Canada · OTTAWA TOURS
Parliament, the canal and a river with two provinces on it. These 15 cover the walking tours, the boat trips and the winter skating season, priced and timed.
See Ottawa and Gatineau by land and water on a one-hour bilingual amphibious bus tour with Parliament views, history, and family fun.
“It was enjoyable and informative. The Guide was very knowledgeable and made it fun and interesting.”
Cruise the Ottawa River for 90 minutes past Parliament, Rideau Falls and canal locks with lively bilingual commentary from Ottawa and Gatineau.
“It was great, amazing scenery and the information was very interesting.”
Review of Ottawa’s 90-minute Rideau Canal cruise, with electric boat details, sights, guide quality, price advice, access tips, and FAQs.
“Very informative, learned lots about the history of Ottawa and canal. If visiting a must activity to make time for.”
See Ottawa’s Parliament, museums, ByWard Market, and more on a flexible bilingual hop-on hop-off bus tour with open-top views.
“Our guide was great. Funny and entertaining. Also, helpful.”
Ride Ottawa’s UNESCO-listed Rideau Canal on a quiet electric boat, with Ottawa sights, history, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We had a great time and Lily the tour guide was awesome!!!! The captain Tyler and the bartender, which I forgot her name were the best!!!”
See Ottawa from the water on a bilingual 90-minute cruise with Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls, historic homes, drinks, and city views.
“that Elodie our guide was dynamic and knew how to capture our interest. The information was clear and interesting.”
See Ottawa and Gatineau by road and Ottawa River in one lively hour, with bilingual commentary, major sights, and a splashy Amphibus ride.
“There tour quide was very knowledgeable,friendly, humorous and we enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately, I forget her name.”
Review of Ottawa’s hop-on hop-off bus tour, with route details, value advice, guide tips, stops, drawbacks, and who should book.
“Hop on-off or stay-on bus ride. We chose to stay on the upper deck for the full route. The drive and tour guide were good! We would prefer less talk about pubs and parting and more information about the city.”
Explore Ottawa after dark on a 75-minute ghost walk with cloaked guides, local legends, haunted buildings, and excellent storytelling.
“I enjoyed the guides stories and how he told them.”
See Ottawa by bike in two hours, from the canal and ByWard Market to Rideau Falls and Parliament Hill, with bikes, helmets, and a local guide.
“It was a great tour, but it is not a leisurely ride, so you should be in some kind of shape. The guide was great!”
Explore Ottawa after dark on a lantern-lit ghost walk featuring the Rideau Canal, Château Laurier, local legends, and eerie city history.
“Fun, entertaining, and informative! Our guide, Nart, was an amusing storyteller. I learned a lot about the sinister side of the city’s history.”
Explore Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum, from tanks and personal stories to Memorial Hall, with practical tips on time, value, access, and exhibits.
“A really well put together and informative museum lots of things to learn ? Every day is a school day . Well done Canada 🇨🇦”
Explore 15,000 years of Canada’s story, Indigenous cultures, totem poles, family galleries, and special exhibitions in Gatineau.
“j’avais deux heures devant moi, ce qui m’a permis de voir l’exposition sur l’histoire du Canada.”
Explore dinosaurs, Arctic wildlife, a blue whale skeleton, live insects, and butterflies at Ottawa’s Canadian Museum of Nature.
“I usually like hands on activities in the museum...”
Explore Canada’s military past at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, with tanks, personal stories, memorial spaces, and flexible admission.
“We had a guided tour. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. The trenches and the headstone of the unknown soldier was heart wrenching. So happy we made the trip to Ottawa”
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