Explore Québec City and the surrounding region on this guided, full-day sightseeing tour from Montreal. Hop aboard your coach to visit Québec City’s top attractions, including the UNESCO-listed Old Québec, Place Royale, and the Plains of Abraham, before venturing into the scenic countryside to see Montmorency Falls. Hear commentary from your guide along the way, and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Montreal.

Day trip from Montreal to Quebec City, the historic heart of French Canada
Learn about Quebec City’s fascinating French-Canadian history from a guide
Capture photos of magnificent Montmorency Falls, higher than Niagara Falls
Enjoy free time to wander through Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

What To Expect
Get to know Québec City and its top attractions on this guided sightseeing tour from Montreal. The full-day adventure begins with hotel pickup in downtown Montreal. Climb aboard a comfortable motor coach and enjoy the journey to Québec City, with commentary from your guide along the way.

Explore Old Québec, the historic heart of French Canada and the capital of the province of Québec, with its narrow streets, stone buildings, and European feel, and learn about the city's history and culture.

Visit Place Royale, often referred to as the birthplace of French America, and the beautiful Plains of Abraham, where the famous Battle of Québec between the French and English armies took place in the Seven Years’ War in 1759. Then follow Avenue Royale through the traditional villages and farms of the Beaupre Coast, just north of Québec City, to visit Montmorency Falls, a 272-foot (83-meter) waterfall on the Montmorency River (taller than Niagara Falls).

After the tour, there is ample time to explore Old Québec at leisure. The tour ends with a return trip to Montreal and hotel drop-off.

1. Gray Line
   After pickup from your Montreal hotel, you’ll be taken 2.5 hours northeast by coach to Quebec City, the historic heart of French Canada located on the St. Lawrence River. The oldest settlement in North America, this capital city’s charming narrow streets and quaint neighborhoods are steeped in fascinating history.
   Duration: 12 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2. Place Royale
   On your sightseeing tour, your knowledgeable local guide will explain the history of Quebec City, which was founded as a fort by the French in the 1500s. Pass famous landmarks and historical treasures including picturesque Place Royale.
   Duration: 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3. Plains of Abraham
   See Notre Dame Basilica, the Parliament Building, Ile d'Orleans, and the Plains of Abraham, where the famous battle between the French and English took place in 1759.
   Duration: 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4. Quartier Petit Champlain
   Visit the oldest quarter in North America, the Petit Champlain district.
   Duration: 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5. Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
   Admire views of Montmorency Falls, an incredible waterfall and emblem of the city seated between the Montmorency River and the St. Lawrence River. This magnificent natural gem is taller than Niagara Falls!
   Duration: 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

6. Old Quebec
   Enjoy free time after your tour to explore Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   Duration: 3 hours • Admission Ticket Free