PlanetEye

I strongly believe that the best way to see a city is to walk.   Some of my friends complain at first when they come to visit but when ever we stop for a beer or for a meal, they all end up agreeing with me.   In Quebec City, you have two interesting options.  You can use anyone of the two but a combination of the two is definitely the best.  When you enter the historical district (some call it the down town area) you will notice green dots on the side walk.  They indicate a pedestrian route that will take you through attractions, parks, public squares, monuments, and commercial streets.  A fold-up map with details on various spots is available in any tourist office, major hotels and public libraries of the city.

My recommendation is to combine this with the Quebec Trail audio tour offered by the Société du Patrimoine Urbain de Québec and which consists of 32 audio terminals that you can have access to with a pair of earphones that you can purchase for 15.00$ + taxes at the Maison Chevalier or at any tourist office.  A map indicating the position of the varioous termnals is provided. It is a convenient self-guided tour that you take through the old city and the parliament area, at your convenience, day or night, and that provides ample information on landmarks, historical places and neighbourhoods in three languages.

Believe me, there is no better way to visit Quebec.