Awesome tour, Sam was super knowledgeable and pointed out a number of neat landmarks that we would have walked right past!

Sam is a gregarious person with a good memory for his guests' place of origin! Our tour took place on a warm sunny day, so Sam thoughtfully paused our walk in shady locations. His knowledge of Quebec is extensive. Unlike other guides, Sam's attempts at humor usually worked. He's a man I'd like to have as a friend. I don't know how he earns enough money to live on. But he said the best thanks would be to write an online review. Glad to oblige, my friend! read more

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Amazing Tour-guide. His clear and very interesting explanations made this Quebec City discovery a great success. We had a great time and learned a lot about Quebec. Well done Samuel! read more

Very interesting walking tour. Samuel shared facts about Quebec City that is left out of most guide books. He was entertaining and funny.

Sam's the best! Go on his tour! If you are in Quebec and have 2 hrs to spare, I highly recommend taking a tour with Sam. My spouse and I have been to Québec before (just last year), and we took this tour on one of our last days in the city on this trip. All to say, we went on this tour on our 8th day in the city and still learned a ton. Sam has an excellent memory for people's city/region of origin and ties that into his tour when possible. He also gave us excellent restaurant recommendations at the end of his tour, which we used for our last 2 meals while we were in town. And don't forget that these "free" tours are listed as such so the guide can earn money directly via your tips at the end. Don't forget to think about how many people are in your group and how much time you spend with Sam when you calculate how much you'll be giving him. He's a treasure -- a unique and fun tour guide! read more

We went on two tours with Sam. They were a highlight of our trip. Sam is very talented and passionate about sharing the history of Quebec City. He is very courteous about stopping in the shade and sharing ahead of time where we are going. We learned a lot. Highly recommend. While the tour is "free", they are only possible with tips. Other tips: The tours do not have bathroom stops or many places to sit. The tours started exactly on time so arrive at the location a 10 minutes early to make sure you have the right place. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. read more

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Quebec City native and longtime guide Sam provided an entertaining and informative tour of the highlights and hidden gems of the city. One of the best walking tours I have ever taken. Highly recommended! read more

Sam was very personable and pointed out many facts we would never have known. He incorporated humor along with the history and politics of the past. We saw all the important sights of Old Quebec. We highly recommend Sam and this tour! read more

We had a wonderful tour with Samuel. We came to Quebec City for a Cruise. Wanted a taste of the city. We heard about this GREAT TOUR GUIDE (they called it the Sam Tour). Samual did NOT disappoint. He showed us places and gave background of some very interesting sites there. I was very pleased. I will definitely take this tour again! He doesn't even charge a fee, tips only (and, maybe a souvenir from where you're from). If you have a few hours and want to get some really interesting info on the is beautiful. Historic city. Samual is the Guide to show you! Thank You Samuel!!! read more

SO and I attended this tour a few days ago and were very pleased with the content. The Old Quebec City tour was as advertised. You get a different perspective than what the other historical tours provide. For example, there were a couple visits to locales where some movies were shot, a few recommendations for restaurants, additional pieces of information about certain sites the other tours don't mention and Sam was always open for questioning. He is a lifelong Quebecer and had us fully engaged and excited to hear everything he had to say. Definitely worth the price of admission, which is free, but come bearing a gift &/or don't forget to tip! read more

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Fantastic tour of Old Quebec! Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the city's rich history to life with great stories and hidden gems. We saw so much more than we would've on our own. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Quebec City! Sam was great :) read more

Samuel shares his passion for this beautiful city with historical stories, humorous observations and lots of insider tips. He's patient and projects well, despite city noises and a large tour group. The 2-hour tour is easily accessible in all ways. Dress for rain and sun! read more

Sam was terrific, very approachable and full of fun facts and recommendations about the old city of Quebec, highly recommend! and book directly with his website! so easy. thanks Sam! read more

My friend and I went on the old city as well as the locals free walking tours with Sam, and they were both awesome! He's a good tour guide, full of jokes and stories. The two hours passed by really quickly, and I was interested in what he had to say the entire time. I'm also really impressed that he runs these tours by himself every day! I would definitely recommend going on his free walking tour when you come into Quebec City, as he teaches and shows you around the city! read more

Sam's tour is one of the best ways to learn about Quebec City history and sites. Fun and well paced. We had a large group and Sam did a great job keeping everyone's attention and making sure we could all hear him. Great historical information mixed in with fun unique facts about Quebec City. read more

I highly recommend tours with Sam. He is knowledgeable, funny, and overall a really great guy.

