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Observatoire de la Capitale Entry Ticket

4.6
(223 reviews)
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Get a 360° view of Quebec from the 31st floor of the Marie-Guyart Building, the city's tallest skyscraper at 132 meters, with entry tickets to the Observatoire de la Capitale.

Key Details

  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
  • Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
  • Check availability to see starting times
  • French
  • Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

  • Learn about the history and the identity of Quebec
  • Travel through time and space to get a bird’s-eye view of the fortified city
  • Discover a lucid and rhythmic flow of historical vignettes

Inclusions

  • Entry ticket to Observatoire de la capitale

Good to Know

  • Reservation is required

Not Allowed

  • Pets

Description

Experience the most beautiful and highest view of Quebec. You will admire unique and spectacular views of the city, its maze of streets, the majestic St. Lawrence River and its two mountain ranges. In addition to the breathtaking panorama, cross the unique "Horizons" discovery trail where young and old will learn more about the history of the capital and what has shaped the souls of the people who live there. Take part in an original experience that takes you on an intuitive and imaginative journey to discover the history of Québec's capital and the sources of the Québec identity.

Meeting Points

  • Quebec City: Observatoire de la Capitale Entry Ticket

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4.6 / 5

4.61 out of 5 stars

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Kathryn
it's a self-guided tour around the top of the observatory. very interesting facts and there are screens that mimic the view you're looking at so that you can click landmarks and have them explained to...
Andrew
excellent 360 views and interactive screens giving history of buildings you were looking at and also interesting facts on Québec and Canada

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