Historical District
UNESCO World Heritage
$75/per participants – minimum 2
Duration: 2.5h
Feel like a time traveler ! With your private local guide, walk across four centuries of history and French Canadian heritage in the most European City of North America.
In addition to learning about the major historical events, the Tour highlights the central role of the St-Lawrence River and the Indigenous population in the expansion of the Europeans in Canada. With a different approach on history, the Tour emphases how elements of nature, climate and geography challenged the Europeans exploring the Saint Lawrence river, hoping to find the western. passage.
While strolling the narrow streets of Quebec historical district, you learn about historical events taking place in Quebec from the XVI century to modern time and explore the realities of a sub-arctic climate on peoples life, culture and economy, from past to present.
In addition to learning about major history landmarks, the tour helps understanding the connections between world events of the XVI century and the exploration of the New World leading to the North America of today.
What is included with this tour:
- 2.5 hours of guided Tour with a knowledgeable passionate guide.
- The Tour covers the Historical districts with upper and lower town: Chateau Frontenac, Latin District, Notre Dame Basilica, Ursuline school, Anglican Cathedral, Scottish district, Irish memorial, Augustine’s Monastery, Old Port, Place Royale, Petit Champlain and more.
- Insider information on restaurants, recommendations on other must see places, activities and festivals to complete your journey.