Québec

Signature City Québec

Program No. 19748RJ
Join a local historian for an insider’s perspective on Québec City. You’ll hear fascinating lectures, taste regional cuisine, visit must-see icons and go off the beaten path.

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Prices displayed below are based on per person,doubleoccupancy.
Activity Level: Keep the Pace (32)
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
May 6 - May 11, 2024
Starting at
2,249
May 20 - May 25, 2024
Starting at
2,799
Itinerary Note

This departure stays at Québec's famous Château Frontenac.

Jun 10 - Jun 15, 2024
Starting at
2,249
Jun 17 - Jun 22, 2024
Starting at
2,399
Filling Fast!
Jul 1 - Jul 6, 2024
Starting at
2,499
Aug 12 - Aug 17, 2024
Starting at
2,499
Aug 19 - Aug 24, 2024
Starting at
2,399
Aug 26 - Aug 31, 2024
Starting at
2,499
Filling Fast!
Sep 9 - Sep 14, 2024
Starting at
2,399
Sep 16 - Sep 21, 2024
Starting at
2,499
Sep 23 - Sep 28, 2024
Starting at
2,499
Oct 7 - Oct 12, 2024
Starting at
2,399
Oct 14 - Oct 19, 2024
Starting at
2,399
Full Inventory
Oct 21 - Oct 26, 2024
Starting at
2,399
Nov 4 - Nov 9, 2024
Starting at
2,099
Nov 11 - Nov 16, 2024
Starting at
2,699
Itinerary Note

This departure stays at Québec's famous Château Frontenac.

Apr 21 - Apr 26, 2025
Starting at
2,299
May 5 - May 10, 2025
Starting at
2,449
May 19 - May 24, 2025
Starting at
2,999
Itinerary Note

This departure stays at Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

Jun 2 - Jun 7, 2025
Starting at
2,449
Full Inventory
Jun 9 - Jun 14, 2025
Starting at
2,349
Full Inventory
Jun 16 - Jun 21, 2025
Starting at
2,699
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Jul 7 - Jul 12, 2025
Starting at
2,549
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Jul 14 - Jul 19, 2025
Starting at
2,699
Full Inventory
Aug 11 - Aug 16, 2025
Starting at
2,699
Full Inventory
Aug 25 - Aug 30, 2025
Starting at
2,699
Sep 1 - Sep 6, 2025
Starting at
2,599
Full Inventory
Sep 8 - Sep 13, 2025
Starting at
2,699
Full Inventory
Sep 15 - Sep 20, 2025
Starting at
2,599
Full Inventory
Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2025
Starting at
2,699
Full Inventory
Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2025
Starting at
2,699
Oct 20 - Oct 25, 2025
Starting at
2,999
Itinerary Note

This departure stays at Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

Activity Level: Keep the Pace (32)
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
May 6 - May 11, 2024
Starting at
2,769
May 20 - May 25, 2024
Starting at
3,629
Itinerary Note

This departure stays at Québec's famous Château Frontenac.

Jun 10 - Jun 15, 2024
Starting at
2,769
Jun 17 - Jun 22, 2024
Starting at
3,079
Filling Fast!
Jul 1 - Jul 6, 2024
Starting at
3,179
Aug 12 - Aug 17, 2024
Starting at
3,179
Aug 19 - Aug 24, 2024
Starting at
3,079
Aug 26 - Aug 31, 2024
Starting at
3,179
Filling Fast!
Sep 9 - Sep 14, 2024
Starting at
3,079
Sep 16 - Sep 21, 2024
Starting at
3,179
Sep 23 - Sep 28, 2024
Starting at
3,179
Oct 7 - Oct 12, 2024
Starting at
3,079
Oct 14 - Oct 19, 2024
Starting at
3,079
Full Inventory
Oct 21 - Oct 26, 2024
Starting at
3,079
Nov 4 - Nov 9, 2024
Starting at
2,569
Nov 11 - Nov 16, 2024
Starting at
3,439
Itinerary Note

This departure stays at Québec's famous Château Frontenac.

