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Before you go
Your trip to Quebec.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Quebec – Quebec Capital
How to get there
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Aéroport international Jean-Lesage de Québec (YQB) Sainte-Foy · 16 km
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Gare du Palais 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Jean Lesage Airport is about 16 km away, with taxis and city buses. VIA Rail trains and intercity buses arrive at Gare du Palais in the Basse-Ville, a few minutes’ walk from the historic centre.
How many days
Two days for the Haute-Ville, the Basse-Ville, the Citadelle and the Plains of Abraham. The third day is for Montmorency Falls and Île d’Orléans.
When to go
From June to September, with terraces and festivals. Late September and October bring colorful foliage. In December the streets are decorated for Christmas; at the end of January and in February, the Carnival.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the centre, which is walked on foot, with steep climbs. City buses reach Montmorency Falls. For Île d’Orléans, a car or organized tours are helpful.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Quebec
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Morning
Haute-Ville
Walk along the Terrasse Dufferin, enter through Porte Saint-Louis and follow the walls to the Citadelle.
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Afternoon
Basse-Ville
Descend by the Casse-Cou stairway or the funicular to Petit-Champlain and finish at Place Royale.
2 days in Quebec
Day 1
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Morning
Citadelle and walls
Take the guided tour of the Citadelle and walk along the walls to Porte Saint-Jean.
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Afternoon
Plains of Abraham and Parliament
Cross the Plains of Abraham and visit the Parliament on Grande Allée.
Day 2
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Morning
Basse-Ville and museum
Visit Place Royale, Petit-Champlain and the Museum of Civilization.
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Afternoon
Montmorency Falls and Île d’Orléans
Go to Montmorency Falls and cross the bridge to Île d’Orléans.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in the city of Quebec in one day?
Walk along the Terrasse Dufferin, follow the walls, descend to Petit-Champlain and Place Royale, and finish with the sunset over the river.
How to go down from Haute-Ville to Basse-Ville?
By the funicular next to the Terrasse Dufferin, or by staircases such as the Casse-Cou stairway.
Is the historic center of the city of Quebec walled?
Yes. The walls surround the Haute-Ville for about 4.6 km, with stone gates, and can be walked on foot.
Is Montmorency Falls far from downtown Quebec?
No: about 12 km, or 20 to 30 minutes by car or city bus.
Where to eat typical Quebec dishes?
In the old city there are restaurants with tourtière (meat pie), baked beans, pea soup and sugar pie, as well as poutine.