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Quebec City Culinary & nightlife

Our most recommended Quebec City Culinary & nightlife

Ile d'Orleans: Electric Bike Rental

1. Ile d'Orleans: Electric Bike Rental

Pick up your bike at the rental shop at Motel Ile d'Orleans, close to the island's bridge. Upon arrival, you’ll get a safety introduction, and you can take your bike for a quick test ride. Enjoy a smooth ride on these modern electric bikes that allow you to cycle the island with ease. Before heading out on your ride, you will receive a map with a personalized route to help you discover Île d'Orléans. You also have the option to choose your own route as you go; this is a self-guided tour and the opportunity for discovery is endless. Plan between 3 to 5 hours for your cycling tour, including several stops along the way. Enjoy the option to stop for tastings of local farm products along the way, learn about the island’s history from the beginning of its colonization, and admire one of the region’s most beautiful landscapes. During your ride, you'll enjoy spectacular views over the Saint-Lawrence-River with endless opportunities to take great photos.

From Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier National Park Hiking Tour

2. From Quebec City: Jacques-Cartier National Park Hiking Tour

Explore Jacques-Cartier National Park's summer landscape on a guided hike for a memorable experience through the wilderness. This half-day excursion is suitable for all skill levels. After making your way to the meeting point, depart Quebec City and drive for approximately 1 hour to the national park. Then, start your hike with a professional guide around 30 minutes after arrival. By the edge of a river or in the heart of a forest, the trail will take you gradually to a viewpoint to observe the valley of the national park. During the hike, enjoy several breaks to taste food and drinks from the surrounding region. Halfway through the hike, stop for lunch. After lunch, your guide will lead you back through the forest to the park entrance where the bus will be waiting to transport you back to Quebec City. Schedule : 9 am : departure from Quebec City 10 am : arrival at the national park 10:30 am : start of the guided activity 2 pm : end of the guided activity 4:30 pm : departure from the park 5:30 pm : return to Quebec City

Quebec City: Island of Orleans Wine Tour

3. Quebec City: Island of Orleans Wine Tour

Discover the wine country of Orleans on this guided wine tasting tour from Quebec. Visit three vineyards and learn all about the wine production process. Taste wines from the Domaine Sainte-Famille, Le Vignoble du Mitan, and the Vignoble Isle de Bacchus wineries. Take a tour throughout the vineyard and taste local wines. Learn all about the different products available and the differences in manufacturing techniques.  Enjoy the magnificent views of Montmorency Falls on the ride back to Quebec.

Quebec City: Cruise with 3-Course Brunch

4. Quebec City: Cruise with 3-Course Brunch

Brunch in style on a ship on the Saint Lawrence River. Come aboard and treat yourself to a charming 2.5-hour experience. The cruise sails Saturdays and Sundays during the summer. Depart Chouinard Pier, only a four-minute walk from Quebec City's Quartier Petit Champlain. Step aboard the AML Louis Jolliet and let yourself be tempted by the diverse selection of dishes concocted onboard by the chef. Brunch is served as a 3-course meal with your choice of delicious main course options (vegetarian and gluten free available). Taste local products cooked and prepared by a chef and a team in the on-board kitchen as you cruise along the St. Lawrence River. Sip on complimentary coffee or tea as you savor your meal. After brunch, set sail on a captivating 1.5-hour cruise on the St Lawrence River and experience Quebec City from a different perspective. Relax on the outside terraces and admire the exceptional view of the old fortifications, the Château Frontenac, the Montmorency Falls, Île d'Orléans, the Côte-de-Beaupré, and the Laurentian Mountains. Your costumed guide, Louis Jolliet, will reveal the untold history of Quebec city, the river, and the surroundings.

Quebec City: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour

5. Quebec City: Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour

Embark on this 3-hour tailored tour which ncludes 9 craft beer samplers and 3 delicious snacks. This is, without a doubt, the most generous beer tour in town. Explore the St-Roch neighborhood, the heart of Quebec City’s craft beer scene.  Meet your expert guide at the first craft brewery location, 'Noctem Artisans Brasseurs'. Known for their crazy beers, they are also easily recognizable with their comic branding featuring cats. Enjoy your first 3 beer samplers and a delicious homemade party mix before touring their facilities and learning the basics of brewing. As you walk through the St-Roch neighborhood, your guide will supply you with interesting facts about Quebec’s rich beer history. This area is a must-see destination for its decadent culinary offer, nightlife, cultural diversity, and its microbreweries. Taste amazing and varied products, straight from where they are made. Next up is 'La Barberie', Quebec City's second-oldest microbrewery and the very first to operate as a cooperative for its workers. 'La Barberie' are known for their mastery of fruit in beer in multiple styles. Visit their beer cellars and savor 3 delicious beer samplers along with pretzels. Your beer adventure will conclude at “La Korrigane”. Feel right at home as you taste  3 specialty beers and a selection of veggie snacks.