Apr 21 - Apr 26, 2025
Starting at
2,729
May 5 - May 10, 2025
Starting at
2,989
May 19 - May 24, 2025
Starting at
3,849
Itinerary Note

This departure stays at Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

Jun 2 - Jun 7, 2025
Starting at
2,989
Full Inventory
Jun 9 - Jun 14, 2025
Starting at
2,889
Full Inventory
Jun 16 - Jun 21, 2025
Starting at
3,409
Full Inventory
Jul 7 - Jul 12, 2025
Starting at
3,259
Full Inventory
Jul 14 - Jul 19, 2025
Starting at
3,409
Full Inventory
Aug 11 - Aug 16, 2025
Starting at
3,409
Full Inventory
Aug 25 - Aug 30, 2025
Starting at
3,409
Sep 1 - Sep 6, 2025
Starting at
3,309
Full Inventory
Sep 8 - Sep 13, 2025
Starting at
3,409
Full Inventory
Sep 15 - Sep 20, 2025
Starting at
3,309
Full Inventory
Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2025
Starting at
3,409
Full Inventory
Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2025
Starting at
3,409
Oct 20 - Oct 25, 2025
Starting at
3,849
Itinerary Note

This departure stays at Fairmont Chateau Frontenac

Activity Level: On Your Feet (3)
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Aug 5 - Aug 10, 2024
Starting at
2,449
Sep 2 - Sep 7, 2024
Starting at
2,449
Full Inventory
Jul 28 - Aug 2, 2025
Starting at
2,699
Activity Level: On Your Feet (3)
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Aug 5 - Aug 10, 2024
Starting at
3,219
Filling Fast!
Sep 2 - Sep 7, 2024
Starting at
3,219
Full Inventory
Jul 28 - Aug 2, 2025
Starting at
3,409

At a Glance

Discover the best that Québec City has to offer as locals introduce you to the food, arts and history of this fascinating region. Explore the heart of Old Québec's Upper and Lower Towns and examine the city's extensive fortification system with an expert historian. Traverse down pedestrian streets and laneways to discover its quiet residential neighborhoods. A visit to Musée National des Beaux Arts will introduce you to paintings and sculpture by Québecois artists. Lectures are brought to life with field trips encompassing both landmark sites and less heralded aspects of the city, opening doors to historic interiors that few visitors discover. Learn about Québec’s architecture and enjoy a farewell dinner at Le Château Frontenac.
Activity Level
Varies by date
Varies by date. KEEP THE PACE Departures: Walking three to four miles a day on uneven surfaces, cobblestones; many steep hills and stairs, some without railings.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore the Plains of Abraham, site of many clashes between the French and British Empires, and walk the cobblestone streets and well-preserved 17th-century architecture of Old Québec with local experts.
  • Visit Montmorency Falls and discover one of the most beautiful natural jewels of Quebec.
  • Discover the rich cultural heritage at the National Museum of Fine Arts, boasting the highest concentration of artists in the province.

General Notes

Select dates are designated for small groups and are limited to 24 participants or less.
Featured Expert
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Marie Legroulx
Marie is an eleventh-generation Quebecoise whose ancestors settled on the shores of the St. Lawrence River in the mid-17th century. She has a BA in history and an MA in Quebec literature from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Marie draws on both fields in her Road Scholar learning adventures as well as within her life more broadly. She taught French and Quebec literature for 25 years at the university level. Marie has been leading groups in Quebec City and the surrounding area since 2008.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Chantal Bellon View biography
A retired teacher, Chantal Bellon has lead visitors around the province of Québec, to the vibrant city of Toronto and the beautiful Niagara Falls, to the nation’s capital in Ottawa. Chantal enjoys sharing the charm and beauty of her home country with guests from around the globe and always looks forward to learning something new from them too. Although as a teacher, she primarily taught math and science, she has an eclectic love for travel, music, carpentry, and animals.
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Clarisse Fréchette View biography
Clarisse Frechette’s family arrived in Québec back in 1677 as shipbuilders. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and worked as a research agent for Québec’s Department of Education before taking on the role of a field manager for Statistics Quebec. Becoming an educational interpreter was second nature for Clarisse, with her love of history and certainly her love of Québec! She has explored the old streets of Québec for over 20 years. It is always her pleasure to help people discover this area.
Profile Image of Marie Legroulx
Marie Legroulx View biography
Marie is an eleventh-generation Quebecoise whose ancestors settled on the shores of the St. Lawrence River in the mid-17th century. She has a BA in history and an MA in Quebec literature from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Marie draws on both fields in her Road Scholar learning adventures as well as within her life more broadly. She taught French and Quebec literature for 25 years at the university level. Marie has been leading groups in Quebec City and the surrounding area since 2008.
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Francois Vidal View biography
François Vidal was born in Québec City, where he spent years studying theatre and travel. He frequently combines his education with his love for Québec City and its rich history, performing in numerous educational theatrical productions. François has been an educational interpreter in Québec City since 2009 and is well-known for his personification of historical figures including a recent production in which he portrayed General Montcalm from the French-Indian War. François displays a keen interest in the architecture, culture and lifestyle in Québec City.
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