Private Tour

Private Walking Tour – 25 American Stories of Old Québec

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

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A UNIQUE WALKING TOUR OF OLD QUÉBEC highlighting events, places and people of the shared history of the United States and Canada!

Here are some of the themes we cover:

- Québec City is Canada’s Jamestowne

- Quebec catholic missionaries into Illinois

- Québec-born settler in Louisiana

- The War from Pittsburgh to Québec City

- Black American Loyalists to Canada

- War of 1812 and the defense of Québec City

- American Civil War and the shaping of Canada

- Alaska Purchase: if cannons could talk…

- Québec exodus to New England: Mexicans of the North!

- Ideas of annexation of Canada: Déjà Vu!

1775-1776 INVASION OF CANADA

We do not forget to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Québec that took place during the 1775-1776 invasion of Canada. Less than a century after the American failure, the colonies of British North America gave birth to Canada in 1867. And since the 1871 Treaty of Washington, Canada and the U.S. have lived in peace, despite some occasional disagreements…

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Old Quebec

THIS TOUR IS DEDICATED TO HISTORY LOVERS AND WANTS TO HONOR 250 YEARS OF NORTH AMERICAN HISTORY. Old Québec is the ultimate historic district to tell the story of French and British Americas that shaped Canada and the United States. Discover the common history of two nations in # 1 destination for history enthusiasts in Canada.

Admission Not Applicable

Lower Town (Basse-Ville)

Present-day Rue de la Barricade (Street) is one of the few sites where the December 1775 American attack on Quebec City is commemorated. Benedict Arnold was defeated by British troops and local militia and was eventually repulsed to the US border days before the July 4th Declaration of Independence.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

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Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fabulous History Tour of Quebec
marrob1,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis was our guide and communication was brilliant about where to meet as we came off a cruise ship. He gave us a brilliant history lesson as well as a wonderful walking tour of both the Old Town and New Town sections of Quebec. Having a private tour is so much nicer than big tours as so personal and so much easier to manoeuvre with all the other tourists. Highly recommend!!
A real eye opener
familyguy,,Jun 12, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Michel Sirois's knowledge of the history of Quebec and its place in Canada was enlightening and entertaining. As a Canadian I think I learned more in our 3 hour tour of Quebec than I did in high school. Michel's charts and maps helped us understand and visualize everything that was in front of us. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody wanting to understand Quebec and its unique place within Canada.
Awesome Tour of Quebec City!
Peggy B,,Feb 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I are not great "tourists" but thought it would be a good idea to have a tour to learn more about this gorgeous city. Michel was great! He provided very interesting information on the history of Quebec and an awesome walking tour of the city. Michel is very knowledgeable, a wonderful guide and an overall great guy. I highly recommend him!
Fantastic Quebec
Dally A,,Jul 25, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took this tour with our guide, Michel Sirois, and loved the history that Michel provided. He also provided maps and visual representations of what Quebec was like in the past and this enabled us to visualise buildings that no longer existed or to see where the buildings were located in pictures of the past. He communicated to us his passion and love for Quebec and we were impressed with the history of this fantastic city. Dallas and Susan Anderson Queensland Australia

From CA$285.00