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Activity Quebec City, Canada

Self Guided Walking Tour of Historic Québec City

2 h 45 min Free cancellation
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Self Guided Walking Tour of Historic Québec City

About this activity

Explore the rich history of Québec City at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour featuring an interactive audio guide. Traverse a scenic route that takes you from the Observatoire de la Capitale to the charming streets of the Lower Town. Enjoy engaging stories that enhance your understanding of the city's evolution. This tour accommodates solo adventurers, friends, or family groups, allowing for a customized exploration of iconic sites like the Citadelle and Notre-Dame de Québec.

  • Self-guided tour lasting approximately 2 hours
  • Explore 11 points of interest with engaging audio stories
  • Available daily in multiple languages and suitable for any weather
  • Requires a charged smartphone, comfortable walking shoes, and optional headphones to enhance your experience.
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At a glance

Duration
2 h 45 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–20
Audio guide
German, Chinese, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide
German, Chinese, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Ciceru

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Audioguide about each point of interest along the tour
  • Included: Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
  • Included: Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文

Not included

  • Not included: A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
  • Not included: Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Itinerary

  1. Observatoire de la Capitale

    Passing by

    Begin your journey at Québec’s highest public viewpoint inside the Marie-Guyart Building. From here, the entire city unfolds beneath you — ramparts, rooftops, and the St. Lawrence River — a perfect prelude to the walk ahead.

  2. Parliament of Quebec

    Passing by

    The province’s political heart, built in ornate stone and surrounded by statues of Québec’s key historical figures. The Tourny Fountain and manicured grounds frame this symbol of power and identity.

  3. La Citadelle de Quebec

    Passing by

    A star-shaped fortress carved into Cap Diamant between 1820 and 1850. Still an active military base, it overlooks the river and tells a story of defense, deterrence, and endurance.

  4. Morrin Centre

    Passing by

    Once a grim 19th-century prison, now a center of culture and literature. Its severe façade hides a layered past of confinement, reform, and education in the heart of Old Québec.

  5. Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral

    Passing by

    The oldest parish north of Mexico, repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. Its neoclassical façade, golden altar, and quiet resilience embody four centuries of faith and recovery.

  6. Moment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac

    Passing by

    Québec’s copper-roofed icon and the most photographed hotel in the world. Built in 1893 for the Canadian Pacific Railway, it still rules the skyline with effortless theatricality.

  7. Terrasse Dufferin

    Passing by

    A 430-meter wooden promenade that turned fortress ramparts into a public balcony. The views of the river and Château Frontenac make this the city’s most scenic pause.

  8. Quartier Petit Champlain

    Passing by

    One of North America's oldest commercial streets, once filled with traders and sailors. Today, it's a lively lane of cafés, ateliers, and history pressed into cobblestone.

  9. La Fresque des Quebecois

    Passing by

    A monumental 450-square-meter mural blending four centuries of Québec’s story. Painted figures of explorers, artists, and citizens lean from illusionistic balconies.

  10. Place Royale

    Passing by

    The birthplace of French America, where Champlain founded his first settlement in 1608. The small stone church and surrounding square remain the spiritual core of Old Québec.

  11. Le Grand Marche de Quebec

    Passing by

    End your walk by the river at the Old Port, where Québec’s food traditions meet its maritime soul. Once a bustling farmers’ market, it still carries the scent of maple, bread, and tidewater air.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Begin your journey at Québec’s highest public viewpoint inside the Marie-Guyart Building. From here, the entire city unfolds beneath you — ramparts, rooftops, and the St. Lawrence River — a perfect prelude to the walk ahead.

End point

  • End your walk by the river at the Old Port, where Québec’s food traditions meet its maritime soul. Once a bustling farmers’ market, it still carries the scent of maple, bread, and tidewater air.

Using your ticket

No app needed—start your Ciceru experience right from your smartphone!

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Self Guided Walking Tour of Historic Québec City

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