Upper Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Town
Popular places to visit
Château Frontenac
Sail down the mighty St. Lawrence River past Québec City and appreciate the area’s historic charm. Reigning over this heritage city is a grand building.
Quebec City Town Hall
After visiting Quebec City Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Québec City. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed art galleries.
Citadel of Quebec
This iconic structure has more than a century of history and is today one of the largest military bases in North America.
Dufferin Terrace
Climb to the cliff-top promenade that runs along the St. Lawrence River for the best views of Québec City and a giant ice slide in winter.
Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec
After visiting Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Québec City. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Place d'Youville
You can learn about the history of Québec City with a visit to Place d'Youville. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Activities
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Old Quebec City Food and Drink Walking Tour
Quebec City Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Quebec City Shore Excursion: Grand Walking Tour of Quebec City
Our pick of the best Upper Town Hotel Deals
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Wonderful everything was excellent
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO
Great location beautiful Hotel and charming rooms
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Manoir Victoria
Beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Everything perfect
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Acadia
It was a beautiful hotel but the bed was in the middle of the living room, dining area. No privacy.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Le Capitole Hôtel
Hotel was spotless and had great amenities. Staff were courteous and friendly. In particular, front desk
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town
Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire
If you're spending some time in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire, Quebec Cruise Terminal and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Old Quebec
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Quebec Cruise Terminal to Old Quebec Funicular – discover Old Quebec, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Cap-Blanc
If you're spending some time in Cap-Blanc, Plains of Abraham and Grande Allée are top sights worth seeing.
Old Port Quebec City
Old Port Quebec City is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Quebec Cruise Terminal and Agora Port de Quebec.
Lower Town
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Lower Town. A stop by Quebec Cruise Terminal or Museum of Civilization might round out your trip.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
If you're spending some time in Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Grand Theatre of Quebec and Grande Allée are top sights worth seeing.
