Local Delicacies and Private Guided Stroll of the Lower Town of Old Quebec

Discover the Lower Town of Old Quebec, the Cradle of New France, taking in all the sights while enjoying a variety of local delicacies, from small bites to hearty portions.

General Info

  • Up to 3 hours

  • 1 – 12 guests per guide

  • English, French or Spanish

  • Year long

  • 7/7

  • Departure time of your choice from 9 am

Flat rate for up to 2 guests

  • English or French | $515 CAD + taxes

  • Spanish|$565 CAD + taxes

Fee per extra guest (ideally no more than 12 guests per guide)

  • English or French |$161 + taxes

  • Spanish|$170 CAD + taxes

Inclusions and exclusions

  • Includes | An excellent private tour guide, meeting at your hotel or in the Lower Town of Old Quebec, and 5 tasting stops including 2 seated stops (enough to constitute a lunch).

  • Excludes | Gratuity for your tour guide

Personalization

Please write in the note section of your reservation anything we should know about your party to adapt the tour to you as much as we can.

Custom requests

For a custom tour in terms of timing, different inclusions and number of guests differing from the general offer, you can send us a message through our contact form and we will send over a custom quote.

The Tour and Your custom Itinerary

What could be better than combining a private walking tour with local delicacies? This experience is fully customized to your interests, goals, and physical ability. You’ll discover the history and culture of Quebec City by exploring the Lower Town of Old Quebec on foot, at the heart of our history, and at your own pace. Then, treat yourself to bites—big and small—at local restaurants, cafés, and shops. So don’t plan on having lunch; you’ll have eaten plenty.

Your Tour’s Bucket List

This is simply to inspire you. To be able a see this whole list, we recommend you start your tour in the area of the Plains of Abraham and end in the lower town of Old Quebec.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel or at a meeting point of your choice in the Lower Town of Old Quebec.

Here are some ideas:

  • Ideal for cruise passengers | Museum of Civilization or our office located at 112, rue Saint-Paul (a few minutes’ walk from the main terminals)
  • Ideal for guests staying in Old Quebec | The lobby or main entrance of your hotel/Airbnb
  • Ideal for those staying outside Old Quebec (meeting point in Lower Town) | The Maison Historique Chevalier (near the ferry) or our office located at 112, rue Saint-Paul (in the Old-Port).

Lower Town

Discover Old Quebec’s Lower Town, including Place Royale and the Quartier Petit Champlain. See a sample of sites you can see on your way :

  • Petit Champlain
  • Royal Battery
  • Place Royale
  • Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church
  • Mural of Quebecers
  • Place des Canotiers
  • Saint-Paul Street and the Old-Port area

Delicacies

We’ve planned the following stops for you:

  • Croissant and coffee

  • Cold cuts, cheese and wine
  • Onion soup OR poutine OR parmesan fondue with beer
  • Maple taffy
  • Cider tasting including ice cider

What to know before your tour

Depending on the meeting point you have chosen, make sure to be on time.

If you choose a hotel meeting point, your guide will generally meet in your lobby.

  • Bottle of water
  • Snack
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Small bag to carry personal items
  • Rain gear if needed

For the best experience, make sure you dress with weather-appropriate clothing (layers are recommended since Quebec City’s weather changes constantly) and wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses.

In Quebec City, gratuity is a standard practice. Depending on your appreciation and the type of service, it is an amount of 10% to 20% that is recommended. It is however not mandatory, but very appreciated.

If you wish to leave a gratuity to your tour guide, plan bringing cash or have the guide give you his or her online gratuity link to safely give it by credit card. You should receive an automated email including the link after the tour however please feel free to send a message at [email protected] requesting it.

DURING WINTER

Our sister service, Tuque & Mitaines, offers winter clothing rentals with delivery to Montreal, Quebec City, and Mont-Tremblant.

For our guests on guided tours

When you begin your tour at our office at 112 Saint-Paul Street, we offer complimentary loans of winter boots and accessories to ensure a more enjoyable experience in cold weather. You will also have the option to rent the equipment for your stay if needed.

Reservations