Quebec City: Island of Orléans Taste Trail

6. Quebec City: Island of Orléans Taste Trail

Visit the island of Orléans in the Saint Lawrence River on this air-conditioned bus tour from Quebec City. Take part in 5 mouth-watering tastings at 5 different stops throughout your day. Be picked up from Place d'Arme and travel towards the Island of Orléans to discover the flavors of the area. At each stop, taste products and discover their stories. Indulge in something sweet at Chocolaterie Ste Petronille (producer of chocolates, truffles, jams, and ice-cream soaked in chocolate) and at the Nougaterie of St. Pierre (a producer of nougats and other sweets).  Visit the Cidrerie Bilodeau (a producer of cider, juice, and apple jelly) and tickle your taste buds at the Vineyard of Mitan (a producer of white wines, red wines, and ice wines). Finally, reach the Tigidou jam makers. Taste creations cooked from fresh, seasonal berries. Learn more about the history and the beginnings of the colonization the area along the way. At the conclusion of your tour, return to Place d'Arme in Quebec City. 

Quebec City: 5-Course Dinner Cruise

7. Quebec City: 5-Course Dinner Cruise

Climb aboard the elegant Louis Jolliet pleasure boat and explore the different indoor and outdoor decks before you sit down to a gourmet 5-course dinner. Choose from 3 main course options (vegetarian and gluten free available) and taste local produce cooked and prepared by a chef and his team in the on-board kitchen as you cruise along the St. Lawrence River. Get stunning views of both banks of the river and learn about the rich history of Quebec City and Lévis. Benefit from the services of a bilingual guide, who will be on the outside deck to tell anecdotes and factual information to keep you entertained. Throw shapes on the different dance floors as the on-board DJ spins tunes to tempt you away from your table. Gaze at the star-filled sky on the outdoor deck, weather permitting, or dance the night away indoors and sip drinks at the bars on every level of the boat.

Île d'Orléans: Food Tasting and Cultural E-bike Tour

8. Île d'Orléans: Food Tasting and Cultural E-bike Tour

Meet your local tour guide at the Motel Ile d'Orleans, close to the island's bridge. Upon arrival, you'll receive detailed safety introduction and the chance to try the electric bikes in the parking lot. Your small group will follow the guide along the sidewalk of Chemin Royal, as there is no bike path on Ile d'Orleans. The tour is about 20 km and will take about 3 hours, taking you to the island's most beautiful village, St. Petronille. The first stop is the Gosselin farm. You'll taste the famous Strawberries of Ile d'Orleans and learn about local agriculture. You'll then visit the gardens of Charles E. L. Porteous' French manor, built in 1898. Your guide will underline the important role this building played through history. Heading further, you'll reach St.Petronille with its picturesque streets. At the Chocolaterie, in the village's heart, take a break from cycling and stroll on the St.Lawrence River's banks instead, enjoying the fantastic view of Quebec's skyline and ice cream dipped in home-made chocolate! Back on the bikes, take advantage of the powerful engine getting on top of the street, where the St. Petronille winery is waiting for you. Here, you can taste some of the island's best wines. On the way back, we'll enjoy beautiful perspectives of the St. Lawrence River and the Montmorency waterfalls. Be sure to take plenty of faboulous pictures. You'll leave beautiful Ile d'Orleans with great memories of an active day.

Quebec City: Historical Walking and Tasting Tour

9. Quebec City: Historical Walking and Tasting Tour

This historical walking and tasting tour will take you on a journey into Quebec City's history alongside a licensed guide. Discover some of the hidden treasures of the city while enjoying local-flavored tastings and products, either along the way or after the tour. After meeting your guide for the day, set out on foot through the city's most charming streets. In between, you'll get to sample various locally produced goods such as cheeses, sausage, local vegetables, various drinks, and maple taffy. Get a local perspective of the city as you meet with local producers and learn about the regional terroir and its evolution through time. You'll be able to grasp all the richness of Quebec's history and culinary scene by the end of your tour.

Ile d'Orleans Bike Rental

10. Ile d'Orleans Bike Rental

Start your cycling and sightseeing adventure by acquiring your rental bike at the rental shop at the Motel Ile d'Orleans, close to the island's bridge. Upon arrival, receive a safety introduction, and before you leave feel free to give your bike a test in the nearby parking lot. Before heading out onto the street, receive a map with a personalized course to discover Île d'Orléans. Alternatively, you may form your own path as you go; this is a self-guided tour and the opportunity for discovery is endless. Plan for around 3 hours to cycle around, including several stops along your way. Enjoy local farm product tasting (at your own expense) and admire one of the region’s most beautiful landscapes. During your entire ride, you'll enjoy spectacular views over the Saint Lawrence River with multiple possibilities to take great photos.

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What people are saying about Quebec City

Peter was a delightful tour guide. He took us to some wonderful sights and he was a wealth of knowledge. Plus, the weather couldn’t have been nicer.

Tour was great and guide was excellent. E-bikes a little complicated so be sure you are comfortable on a bike on open roads with cars.

Our tour guide was the BEST .. very informative & welcomed questions. The tastings were ample & was a great sample of local foods.

It was a great trip! A visit to the island is a must do on a trip to Quebec City and this tour was well worth it!

The food was great and the cruise was smooth and interesting.