The 15 Best Quebec City Tours & Day Trips

Quebec City Walking Tour - Terrasse Dufferin and the Château Frontenac view

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Walk Old Québec from Château Frontenac to Petit-Champlain with a lively guide, fortress walls, Place Royale, and two centuries of stories.

“Louise was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about her city and even taught us somethings about our own country. Not only did she answer all of our questions, but she also provided a list of restaurants and other activities to do while in the city. I hope you’re not staying longer than 4 days in the city, because, in the words of Louise, you’ll be moving there!”

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Quebec City: Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

2.Guided Tour of Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,027 reviews · 1 hour · from $19Best value

Tour Château Frontenac with a costumed guide, explore elegant rooms and exclusive areas, and hear the stories behind Quebec City’s famous hotel.

“Michael was an excellent guide. He shared so many interesting stories from the past. I highly recommend this tour to all visitors. We got our moneys worth.”

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Québec City: Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

3.Guided Sightseeing River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,000 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $47

See Château Frontenac, Île d’Orléans, and Montmorency Falls on a bilingual St. Lawrence cruise from Old Québec.

“It was a nice relaxing cruise with beautiful scenery”

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Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

4.Half-Day Trip to Montmorency Falls and Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré from Quebec city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,718 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

See Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Île d’Orléans, copper art, and chocolate shops on a guided half-day trip from Quebec City.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared detailed information about every place we visited. He clearly explained what to expect at each stop and gave helpful tips that made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

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Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

5.Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,609 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $29

Walk Old Quebec from City Hall to Place Royale with a local guide, grand views, French Canadian history, and practical tips for $29.

“Excellent guide, Francoise. Interesting, entertaining and informative. Highly recommended.”

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Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride

6.Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,392 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Visit Montmorency Falls near Quebec City by cable car, cross the falls on a suspension bridge, walk forest trails, and tackle 487 cliffside steps.

“Very well worth it to see the falls and walk the extension bridge and to the lookout points”

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Quebec City: Montmorency Falls & Ile d’Orleans Half-Day Tour

7.Montmorency Falls & Ile d’Orleans Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,144 reviews · 4h 30m · from $68

See Montmorency Falls, Île d’Orléans, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, and rural Quebec on a well-paced half-day tour from Quebec City.

“Amazing…had a great time. Professional driver. Guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Quebec City: Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour

8.Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,484 reviews · 1 day · from $48

See Quebec City from an open-top double-decker, with 15 stops, multilingual audio, flexible hop-on access, and useful city history.

“Our guide/driver, Pierre, was terrific! We had been in Quebec City many, many years ago. We even had some stories of the history of Quebec back in school. But we learned so much MORE from the tour on the bus!”

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Quebec: Aquarium du Quebec Entry Ticket

9.Quebec: Aquarium du Quebec Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,439 reviews · 1 day · from $19

See polar bears, seals, stingrays, jellyfish, and 10,000 marine animals at Aquarium du Québec, with indoor and outdoor exhibits for all ages.

“Small aquarium but well done. Really enjoyed Enjoyed the artic fox, polar bears, owls and the stingrays.”

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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

10.Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Explore Old Quebec in two hours with a local guide, the funicular, Place Royale, Petit Champlain, and sweeping St. Lawrence River views.

“Sam was awesome. Hope you get him as a guide. He is funny and knowledgable. A real bro. He showed us really nice spots and gave good food recommendations”

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Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

11.Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,288 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Taste Quebec classics, local drinks, and modern dishes while walking Old Quebec with a guide who adds history and useful dining tips.

“The guide and tour was amazing however we were supposed to have five tastings but one was closed . We were supposed to be reimbursed for that has not happened though .”

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Quebec City Hop-On Hop-Off

12.Quebec City Hop-On Hop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,226 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Review of Quebec City's hop-on hop-off bus, with open-top views, 15 stops, audio in 10 languages, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.

“This Hop-On Hop-Off tour is a wonderful way to see the sights and learn about the rich history of this beautiful city. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting.”

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Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City

13.Guided Tour of the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,217 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Tour Château Frontenac with a costumed guide, hear Quebec City stories, and see elegant hotel rooms and historic public spaces in one hour.

“It was amazing! We learned so much about the hotel and it was nice to put ourselves into the history of the city”

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Island of Orleans Taste and Drink Tour

14.Island of Orleans Taste and Drink Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,022 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Taste Orleans Island wine, ice cider, chocolate, nougat, and maple treats on a scenic half-day trip from Quebec City.

“It offers exactly what it states it would. Best part is meeting the people both on the tour and directing the tour. Confirms what we always think about the people we meet who operate the establishments along the way. Great people friendly and interesting!”

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