Quebec & Charlevoix Cultural Walking Tour

• Explore the only fortified city in North America on a walk that winds from the cobblestoned Lower Town up to Château Frontenac.
• Walk scenic trails in the wildlife-rich national park that's home to peregrine falcons and a rare caribou herd. 
• From La Malbaie, cruise Saguenay Fjord between 1500-foot cliffs and watch for the many species of whales drawn to the plankton-rich waters.
• Follow the river to the Charlevoix region to lose yourself in its unique mix of history, rural culture, and natural beauty. 
• Wander through the charming arts and crafts village of Baie-St-Paul in the company of our friend Patrick, who gives us an unforgettable introduction to the local customs. 
• Set aside time for Île d'Orléans — a tiny island renowned for its villas, gardens, quaint villages, and boatyards. 
• Enjoy a spectacular walk to Montmorency Falls before exploring Quebec City's farmer's market and antique district. 

Travel + Leisure has awarded Classic Journeys the #1 World’s Best Tour Operator multiple times and says, "Classic Journeys provides unbeatable access to experiences around the globe." Here’s what that access means for you.

• Experience the world on foot and at eye level. Each day, join your guide on the most cinematic footpaths in the region.
• Exceptional full-time local guides who become your well-connected friend. Our amazing guides are with you throughout each day of the tour, share their lifelong connections as well as engaging anecdotes about the history and culture of the region.
• Small groups that provide you unrivaled access. An average of fewer than 10 guests per departure means we can offer you special access to sites like Stonehenge so you experience the stone circle when it’s closed to the general public, a guided visit to Zion Narrows that other companies cannot arrange because of larger group sizes, and vineyard walks with a count and countess in Tuscany.
• Award-winning hotels are waiting for you at the end of every day. Luxuriate in the finest and most distinctive accommodations in the region you’re exploring, including rainforest lodges, 16th century villas, and award-winning properties that show up on World’s Best and Gold lists.
• Eat like (and with) the locals. Food is a foolproof way into the hearts, homes and history of the places you visit with us. From gourmet picnics to coveted local restaurants, our meals offer you opportunities to explore native food traditions and fine dining.
• Handcrafted itineraries with all activities included. With our long-term friendships, we know our walking tour regions more personally than anyone else. So you get thoughtfully curated itineraries that combine explorations of the villages, organic farms, archeological sites and the people who know them best.
• Sustainable travel that supports the places you’re visiting. We put our local currency into the pockets of the people who live where we travel. It’s your guarantee that you’ll have authentic, up-close experiences on your trip. Best of all, our person-to-person approach helps sustain their ways of life.