thing!

Observatoire de la Capitale

Contemplate Québec City in real time from 221 metres above sea level. From the city’s most iconic buildings to your favourite streets, there’s plenty to explore.

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec

Take a tour of four permanent exhibitions in the Gérard‑Morisset Pavilion at this major fine arts museum. Each is curated according to a specific theme:   Feeling , Imagining , Becoming , and Believing .

It is also possible to experience a virtual tour of the Turner and the Sublime exhibition .

Hôtel-Musée Première Nations

Every room in this First Nations boutique hotel is made all the more stunning by the view of the Akiawenrahk River. While you’re there, be sure to pop into the Ekionkiestha’ Longhouse.

Flip Fabrique

If you didn’t catch Féria - L’attraction , the phenomenal outdoor circus show that ran in Québec City in summer 2019, this is your chance to make up for what you missed! Invite the acrobats into your home with the full performances of both Féria - L’attraction and Crépuscule , now available online.

Monastère des Ursulines

Québec City’s Ursuline monastery is closed to the public, but you can get a peek inside with these 3D tours of an exceptional heritage site. If you like history, the running commentary   offers plenty of colourful stories about life within the monastery.  

Québec City’s Hidden Treasures

What do the offices inside the Price Building look like? What is the Book of Remembrance? What do a 19th century prison and a vast English-language library have in common? Learn the answers to these questions and more on virtual tours of sites that are lesser known or closed to the public.

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