Top Quebec Half-day Tours

Located in the Saint Lawrence River, just outside of Quebec City, is Ile d’Orléans (Island of Orleans), a culinary haven. On this half-day guided tour, discover specialty drinks and foods of the region at several different stops, including a vineyard. Taste wine, ice cider, cassis, and visit a chocolate factory. Learn about the history and early settlement of the island.

Montreal is one of Canada’s most exciting foodie destinations with everything from gourmet cuisine to classic French dishes, to tasty street food. On this tasting tour, explore Montreal neighborhoods such as Little Italy and Mile End with a local guide, stopping at bars, restaurants, bakeries, and delicatessens. Along the way, sample a variety of local and European-inspired dishes including gnocchi, Alsatian tarts, and Montreal-style bagels, accompanied by Italian coffee and sweet ice cream.

Discover Old Quebec (Vieux Québec) on a food tour that goes from old-world to modern, with plenty of delicious stops along the way. You’ll see some of the key sites within the UNESCO-listed walls of Old Quebec, pausing for tasting menus, fresh pastries, a traditional Québecois dessert, and more. Included tastings are the perfect cross-section of local cuisine, with a knowledgeable guide to share stories behind the city's best food.

Experience an overview of Montreal on this guided sightseeing tour of the city. Visit many of Montreal’s top attractions and historical sites like Notre-Dame Basilica, Chinatown, Mount Royal Park, Olympic Stadium, Saint Joseph's Oratory, Old Port, and Old Montreal, to name a few. Hop aboard a comfortable motor coach and get to know the largest city in Quebec province, with live commentary from a professional tour conductor. Montreal hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy the view of Québec City and the surrounding countryside from the water on this sightseeing cruise along the Saint-Lawrence River. Set sail from the Cap Diamant to Montmorency Falls, the perfect combination of nature and culture. Take in the stunning view from three distinctive exterior terraces, with commentary from a costumed guide dressed as the French-Canadian explorer Louis Jolliet. See the Québec City skyline and cruise beneath the famous Fairmont Le Château Frontenac hotel. A variety of beverages and snacks are available for purchase on board the boat.

Québec City boasts beautiful architecture and spectacular riverside scenery, but visiting independently means missing the city’s rich history. On this tour, explore Québec by sightseeing bus in a group smaller than you’d find on other similar tours. With your engaging guide dressed in 17th-century colonialist attire, discover top attractions including Montmorency Falls and the Samuel de Champlain statue, and see the best of Québec City with ease.

Tread among the rich and famous on this 1-hour tour of the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City. A knowledgable local guide, interpreting a historical character, will lead you through one of Quebec’s most iconic buildings, which has hosted numerous dignitaries throughout its history. After meeting at Dufferin Terrace (next to Château Frontenac) you’ll get a primer of the outside of the building before heading inside to see the rest. A small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience.

Explore historic Old Québec City on this walking tour. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions in the Upper and Lower Town districts—like the Fortifications of Québec, Citadelle of Québec, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church and many more. Discover Québec City's history from 1608 to the present day and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage site, with educational and entertaining commentary from a professional tour conductor.

Discover the wilderness on Quebec City’s doorstep with this half-day tour, which proves ideal for time-restricted travelers. Leave the city behind and head for Jacques-Cartier National Park in the Laurentian Mountains. Enjoy stress-free round-trip transport, and enjoy the freedom to hike solo or the security of going with a guide who is familiar with the park’s trails and beauty spots. Upgrade to include lunch.

Discover the darkest years of New France on an animated, 90-minute, crime walking tour in Old Quebec. Follow ghostly guides — the executioner Jean Rattier and his wife Marie Rivière — to learn about the details of terrible crimes, arrests and executions that happened in Quebec City centuries ago. Walk the city streets after dark and discover the many secrets of this historic and haunted neighborhood.

Spare your feet the blisters and make your ascent to Parc de la Chute-Montmorency stress-free when you purchase your entrance and cable car ticket in advance. The leisurely ride to the top offers spectacular views of the 272-foot (83 meter) high waterfall. Be sure to visit the Manoir, where you can learn about the history and heritage of the area.

