Discover Old Quebec on foot with a local guide
ID: GYG1030942-1591001
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Our tour of Quebec City is an ideal activity for tourists who want to discover the city differently. A way to visit while learning more about its history with passionate guides.
We want you to discover the city differently by visiting lesser-known places in Old Quebec. One of the few tour companies that goes through the Musée de la Civilisation. Our tours start near the St. Lawrence River to connect this sea route with the history of Quebec City and Lévis.
We'll take you into some shops and boutiques, not to shop, but to discover their architecture.
We'll stop at the Porte Sainte de Québec and explain the history of the Holy Doors and Holy Years. We'll end in the courtyard of the Séminaire de Québec to explain the influence of the Catholic Church on the development of our Quebec society.
Our tours are in French or English, and we can understand you in Spanish or Italian. This discovery concludes by showing you where you can go shopping, have a drink, or eat after your visit to Old Quebec. We'll tell you where to go during your stay in Quebec City. So, it's best to start your stay with our tour of Old Quebec.
Highlights
- Passage through lesser-known places and streets
- A different view of the city, showing the French and English influence
- Stop at the Holy Door and learn about the history of the Holy Years
- Our main guide has been guiding in Quebec since 1995
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We'll walk at your pace with frequent stops. We'll climb the Côte de la Montagne slowly. People with heart conditions or shortness of breath may find this 5-minute walk a bit difficult.
Water bottles and good walking shoes are recommended
We'll meet at the ferry building. Our guide takes the 1:00 PM ferry to arrive in Old Quebec at 1:10 PM. For the morning tour, the guide leaves Lévis at 9:55 a.m. to be in Quebec City at 10:10 a.m.
For the option with a departure from Lévis, we'll meet outside the ferry building in Lévis. The address is 6001 Laurier Street, Lévis. Please arrive 15 minutes before the ferry departs.
Then, we'll meet up with the other customers leaving Quebec City in front of the Quebec City ferry building exit. There's a public bench right next to the bus stop.
In winter or during high tides, the ferry may be a little late.
INCLUDED
- A guide for a 3-hour tour
- Going to places you'll want to return to
- Entrance to the Basilica of Quebec City, unless there's a wedding or funeral
NOT INCLUDED
- Tipping is at your discretion, depending on your appreciation of the guide.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
