Top 12 Walking Tours in Quebec City

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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2.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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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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Private Tour: Quebec City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 596 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112

Walk Québec City’s Upper and Lower Town with a private English-speaking guide. See the fortifications, Château Frontenac, Place Royale, Petit-Champlain, and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church while shaping the route around your interests and pace.

“Robert was wonderful. So knowledgable & the most pleasant fellow. We enjoyed our time w him greatly. We walked leisurely and learned so much about history of quebec without being bored once. Andwered every question we had”

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8.Old Quebec Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 409 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Follow a costumed Cicerone guide through Old Quebec’s winding streets, from Place Royale and Notre-Dame Basilica to Dufferin Terrace and Château Frontenac. Expect French and English commentary, local stories, humor, and a steady walk with hills and possible stairs. Guides such as Pierre, Gary, Sylvain, and Marie-Anne bring the city’s past to life.

“Exceptional! Our guide, Sylvain, was knowledgeable and kept a good pace for all members of the group. Made us feel very comfortable and the tour provided a great overview of Old Quebec.”

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9.Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 405 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Walk Old Quebec for about 90 minutes with a costumed character guide such as Mary, Marianne, Jean, Sylvia, or Marie. The tour focuses on crimes, punishments, and the penal system of New France rather than ghosts. It starts at the Morrin Centre and ends by the Quebec City Mural, with uphill streets, downhill walks, stairs, and cobblestones along the way.

“Mary(?) Did a great job. Lots of walking, but was is stages. It is a CRIME vs haunting tour. Mary .Just have studied avti g.”

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10.Walking Tour Through Quebec City’s History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk through Old Quebec with a costumed local guide for about two hours. You’ll see Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica, Place Royale, Petit-Champlain, and the Breakneck Steps while learning how French and British rule shaped the city. The route includes steep hills, stairs, cobblestones, and a small group of up to 20 people.

“Quebec...what a wonderful, historic and romantic city. This guided tour was a delight and our host Louise was enthusiastic, charming and so knowledgeable of the city. She took us through the back streets and lanes to show us Quebec at its best 👌”

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11.Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Walk Quebec City’s Upper and Lower Towns with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Parliament, Dufferin Terrace, Place Royale, the fortifications, and more. Your guide can adjust the pace and focus, and the tour includes one funicular ticket per person. Hotel pickup is available in Old Quebec, with the usual finish at Place Royale.

“This tour was fantastic! Our tour guide Sam was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area, the culture and the customs of Quebec. He used maps and stories to engage us. I cannot recommend this tour enough.”

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12.Winter Walking Tour in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

Walk through snowy Upper and Lower Old Quebec with an English- or French-speaking guide in period costume. See Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, historic churches, public squares, and Petit-Champlain while learning how Quebec City adapted to winter. Guide Chantelle is one named guide associated with this experience.

“Visite instructive et sympathique, on a passé un bon moment.”

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