Discover the magic of Christmas in Old Quebec with a guided tour filled with festive stories, charming markets, and warm treats. Experience holiday traditions steeped in history and culture in this enchanting city.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Casual walking; suitable for most fitness levels
Wildlife
History
Quebec City's Christmas traditions date back to the 17th century, blending French, Indigenous, and local customs.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes respecting local heritage by promoting sustainable tourism and cultural preservation.
Cicerone Tours
Discover the magic of Christmas in Old Quebec with a guided tour filled with festive stories, charming markets, and warm treats. Experience holiday traditions steeped in history and culture in this enchanting city.
Cicerone Tours is a guided-tour operator based in Québec, Québec, specializing in immersive experiences through Vieux-Québec and surrounding historic sites. The company offers a variety of walking tours, heritage visits and culinary experiences led by local guides, including costumed historical characters who bring more than 400 years of Quebec history to life.
Cicerone Tours features itineraries that explore UNESCO-designated Old Quebec landmarks such as Château Frontenac, Place Royale and Quartier Petit-Champlain. Offerings include seasonal winter walks, Christmas-themed tours that visit the German Christmas Market, a dedicated Fairmont Le Château Frontenac tour, and behind-the-scenes visits to heritage buildings like the Cercle de la Garnison. Several experiences pair history with local flavours, providing tastings from Quebec partners and curated gin tastings led by mixologists.
The operator is recognized for combining storytelling, culinary tastings and site-specific knowledge to create accessible tours for visitors to Québec City. Tours vary in length and format; for example, the Château Frontenac tour is presented as a 60-minute guided visit. Cicerone Tours is also featured on The Adventure Collective, further establishing its visibility in curated travel listings. All descriptions and offerings reflect the company’s public tour names and summaries as available.
Location
Québec, Québec
Based in Québec City
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Curated travel listing
Local Guides
Costumed characters & guides
History brought to life
Tours Offered
11 tours
Walking and tasting experiences
Secure a spot on a guided walking tour, culinary tasting, or heritage visit — discover the stories behind Québec City.
Dress warmly
Layer up with warm clothing to stay comfortable while walking outdoors in winter.
Arrive early
Get there a few minutes before the start to secure a good spot and enjoy the ambiance.
Bring a camera
Capture the beautiful holiday decor and historic sights along the route.
Stay with the group
Keep close to your guide to fully enjoy the storytelling and learn more about the traditions.
Warm coat
Keeps you warm during outdoor walking in cold winter weather.
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Comfortable walking shoes
Supports easy walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces.
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Hat and gloves
Protects against wind and cold to keep you cozy.
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Reusable mug
Great for enjoying hot chocolate along the way.
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