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• Bus Tours in Québec City

If you’d like to experience Québec City with a chauffeur, there are bus tours with guides who will show you the sites and get you out of the city centre to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area. Choose from a range of tour options and explore Old Québec, Montmorency Falls, or Île d’Orléans.

Québec City Hop-on Hop-off Bus (Red Bus)

Québec City’s Red Bus is a must: a unique experience for exploring Old Québec and even some of the surrounding area, depending on the package you choose. Go straight to the outer top deck for a brush with the city’s history and heritage buildings. 

You can hop on and off the Red Bus at your convenience. Save time and energy as you see the sights in Old Québec, including the Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, the walls and gates, the Citadelle, Parliament, the Tourny Fountain, and the Plains of Abraham. It’s a great way to get around without having to worry about traffic or parking. 

Ready to hop on board? The first stop is just across from the Tourist Info Centre, near the Château Frontenac. Simply buy your ticket online before you board. 

Good to know: Unitours also offers a one-hour non-stop orientation tour of the city aboard the Yellow Bus.

Bus Tours Around Québec City

The area around Québec City is full of history and gorgeous scenery. So get out and explore! Take a full‑day or half‑day coach tour and see more of the sights. 

Trip to Montmorency Falls 

At one and a half times the height of Niagara Falls, majestic Montmorency Falls is a must‑see—and accessible to all visitors. Thanks to their popularity, you have a few different options for a guided coach tour. 

• Unitours : The famous falls are one of the stops on a terrific tour of the area that includes the tip of Île d’Orléans, famous for its heritage buildings and artisanal fare, and the scenic Route de la Nouvelle‑France, with a stop at the Sainte‑Anne‑de‑Beaupré Shrine. The bus leaves from the Tourist Info Centre. 
• Québec Bus Tour : Hop aboard a low‑emission bus for a guided tour of Old Québec, followed by a trip out to Montmorency Falls for an exhilarating encounter with the raw power of nature. 

Île d’Orléans Excursions   

This island paradise is known for its country charm, artisanal fare, and gorgeous heritage buildings. By opting for a coach tour, you’ll be free to sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery, camera at the ready. 

• Unitours :  A stop in Sainte-Pétronille, on the tip of Île d’Orléans, is one of the highlights of this tour, which also includes stops at Montmorency Falls and the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, via the Route de la Nouvelle-France. The bus leaves from the Tourist Info Centre. Other highlights include a stop at an Île d’Orléans chocolate shop!  
• Québec Bus Tour :  This company has two different tours that leave from the Tourist Info Centre. The first is a glorious food tour, served up with a side of local tales, legends, and history, and plenty of stops at the island’s artisanal producers. The second is a wine tour with visits and tastings at four of the island’s vineyards—designated driver included! 

Whale Watching Tours 

Let’s go see the whales! From the Parliament building, simply hop on a coach bus for an exciting and memorable full‑day excursion. Getting up early is a small price to pay for a chance to admire these majestic marine animals. After a beautiful drive through Charlevoix, you’ll head out on a 3‑hour boat tour of the St. Lawrence Estuary. From the deck of a Croisières AML ship, you’ll have the chance to see minke whales, fin whales, humpback whales, blue whales, beluga whales, harbour porpoises, and grey seals. The tour ends with an evening drive back to Québec City. 

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Double Decker Express Tour

See Quebec City from the top of an open double-decker bus! Take a short orientation tour admiring Old Quebec, the Plains of Abraham & Grande-Allée street.

Learn more about Quebec city's history with this guided tour.

Discover the magic of Quebec City when its landmarks reveal the beauty of the capital

Express Double Decker Tour

• 1 hour guided tour
• Guaranteed seats on the top deck
• Visit of the Old Quebec, Plains of Abraham and lower town
• Various departure at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm

april 26 th , 2024 to april 28 th , 2024

11h00, 13h00, 15h00

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A Guide for Tour Bus Drivers

Up to 30,000 buses every summer.

The historic district of Old Québec is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site . The sector’s rich heritage makes it a top tourist destination for history buffs. 

Due to the number of tour buses that pass through Old Québec, the City has had to establish rules regarding bus routes, bus parking, and the use of local tour guides in order to preserve this precious site.

These directives aim to ensure that tourist visits and quality of life for the local population aren’t affected by the noise, pollution, or traffic that buses can cause. They also aim to ensure that tourists have a pleasant and enjoyable stay and that the needs of Old City residents are respected.

