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Day tours in Quebec

Historic Quebec City, Montréal, the Laurentians and the St. Lawrence shore.

The best day tours in Quebec include the Montréal City Sightseeing Tour, the Old Montréal Walking Tour, the Montréal Food Tour, the Québec City Day Trip from Montréal, the Old Québec City Walking Tour, Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans, Tadoussac whale watching and Mont-Tremblant and the Laurentians.

Quebec combines European-style streets with big natural scenery. Montréal is a lively island city with a historic old port district and a celebrated food scene, and Québec City is a walled, hilltop city on the St. Lawrence River whose historic district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each destination has its own character, so it helps to tell us whether you prefer history, food, nature or a mix.

Day tours range from walking and food tours in the cities to longer excursions. You can reach Québec City from Montréal in a day, head into the Laurentians toward Mont-Tremblant, see Montmorency Falls and Île d'Orléans from Québec City, or travel to Tadoussac for whale watching. Longer excursions leave early and return in the evening, while the city tours are half-day outings that leave time for the rest of your day.

All 8 tours in Quebec

Planning your day tour in Quebec

Best time to go

Late spring to early autumn is best for walking tours and whale watching at Tadoussac, which runs in the warmer months. September and October bring fall colour in the Laurentians, while winter is atmospheric but cold and snowy.

Getting there and around

Montréal and Québec City both have airports, and the two cities are linked by highway and rail. French is the official language, though English is widely understood in tourist areas. Old Québec and Old Montréal are very walkable.

Quick tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes with grip, since Old Québec has cobblestones and steep stairs.
  • Pick a Montréal food tour for a relaxed introduction to local flavours and neighbourhoods.
  • Tadoussac and the Québec City day trip are very long days, so plan an early start.
  • A few French phrases such as bonjour and merci are always appreciated.

Frequently asked questions about day tours in Quebec

Can I do Québec City as a day trip from Montréal?

Yes. The Québec City Day Trip from Montréal is a full-day tour. If you would rather stay overnight, the Old Québec City Walking Tour works well as a half-day activity once you are there.

Where can I go whale watching in Quebec?

The Tadoussac Whale Watching Day Trip from Québec City heads to the area where the Saguenay Fjord meets the St. Lawrence. Sightings depend on the season and are never guaranteed.

What day tours are good for first-time visitors to Montréal?

The Montréal City Sightseeing Tour gives an overview of the main districts, the Old Montréal Walking Tour covers the historic centre on foot, and the Montréal Food Tour focuses on local flavours.

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