Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour
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Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in Quebec City, Canada, from $9 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
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- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $9 per person
Quebec City keeps everything: a general's skull in a convent for nearly two centuries, a governor's heart that his wife posted back from France, the old seat of government buried under Dufferin Terrace. This self-guided ghost walk follows what the city kept. The Questo app gives you a paranormal case file on Vieux-Québec that has been open since 1961, and you close it by checking what the dead claim against the record. The route runs from Dufferin Terrace through the Upper Town, past the Ursulines, the old gaol and the basilica, then down to Place Royale and the Breakneck Steps. At each of the 13 stops you solve a puzzle on the spot, from a photo that doesn't quite match the real facade to a question with its letters scrambled, and the app adds the story it unlocks. Some ghost stories survive the check. Others, like the nun of Holy Trinity, fall apart. Allow two hours for the 2 km. It's best after dark, when the terrace lamps come on. Hints and 24/7 support are in the app.
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About this experience
Quebec City keeps everything: a general's skull in a convent for nearly two centuries, a governor's heart that his wife posted back from France, the old seat of government buried under Dufferin Terrace. This self-guided ghost walk follows what the city kept. The Questo app gives you a paranormal case file on Vieux-Québec that has been open since 1961, and you close it by checking what the dead claim against the record. The route runs from Dufferin Terrace through the Upper Town, past the Ursulines, the old gaol and the basilica, then down to Place Royale and the Breakneck Steps. At each of the 13 stops you solve a puzzle on the spot, from a photo that doesn't quite match the real facade to a question with its letters scrambled, and the app adds the story it unlocks. Some ghost stories survive the check. Others, like the nun of Holy Trinity, fall apart. Allow two hours for the 2 km. It's best after dark, when the terrace lamps come on. Hints and 24/7 support are in the app.
What's included
Included
- Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the app
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Full availability Every day of the year.
Not included
- Live game master or physical guide
- Private transportation
- Meals
What you'll see and do
Terrasse Dufferin
The case opens on the boardwalk of Dufferin Terrace, where a rhyming riddle sends you to a wrought-iron shelter and its plaque. Under your feet, behind glass lenses set into the planks, is the corner of the house where Champlain died in 1635. Then you'll decode a question with its vowels crossed out and answer it from the Château Frontenac, which looks medieval but was finished in 1893.
8 minutes here
Place D'armes
On Place d'Armes, your photo of the Monument to Faith has a sticker over one detail, and only the real statue can fill it in. In New France this square was one of two where punishment was carried out in front of a crowd, and the crowd was the point.
8 minutes here
Rue Saint-Louis
A short way down Rue Saint-Louis, a low white house with a steep red roof has stood since 1675. Its heritage sign holds your next answer. Nothing went wrong here, for once: the restaurant inside is named after a novel by a man who lived in the house after three years in the city gaol for debt.
8 minutes here
Pole Culturel du Monastere des Ursulines
Behind the wall on Rue du Parloir, the Ursuline sisters have taught girls since 1639. You'll hold a photo of an engraved stone up against the real one and work out what's missing. In 1759 the nuns buried General Montcalm in a hole an English shell had made in their chapel floor, then kept his skull in a case for nearly two centuries.
8 minutes here
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity was the first Anglican cathedral built outside the British Isles, and it's home to Quebec's best-known ghost, a nun said to have been buried alive. You'll restore a word blacked out of a handwritten note using the text by the gate. Then the record shows why no nun could ever have been buried here.
8 minutes here
Morrin Centre
The Morrin Centre is a library now, but for 55 years it was the city's gaol. You'll check a photo of its entrance against the real doorway and spot what's been taken out. Above that door hung the balcony where Charles Alarie was hanged twice in one morning, because the rope broke the first time.
8 minutes here
City Hall Of Quebec Cuty
In the City Hall gardens, four near-identical photos of the same sculpture each give it a different carved head, and only one is right. The ground under your feet went from Jesuit college to British parade ground to town hall, and now people come here to argue about parking tickets.
8 minutes here
Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral
At the basilica, the app sends you round to a rounded tower to count the faces on the wall. Governor Frontenac lies in the crypt below with roughly 900 others. He had his heart sent to his wife in France, and she sent it back with a note saying it had never belonged to her.
8 minutes here
La Fresque des Quebecois
From Montmorency Park on the cliff edge, where two parliament buildings burned beside cannons that never fired at anything, the route drops to the Lower Town. The giant painted mural covers a whole wall, and you'll find what has been painted out of your copy. Place Royale was the city's other punishment square. Jean Rattier was condemned to hang here, took the vacant hangman's job instead, and kept it for 23 years.
8 minutes here
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church
A few steps across the square, the little stone church of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires stands on the foundations of Champlain's Habitation of 1608. A scrambled message sends you looking for a year on the ground. Of the 28 men who spent that first winter here, 8 lived to see spring.
8 minutes here
Escalier du Casse-Cou
The file closes at the Breakneck Steps, the stair that has joined the upper and lower towns since the 1630s. You'll do one last spot-the-difference, on a candy shop's hanging sign, and everyone in the file is accounted for: the governor, the general, the prisoners and the hangman all used these steps.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Quebec City
The game starts at Dufferin Terrace. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The game ends at the foot of the Breakneck Steps (Escalier Casse-Cou) on Rue du Petit-Champlain.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Questo
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A charged smartphone with internet is required to play the game in the app
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $9 to $18
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Questo, who run 335 experiences we rank across 154 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8.
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Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quebec City.
How much does Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour cost?
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Prices start at $9 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Quebec City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Quebec City is not rushed.
Is Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Quebec City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Quebec City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Quebec City and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Quebec City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Quebec City?
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On Outty we rank every Quebec City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular, Uncover Old Quebec: Fun Walking Tour with a guide-Gratuity based, Quebec City Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Quebec City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Quebec City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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Included: Access to the self-guided city exploration game in the app; Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace; and Full availability Every day of the year. Not included: Live game master or physical guide; Private transportation; and Meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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The game starts at Dufferin Terrace. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the app with that email. No message? Open the app. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Quebec City Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Quebec City. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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