Québec: Fortifications of Old Québec Guided Walking Tour Fortifications of Québec Guided Tour in French
ID: GYG383033-O-691471
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Walk through 400 years of history on a walking tour of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover its hidden gems while learning about the history and preservation behind its defensive system.
Explore 400 years of history on this guided walking tour of Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See some of the top landmarks in the area and immerse yourself in the only remaining fortified city north of Mexico.
Begin your adventure with stunning views of the St. Lawrence River and the Citadelle of Quebec as you meet your guide on the Dufferin Terrace boardwalk. Walk along and on the fortification walls of Old Québec and get access to a soldiers' casemate.
Until September 5, you may finish your tour with a self-guided visit to the heritage buildings in Artillery Park, including the Arsenal Foundry and the Dauphine Redoubt. In the Dauphine Redoubt, erected in 1712, you will find out about the lifestyle of French and British soldiers by encountering guides and characters.
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of Old Quebec as you walk along the fortification walls
- Explore a soldier’s casemate room which is closed to the general public
- Access to the Dauphine Redoubt, one of the oldest military buildings in Canada
- Capture pictures of iconic sights like the St. Lawrence river and the Citadelle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
This is a 3-kilometer walking tour
The heritage buildings in Artillery Park are open on weekends from May 20 to June 11, and every day from June 12 to August 20. Please keep your ticket to access the buildings for free.
Look for a "Frontenac" sign on a green and white kiosk with a Canadian flag at the beginning of the Dufferin Terrace. Your guide will be wearing a green and beige uniform.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
