Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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This is a winter tour, please dress warm!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the snow-covered streets of Old Québec with a certified tour guide!
My winter tour invites you to slow down, savor the crisp air, the feel of snowflakes on your cheek, and discover the city at your own pace, in the spirit of slow tourism.
Whether you’re a history lover, a fan of local delicacies, or simply curious, I offer an authentic perspective on Québec City as it reveals its winter charm.
As it is a private tour, we'll tailor the itinerary depending on your interests and needs.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed guide
Recommendations for restaurants and activities
Private tailored tour
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Fontaine de Tourny
If pickup service is not needed, meet at the Tourny Fountain in front of Parliament
Return
Royal Place
The tour end point will be confirmed with you in advance. Tours starting at Parliament typically end in Place Royale.
Snowy Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec
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Explore the snow-covered streets of Old Québec with a certified tour guide!
My winter tour invites you to slow down, savor the crisp air, the feel of snowflakes on your cheek, and discover the city at your own pace, in the spirit of slow tourism.
Whether you’re a history lover, a fan of local delicacies, or simply curious, I offer an authentic perspective on Québec City as it reveals its winter charm.
As it is a private tour, we'll tailor the itinerary depending on your interests and needs.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed guide
Recommendations for restaurants and activities
Private tailored tour
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Fontaine de Tourny
If pickup service is not needed, meet at the Tourny Fountain in front of Parliament
Return
Royal Place
The tour end point will be confirmed with you in advance. Tours starting at Parliament typically end in Place Royale.
Itinerary
1
Parliament Building
Inspired by France's Old Louvre, the Parliament is an architectural jewel where every statue tells a piece of Québec's history, blending First Nations, French, and British heritage.
15 minutes
2
St. Louis Gate (Porte St. Louis)
We will have a look at the fortified city walls and gates, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure that still embraces Old Québec.
5 minutes
3
Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines
Founded in 1639, the Monastère des Ursulines was home to cloistered nuns who opened North America's first school for girls. If open, we'll step inside to admire the magnificent gildings crafted by the nuns themselves.
10 minutes
4
Place de l'Hotel de Ville
We’ll pause to admire City Hall and its surrounding gardens, a picturesque setting. A perfect moment to discuss current projects and challenges facing our UNESCO World Heritage city.
10 minutes
5
Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
We'll admire the magnificent Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral. If open, we'll step inside to see its spectacular decorations and one of only seven Holy Doors in the world, an extraordinary spiritual symbol reserved for rare jubilees.
15 minutes
6
Séminaire De Québec
We’ll pass through the quiet courtyard of the Séminaire de Québec (if open), one of North America’s oldest educational institutions. You'll feel as if stepping back into history!
10 minutes
7
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
We'll also see the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, the first Anglican cathedral built outside the British Isles, a reminder of the city's British chapter. If open, we'll step inside to feel the warmth of its wooden interior decorations.
10 minutes
8
Terrasse Dufferin
Dufferin Terrace is a grand wooden promenade offering sweeping views of the St. Lawrence River. Here stands Château Frontenac, the world’s most photographed hotel and a symbol of Québec City’s elegance and charm.
15 minutes
9
Royal Battery
The Royal Battery is a stone bastion built in 1691 by Governor Frontenac to defend Québec from ships on the St. Lawrence, now beautifully restored with cannons overlooking the river.
5 minutes
10
La Fresque des Quebecois
A massive fresco celebrating more than 400 years of Québec’s history through colourful portraits of key figures, from explorers to artists.
5 minutes
11
Quartier Petit Champlain
We’ll finish our stroll along Rue du Petit-Champlain, one of the most charming streets in Canada, filled with cozy boutiques, cafés, and artisans’ shops nestled at the foot of the cliffs.
5 minutes
12
Place Royale
Our journey continues to Place Royale, the very birthplace of French America, where stone buildings and cobblestone streets echo the daily life of Québec’s first settlers.