Quebec City Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Quebec City tours and things to do in North America’s most European city: stroll the cobbled lanes of Old Quebec beneath the Château Frontenac, ride the funicular, feel the spray of the towering Montmorency Falls, graze your way through a food tour, sail the St. Lawrence, sip cider on Île d’Orléans, and head downriver to watch whales at Tadoussac. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Quebec City by interest
Whatever brings you to Quebec City — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Old Quebec walks
Château Frontenac.
ExploreMontmorency Falls
Thundering falls.
ExploreFood tours
Poutine & maple.
ExploreWhale watching
Tadoussac whales.
ExploreÎle d’Orléans
Farms & cider.
ExploreGhost walks
Haunted history.
ExploreCruises & e-bikes
Easy sightseeing.
ExploreCity & nature
History & falls.
ExploreTop attractions in Quebec City
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Old Quebec
Walled old town.
Montmorency Falls
Thundering falls.
Old Town Bistros
Food tastings.
Tadoussac Whales
St. Lawrence.
Île d’Orléans
Farms & cider.
Haunted Quebec
Ghost walks.
St. Lawrence
River cruises.
Canyon Sainte-Anne
Falls & bridges.
15 min awayMontmorency Falls
Thundering falls.
Downriver awayTadoussac
Whale watching.
15 min awayÎle d’Orléans
Farms & cider.
East awayCanyon Sainte-Anne
Falls & bridges.
River awaySt. Lawrence
Sightseeing cruise.
Center awayOld Quebec
Walled old town.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Quebec City visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm and lively — peak season for tours and festivals.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Crisp air and stunning fall colours.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Snowy and magical, with the Carnival and ice hotel.
Spring (Apr–May)
Fresh and quiet as the city thaws.
For whales
May to October is best for whale watching.
Best overall
June to October is ideal.
One day
Old Quebec and Montmorency Falls.
Two days
Add a food tour and whale watching.
Three days
Add Île d’Orléans and river cruises.
For history
Old Quebec and the ramparts.
For nature
The falls, whales and the island.
For food
Food tours and Île d’Orléans.
On foot
The Old Town is best explored on foot.
Funicular
The funicular links the Upper and Lower Towns.
Bus & tours
Hop-on buses and tours reach the falls.
By boat
Cruises and ferries ply the St. Lawrence.
Where to stay
Stay in Old Quebec for the full experience.
Canadian dollar
Canada uses the dollar; cards widely accepted.
Old Quebec walk
Take a guided walk to grasp the history.
Montmorency Falls
Cross the suspension bridge for the best view.
Food tour
Try poutine, maple and cider with a guide.
Whale watching
Book a Tadoussac trip in summer.
Île d’Orléans
Sample cider and cheese on the island.
Dress warm
Winters are cold — bring layers and boots.
Walking tours
Popular Old Quebec tours sell out — book ahead.
Food tours
Small food tours fill up — reserve early.
Whale watching
Tadoussac trips sell out — book ahead.
Falls tours
Montmorency tours fill up — reserve early.
Ghost walks
Evening tours fill up — book ahead.
Summer & winter
Summer and Carnival are busiest — book ahead.
Walking tour
Around $30–55 for an Old Quebec walking tour.
Montmorency Falls
About $40–70 for a falls and Beaupré tour.
Food tour
Roughly $65–100 for a food tasting tour.
Whale watching
Around $120–180 for a Tadoussac day trip.
Île d’Orléans
About $60–100 for an island food tour.
How to save
Join group walking and bus tours to save.
Quebec City through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Festivals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Fall colours.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Crisp.
- Best for
- Carnival & snow.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.
- Best for
- Quiet thaw.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Fresh.