14 Mar QUEBEC CITY AND COUNTRYSIDE TOURS BUS

You want to organize your trip to Quebec City. First of all, book your Hotel.

Of course we are biased and hope you choose to book with us as we have a perfect location in the heart of Old Quebec.We do hope that the Manoir d’Auteuil will charm you with its art deco design, and historical touches throughout .

The best way to visit Quebec City : the guided tour

Walking tour or tour bus?

We always recommend starting with a tour, whether it be a Quebec City walking tour, or touring in the comfort of a bus. This helps our clients get their bearings and a fantastic overview of the wonderful places to visit while in the Quebec City Region. 

You may find the places visited on your tour merit coming back and taking a second look on your own to further explore the beauty of our region.

So, if you are looking for a great activity to plan during your stay, we have the answer: bus tours are an essential activity to discover Quebec city and its regions.

This  activity is available all seasons. Enjoy the outdoors and discover the city comfortably aboard the red bus, an autocar or a luxury minibus. The company Old Quebec Tours offers a selection of guided tour packages of Old Quebec and/or its surroundings. All of these tours are supervised by highly qualified professionals (guides and drivers) who really know the area and love sharing their insights and historical knowledge.

Quebec City tours bus :  available packages

Quebec City tour by bus 

The visit is commented by a professional guide (French and English) on board the closed bus or by audioguide (10 languages) on board the double-decker bus (available only during the summer season).

You will have the opportunity to discover the history of the first French city in North America passing through: The Latin Quarter,Plains of Abraham, Ramparts, world famous Château Frontenac, National Assembly, Basilica, City Hall, Place Royale, Citadelle as well as several points of interest in the modern Quebec city. Duration 2 hours.

Schedule

• Mai 13, 2023 to October 31, 2023: 10 a.m.

Prices

• Adult (13 years and over): $39.99
• Children (6 to 12 years old): $25.99
• 0-5 years old: Free

Regional tours bus : visit Montmorency Falls, Île d’Orléans and Sainte-Anne de Beaupré

An excursion along  40 kilometers of Chemin du Roy, the oldest roadway in New France. You will pass through the pretty villages of French tradition to arrive at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré. It lasts between 4h30 and 5H.

Stops on this tour:

– Montmorency Falls (45 minutes): access is included in the price of the excursion. Take advantage of this moment to marvel at the height of this fall. It  is higher than Niagara falls. If you are sensitive to cold, plan an extra jacket and admire the landscape in comfort. If you enjoy hiking, take a walk around the park, taking advantage of those high climbs.

– Sainte-Anne de Beaupré Shrine (45 minutes): Visited for over 350 years, the interior of this church is as impressive as the exterior. Paintings, mosaics, stained glass, stone and wood carvings will tell you the story of this place.

– Copper Museum, Albert Gilles (20 minutes). A family business managed for over 90 years by the Gilles family. A very welcoming family who will offer you a free guided tour of its 2 museums: From copper ore to copper art and Christorama. This museum is the 11th copper producer in the world. The products are made from Canadian copper and are made in Quebec. Take advantage of this passage to buy beautiful souvenirs of your trip. Their shop offers a multitude of handmade products that will amaze you. They are made of pure copper and varnished to protect them. The most popular items according to owners are clocks (from $55), jewelry (from $30), enamel plates (from $85) and bookmarks (from $25).

– Chocolate shop of the island (20 minutes) : a beautiful place to admire a splendid view of the St. Lawrence River and see Quebec City from the other side. On site, a delicious range of homemade products is sold: artisanal chocolates and ice cream. The creamery is closed for the winter period, but for 2022, it is already open as of March 5th, 2022. There is also the possibility of tasting their products on site. Why not take a nice little walk to admire the beautiful landscape while tasting their chocolates or ice creams.

Schedule

• Mai 13, 2023 to October 31, 2023: 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Prices

• Adult (13 years and over): $64.99
• Children (6 to 12 years old): 44.99
• 0-5 years old: Free

Village Vacances Valcartier shuttle

Transportation to the largest winter  and summer games playground  in America, Village Vacances Valcartier. Please note that access to activities is not included. Buy your attractions tickets online.

