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The 15 Best Old Montreal & Old Quebec Tours

28 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Two old towns built of the same stone three hundred kilometres apart. These 15 walks compare guides, group size and route, with prices and a note on which ones run through the winter.

Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option - Meeting at the Tourist Information Center
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Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

1.Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,609 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $29Our pick

You’ll walk from upper Old Quebec downhill toward Place Royale and Petit-Champlain, stopping at Dufferin Terrace, City Hall, the fortifications, and more. Guides such as Mark, Yves, Carole, and Francis bring Quebec’s past to life with humor, local tips, and clear storytelling. Choose a small group or a 2½-hour private tour.

“Our guide, Robert was so informative. We learned so much history. Highly recommend.”

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Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours - The silver dome and Montreal’s civic story
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Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours

2.Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,088 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44Top rated

Walk Old Montreal with a licensed local guide such as Louise, Amelie, Darren, or Elise. In two hours, you’ll visit major landmarks, hear stories about architecture, finance, faith, and city life, and get practical food and museum tips. The tour runs in all weather, includes a local treat and small gift, and ends near Bonsecours Market.

“Louise was great and knew the history very well. She gave us food and shopping recommendations at the end. Would recommend to everyone.”

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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular - Starting near the Old Port and Rue Saint-Paul
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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

3.Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk from Old Port through Place Royale, Petit Champlain, and Quebec’s fortifications, then ride the funicular to Upper Town. Your English-speaking local guide covers architecture, politics, culture, and city history in a group of no more than 12. Guides such as Sam, Lynn, Luis, and Pierre are known for lively stories and useful food tips.

“An absolutely wonderful tour! Fun, entertaining, and, most of all, informative! We met up with friends afterwards, that live nearby, and they were very surprised about all that we had seen and learned in only two hours!”

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Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings - La Bûche: Quebec comfort food in three courses
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Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

4.Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,288 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend three hours walking inside Old Quebec’s UNESCO-listed walls, stopping at five local food spots for a hearty spread of soup, pâté chinois, maple taffy, brisket, poutine, croissant, fudge, mushrooms, and duck carpaccio. Guides such as Pamela, Samuel, Maude, and Pierre add city history and restaurant tips. Adult alcohol tickets include wine and gin pairings.

“Tour was excellent. Pamela our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Loved her enthusiasm for the tour and for the city. She gave great recommendations for after the tour as well. This is a great tour to take early in your trip to get a lay of the land and check out some new foods.”

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Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience - Arriving from the historic district
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Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience

5.Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 914 reviews · 1 day · from $67

Spend a flexible day at Strøm Nordic Spa Old Quebec, a short walk from the historic district and cruise terminal. Your $67 admission includes the thermal circuit, robe, towel, locker, and parking. Move at your own pace through hot tubs, saunas, cold baths, steam rooms, waterfalls, fireplaces, and river-facing relaxation areas. Food, drinks, massages, and treatments cost extra.

“This is the first time I’ve ever been to a spa like this. We are from the U.S. and we’d seen some wonderful pictures for our girls’ getaway. We saved a lot of money purchasing our tickets in here. There were many places to relax on the property. It was clean, fairly well labeled, and the amenities were wonderfully relaxing. You do have to pay extra for the salt flotation room but we had it to ourselves for almost an hour which was fabulous. Well worth the extra cost. We enjoyed the lazy river with pool noddles and the secluded spots to sit in bubbling water to relax. The warm…”

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Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour - Meeting the colorful bus near Château Frontenac
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Quebec City: Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour

6.Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 820 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Start near Château Frontenac with a small-group bus tour through Old Quebec, the Plains of Abraham, Parliament, and the upper and lower towns. Guides such as Jeff, Jean-François, Celine, and Dan combine clear history with humor. You then have about 45 minutes at Montmorency Falls for the footbridge and photos.

“A great tour and Jean Francois was both a knowledgeable and enjoyable tour guide.”

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Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City - Old Montreal through its darker stories
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Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

7.Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Follow a French- or English-speaking storyteller through Old Montreal for 90 minutes of eerie tales, local history, and unexplained mysteries. Guides such as Alice, Constance, Lily, and Madame Morphine use theatrical character work to bring the city’s darker past to life. Meet at Place Royale, across from Pointe-à-Callière Museum, and arrive early because latecomers cannot join.

“Constance was a great story. She kept the group involved and having fun. Would recommend this tour to others.”

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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour - The guide is the main attraction
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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

8.Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Start at Place Royale at 8:00 pm and follow a costumed actor through Old Montreal’s alleys and streets toward Bonsecours Market. Guides such as Madame Morphine, Constance, Alice, Beatrice, Franklin, and Marguerite mix crimes, hangings, fires, witchcraft, and ghost tales with humor and audience participation. Expect theater as much as history.

