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Lowertown Old Quebec Gourmet Food Tour
A variation of our original Quebec City Evening Gourmet Tour. We created this for families with younger kids, aged couples who still have young hearts. Lowertown Evening Gourmet Tour requires much less physical activities but same great eats. So, join us on a French Canadian culinary adventure! You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable licensed guide, dining around in Old Québec's best restaurants to savor the must-haves, exploring the city's beauty under the streetlights, enjoying some insiders' untold stories.
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- 4 hour guided gourmet tour of the lowertown Old Québec, including ferry rides
- A knowledgeable, impassioned, experienced local Québecois guide
- 6-8 history stops, depending on the interests and pace of the group
- 5 gourmet stops, each composed of food and drink to satisfy your appetite
- Only Quebec City's TOP RATED restaurants
- FOOD AVERSIONS: We CAN provide substitutes for vegetarians
- ALLERGIES: We do our best to accommodate your allergies.
- ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PRIVATE TOUR WITH ADAPTED DURATION
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- TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
- Based on 67 traveller reviews
- Most Recent Traveller Reviews
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- 25 Apr 2019: “Visiting from NY we were looking for suggestions on where and what to try. We booked...” more
- 10 Apr 2019: “We enjoyed this tour on our first night in the city. Perfect way to acclimate ourselves...” more
- 10 Apr 2019: “Our tour guide Guy was amazing! He was able to provide us with so much useful...” more
- 16 Mar 2019: “We had a great time! The staff were prompt and efficient and our tour guide Marie...” more
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Q: Is this tour on a bus or car?
A: No way! To have THE experience of the Old Quebec, we will take a walk.
Q: What happens if I am late and miss the group?
A: It is important to arrive at the tour starting location at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time. We cannot guarantee you’ll be able to catch up with your tour group if you are late.
Q: Does the tour happen if it rains or snows?
A: We only cancel the tour in case of extreme weather conditions. Otherwise the tour goes on as planned. Please check the weather report and be prepared.
Q: What is the tipping or gratuity policy?
A: Tips are always appreciated by our guides and resaurant servers, but never expected. They should be given if you believe they did an outstanding job, and further, if you as an individual wish to demonstrate to them your appreciationfor that job well done.
Important Restrictions
- Please arrive 10 minutes early as the tour starts on time. You will not be able to catch up with the tour if you are late.
- Just tell the guide your name. No need to print out the ticket or confirmation email.
- ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE: The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability) or offered a refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure.
Rescheduling Policy
- We understand that your plans sometimes change. That is why we try to be as flexible and accommodating as possible with our Flexible Reschedule Policy.
- Refund after rescheduling: Once you have been rescheduled, there will be no refunds if you decide not to take the tour.
The departing point for our Evening Gourmet Tour is at the Maison Jean-Baptiste-Chevalier (in front of the house, by the street corner. Not inside), as shown in the picture on the left. Your guide will wait for you there. He/She will raise up a flag which says: HQ Services Touristique Inc.
To visualize it, go to Google Maps and search: Maison Chevalier, Quebec City, QC
Itinerary
This delicious food tour, Quebec’s finest, will introduce you to our City’s famed culinary reputation and to the significance of Quebec’s history and culture. The five course, well balanced, French Canadian food experience begins with a light ‘amuse- bouche’, followed by an organic garden delights, then, on to a ‘farmhouse to plate' charcuterie/cheese tasting in a beautiful 19th century converted warehouse building. Followed by a contemporary interpretation of a classic dish. To cap the night off we stop for refreshment and handcrafted ‘not guilty’ pleasures to add on to your perfect evening. Accompanied by a professional and experienced guide, your superb high end food, cultural and city tour is further enhanced by selected wine pairings throughout the evening leaving you feeling fulfilled both intellectually and appetite wise!
- Historical sites included but not limited to: Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps), Royal Battery, Quartier Petit Champlain, Fresque du Petit-Champlain, Place Royale, Quebec City Mural, Place des Canotiers, Quai Chouinard
- Flavor stops: Sapristi, l'Orygine, Artefact, Il Matto and Kerrmess