Tourists and the buses that carry them are welcome in the capital of Québec!

Important Information

Tour guide services and boarding location for guides.

The City’s By-law on local tour guides, R.R.V.Q chapter G-1 (in French only) stipulates that any business offering tours within the city limits must retain the services of a tour guide with a valid licence, regardless of the guide’s nationality or language(s) spoken. This by-law is intended to ensure visitors to Québec City receive quality information.

Québec City Tourism can provide you with the information you need to book a certified tour guide. Tel.: 418-641-6290 Toll-free: 1-877-783-1608 Email: [email protected]

Locally operated city tours and departure location

You can avoid the hassle of driving your vehicle by leaving your group in the skilled hands of one of our local tourist transportation operators.

Bus dispatchers

Throughout the summer, the City’s bus dispatchers are at your service to provide information you and give you directions. Let them help you—it will make your job easier.

Stopping and Parking in Old Québec

Stopping in old québec is restricted to certain zones.

Buses are not allowed to stop inside the walls of the historic district except in the following pick-up/drop-off zones:

Hotel pick-up/drop-off zones

These pick-up/drop-off zones are located in front of certain hotels. Stops are limited to 10 minutes and only to allow passengers to embark and disembark while their luggage is being loaded or unloaded . Buses that need to let people on/off the bus under any other circumstances must use the designated pick-up/drop-off zones in each city sector.

Designated pick-up/drop-off zones

Designated pick-up/drop-off zones can be used for all other pick-ups and drop-offs. Bus drivers have a maximum of 10 minutes to let passengers on/off the bus.

Parking is prohibited in Old Québec

Parking is prohibited for all tour buses inside the walls of Old Québec. See the map (PDF : 496 Ko) to find street parking (“stationnement sur rue”) and parking lots (“stationnement hors rue”) outside the walls.

Pick-up/drop-off zones

These zones can be used by any vehicle.

Signage and Regulations

Engine idling.

Vehicle engines must be turned off as soon as the vehicle makes a stop, failing which drivers are subject to a $100–$500 fine. This small gesture goes a long way toward reducing bus-related nuisances.

Parking is prohibited when signs are flashing to allow for maintenance, street cleaning, or snow plowing.

Reserved lanes

These lanes are for buses and taxis only. 

Important Numbers

Health services.

Health info hotline: 648-2626 (24-hour medical information)

Emergency services

Police – Fire – Ambulance: 911

Additional Information

For more information, please call 311.

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Quebec City Getaway

Visit historic Québec City, featuring three nights of excellent accommodation and sightseeing. Explore the sights, shops, and restaurants of the city at your own pace, and join us for an excursion to Ste. Anne de Beaupre

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From its imposing position overlooking the St. Lawrence River, this beautiful city is the cradle of French civilization in North America. Québec City offers incredible dining, shopping, museums, and a true “joie-de-vivre” atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere outside Europe except for here. The options are endless in this exquisitely beautiful city. 

We include a guided tour of Upper and Lower Town as well as a side trip along the coast to Ste. Anne de Beaupré and its famous Shrine. Québec City is exceptionally beautiful any time of year so join us for a vacation that will take you a world away. 

Book online or contact our reservations department at 1 800 461 8687 x 280.

Visiting Québec City is like visiting Europe - but without a passport. The old walled city is a delight, and our accommodation (Hotel PUR) is a breezy 4-minute walk from the historic Saint-Roch district, one of the city's oldest faubourgs. It has an abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars close by - perfect for the coming adventures on your own!

A local guide joins us this morning for a tour of this beautiful city. This afternoon, we travel a short distance to Ste. Anne de Beaupré to see the famous Shrine, the Stations of the Cross, the Original Shrine, and more. We'll return to the hotel late this afternoon, experience the area at your own pace (free time).

Today is yours to enjoy on your own. Our hotel is surrounded by beauty and fun! Visit the Jean-Paul-L'Allier Garden, an oasis of greenery in the heart of the city. Shop the trendiest shops and enjoy a taste of the city's best restaurants, pubs, breweries and more! And don't forget to visit a gourmet grocer to take back a piece of the local products home with you.

We board our coach and journey home this morning. This isn't a goodbye, it's "a bientôt"… See you again soon Quebec!

Price Includes:

Luxury motorcoach transportation

3 nights accommodation 

3 included breakfasts

Guided City Tour

Excursion to Ste. Anne de Beaupre

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