10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Quebec That You Shouldn't Miss

Let Xavier, your private guide, tailor a unique 3h private tour for you and your friends or family. He will adapt the itinerary and content depending on your pace, passions, questions, interests, background and maybe your family roots. Within 3 hours, you'll see with him the highlights of Old Quebec and also go off the beaten track. You'll better understand local history and appreciate local architecture and culture. If you would like a shorter or longer tour, if you would like to contact me before booking, please check my website and contact me directly.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Private walking tour, Tailored itinerary (no canned lecture)

Exclusions: Entrance fees (if applicable), Food and drinks (if applicable), Gratuities

Discover Montreal’s big names and up-and-coming designers as you shop local pieces based on your personal style. Learn about the city's unique fashion scene through news and stories from your guide while plunging into the creative DNA of Montreal's wearable art makers. Prior to your tour, you'll receive a short questionnaire that your style coach will use to help customize your day. Based on your interests, follow along as your in-the-know guide leads you between sleek boutiques, independent studios, and secret spots where you will get inspired by the surrounding amazing fashions. Capitalize on your tour as you take advantage of exclusive special discounts just for your group. Feel like a fashion icon as your style coach proceeds with your mini style consultation and shares tips and tricks as she pulls pieces for you while adding some fashion anecdotes to the mix. Receive your personal style report, a valuable source of knowledge on the art of dressing yourself.

Inclusions: Customized shopping tour of Montreal-based designers, Expert mini style consultation & tips from your style coach, Access to exclusive discounts, Fashion insider stories from your guide, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup (unless option with Pick Up & Drop Off is selected)

WINTER November to March = See "Winter Charms of Old Montreal" Tour - At the top of your Montreal bucket list should be a visit of Old Montreal, our enchanting heritage district which is best discovered on foot. This is a small group tour with a maximum of 6 people, ensuring that your Old Montreal experience will be up close, personal and intimate. Learn about the fascinating beginnings of the French colony that was founded in 1642 and all the historical highlights that contributed to making Montreal the unique and diverse city that it is today. Learn about history, architecture, art, food, culture, fun facts and anecdotes. Your guide will cover all the bases and will add their own personal insights to the spots that you will visit. They will point out their fave places along the way and will be sure that you leave with plenty of recommendations and suggestions for making your Montreal trip a memorable one! Come armed with your comfy walking shoes, camera, curiosity and questions!

Inclusions: Local certified guide, Small group = maximum of 6 people, WINTER SEASON November to March = See "Winter Charms of Old Montreal" Tour, This tour operates from April to October. , NOTE: Notre-Dame Basilica is currently CLOSED

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended), Hotel pick up and drop off, Notre-Dame Basilica is currently CLOSED, not included and is not accessible to visitors

Griffintown is one of Montreal’s most historic neighborhoods – and one of its most haunted. The area has witnessed everything from dying Irish refugees during the Famine of 1847 to the Industrial Revolution to Montreal’s worst air disaster. Today, condominium towers are sprouting up in the Griff, but new residents are quickly learning that the district was once a rowdy shantytown – and it’s also ghost-ridden! The Haunted Griffintown Ghost Walk visits mysterious ruins, a polluted canal, former burial grounds and creepy old buildings that are said to be haunted. Led by a professional actor and storyteller, this ghost tour is sure to please ghost hunters, history buffs and Hallowe’en lovers with its creepy tales of the spirits and paranormal activity infesting and haunting Griffintown.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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Are you looking for things to do in Montreal? Or, do you live here and are looking for a fun way to explore your city? You should try this scavenger hunt around the Montreal Olympic Park! It will take you from the Botanical Garden to the Maurice Richard Arena, by way of the Olympic Stadium and the Saputo Stadium. You’ll face challenges at every step. Each challenge will tell you where you are going next, as well as a bit of local history and trivia.

Inclusions: 20+ challenges on this scavenger hunt, Scavenger Hunt on your smartphone (mobile site, not App), Available in English and in French

Exclusions: Internet Access is required on your smartphone - WiFi is not enough.

We keep our tours small to keep your experience unique. Our local guides will cater to your specific interests and show you a different side of Québec City while covering all essential landmarks.

Inclusions: Local Certified Guide, Ticket to the funicular - a short railway linking the Upper & Lower Old Town

Exclusions: Bottled water, Umbrella

Explore the charm, history, and culture of Old Quebec City through the eyes of a friendly local who will share all the great spots of this incredible World Heritage Site. Tours are private walking tours that are customized to your preferences, and last between 2 and 4 hours at your request. The tour guides are just regular people living in the city you’re visiting, that way you can learn about the city through their stories. Your guide will meet you at a location of your choosing, be it your hotel or other accommodation, a landmark, or even a metro station inside the Quebec City urban center. Children below 3 years old are free of charge. Children from 3 to 15 get 60% off the regular tour price. If you are unsure of what you would like to see, your guide will suggest different paths which revolve around Château Frontenac, the Fortifications, Plains of Abraham, Place Royale, Quartier Petit Champlain, and many more!

Inclusions: A local, knowledgable guide, Customized Private Walking Tour, Guaranteed Fun, Bottle of Water

Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities, Entrance fees to optional activities or attractions, Hotel pick up and drop-off by car, Personal expenses

Prepare a glass of mulled wine or brandy, fire up your computer, and go back in time to celebrate a Victorian era Québécois tradition of telling local ghost stories around the hearth. Guests will be regaled with winter ghost stories from Montreal’s past.

Inclusions: Virtual Tour via Zoom

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Since Juin 2018, more than 2200 guests have booked this tour. To adapt to the current situation, we offer private walks only. * Small group only! No more than 8 pax. * Headset* is provided. * Not only outside, but we also go inside of the buildings as well. * Definitely an Instagrammable tour! --- *We will provide the hand sanitizer for every guest. All the equipment that we use is sanitized before and after the tour. --- This HISTORICAL & CULTURE WALKING TOUR is perfect for first-time travellers to Quebec City. We will enjoy some of the major monuments but also discover some hidden secret places in Old Quebec. It will be an informative and leisure 2-hour tour with an awesome certified guide. No rush, we'll enjoy this beautiful city all along our path. We'll stop at serval hidden spots which are not covered in regular walking tours. We will walk through secret doors, quiet streets and alleys. And we will meet locals, so we can get to know about Québec City and the surrounding areas.

Inclusions: Head set

Exclusions: Personal expense

One of the best ways to experience all of the charming sites of Quebec City is by foot. On this 2.5-hour private walking tour, visit Place d’Hôtel de Ville, City Hall, Place Royale, the famous Chateau Frontenac hotel and more. You can customize the tour to your interests, and your knowledgable local guide will provide interesting and informative commentary on all the sights you see.

Inclusions: Private local guide, Live commentary available in English

Exclusions: Gratuities