This all day tour, guided to and from Quebec City, includes your return transportation and sightseeing tour in Quebec with a local licensed guide.

Go back over 350 years to the historic landmark of the French regime. You will be charmed by the old world atmosphere of Quebec City with its narrow streets, steep hills and numerous historical treasures on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

Tour includes a photo stop at Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara Falls! Before we return, you will have some time to browse in the Old City.

Tour Itinerary:

Place Royale - Birthplace of French civilization in North America. The architecture of its homes and its narrow streets attract visitors worldwide. (stop)
Shop and lunch in the oldest quarter in North America.
Petit Champlain district (free time)
Escalier Casse-Cou - Translated as "break neck staircase" not nearly as dangerous as its name implies.
Funicular - Board an elevator that descends a cliff linking Upper and Lower Old Quebec staging before you a magnificent view of the river and its surroundings.
Montmorency Falls - Impressive 83 m. high waterfalls that are 1.5 times that of Niagara Falls. (Impressive view - 20 minute photo stop)
Notre Dame Basilica - Originally a chapel build in 1633 by Champlain, the founder of Quebec.
Laval University - First French-language Catholic University.
Price Building - Quebec's oldest skyscraper.
Citadel - Largest fortifications in North America. The construction began in 1820 and lasted more than 30 years. (stop)
Plains of Abraham - Where the famous battle between the French and English armies took place in 1759. (stop)
Parliament Building - Quebec's most important national historic site.
Grand-Allee - Also known as Quebec "Champs Elysees"
Place D' Armes - Where stands a fountain with a monument to the faith. (stop)
Chateau Frontenac - World-renowned hotel (stop)
Carnaval De Quebec - Winter Carnival which includes the international ice sculpture and much more. (seasonal)
Ile D'Orleans - Known as the cradle of French civilization in North America.

Tour Info
Times: Wednesdays & Saturdays only @ 8:00am

2008-2009 Departs

April 24-November 3 Everyday at 8am
November 4-April 23 (Wed, Sat at 8am)