I am from Mexico and Samuel Dubois showed me Quebec like no other tour guide ! Absolutely amazing walking tour ! He gave us Lots of important and relevant information and he was very charismatic and friendly ! If you are thinking about taking a walking tour in Quebec this one is the one you need to take ! By far the best one I have taken !!! read more

I was very dubious about a free tour but this tour was great! Sam was very knowledgeable, added just enough humor and included much more than just textbook history. He included tidbits that aren't included in guidebooks along with interesting facts and cultural information. I was also amazed at where all of the participants were from-all over the world. Merci beaucoup Sam! read more

Samuel gave a unique tour of Old Quebec. His explanation of different locations made it easy to understand the different historic sites and the city. Do this tour first as it will give you a better insight to Old Quebec and it's different landmarks. He shows us places that you would not be able to see on a normal tour and have included fun facts of the old town as well as humorous anecdotes along the way. read more

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Sam cancelled at 7:30 am by email. Of course I didn't see that as I was rushing to make sure I got there in time. Another family was there at 9 and saw the email. The cancellation was due to possible Covid symptoms. So , I just figured "it's one of those things". I quickly got on my phone and booked a 10:30 tour elsewhere. The strange thing is, when I got a new map at the tourist info, the woman there said "oh, that not the first time we've heard of him canceling ". I would still give it a shot since I love these " free tours" and have taken them all over Europe. They are usually very refreshing and the $ go straight to the guide. Just check your emails. read more

Great tour with Sam. It was fun, informative and funny. Sam adds intereatinf facts to his tour and with a sense of humor. I would definitely recommend this tour. read more

We had a great tour with Sam today. We learned a lot which enhanced our visit. He is knowledgeable, funny and cares about the quality of his tours. read more

Just completed Sam's free walking tour. Very informative and entertaining. Sam's delightful sense of humor kept us entertained as we visited historical points of interest and a few hidden gems. He'll even tell you about the Alfred Hitchcock movie filmed here that created a bit of controversy. Don't miss this tour! read more

Sam was an impressive guide. He really knows what he does and knows places and stuff that only locals do. His way of giving tours is informative, enjoyable and entertaining. My friend and I did the morning and the evening walking tours and both were great. He has audio and visual materials with him that enhances the experience of the tour. You can ask him questions and recommendations during or after the tour which can help you with your itinerary. Overall it was a great way to experience the city. read more

I attended Samuel's free walking tour today, on my last day in Quebec City, and I wish I did it earlier! I always make sure to do a free walking tour in every new city I visit, and sometimes they're amazing and sometimes I'm tempted to leave early. Samuel's tour was so interesting the whole time - He taught us historical facts and cultural insight throughout the whole tour (this is my favorite part about walking tours, and Samuel did this so well! And made everyone laugh the whole time with his great sense of humor!) I would highly recommend this tour to gain background information about the history of Quebec City from a local that has lived 10 minutes from the city his whole life, as well as to gain a good lay of the land early in your stay. Very entertaining and informational - make sure to tip him WELL because he does a great job and obviously loves what he does! read more

Great tour. Sam offers some interesting history and facts about Quebec City. He took us to some beautiful spots and places with amazing views. I highly recommend his tour of old Quebec City. read more

Sam is a fantastic guide, very personable and funny too. Cracks American jokes unlike any Canadian I've ever met. Throughout his tour he'll also point out ideas where to visit and ways to save money while doing them. He speaks loud enough for everyone to hear. Saw other tours with other guides (serious fellas) and I'm happy to report, I'm happy with our tour guide selection. Highly recommend him! read more

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Very enjoyable tour, Sam has a great sense of humor, and that plays a large part thruout the experience. Its very helpful that Sam uses pictures in a binder to help convey various points. There are a number of gems on the tour, i cluding the best place to take photos of Le Frontenac. All in all highly recommended. Je me souviens - how funny the tour was read more

