# Québec City with a day in Île d’Orléans

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/north-america/single-base-plus-day-trip/quebec-city-with-a-day-in-ile-d-orleans-z0420/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: North America
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 7
- Interests: History, Food & Drink, Design, Nature

## Route and nights

- Québec City · 7 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Québec City

- 14:30 to 15:20 · Check in or drop bags · Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City. Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.
- 15:40 to 16:45 · Walk past Porte Saint-Jean and the public streets within the walls · Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City
- 17:00 to 18:00 · See the area around Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville · Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, Québec City
- 18:15 to 19:40 · Dinner near Rue Saint-Jean · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 2 · Québec City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast on Rue Saint-Jean · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · See Porte Saint-Jean and the ramparts · Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Walk the fortification route toward Dufferin Terrace · Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City. Check Parks Canada access and use maintained winter paths.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around Upper Town · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Explore Place Royale and the public Lower Town streets · Place Royale, Québec City. Consider the funicular if steps are unsuitable and confirm that it is operating.
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Walk around Petit-Champlain and return to Upper Town · Rue du Petit-Champlain, Québec City. Allow extra time for the uphill return.
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 3 · Québec City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast at an open bakery on Rue Saint-Jean · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk the public storefronts near Place d'Youville · Place d'Youville, Québec City
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Visit Le Grand Marché de Québec or a central food shop · Grand Marché de Québec. Confirm trading hours and arrange the round trip to the market.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Choose a Québécois lunch at the market or near the hotel · Québec City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Browse local food shops or choose a coffee stop · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Walk an open section of the old city walls · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 4 · Île d’Orléans

- 07:45 to 08:25 · Breakfast near the hotel · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 08:40 to 10:45 · Drive to Île d’Orléans on a confirmed route · Île d’Orléans, Québec. Check bridge traffic, seasonal opening hours, and return transport.
- 10:55 to 12:25 · Visit an open farm stand around Sainte-Pétronille or Saint-Pierre · Île d’Orléans, Québec. Pick two nearby stops rather than driving the whole island.
- 12:40 to 13:40 · Lunch at a confirmed village stop · Île d’Orléans, Québec
- 13:55 to 15:10 · Walk a short public village or riverfront route · Sainte-Pétronille, Île d’Orléans. Follow local access and parking rules.
- 15:25 to 17:45 · Return to Québec City · Vieux-Québec, Québec City. Allow for traffic at the bridge.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near the hotel · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 5 · Québec City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · See Hôtel de Ville and the neighboring facades · Hôtel de Ville de Québec
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Walk from the basilica square toward the Séminaire area · Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec. Confirm service schedules and public access for any interiors.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around Rue Saint-Jean · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk to the Parliament Building and gardens · Hôtel du Parlement du Québec. Check current entry and tour arrangements separately.
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Compare Upper Town streets and viewpoints near Porte Saint-Louis · Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 6 · Québec City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near Porte Saint-Louis · Porte Saint-Louis, Québec City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk toward the Plains of Abraham · Plaines d'Abraham, Québec City
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Choose a short open park route · Battlefields Park, Québec City. Check weather, surface conditions, and path access.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near Grande Allée · Grande Allée, Québec City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk an open overlook route toward the river · Terrasse Dufferin, Québec City. Use Upper Town viewpoints if lower paths or stairs are closed.
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Choose a short park loop or an indoor break · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 7 · Québec City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Travel to the Lower Town by an open route · Place Royale, Québec City
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Visit the Musée de la civilisation if open · Musée de la civilisation, Québec City. Check opening days and keep this slot available for a missed visit.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around the Old Port · Vieux-Port de Québec
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Choose an indoor break or a short Old Port walk · Vieux-Port de Québec
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Return to Upper Town before dinner · Vieux-Québec, Québec City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Rue Saint-Jean, Québec City
Overnight: [Hôtel Manoir Victoria](<https://www.hotels.com/ho119404/hotel-manoir-victoria-quebec-canada/>) · Québec City

### Day 8 · Québec City

- 08:30 to 09:20 · Breakfast near the hotel · Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City
- 09:30 to 10:10 · Take a final short walk near Porte Saint-Jean · Porte Saint-Jean, Québec City. Skip this if your departure is early.
- 10:20 to 10:50 · Check out and collect bags · Hôtel Manoir Victoria, Québec City. Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.