A Taste of History Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Discover the period character who will guide you through the flavors of Quebec's terroir on this tour and learn about how his story in New-France began.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Follow your guide and learn about the history of the Hébert family in New-France.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Seminaire du Quebec

  Enter the courtyard of the Old Seminary and get back to the 17th century with your guide.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral

  Following the founding of the parish of Notre-Dame de Québec by Monseigneur de Laval, the Catholic religion was part of the settlers' way of life.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  Enjoy your first tasting of Quebec's terroir of the tour!

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6

  Learn about the Institut Canadien de Québec as well as about the Maison de la littérature’s mission to showcase Québec’s literary heritage and promote all forms of current literary creation.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7

  Learn about the four major periods of Quebec City history reflected by the Morrin Center. This nationally recognized heritage site bears witness to the French- and English-language communities that contributed to Quebec City’s patrimony.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

  The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was the first Anglican cathedral to be built outside the British Isles after New-France became a British colony.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9

  Enjoy the second tasting of the tour!

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 10
  Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines

  Learn about the community of the Ursulines de Québec, founders of the first school for girls in New France.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 11

  Discover the third tasting stop of the tour!

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 12
  Terrasse Dufferin

  Offering a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River and the Château Frontenac, the Dufferin Terrace is visited by thousands of people every year in all seasons.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13

  End the tour on a sweet note at Au 1884!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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