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Step into Québec City’s Old Town on a guided food tour with Cicerone Tours. Savor authentic sugar shack dishes, fine dining bites, and local desserts while uncovering the stories behind each plate.
Step into Québec City’s Old Town on a guided food tour with Cicerone Tours. Savor authentic sugar shack dishes, fine dining bites, and local desserts while uncovering the stories behind each plate.
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Québec City, known for its deep-rooted history and vibrant culture, offers more than just scenic streets and centuries-old architecture; it presents a culinary landscape that reflects the region’s hearty spirit and French-Canadian heritage. At 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule, in the heart of Vieux-Québec (Old Québec), Cicerone Tours invites visitors to engage their senses in "Visite gourmande : L'Expérience Groupe Sogno." This 3.5-hour food tour is a vibrant multi-stop journey through some of the city’s most flavorful eateries.
What sets this tour apart is its local expertise and intimate connection to Québec’s gastronomic story. Guided by a knowledgeable local, guests navigate charming cobblestone streets to five distinct dining spots, each offering curated tastings. From the earthy sweetness of traditional sugar shack specialties at La Bûche, an homage to Québec’s rural roots, to refined plates at the Bello Ristorante and Le Clan, the experience is both an education and a celebration.
Alongside tasting, the guide shares the stories behind each dish and establishment—a blend of culinary craft and cultural history reminiscent of Québec’s French settlers and Indigenous influences. For those interested in more than just a meal, this tour offers an authentic immersion into local customs, flavors, and festive atmosphere that few other experiences in the region match.
Cicerone Tours stands out in Québec’s outdoor and cultural adventure offerings by blending walking excursions with epicurean discovery, highlighting how food and place interconnect. Whether you are a visitor seeking a unique way to experience Québec City’s Old Town or a local wanting to deepen your appreciation for regional cuisine, this culinary tour is a standout adventure on foot and palate.
easy.
3–3.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels with gentle walking on paved streets.
Yes, the restaurants in the Groupe Sogno take great care to avoid cross-contamination, allowing guests with gluten intolerance to enjoy the tastings safely.
Only certified and properly identified service dogs are permitted due to visits in restaurants.
The group is limited to 16 participants to ensure a personalized and interactive experience.
Tips for restaurant staff are included; tipping for the guide and valet is optional and at your discretion.
Meet your guide outside the Chalmers-Wesley Church at 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule, Québec, QC G1R 4E8.
The tour involves easy walking between five tasting stops within Old Québec’s historic district.
Vieux-Québec is North America’s only fortified city north of Mexico, with origins dating back to 1608, intertwining French colonial architecture with Indigenous history.
Local gastronomy tours like this support sustainable tourism by highlighting regional producers and minimizing environmental impacts through walking-focused itineraries.
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.
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