About Activity
Experience the best of Old Québec on this walking tour!
Begin in Lower Town from our office and stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Québec, filled with historic buildings and public art. Explore Place Royale, a picturesque square showcasing French-Canadian heritage, then wander down Rue du Petit-Champlain, alive with artisans, musicians, and the city’s famous joie de vivre.
Take the funicular up the cliff for stunning views of the St. Lawrence River. In Upper Town, admire the iconic Château Frontenac and walk on Dufferin Terrace, enjoying river views like Québec’s elite once did. Your guide will share stories of language, history, geography, and culture, passing by the historic Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral.
If the funicular is unavailable, we can arrange a cab ride or provide a ticket to use later, at your discretion. A 15–20% tip for your guide is strongly recommended at the end of the visit.
A journey you’ll never forget!
Includes
- Funicular entrance
- Licensed local guide
- 2 hours guided walking tour
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Gratuities (A 15-20% tip is strongly recommended at the end of the visit.)
Departure Point
- Please meet us inside our office, HQ Services Touristiques (112 Rue Saint-Paul, Lower Town). We are located in the yellow building at the corner of Rue Saint-Paul and Rue des Navigateurs, near Buffet de l’Antiquaire, Café Packwood, and the marina.
Return
- The tour ends in Upper Town, near City Hall. Your guide will be available to assist you with directions and suggestions for the rest of your visit.
Stop At: Lower Town (Basse-ville) Start your tour in Lower Town, right from our office. From there, we’ll walk through the charming streets of Old Québec, surrounded by beautiful art and historic buildings.
We’ll make our way to Place Royale, where the architecture and the nearby Fresque des Québécois really bring French-Canadian history to life.
Then, we’ll stroll down rue du Petit-Champlain, often called one of the most beautiful streets in Canada, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the neighborhood, with local artisans, musicians, and that special "joie de vivre" Québec is known for.
Stop At: Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included Enjoy breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River as we make our way from Lower Town up to Upper Town.
Stop At: Upper Town (Haute-ville) Arrive in Upper Town and immerse yourself in the charming Old Québec. Take a moment to admire the iconic Château Frontenac, then enjoy a stroll along Dufferin Terrace, once a favorite spot for the city’s upper class to take in views of the St. Lawrence River. Along the way, discover the strong pride of Francophone heritage reflected in the architecture and lively squares, before ending your tour near the beautiful Cathedral of Québec and City Hall
Public transportation options are available nearby Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Suitable for all physical fitness levels Operated by HQ SERVICES TOURISTIQUES For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Great city tour . We arrived late for the spanish group because of bad rooming issues. Google map lost us in the city . What a mess ! Thankfully the tour company call us and guided us to the office. They allow us to be in the next one in english . Thanks ! Recommended !
Excellent and informative tour.AGA_407
The tour of the historic center of Quebec was extremely interesting. Our guide (Alejandra) is very knowledgeable about the history of Quebec and Canada in general. She is a very professional and friendly person who also provided us with valuable advice for the rest of our stay in Quebec. It was very easy and pleasant to use the services of HQ Services, highly recommended.
