$290
1-2 persons
Since 2015 • Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence • Locally owned and operated
Discover the essence of Quebec city and explore trendy neighborhoods with a private full-day tour! This 5-hour Quebec City walking tour covers the architecture, culture, economy and the pivotal events of Quebec's history. Also, you will learn about Quebec City's challenges as a vibrant, modern city. Covering both old and modern Quebec, this private full-day tour goes across Quebec City's main historical sites and dozens of other hidden Quebec city treasures while making the connection between the facts of yesterday and today's reality. Planning of the day: AM: walking tour of Old Quebec (mostly inside the Fortifications) Free time for lunch on St-Jean Street or Grande-Allée Street (own expense) PM: walking tour of St-Jean Baptiste and St-Roch neighborhoods




Parliament Building, Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, the city fortifications, Dufferin Terrace, Place Royale, the Petit-Champlain district, the Morrin Center, City Hall Plaza, St-Jean and St-Roch neighborhoods…and some surprises on the way!
A first-time visit to any city can be overwhelming. What to see? What to do? To simplify your first visit, I've created the perfect Quebec City Full-day Tour for first-time visitors. Think of it as my “greatest hits” as well as my favorite off the beaten tracks spots.
Since 2014, I'm a proud certified Quebec City tour guide. I also had my degree after completing a 3-year college program in Tourism.
This walking tour includes the main sights of Quebec City... but we also go off-the-beaten path but exploring local and dynamic neighborhoods of St-Jean and St-Roch.
I accept credit card payment using Square in the methods below, as well as cash in person. I accept both CAD and USD.
Feel free to reach out and I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
On my website, all my fares are in Canadian Dollars but I accept payments in both CAD and USD.
I do not use an online booking system yet. Send me an email using the the contact form below and I’ll reply as asson as I can.
I run private tours so I don’t have a predetermined starting time. We will start our tour at the most convenient time for you!
Yes. A one-year training or a 3-year technique program in Tourism is mandatory in order to have a tour guide license. This training is recognized by Québec City Professional Tour Guides Association (AGTQ) and an official diploma is given when the student graduates. When guiding, a tour guide must wear his license visibly. Wearing the license is proof of competence, of respect for the municipal laws and of other tour guides. A tour guide not wearing a valid permit contravenes the municipal bylaw and is liable to a substantial fine.
Fantastic tour even on a really cold day. - We (family of 4 with two teenage girls) had a fantastic tour with
Marie-Pierre. She met us at our hotel and provided really interesting information about Quebec City and... read more the places we stopped at during our tour. We had the tour on a really cold today, and she was flexible in bringing us to spots inside to warm up and keep us moving while we were walking. She was kind, energetic, and knowledgeable. I highly recommend taking a tour with her.
Daryn B
Fun, fantastic tour guide! - Marie was an absolutely wonderful guide. Over the course of the 2.5-hour walking tour, she brought Quebec City’s history to life with stories that were thoughtful, engaging, and beautifully paced.... read more She struck the perfect balance between historical insight, cultural context, and local anecdotes, making the city feel both grand and deeply human. Marie was attentive to our needs, happy to answer questions, and clearly passionate about Quebec and its history. We left the tour feeling oriented, inspired, and even more in love with the city. I would highly recommend this tour—especially if Marie is your guide.
Couldn't have been better! - Our family had never been to Quebec City before & it's hard to imagine having a better guide for our first time because it felt a lot more like adventuring... read more with a friend. Marie-Pierre is a BLESSING!
Forget the rest, book the best ! - We were fortunate enough to take a tour of the historic area of Quebec with Marie. She is an extremely knowledgeable, personable and thoroughly lovely person. Sure, you could take... read more a “one size fits all” tour from one or the many companies in the area but why would you? Having Marie show you around is like having an old friend to hang out with. She answers all your questions, shares her thorough knowledge of the city and its history and even takes you to some hidden gems and little known spots. Visiting Quebec is more than just seeing the sights, it’s also about understanding the culture and unique flavor of the people and Marie can share this all with you as well. Do yourself a favor, skip the commercial packaged tours and contact Marie. You won’t regret it.
Chuck C
Walking with Marie is a pleasure - Six of us enjoyed a wonderful day walking the city with Marie. She is a pleasure to be with. She knows the city and its history and easily describes it... read more to her guests. She uses several photos which are terrific. We did the full day tour so we saw the lower and upper city as well as the old city. Of course she took us to shopping streets. We highly recommend Marie for your tour of Quebec City.
Great day - MARIE PIERRE was fantastic! Her knowledge of the city,the people, and the history was impressive. She gave us great insight into how culturally the city evolved, the architectural significance of... read more the buildings fort and walls. After coming to Quebec for 30 years she has opened our eyes to view this city in a much more rich and significant light. She is a must to book for anyone that really wants to understand this historically unique and magnificent city.
BobWayland



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