The 4 Best Quebec City Christmas Tours

1.Quebec City: Christmas Magic Walking Tour in Old Quebec

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

Walk through Old Quebec for two hours with a licensed guide in period costume. See Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, Notre-Dame-de-Québec Basilica, and Place Royale while hearing French Canadian history and Christmas traditions. English and French tours run daily, rain or shine, with a small hot chocolate included.

“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

Spend about two hours walking through Old Quebec with an English-speaking guide. Visit the German Christmas Market, Château Frontenac, Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, and Petit-Champlain. The tour includes market samples and hot chocolate, though the focus can lean toward Quebec City history as much as Christmas traditions.

“Fun tour of Quebec City, mixing history with Christmas storytelling. The guide was very knowledgeable of the city, and dressed the part. Highly recommended!”

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3.Quebec: German Christmas Market Tasting Tour

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

Spend 90 minutes walking Quebec City’s German Christmas Market with a French- and English-speaking guide. You’ll learn how the market began in 2008, compare Quebec and German Christmas customs, and sample glühwein, a pretzel, and stollen. Meet in front of the Tourist Information Center, and dress for cold, wet, or snowy weather.

“Was great!!! Our guide was amazing and upbeat even though it was -25 and some were freezing. He kept us all going!!!”

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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 walk through Lower Quebec City. Along cobbled side streets, costumed characters share unusual New France Christmas customs, folk cures, and winter stories. Valerie has led at least one praised evening, though guides and performers may 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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