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Montreal · Quebec City · 7 days itinerary

Montreal and Quebec City in 7 Days

Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This itinerary covers Montreal and Quebec City over seven days. The first three days focus on Montreal's historic core, parks, and downtown before a train transfer on day four. The order groups all Montreal sites first, then covers Quebec City's upper and lower towns plus the Citadelle and Montmorency Falls.

7 daysMontrealQuebec CityTrain to Quebec CityBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Old Montreal

  1. 9:30MontrealSight
  2. 11:00MontrealSight
  3. 14:00MontrealWalk
Day 2

Mount Royal and Mile End

  1. 9:30MontrealWalk
  2. 12:00MontrealSight
  3. 15:30MontrealWalk
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Day 3

Downtown Montreal

  1. 10:00MontrealSight
  2. 13:00MontrealWalk
  3. 15:00MontrealSight
Day 4

Pointe-à-Callière, then Quebec City

  1. 9:30MontrealSight
  2. 13:00Train to Quebec CityMontrealTransfer
  3. 18:00Quebec CityWalk
Day 5

Upper Town

  1. 9:30Quebec CitySight
  2. 11:00Quebec CitySight
  3. 13:30Quebec CitySight
  4. 16:00Quebec CityWalk
Day 6

Lower Town

  1. 9:30Quebec CityWalk
  2. 11:00Quebec CitySight
  3. 13:00Quebec CitySight
  4. 16:00Old Quebec FunicularQuebec CitySight
Day 7

The Citadelle and Montmorency Falls

  1. 9:30Quebec CitySight
  2. 12:00Quebec CitySight
  3. 15:00Quebec CitySight
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Questions about this trip

Is 7 days enough for Montreal and Quebec City?

Seven days covers the main sights in both cities. Book the train between Montreal and Quebec City at least a week ahead for lower fares.

Do I need to book Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal in advance?

Reserve timed tickets online for Notre-Dame Basilica to skip lines. Allow about 45 minutes.

How do I travel from Montreal to Quebec City?

Take the Via Rail train, which runs several times daily and takes three hours. Book ahead for the cheapest seats.

Do I need reservations for the Citadelle of Quebec?

Buy Citadelle tickets online in advance during summer to secure an English tour time. Allow about two hours.

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