Old Québec & French Canada Private History Walking Tour
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About the Activity
A must-do experience for North American visitors to Quebec City; In-depth and fun historical overview of Old Québec, a unique historic district and World Heritage site featuring hundreds of history markers. Most first-time visitors do not know to what a great extent Canada and US history are intertwined. Do you know the links between French Canada, Quebec and your part of the continent? There is no better place to discover these connections than in beautiful Quebec City. Discover how early French settlers influenced by many continental events - Manifest Destiny, French & Indian War, Boston Tea Party, American Revolution, War of 1812 , American Civil War, Alaska Purchase, Canadian Confederation... - shaped Quebec and Canada. During our 2.5-hour walking tour, discover sites in both Upper and Lower Town, highlighting the significant role played by Quebec City in the history of North America and in the creation of modern Canada. Convenient meeting point: your Old Quebec hotel.2 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Fees : Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST (Goods and Services Tax)
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Locations in the itinerary
Musee du Fort(Pass By)
10, rue Sainte-Anne, , Quebec City, Canada, G1R 4S7Museum about the military history of Canada and the great battles of Quebec City, from early French settlers to 1776.View LocationMoment Spa Le Chateau Frontenac(Pass By)
1 Rue Des Carrieres, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec City, Canada, G1R 4P5Icon of modern Canada from coast to coast, 1893 Canadian Pacific Railway Hotel, now Fairmont.View LocationTerrasse Dufferin(Pass By)
Rue des Carrieres, Quebec, chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, Canada, G1R 5J5Memory of the Royal family and its representatives, this boardwalk was built in the wake of the creation of modern Canada. Forts and Chateaux St-Louis National Park showcasing the castle of the French Governors until the French & Indian War is located UNDER the boardwalk.View LocationWar monument, memory of the French and Indians War in Canada.View Location
Memory of British Quebec City, built the year of the Louisiana Purchase, that is, 20 years after the U.S. Independence.View Location
La Citadelle de Quebec(Pass By)
1 Cote de la Citadelle, Quebec City, Canada, G1R 3R2Stronghold added to the Quebec City’s defense system after the War of 1812, facing the American threat.View LocationPlains of Abraham(Pass By)
835 Wilfrid-Laurier Ave, , Quebec City, Canada, G1R 2L3Iconic ground battlefield of the French & Indians War in America. Unlike Yorktown VA or Chalmette Battlefield in New Orleans LA, here the British won the war defeating the French. Canada became British from the 1763 Treaty of Paris.View LocationFortifications of Quebec National Historic Site(Pass By)
2 Rue d'Auteuil, Corner St.Jean, Quebec City, Canada, G1R 5C2French and British ramparts built to protect this strategic outpost that controlled the St Lawrence seaway up to the center of the continent.View LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- If your hotel is situated in Old Quebec, our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before tour time. If your hotel is NOT in Old Quebec, we will be in touch with you to suggest an easy-to-find meeting point.
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Additional Information
- 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
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- French
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Montreal time to receive 100% refund.
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