Shuttle Prices:

• Adult (13 years and over): $29.99
• Children (6 to 12 years old): $19.99
• 0-5 years old: Free

Ice hotel visit and transportation by bus

An advantageous package to visit the Hôtel de Glace. It includes :

 

• Round-trip transport to the Ice  Hotel 
• Access to the Ice Hotel. The Ice Hotel is a partner of the Old  Quebec Tours  company. Once your tickets have been purchased through the company, you will not have to pay anything on site, even for children under 6 years old. Contrary to on-site rates, regardless of the size of your little ones, access is free for children under 6 years old.

Schedule 

• Departure times are: 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Return times are: 11:10 a.m. and 2:40 p.m.

Prices

• Adult (13 years and over): $54.99
• Children (6 to 12 years old): $44.99
• 0-5 ans :    Free

Quebec City and countryside bus tour

This package includes the two packages mentioned above: the city tour and the Montmorency waterfall tour + Ile d’Orléans + Sainte-Anne de Beaupré. The tour of the city is done in the morning for a duration of 2 hours and the tour of the countryside in the afternoon after the 30-minute break. Duration 7 hours.

Schedule

• Mai 13, 2023 to October 31, 2023: 10 a.m.

Day planning

Summer:

• City tour: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Free lunch break: 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Tour de la Campagne 1:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Winter:

• City tour: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Free lunch break: 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
• Tour of the countryside 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Prices

• Adult (13 years and over): $84.99
• Children (0 to 12 years old): $49.99

Quebec City tour & Ice Hotel visit

Combine 2 activities in one package and pay less thanks to the partnership between Old Quebec Tours company and the Ice Hotel. The package includes:

• The 2-hour city tour of Old Quebec
• Round-trip transport to the Ice  Hotel 
• The entrance ticket for the Ice Hotel

Schedule 

• Janvier 4, 2023 to March 20, 2023:  10 a.m.

Prices

• Adult (13 years and over): $79.99
• Children (6 to 12 years old): $54.99
• 0-5 years old: Free

Quebec City tour bus hop on hop off

Discover Quebec City from an open-top red bus. Hop on hop off all day long!

This package is the same as the City and countryside tour package but lasts less time. Your day begins at 10 a.m. for the city tour, which lasts just 1 hour instead of 2 hours. At 12:30 p.m. It is the departure time  for the tour of the Montmorency falls + Île d’Orléans + Sainte-Anne de Beaupré. (same duration as the previous one)

This is the most popular bus. It’s available only during the summer season. You can admire Quebec from its open upper level.

Available

• Mai 13, 2023 to October 31, 2023

Prices

• Adult (13 years and over): $49.99
• Children (6 to 12 years old): 34.99
• 0-5 years old: Free

For more information about the tour and the schedule consult this link

Important Information

• Buses can accommodate according to their maximum capacity. Wearing a mask is compulsory.
• The shuttles to Village Vacances Valcartier and the Ice Hotel are available only in winter following the closure of the 2 tourist attractions due to the temperatures.
• The closed bus is animated by a professional guide in person (French, English)
• The double-decker bus is only available during the summer period. The price is slightly higher (check the website). The tour is animated by an audio guide (10 languages).
• Possibility to buy on site at the tourist information kiosk 
• Book your place in advance during high season.

 

• How to book :  

We strongly advise you to book in advance to coincide with your stay in Quebec City.

Information / réservation: 418 664-0460 ou  1 800 267-8687

or online at this link :  https://www.toursvieuxquebec.com/en/home 

The Hotel Manoir d’Auteuil team can help you with your reservation.

• Cancellations 

20% cancellation fee held if more than two hours before the services.

No refund if cancellation less than two hours before services.

No refund will be considered on unused portions of a tour or unused admissions.

• Starting points

Tourist information Kiosk or Château Frontenac. You can choose one when booking. Both are on the same Place D’Armes. Our receptionists will be happy to show you how to get there using the map of Quebec City provided upon your arrival at the Manoir d’Auteuil.