“Great tour! We learned a lot about history of Montreal and many ghost sightings in and around the downtown or old Montreal area. I appreciated the historical contacts as well as the very engaged in entertaining method by which our guide told the stories of individuals who had less than fortunate fates.”

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Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular - Place Royale: Quebec City’s compact starting point
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Quebec City: Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular

9.Old Quebec Classic Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 695 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $37

Start in Lower Town at 112 Rue Saint-Paul, then walk through Place Royale, Petit-Champlain, and the city mural before riding the funicular to Upper Town. A licensed guide such as Luis, Sam, Diane, or Murielle shares Quebec City history, local tips, and scenic viewpoints. The two-hour route suits first-time visitors, but cobblestones and hills require steady footing.

“Really like our guide. He was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to provide a good tour experience.”

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Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide - Meeting Sam at Fontaine de Tourny
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Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide

10.Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour of the City with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 667 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $4Best value

Meet Sam at Fontaine de Tourny for a two-hour English walking tour through Old Quebec. Expect major sights, lesser-known lanes, local stories, photo stops, and practical restaurant and nightlife tips. The tour ends near Place Royale, where you can continue exploring or stop for a meal.

“My girlfriend and I visited Québec City for the first time, and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide than Sam. He was super knowledgeable about the city’s history and walked us through some of the most historical and influential parts of Old Town. He also suggested great spots to visit afterward. Definitely book with him if you’re planning your next trip :)”

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Montreal: Top Rated Small Group Old Montreal Walking Tour - Starting at Place d’Armes
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Montreal: Top Rated Small Group Old Montreal Walking Tour

11.Top Rated Small Group Old Montreal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 611 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Walk Old Montreal with a certified local guide in a group capped at 10. Over two hours, you’ll visit Place d’Armes, Notre-Dame Basilica’s exterior, Place Jacques-Cartier, Bonsecours Market, and Saint-Paul Street, while hearing stories about the people and events that shaped the city. English only, with local tips and a small treat included.

“Louise was an excellent tour guide! Relevant and culturally appropriate information provided. Very interesting and informative. She made it fun even though the weather didn’t cooperate😅”

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Walking tour of Old Montreal - 16/42 Tours - Guides who make the history personal
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Walking tour of Old Montreal – 16/42 Tours

12.Walking tour of Old Montreal – 16/42 Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Spend two hours walking through Old Montreal with a city-licensed guide such as Debby, Chantal, Darren, or Michel. Expect major landmarks, architecture, local culture, stories of French and British Montreal, and time for questions. The group is capped at 15, and the walk ends at Bonsecours Market.

“The walking tour of Old Montreal with our host Debbie was fantastic! We were introduced to a beautiful part of the city with stories of its history. We would highly recommend this tour!!”

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Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City - Starting at Rue Saint-Paul in Lower Town
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Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner – History and Food in Old Quebec City

13.Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner – History and Food in Old Quebec City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 496 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224

Walk from Lower Town to Upper Old Quebec with a guide such as Luis, Marie, Danielle, or Etienne, stopping at four restaurants for five courses and paired beer or wine. Along the way, see Place Royale, Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and the Basilica. Expect moderate walking, historic streets, and a small group of up to 12.

“I had the greatest birthday experience of my life. My tour guide, Luis was very incredible., knowledgeable and kind. The food was beyond delicious and the experience was everything I wanted.”

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Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket - Getting Ready at the 100-Foot Tower
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Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket

14.Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 489 reviews · from $21

At Montreal’s Old Port, you’ll climb a 100-foot tower, receive a helmet, harness, and safety briefing, then glide 1,200 feet over Bonsecours lagoon. The 15-minute experience is a smooth, beginner-friendly introduction to ziplining, with English and French staff, a phone glove, and optional photos available for purchase.

“Much less $$ than paying at the door. No issues, easy to use ticket. My kids (5. 8, 10) loved it!”

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Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings - Starting at 360 Rue Saint-Jacques
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Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings

15.Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 8+ Local Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours walking Old Montreal and the Old Port with a local guide, stopping for smoked salmon bagels, poutine, cheese, charcuterie, a canelé, and seasonal savory dishes. A small group of up to 16 keeps the tour personal. Menus vary by day, availability, weather, and dietary needs.

“Cecile, our guide, was exceptional. She was knowledgeable and very personable. The food stops were amazing, each one had items that you would love to eat even when not on a tour. I recommend this to anyone that likes to eat.”

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