Old Quebec City Private Walking Tour : History and Nature

5.0 (126 reviews) Quebec City, Canada
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Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Welcome history buffs and nature enthusiasts! This Tour brings a new experience of History: walking through UNESCO site, the Tour describes historical facts in relation to world events leading the Europeans to settle in Quebec and North America. In addition to major historical events, the tour highlights how nature, climate and geography, affects culture and transform history. While discovering the oldest part of Quebec City, your guide highlights the multiple adaptations required to a sub arctic climate in architecture, in people's life and on urban setting. In addition to history, the tour illustrates the current realities in Quebec's economy and politic.

Options

Old Quebec City Private Walking Tour: History and Nature
Extended Private visit

Taillor made Private Tour : This Private Tour covers more terrain to optimize your exploration of Quebec City with personalized content.
Duration: 3 hours
History Buffs Tour: This special tour may cover more terrain like part of the Plains of Abraham with military history and the Old Port sector.
Minimum 2 participants: Special for history buffs: Maximize your experience with a more comprehensive visit!

What's included

  • A new experience of history learning about its relation with geography and climate.
  • Quebec History in relation to world events from the XVI century and beyond.
  • Quebec and Canada History with a knowledgeable local guide
  • The tour covers the upper and lower town historical district.
  • Tips (optionnal)
  • Not recommended for people with mobility issues

What to expect

  1. Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site
    30m
    French and English Period Fortification, Scottish Heritage, Ursuline convent , Holy Trinity, first Anglican Cathedral
  2. Old Quebec
    45m
    Narrow streets, heritage buildings and institutions, Dufferin Terrace, Chateau Frontenac, Basilica Notre Dame
  3. Place Royale
    45m
    First permanent French establishment in North America
  4. Old Port
    15m
    Wall street of Quebec, First French harbor, Latin district.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point will be confirmed, agree with clients after booking.

End point

Upper town, near the Chateau Frontenac

End point

Lower town, near the funicular

Pickup details

Meeting point will be confirmed at booking. Our Guide will meet clients at their hotel if within the Walled City - historic district upper or lower town or at the cruise ship terminal in Quebec City. Minimum 2 participants required for PRIVATE TOURS.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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