Old Québec & French America Private History Walking Tour
Overview
Québec, former capital of New France, features hundreds of historical markers, a unique architecture as well as French and British institutions that have survived to this day.
For this reason, Old Québec is the ideal UNESCO World Heritage destination to help history lovers connect the dots of North America’s history.
France, England and Spain claimed territories in the New World from the 1500s. In the wake of the Age of Enlightenment, English and Spanish colonies of North America won their independence and became the USA and México!
Nouvelle France faced a different destiny.
Through Franco-English conflicts and treaties, Louisiane was ceded to Spain, then back to France and purchased by the Americans. Thus, Cajuns and Creoles pursued their American dream.
However, French Acadie and Canada became British colonies. Despite this, Samuel de Champlain’s dream of a durable French presence goes on in the St. Lawrence Valley, cradle of Canada and heart of French-speaking America.
What's Included
- Guiding services
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
If your hotel is situated in Old Quebec, our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before tour time. If your hotel is NOT in Old Quebec, we will be in touch with you to suggest an easy-to-find meeting point.
What To Expect
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Musee de la Civilisation (pass by)
La Fresque des Quebecois
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place Royale
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lieu Historique National du Canada du Parc-Montmorency
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Terrasse Dufferin
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monument Samuel De Champlain
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Levis Forts National Historic Site (pass by)
Terrasse Pierre-Dugua-De-Mons
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monument de la Foi (pass by)
Governors' Garden
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Moment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac (pass by)
Parc du Cavalier-du-Moulin (pass by)
Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edifice Price / Price Building (pass by)
Hotel De Ville De Quebec
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Seminaire du Quebec
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monument Francois-xavier Garneau (pass by)
Parliament Building
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Guiding services.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Old Québec & French America Private History Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Old Québec & French America Private History Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guiding services
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
