Old Quebec City Private Walking Tour : History and Nature
Welcome history buffs and nature enthusiasts! This Tour brings a new experience of History: walking through UNESCO site, the Tour describes historical facts in relation to world events leading the Europeans to settle in Quebec and North America. In addition to major historical events, the tour highlights how nature, climate and geography, affects culture and transform history. While discovering the oldest part of Quebec City, your guide highlights the multiple adaptations required to a sub arctic climate in architecture, in people's life and on urban setting. In addition to history, the tour illustrates the current realities in Quebec's economy and politic.
Options
Extended Private visit
Taillor made Private Tour : This Private Tour covers more terrain to optimize your exploration of Quebec City with personalized content.
Duration: 3 hours
History Buffs Tour: This special tour may cover more terrain like part of the Plains of Abraham with military history and the Old Port sector.
Minimum 2 participants: Special for history buffs: Maximize your experience with a more comprehensive visit!
What's included in Old Quebec City Private Walking Tour : History and Nature
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Fortifications of Quebec National Historic Site
French and English Period Fortification, Scottish Heritage, Ursuline convent , Holy Trinity, first Anglican Cathedral
Old Quebec
Narrow streets, heritage buildings and institutions, Dufferin Terrace, Chateau Frontenac, Basilica Notre Dame
Place Royale
First permanent French establishment in North America
Inclusions
- A new experience of history learning about its relation with geography and climate.
- Quebec History in relation to world events from the XVI century and beyond.
- Quebec and Canada History with a knowledgeable local guide
- The tour covers the upper and lower town historical district.
- Tips (optionnal)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Meeting point will be confirmed at booking. Our Guide will meet clients at their hotel if within the Walled City - historic district upper or lower town or at the cruise ship terminal in Quebec City.
Meeting Points
- Meeting point will be confirmed, agree with clients after booking.
End Points
- Upper town, near the Chateau Frontenac
- Lower town, near the funicular