Self Guided Walking Tour of Historic Québec City

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|Québec City, Canada|Activity provider:Ciceru

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2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)

Mobile ticket

What's Included

Interactive audio guide delivered to your smartphone (no app required)
Audio stories for each of the 11 points of interest
Language options: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Live/physical guide
Offline access — an internet connection is required during the tour

Overview

Explore the rich history of Québec City at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour and interactive audio guide. The route begins at the Observatoire de la Capitale and continues through Lower Town to historic sites such as the Citadelle and Notre-Dame de Québec. The experience is suitable for solo travellers, friends, or families and requires a charged smartphone and comfortable walking shoes.

Itinerary

Main stop

1 pickup location option:

250 Boulevard Wilfrid-hamel, G1L 5A7 Quebec City

Edifice Marie-Guyart, 1037, rue De La Chevrotiere, 31st floor, G1R 5E9 Quebec City

1150, avenue Honore-Mercier, G1A 1A3 Quebec City

The province’s political heart with the Tourny Fountain and historic statues

1 Cote de la Citadelle, G1R 3R2 Quebec City

Star-shaped fortress carved into Cap Diamant; active military base

44 Chausee Des Ecossais, G1R 4H3 Quebec City

Former 19th-century prison, now a centre of culture and literature

16 Rue De Buade, , G1R 4A1 Quebec City

Historic parish with a neoclassical façade and golden altar

1 Rue Des Carrieres, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, G1R 4P5 Quebec City

Iconic copper-roofed Château Frontenac, dominant landmark

Rue des Carrieres, Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site, G1R 5J5 Quebec City

430-meter wooden promenade offering scenic river and château views

61 Rue du Petit-Champlain, , G1K 4H5 Quebec City

One of North America's oldest commercial streets with cafés and ateliers

Rue Notre Dame, G1K 4E9 Quebec City

Monumental 450 m² mural illustrating four centuries of Québec history

2-4 Rue des Pains Benits, , G1K 4G7 Quebec City

Site of Champlain’s first settlement and the spiritual core of Old Québec

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Main stop

Highlights

Self-paced walking route through Old Québec and Lower Town
Visit 11 historic points of interest, including the Citadelle, Notre-Dame de Québec and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
Scenic viewpoints including the Observatoire de la Capitale and Terrasse Dufferin
Stroll iconic lanes such as Rue du Petit-Champlain

Full description

Self-guided walking tour of historic Québec City from the Observatoire de la Capitale through Lower Town. Explore 11 points of interest—including the Citadelle, Notre-Dame de Québec and Fairmont Le Château Frontenac—at your own pace along scenic streets such as Rue du Petit-Champlain and Terrasse Dufferin. The route takes approximately 2 hours.

Not Suitable For

Wheelchair users — route is not wheelchair accessible
Travellers using strollers
Pets
People with back problems
Pregnant travellers
People with heart conditions

Important Information

What to bring

Charged smartphone to run the audio guide
Comfortable walking shoes
Headphones to enhance the audio (optional)

How to start the tour

No app required — access the audio guide from your smartphone
Tickets must be activated before starting the tour; once activated, tickets remain valid for 48 hours (purchases may be valid for up to 1 year prior to activation)

Weather and clothing

The route is outdoors and can be undertaken in most weather; dress appropriately for the conditions

Children and infants

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available

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Discounted rates for Infants

Free cancellation - No questions asked.

On average, this is booked 13 days in advance.