Old Quebec City Private Walking Tour : History and Nature

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

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)
Not recommended for people with mobility issues

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point

Meeting point will be confirmed, agree with clients after booking.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    French and English Period Fortification, Scottish Heritage, Ursuline convent , Holy Trinity, first Anglican Cathedral

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Old Quebec

    Narrow streets, heritage buildings and institutions, Dufferin Terrace, Chateau Frontenac, Basilica Notre Dame

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    First permanent French establishment in North America

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Wall street of Quebec, First French harbor, Latin district.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Walking and Hiking through History and Nature

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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