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Québec: Fortifications-of-Québec Guided Walking Tour

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Québec: Fortifications-of-Québec Guided Walking Tour
Top rated
4.6666665 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6666665 out of 5 stars
45 reviews

Walk through 400 years of history on a walking tour of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover its hidden gems while learning about the history and preservation behind its defensive system.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French
Private group

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Linda – United States

Stephanie, our guide, was wonderful. She knows her history and passed this on to our group. Stephanie was personable and truly seems to like her job! She is excellent and enthusiastic ! The tour was wonderful and it was also a great sunny Fall day.

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Tania – Australia

Everyone should do this! Best value for money and enjoyable thing to do in old Quebec

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Frontenac Kiosk

  • Timeline stop icon

    Terrasse Dufferin

    Photo stop, Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Governors' Garden

    Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Terrasse Saint-Denis

    Photo stop

  • Timeline stop icon

    Parc du Bastion-de-la-Reine

    Walk

  • Timeline stop icon

    Secret stop

    Guided tour

  • Timeline stop icon

    Saint-Louis Gate

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Timeline stop icon

    Esplanade Park

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Timeline stop icon

    Kent Gate

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Timeline stop icon

    St. John Gate

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk

  • Finish at:

    2 Rue D'Auteuil

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the beauty of Old Quebec as you walk along the fortification walls
  • Explore a soldier’s casemate room which is closed to the general public
  • Access to the Dauphine Redoubt, one of the oldest military buildings in Canada
  • Capture pictures of iconic sights like the St. Lawrence river and the Citadel

Full description

Explore 400 years of history on this guided walking tour of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See some of the top landmarks in the area and immerse yourself in the only remaining fortified city north of Mexico.

Begin your adventure with stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and the Citadelle of Quebec as you meet your guide on the Dufferin Terrace boardwalk. Walk along and on the fortification walls of Old Québec and get access to a soldiers' casemate.

Until September 5, you may finish your tour with a self-guided visit to the heritage buildings in Artillery Park, including the Arsenal Foundry and the Dauphine Redoubt. In the Dauphine Redoubt, erected in 1712, you will find out about the lifestyle of French and British soldiers by encountering guides and characters.

Includes

  • Walking tour
  • Tour guide
  • Admission to the heritage buildings in Artillery Park (from May 20 to June 11, open during weekends and from June 12 to August 20, open every day).
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Select participants and date

Meeting point

Look for a "Frontenac" sign on a green and white kiosk with a Canadian flag at the beginning of the Dufferin Terrace. Your guide will be wearing a green and beige uniform.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers
  • Drones

Know before you go

  • This tour takes place rain or shine
  • This is a 3-kilometer walking tour
  • The heritage buildings in Artillery Park are open on weekends from May 20 to June 11, and every day from June 12 to August 20. Please keep your ticket to access the buildings for free.
  • Sur présentation de la carte Platinum Une FC, administrée par l'Agence des services de bien-être et de maintien du moral des Forces canadiennes, ou la Carte de service des anciens combattants, les membres actifs des Forces armées canadiennes, les anciens combattants canadiens et leur famille immédiate bénéficient d'une entrée quotidienne gratuite dans tous les lieux administrés par Parcs Canada (n'inclus pas la visite guidée).

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 45 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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Linda – United StatesOctober 4, 2024 – Verified booking
Stephanie, our guide, was wonderful. She knows her history and passed this on to our group. Stephanie was personable and truly seems to like her job! She is excellent and enthusiastic ! The tour was wonderful and it was also a great sunny Fall day.
T
Tania – AustraliaOctober 3, 2023 – Verified booking
Everyone should do this! Best value for money and enjoyable thing to do in old Quebec
S
Sue – United StatesSeptember 22, 2023 – Verified booking
Outstanding, thorough walking tour and an excellent value through Parks Canada. We appreciated our knowledgeable, personable guide who happily answered all our questions. Highly recommend.

Product ID: 383033

Activity provider:Parks Canada | Québec City area

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