Top 4 Quebec City Christmas Tours

1.Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Our pick

Walk through Old Quebec with a licensed guide in period costume, seeing Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica, and Place Royale. Expect strong historical storytelling, French heritage, and a small Christmas touch rather than a tour devoted entirely to holiday customs. English and French tours run year-round, rain or shine.

“Loved the history and enthusiasm of the guide!!! Would highly recommend for all!!!!”

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2.Christmas Magic in Old Quebec

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Walk through Old Quebec’s Christmas-lit streets with an English-speaking guide, visiting the German Christmas Market, Château Frontenac, Notre-Dame Basilica, and Petit-Champlain. You’ll sample local market fare, sip hot chocolate on Dufferin Terrace, and hear both Christmas traditions and Quebec history during this two-hour small-group tour.

“Informative and fun - the guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Experienced a lot of the city within a short period of time.”

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3.Quebec: German Christmas Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Meet your French or English-speaking guide at the Tourist Information Center for a 90-minute walk through Quebec City’s German Christmas Market. You’ll learn how the event began in 2008, hear about German Christmas market traditions dating to the 13th century, and taste glühwein, pretzels, and stollen.

“Sarah was a knowledgeable guide and offered info on some of the different stalls as well as some other interesting facts and history of the market. I highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Quebec: Christmas Interactive Walking Tour of New France

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

Meet your English- or French-speaking guide at La Fresque des Québécois for a one-hour evening walk through Old Quebec’s Lower Town. You’ll hear odd Christmas customs, folk cures, and stories of colonial life while costumed characters appear along the route. Valerie has led one highly praised session, but guides vary.

“I took the tour on December 23 at 7:00 p.m. with Valerie, and it was the best experience I had in Quebec. Highly recommended for families with children or teenagers. The actresses were outstanding, the performances were excellent, and the stories were told with impressive quality. A truly immersive experience, crafted with great attention to detail. Congratulations to the entire team for such a wonderful experience!”

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