From the Château Frontenac to the Parliament of Quebec, explore the quaint streets of Old Quebec (Upper Town), full of French, British and American influences. Discover why and how a small fur trading post became the capital of a modern democracy.
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Quebec City, a UNESCO world heritage, is the cradle of the French civilization in North America. French founded a small fur trading post, where pioneers and missionaries gathered. The town grew and managed to become a city despite of threats, wars, epidemics and Winter. It used to be the main city of New France and later Canada. Due to its strategic position, it has the biggest defensive network of America with its fortifications, batteries, forts and citadel. It is still the capital of Quebec Province.
This is an introductory tour that focuses on history, culture and architecture. You’ll learn the main facts and see some of the highlights of the old city, Upper Town, without setting aside little stories and interesting details.
To avoid steep streets, the walking tour stands in Old Quebec Upper Town and Parliament Hill and will suit most of people. Just wear good shoes and check weather forecast to dress accordingly.
Highlights of the guided tour in Old Quebec
Each guide has its own itinerary, but you’re mostly going to see :
- Château Frontenac,
- Dufferin Boardwalk,
- Holy Trinity,
- Cathedral-basilica Notre-Dame de Québec,
- Price Building,
- City hall,
- Fortifications,
- St. Louis gate,
- Entrance of the Battlefields Park,
- Parliament of Quebec.
Depending on the itinerary your guide chose, you might see :
- Grand Séminaire,
- Augustines,
- Ursulines,
- Morrin Centre.
How to get there ?
At the corner of Côte de la Montagne and Rue des Remparts, there’s the Montmorency park. On Rue des Remparts‘ side, there’s a statue with Louis Hébert, Marie Rollet and Guillaume Couillard.
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El tour con Xavier fue muy bueno, puntual y el recorrido toma en cuenta lo más sobresaliente de old Québec. Al final, el viaje fue solo para mi familia, eso dió tiempo a poder traducirles. Él te da tips también dónde comer y responde a tus preguntas. Cómo sugerencia ,tours en español ayudaría, ya que mucho latino está viajando a Canadá, además de tener un horario más amplio. Merci
By Isis (Monterrey, Mexico) on Airbnb (2019) -
Xavier was very knowledgeable about Quebec City history and showed us many interesting sites around the upper part of the old City. He also gave interesting details on Canadian history, which we enjoyed, as all of the members of our group were from the US.
By Jaci (New York) on Airbnb (2019) I highly recommend this tour with Xavier! We had an amazing time and loved all of the local recommendations. This was a great way to learn about the city, culture, and history. We felt quite at home on our tour and will definitely be back!
By Whiney (Florida) on Airbnb (2019)Great tour that left me w a basic understanding of the history and appreciation for my surroundings. And Xavier personalized the tour based on the interests and heritage of the folks in the group. Very good experience!
By Jillian (Connecticu) on Airbnb (2019)Good tour, worth it!
By Lillian (Montréal) on Airbnb (2019)Xavier was very friendly and welcoming. He gave an interesting and informative tour which he individually personalized when he ascertained the interests of the group.
By Lee (Toronto) on Airbnb (2019)Xavier's tour was the perfect start to our day in Quebec City. His keen attention to detail, genuine nature and extensive knowledge lended to a wonderful experience of an amazing city. I strongly recommend you take the time to explore Quebec City alongside Xavier.
By Christine (New Jersey) on Airbnb (2019)Have chosen similar tours in other parts of the world, none as interesting, educational and personalized as that with Xavier. He is the epitome of what a good guide should be.
By Donna Marion on Airbnb (2019)Xavier’s knowledge of this amazing city is extraordinary. This, combined with his communication skill and ability to tailor the tour to the needs of his guests made this a special experience. Xavier is highly recommended.
By John Keith (Australia) on Airbnb (2019)Our experience with Xavier's Old Quebec Upper Town walking tour was wonderful. For two hours he shared his knowledge of Quebec City with interesting historical and cultural anecdotes not generally known by visitors from outside the province. He was pleasant, sharing some of his own history while answering any questions we had along the way. We would gladly recommend Xavier's Old Quebec Upper Town walking tour.
By Richard (Ohio) on Airbnb (2019)
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