Sam gave a great walking tour of Old Québec City, full of interesting facts with a good dose of humour. You can tell he is very passionate about his job and Québec City, which made the tour very enjoyable! If it weren't for an unfortunate winter storm, we would have taken his other tour too! Highly recommend this tour to get a low-down on Québec City within the first few days of your visit. read more

Sam was personable and funny! He gave a great tour that included a combination of landmarks, history and tips for later on our trip. In addition to the tour itself, he let us all know about things that were happening while we were in town like a free fireworks show and a free circus performance. I would recommend this tour highly and I would do it right when you get into town so you can get the lay of the land. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g155033-d8415626-r510512614-A_Free_Tour_of_Quebec-Quebec_City_Quebec.html# read more

The tour around Quebec with Samuel was great!!! I was impressed how good he combined the history with fun facts about his city. I love his sense of humor!!! He made everyone laugh all the time. Beside of interesting stories he recommended us pub "on the beach" famous of big variety of local beers which we enjoyed very much. Je me souviens!!! read more

Sam was so lovely! He was full of unique fun facts about the city and lead us on a great tour. He brought us around some key sites, but also took us to places more off the beaten path. Overall, my friend and I had a great time and thought he was really nice and funny! I would definitely recommend his tour to anyone visiting Quebec City. read more

A very enjoyable tour with Sam. He's tour is funny and he makes a great effort in learning about his audience. Lots of fun facts about Quebec and a great way to spend 2 hours, even in the rain read more

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We really enjoyed our walking tour with Sam today! He is a really nice guy who gave us great information and lots of fun facts and stories about Quebec, its history and the people. Thanks again Sam for a great tour! read more

Wonderful tour. Samuel is very knowledgeable and very personable. He had wonderful stories to tell and a great sense of humor. We learned a great deal of history and got ideas for other things we might wish to do in Quebec. He keeps his tour group small, so that he can talk easily with everyone in the group. Couldn't have had a better way to spend our first day in Quebec City. Jill 5/30/19 read more

Sam and his tour were fantastic! It was obvious that Sam had put a lot of thought into his tour. His historical facts were supported with visual aids and lots of humour. He kept things interesting and entertaining throughout the whole tour and provided additional recommendations for afterwards. More than just providing explanations and descriptions of local landmarks, Sam did an excellent job of talking about modern Quebecois culture and perspectives. I would highly recommend Sam and look forward to doing his other tour the next time I am in Quebec City! read more

Sam's tour was incredible! He was knowledgeable about the city, pointed out neat, hidden gems all while being a very enjoyable person to be around. HIGHLY recommend this tour - we booked it last minute and ended up using the advice given/places we saw to shape the rest of our trip. Sam stayed after the tour to answer our millions of questions and provided great recommendations (aka where to get great poutine). Book this free tour, you will not be disappointed in the slightest!! read more

Sam was a great guide. He gives interesting historical info, keeps the tour moving, has great recommendations and is friendly & funny. We followed his advice on several restaurant & brewery recommendations and he was spot on. Thanks Sam! read more

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Sam's tour was one of the highlights of our trip! He obviously knows his history and exudes passion for his city. He gave a wonderful 2+ hour tour of the main parts of the city, and he shared esoteric details about Quebec that other tours do not cover. I was especially impressed that in the beginning he made an effort to personally welcome each person and try to get to know a little about them (where they are from, what they want to get out of the tour, etc). He fully answered all questions and promised to answer anything later if he did not immediately know the answer. He was funny and made some jokes to liven things up. At the end of the tour he stayed and tried to help my friend and me with extra questions and suggestions about where to get some good beer. It was truly a fantastic tour. It is indeed free...but hopefully everyone tipped him heartily as we did. He is a priceless addition to the tours offered in Quebec and I really hope he keeps doing this for years to come. Super friendly and generous with his time. Thank you, Sam! read more

Sam was a great guide! He knows a lot about the history of Quebec and info you wouldn't normally get from walking around the city yourself. Tour is about 2 hours, perfect amount of time. Samuel takes his time and doesn't rush through the tour. He leaves you in the heart of the old port area, close to the Chateau Frontenac. We almost skipped the tour due to rain which stopped in time to begin the tour. Glad we didn't miss it! Would definitely recommend this walking tour. Also, not a requirement but it's nice to leave him a good tip after a great tour. read more