Quebec City, Isle of Orleans, and Montmorency Falls Tour

[midwestchick]

Has anyone ever done this tour in Quebec? If so, was it worth doing and who did you use? We'll be doing an overnight in QC next fall and would like to see as much as possible, including see Old Quebec City.

[mr green]

We did it several years ago, it was quite impressive, a short walk as I recall of about half a mile, from the bus, the falls freeze over in winter.

We did the falls, then back to the ship for a second tour which included a maple farm, and the Olde City.

Quebec City I found was the safest city that I have walked in, after dark in N. America. The teens were very polite.

 

john

[midwestchick]

We did it several years ago, it was quite impressive, a short walk as I recall of about half a mile, from the bus, the falls freeze over in winter.

We did the falls, then back to the ship for a second tour which included a maple farm, and the Olde City.

Quebec City I found was the safest city that I have walked in, after dark in N. America. The teens were very polite.

 

john

 

 

Do you remember which tour company you used? I want to do a private excursion, rather than one through the ship.

[mr green]

Do you remember which tour company you used? I want to do a private excursion, rather than one through the ship.

 

My last cruise with NCL.

 

john

[mskaufman]

Do you remember which tour company you used? I want to do a private excursion, rather than one through the ship.

 

If you take the funicular to the upper town, there is a tourist office about a block away at which you can book tours. We were there last June and there was not a problem booking tours when we got there.

[midwestchick]

If you take the funicular to the upper town, there is a tourist office about a block away at which you can book tours. We were there last June and there was not a problem booking tours when we got there.

 

 

Thank you, but I'm trying to book an excursion for 8-10 people to share. Since this is a popular time of year, I prefer to have my tours arranged ahead of time.

[Dtfc3]

Assume ship docks at 7am; then sails next day at 5pm

Local tours ? email: informations@toursvieuxquebec.com , $70 pp an all day, catch all the need to see

 

On your own ?

>> Old town is walking distance from cruise ship pier, lots to see within a 30 minutes radius, some steep hill walk; palais royal info zone; petit champlain , a maze of artsy fartsy stores&restaurants, terrasse dufferin and archeological digs; grande allee-restaurants; rue st jean; the Citadel (home of the Royal 22nd regiment-Vandoos); get on the ecobus $1

>> Short distance from pier is the ferry, a 10 minute river crossing, $3 pp,one way; a must ; great view of the Landmark-Chateau Frontenac (hotel) and city skyline; night crossing even better

Montmorency falls is 15 km from old town, $25 cab fare one way, cable car over the falls approx $12-13 return

Also chaudiere falls-6km in ste foy, less impressive, worth a hike.

[Grand & Nana]

Do you remember which tour company you used? I want to do a private excursion, rather than one through the ship.

 

I'm booking through viator dot com

 

You can prepay in US$ and print your voucher from home. I've used them on six previous occasions for tours in Barcelona - if you have any questions, call their toll free number on their web page...the tour group through Viator meets next door to where our ship docks...another plus. They haven't been a disappointment yet...their prices are normally the same as at the door and no upcharge. It's a start, but it's always good to verify for yourself.

 

Good luck!

Nancy

Edited January 27, 2015 by Grand & Nana

[midwestchick]

Thanks for the input. I will contact them.