Shore Excursion: Private Walking Tour with Funicular
Overview
A flexible and personalized shore excursion, perfect for cruise passengers! Make the most of your time ashore with a private guided walking tour of Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and North America’s oldest fortified city.
Discover impressive archaeological sites, historic buildings, picturesque houses, spectacular cathedrals, imposing fortifications, and charming narrow streets while your local guide brings the city’s history to life. The tour is paced comfortably and tailored to your group.
If the funicular is closed, cab transportation can be arranged, or a funicular ticket can be provided for later use during the stay, according to your preference. A 15-20% tip is strongly recommended at the end of the visit.
What's Included
- Up to 3 hours Walking tour
- Cruise Terminal/Pier pick up (Old Quebec Area)
- 1 funicular ticket per person
- Licensed Private Local guide
- (A 15-20% tip is strongly recommended at the end of the visit.)
Meeting and Pickup
When you arrive at the Pier 30, you must take the shuttle to get to the Bassin Louise.When you arrive at the Pier 21 or 22, the guide is meeting you there.When you arrive at the Pier 93 or 81, you must walk to the Maison Chevalier. Our guide will be holding a flag to help you easily identify them.When booking, please provide a working cellphone number so our guide can contact you on the tour date. If you prefer to be picked up from a different location within Old Quebec City, please let us know.
What To Expect
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Lower Town (Basse-Ville)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Upper Town (Haute-Ville)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Terrasse Dufferin
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plains of Abraham
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parliament Building
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Bookings within 72 hours of time of travel, an availability confirmation will be sent within 48 hours.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-68616P10
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Average 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 41 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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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).
- Up to 3 hours Walking tour.
- Cruise Terminal/Pier pick up (Old Quebec Area).
- 1 funicular ticket per person.
- Licensed Private Local guide.
- (A 15-20% tip is strongly recommended at the end of the visit.).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Shore Excursion: Private Walking Tour with Funicular is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shore Excursion: Private Walking Tour with Funicular 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
- Up to 3 hours Walking tour
- Cruise Terminal/Pier pick up (Old Quebec Area)
- 1 funicular ticket per person
- Licensed Private Local guide
- (A 15-20% tip is strongly recommended at the end of the visit.)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Bookings within 72 hours of time of travel, an availability confirmation will be sent within 48 hours.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
