Concord Quebec City Trip

From Montreal: Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Full Day Trip

★ 4.5 355 reviews

from $83.24 per person

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Duration: 13 hours
Meeting point: 99 Avenue Viger O
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Concord Tours and Travel

Overview

This is a 13-hour day trip run by Concord Tours and Travel, departing from a single meeting point at 99 Avenue Viger O in Montreal before 7:00 AM and returning around 8:00 PM. The coach travels toward Quebec City with a midway stop for food and bathrooms, as described by reviewers. The first major stop is Montmorency Falls, where entry and a one-way cable car ride are covered when the cable car is running. After the falls, the day shifts to Old Quebec, beginning with a guided walking tour of roughly an hour.

The rest of the time in the city is yours. The itinerary lists stops such as Quartier Petit Champlain, Place Royale, the Château Frontenac and the Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, all free to wander, plus optional visits to the Museum of Civilization, the Ice Hotel in winter or an AML cruise in summer, each at your own cost. Reviewers describe a mix of guided and free time, with the remainder left for lunch and exploring on foot. Expect a large coach, up to 50 travellers, and commentary from a multi-lingual guide.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 50 travellers

It suits visitors with only one day to spare who want the falls and Old Quebec in a single outing. It suits independent walkers less well, since several reviewers noted there is not enough time to visit every listed attraction in depth.

What's Included

Included

Gratuities
Entry fees: Montmorency Falls and a one-way cable car ride (when the cable car is available)
Professional Multi-lingual tour guide
1-hour guided walking tour throughout Old Quebec City
Roundtrip transportation from Montreal to Quebec City (7:00 am to 20:00 pm)

Not Included

Food and drink
Travel insurance
Entry fee: AML Cruise (summer)/Museum of Civilization Quebec/Ice Hotel (winter)

Fees, Food And Languages In Brief

Entry fees	Montmorency Falls entry and a one-way cable car ride are included when the cable car is available. The AML cruise (summer), Museum of Civilization and Ice Hotel (winter) entry fees are not included.
Food and drink	Food and drink are not included.

Itinerary

Meet at Avenue VigerArrive at 99 Avenue Viger O in Montreal before 7:00 AM to meet the guide. The tour runs until about 8:00 PM.
Drive to Quebec CityRoundtrip coach transportation with a scheduled midway stop for food and bathrooms, as described by several reviewers.
Montmorency FallsAbout 1 hour at the falls. Admission is included, along with a one-way cable car ride when the cable car is available.
Old Quebec walking tourA guided walking tour of about 1 hour through Old Quebec City, included in the price.
Optional extra-fee stopsThe Museum of Civilization, the Hôtel de Glace in winter or an AML cruise in summer each take about 1 hour and are not included in the price.
Free stops in Old QuebecQuartier Petit Champlain, Place Royale, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and the Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, about 30 minutes each, explored on your own.
Return to MontrealCoach back to the departure point, arriving around 8:00 PM.

Small coach on a road toward Old Quebec with the Chateau Frontenac skyline.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up repeatedly in the tour details and traveller reviews, and they shape how the day feels.

Long day, long bus. The tour lasts 13 hours and reviewers repeatedly point out that a large share of it is spent on the coach. Bring something to pass the time, and plan on a midway stop for food and bathrooms breaking up the drive.
Multi-lingual guide. A professional multi-lingual tour guide is promised, and reviewers praised guides who were knowledgeable and friendly. Guide quality is worth keeping in mind, since experiences vary from departure to departure.
Walking in Old Quebec. There is a guided walk of about an hour and then free time on foot around Old Quebec. Comfortable shoes make the day easier.

Where this tour sits among 4 priced tours in Quebec City Day Trips listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Budget Quebec City Day Trip$45
Concord Quebec City Trip (this tour)$83.24
Coach Canada Day Trip$93.37
Quebec City Tour Plus Cruise$133.91

Food is on you. Food and drink are not included. The midway stop and free time in Old Quebec are when most travellers eat, so budget for meals separately.
Weather matters. Reviewers mention the falls viewing and the walking tour running in mixed weather, with one noting rain on an otherwise good day. The day proceeds outdoors at the falls and in the city, so check conditions before you go.
Big group. The coach carries up to 50 travellers, and reviewers describe full buses. Travellers should arrive at the meeting point before 7:00 AM to meet the tour guide.

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Common issues. The pace is the main complaint: several reviewers felt rushed and said there was not enough time to visit the optional attractions on the itinerary, leaving most of the city time for walking Old Quebec on their own. One reviewer reported the walking tour ran shorter than the stated hour, and another found the guided commentary lacking. Optional entries, such as the cruise, museum or Ice Hotel, plus all food, cost extra. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and one reviewer reported a bus breakdown that delayed the schedule by about 30 minutes. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time receive no refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Roundtrip coach transport from Montreal, entry to Montmorency Falls with a one-way cable car ride when it is operating, a guided walking tour of about an hour in Old Quebec, a multi-lingual guide and gratuities are all included. Food, drink, travel insurance and the optional cruise, museum or Ice Hotel entries are not.

Where Does The Tour Depart From?

The meeting point is 99 Avenue Viger O in Montreal, and travellers should arrive before 7:00 AM. Hotel pickup is not stated, so confirm before booking if you need it.

How Long Is The Day?

The tour runs 13 hours, roughly from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Reviewers note that much of that time is on the bus, with stops at the falls, the walking tour and free time in Old Quebec in between.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and travellers should have no serious medical conditions. Most travellers can participate, though there is a guided walk and free time on foot in Old Quebec.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted, and the cut-off is based on local time.

Is There A Seasonal Difference?

Yes. The optional extras change with the season: an AML cruise is offered in summer and the Ice Hotel in winter, with the Museum of Civilization also listed as an extra-fee option. Each of these carries its own entry fee, paid separately.