Explore the best of Quebec City on this narrated, hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tour. Visit many of Quebec City’s top attractions—like Old Québec, Fortifications of Québec, Quartier Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Place Royale, Vieux-Port de Québec, to name just a few. Select the 2-day pass, then board at any of the stops and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage Site in customized fashion, with audio commentary in 10 different languages.

Explore the best of Quebec City on this guided sightseeing tour. Visit many of Quebec City’s top attractions—like Old Québec, Place Royale, Place d'Armes, and the Plains of Abraham, to name just a few. Hop aboard a comfortable motorcoach and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage Site, with live commentary from a professional tour conductor.

While docked at the Port of Québec, explore historic Old Québec City on this walking tour. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions in the Upper and Lower Town districts — like the Fortifications of Québec, Citadelle of Québec, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church and many more. Discover Québec City's history from 1608 to the present day and get to know this UNESCO World Heritage site, with educational and entertaining commentary from a professional tour conductor.

Simplify your arrival in Quebec City with this handy private airport transfer service. There’s no need to line up for taxis, navigate public transport in a new place, or wait around for strangers. Your driver will meet you after you’ve collected your bags and will drive you directly to your hotel in Quebec City or surrounding areas. Relax and enjoy the views en route or even have a nap.

Immerse yourself in French-Canadian history and devour culinary delights on this gourmet food tour of Québec City. Meet your guide in the center of Old Quebec and set out on foot to discover historic sights like Notre-Dame de Quebec Cathedral, Québec City Hall, and Royale Square. Follow your guide to some of the city's top restaurants as you indulge in a 5-course tasting menu that includes organic charcuterie, wine pairings, and a classic flambé prepared right at your table. Group size is limited to 10 for a more personal experience.

Explore the city of Montreal on this scooter tour that takes travelers through back streets and past top attractions. Learn about interesting neighborhoods as you cruise along on an electric scooter.

Visit buzzing eateries and busy watering holes on this market and food tour in Montreal. Explore Jean-Talon Market and a section of Little Italy with your guide and discover ‘farm-to-table’ produce, Canada-style. Gain insight into Montreal locals’ love of fresh food and sample some yourself at one of their hole-in-the-wall eateries. Meet the producers who work hard to keep standards high, and gain insight into the Vietnamese, Italian and Latino influences spicing up Canada’s cuisine.

Get off the well-trodden path and enjoy Montreal like a local on this half-day bicycle tour. An in-the-know guide takes you to his favorite street-art and cultural corners, as well as a picnic lunch in a beautiful borough park with a local craft beer. This small-group tour is limited to just 10 people, ensuring personalized attention. Come away with a solid pulse on Montreal’s current culture and knowledge of hot spots frequented by locals.

A unique and educational tour while discovering our wonderful world along the famous Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park. At the guided tour, Nationnal Park, charming villages, imposing landscapes, warm people and so much more. This tour includes transportation in a 24 passenger minibus with guide and the entry free to the Park Saguenay (Anse-de-Tabatière, the 7th most beautiful view in Canada). Boarding for this tour is in the port area of La Baie (Saguenay) 2 minutes walk from your ship at the dock. Note that a guide will accompany you throughout the trip, to provide animation and interpretation of various themes: the history of settlement along the banks of the Saguenay, the concepts of National Park Saguenay and the Saguenay-St Lawrence, the geological history of the Saguenay Fjord. Our booth of brown color and blue roof clearly identified (Saguenay Guided Tours). It is directly on the port area within max 5 minutes walk of your cruise ship.

Quebec City is known for food and history, and this tour gives you an immersion in both worlds. Visit top restaurants and historical sights as you take in the best of Quebec City. Combine a guided walking tour with a stop for an amuse-bouche, charcuterie platter, a flambé dish, farm-to-platter delicacies, and a little something sweet to end the evening.

Take a trip from Quebec City to Orleans Island (Île d’Orléans) and indulge in wine tastings at four local vineyards without having to worry about driving. Discover a variety of local wines, and find out more about this fertile island in the St. Lawrence River from your guide. You’ll also get views of Montmorency Falls from the road during the return journey back to town.

There are many tours of Quebec available but opting for a private tour lets you customize the itinerary according to your own interests. Unlike big group tours, you will be traveling with just your party and a guide so can choose to visit where you want and spend as long there as you wish. Along the way, you'll learn all about Quebec from your guide.