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The 15 Best Quebec City Tours & Day Trips

45 tours  ·  from $10 a head

The walled town is free to wander, so the money goes on what is outside it. These 15 compare the guided walks, the Château Frontenac visits, the river cruises and the Montmorency Falls runs, each with prices and start times.

Quebec City Walking Tour - Starting beside Château Frontenac
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Quebec City Walking Tour

1.Quebec City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Walk downhill through Old Québec with a licensed guide in a group of no more than 15. You’ll hear stories from 1608 to today, see the Upper and Lower Town, pass the Fortifications, Citadelle, Place Royale, and finish near the funicular. Guides such as Mark, Louise, Robert, and Christian are known for lively local insight.

“Robert was enthusiastic about Quebec history and so knowledgeable. We learned a lot and got a lot of great recommendations.”

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Quebec City: Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac - Meeting a guide from another era
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Quebec City: Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

2.Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,027 reviews · 1 hour · from $19Best value

Spend one hour exploring Château Frontenac with a guide in period costume. Hear stories about the hotel’s famous figures and events, admire its grand rooms, and see areas you may miss on your own. Tours run in English or French, with guides such as Claudine, Chantal, Thomas, Kevin, and Michael appearing in character.

“Excellent tour! Guide very informative and amusing. Well worth a visit to the hotel and highly recommend this tour.”

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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise - Starting at Chouinard Pier near Petit Champlain
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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

3.Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,000 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $47

Sail from Chouinard Pier for about 90 minutes, passing Old Québec, Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans, Montmorency Falls, and Baie de Beauport. A bilingual guide, sometimes presented in costume as Louis Jolliet, explains the sights in French and English. Outdoor decks, an enclosed bistro, and an onboard bar make this an easy, weather-flexible break from walking.

“This was such a pleasant cruise. The boat was well maintained and had nice interior and exterior viewing areas. I had a nice waitress serve me in the interior area since I got there early. I would recommend this to anyone.”

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Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city - Montmorency Falls: the main attraction with a tight schedule
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Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

4.Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,718 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Travel by coach from Old Quebec to Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica, Île d’Orléans, a copper museum, and a chocolate shop. Guides such as Martin and Daniel add local stories and humor. The four-and-a-half-hour schedule covers plenty, but time at the falls can be short, especially on winter afternoon departures.

“We took this tour during December, but although it was quite cold, the experience was very good. I imagine in the fall when the leaves are changing, it would be spectacular. I think the time frame for the tour is too short. We felt quite rushed, especially at the Basilica and the copper museum. Adding time by starting the tour an hour earlier would add to the experience. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed this tour and our guide (Martin) was great!”

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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

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

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

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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Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride - The Cable Car Ride to the Upper Viewpoints
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Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride

6.Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,392 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Visit Parc de la Chute-Montmorency for a full day, with regular park admission and a round-trip cable car ride included. Walk the trails, cross the bridge above the falls, explore the new contemplative walkway, and take in views of the Saint-Laurent River and Île d’Orléans. Free parking is available, and the site is wheelchair accessible.

“No improvements everything was great. Zip line was well organized and had many people to ensure safety and a great experience. Cable car was great and facilities were clean.”

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Quebec City: Montmorency Falls & Ile d'Orleans Half-Day Tour - Montmorency Falls gives you the day’s big view
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Quebec City: Montmorency Falls & Ile d’Orleans Half-Day Tour

7.Montmorency Falls & Ile d’Orleans Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,144 reviews · 4h 30m · from $68

Leave Quebec City by air-conditioned bus for Montmorency Falls, Île d’Orléans, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica, and Albert Gilles’ copper studio. A bilingual guide such as Simon, Martin, Daniel, or Gary adds local stories in English and French. The pace is brisk, with 45 minutes at the main sights and shorter shopping stops.

“We had a smaller bus which meant we were not always waiting for others to get back in order to move on to the next stop. our driver/ guide was informative & fun.”

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Quebec City: Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour - Taking the complete two-hour circuit first
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Quebec City: Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour

8.Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,484 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Ride Québec City’s open-top double-decker bus for one or two days, using 15 stops near Old Québec, the Plains of Abraham, museums, and Saint-Roch. Listen to commentary in 10 languages, or enjoy occasional live remarks from drivers such as Pierre, Martin, Michel, and Leon. The full loop takes about two hours.

“Like: the tour guide recording gave you a lot information thru the trip. Improvement : Ho Ho should be at every stop”

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Quebec: Aquarium du Quebec Entry Ticket - The Awesome Ocean Tunnel and Indoor Exhibits
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Quebec: Aquarium du Quebec Entry Ticket

9.Quebec: Aquarium du Quebec Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,439 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Spend a full day at Aquarium du Québec, where you can walk through a 92,000-gallon underwater tunnel, watch polar bears and seals, touch cownose stingrays, and explore exhibits for fish, reptiles, amphibians, jellyfish, seahorses, and arctic foxes. Daily animal talks, free parking, WiFi, and wheelchair access are included.

“Lots of walking and stairs, elevators where located in the buildings and we’re easily accessible. Enjoyed the time with my granddaughter (16yrs.)it was a great bonding time (she didn’t use her phone once “excellent”) we stayed for 4 hrs. She seemed to transform into her younger child it was a wonderful day. Thx”

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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

10.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

11.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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Quebec City Hop-On Hop-Off - The best way to use a 1-day or 2-day pass
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Quebec City Hop-On Hop-Off

12.Quebec City Hop-On Hop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,226 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

See Quebec City from a red, London-style double-decker bus with a recorded audio tour in 10 languages and onboard Wi-Fi. Ride the full route in about two hours, then hop off near Old Québec, Place Royale, the Citadelle, the Plains of Abraham, museums, markets, and Parliament Hill. Choose a 1 or 2-day pass.

“This Hop-On Hop-Off tour is a wonderful way to see the sights and learn about the rich history of this beautiful city. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting.”

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Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City - Inside the hotel: grand rooms, public spaces, and limits
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Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City

13.Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,217 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Spend about an hour touring Fairmont Le Château Frontenac with a costumed local guide such as Thomas, Bernie, or Captain Kevin. Begin on Dufferin Terrace for the building’s story and St. Lawrence views, then head indoors to see public rooms and selected hotel spaces. Expect history, humor, stairs, and access that can change with hotel events.

“Great tour with opportunities to see normally off limits areas. History of the chateau surprisingly interesting.”

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Island of Orleans Taste and Drink Tour - Chocolate, caramel, and nougat at La Nougaterie
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Island of Orleans Taste and Drink Tour

14.Island of Orleans Taste and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,022 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Ride from central Quebec City to Île d’Orléans with a local guide such as Jean-François, Celine, Jeff, or Jean-Pierre. Visit a vineyard, cider house, chocolate stop, and nougat shop. Tastings are included, but lunch is not. Expect a scenic, social outing with short stops and about three and a half hours on the island.

“Celine did a great job as tour guide. Chocolate was very good. Nugent was good. We did not care fore the ciders or the wines, but both settings were lovely.”

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Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour - From criminal to executioner
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Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour

15.Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

Follow a costumed ghost from the Morrin Centre to Place Royale as your guide explains New France crimes, punishments, prisons, and executions. English and French performances use humor, audience participation, and stories from 17th- and 18th-century Quebec. Bring comfortable shoes, warm layers, and rain gear.

“It was interesting and the guide was friendly and fun”

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