Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Guided Sightseeing River Cruise in Quebec City

Guided Cruise

Itinerary: The boat heads east, cruising along Old Quebec before continuing toward Île d’Orléans. Upon reaching the Île d’Orléans Bridge, the vessel turns back toward the city, gliding past the Saint Charles River before returning to Old Quebec for docking.

Panoramic views: Step out onto the outdoor deck to enjoy exceptional panoramic views of the oldest city in North America. Admire iconic landmarks such as Château Frontenac, Montmorency Falls, Île d’Orléans and Côte de Beaupré, all from the river.

Expert bilingual guide: Our knowledgeable guide brings Québec’s history, iconic sites and culture to life through engaging and immersive storytelling. An audioguide is also available in 8 languages.

Bar and bistro: Sit back and relax while enjoying a drink or snack on board, all while taking in the spectacular scenery drifting by before your eyes.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

15 iconic stops: With 15 must see stops* where you can hop on and off freely, the opportunities for discovery are endless! Explore Quebec City’s most emblematic sites, monuments and neighbourhoods, from Place d’Armes to the Samuel de Champlain Promenade. *A new stop will be added starting in July 2026 (Saint Jean Street).

Double decker bus: On sunny days, settle into the open air upper deck for fantastic photo opportunities. Prefer to stay sheltered? The interior of the bus offers comfortable seating as well.

Onboard audioguide: Enjoy engaging audio commentary throughout the route, available in 10 languages.

The combo includes:

• One ticket for a guided cruise aboard the AML Louis Jolliet, departing from Chouinard Wharf (Old Québec)

• One ticket for the hop-on hop-off bus touring Quebec City, valid for one day

Important information

The ticket for access to the hop-on hop-off bus must be picked up at one of the following two locations:

• Chouinard Wharf Ticket Office (Croisières AML)

  10 Dalhousie Street, Québec, QC G1K 4B2

• Québec City Tourist Information Centre

  12 Sainte Anne Street, Québec, QC G1R 3X2

While you must adhere to the scheduled date and time of the guided cruise, access to the bus does not need to be used on the same day. You may choose your preferred bus access date when picking up your ticket.