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15 Best Ottawa Tours In Canada

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The 15 most popular ottawa tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Ottawa Tours In Canada

Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus - Meet at 44 Sparks St. and Plan for the Best Views

1.Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

Most Popular 4.6

Amphibious bus in Ottawa: bilingual 1-hour tour with Parliament sights on land and an Ottawa River cruise toward Gatineau.

“Our guide Sarah was amazing! Very informative (even for someone like me who is from Ottawa) with the perfect touch of humour! I would highly recommend the amphibus for tourists and locals!”

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Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise - The boat: Paula D, decks, and how to choose your seat

2.Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

4.3

A 90-minute Ottawa River cruise with live bilingual narration, iconic sights from the water, and great photo angles for $39.

“I loved how our guide Andy was cheerful and provided us with so much insightful information on the landmarks. She was the highlight of the trip as well as the sightseeing itself.”

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Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise - Getting on board: the National Arts Centre meeting point

3.Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise

4.4

A 90-minute electric Rideau Canal cruise from downtown Ottawa, with bilingual live commentary on 30+ historic sites and landmarks.

“I believe our guides name was Caleb although (if it’s a bad review my name is Greg) stuck in my head lol so I had trouble remembering if his real name was Caleb or Craig or something else. Hopefully if he reads this he knows it’s him! He was a lot of fun and very…”

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Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass - How the 1-Day Pass Works on a 1.5-Hour Round Trip

4.Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

4.4

Ottawa hop-on hop-off bus pass from Sparks St. See Parliament and ByWard Market with bilingual live narration, flexible stops, 1 or 2 days.

“Our guide was both engaging and entertaining. The trip was smooth and relaxing with no faults at all. Highly recommend the tour as a fast way to see the highlights of Ottawa.”

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Ottawa Boat Cruise – Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise - Dow’s Lake to Château Laurier: The First Big Views

5.Ottawa Boat Cruise – Rideau Canal Cruise

4.5

Electric, guided 90-minute Rideau Canal cruise from Ottawa’s National Arts Centre with UNESCO views of Dow’s Lake, Château Laurier and locks.

“Great way to get background info on Ottawa, on the canal that brought it into existence. Restful as well.”

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Ottawa Boat Cruise – Paul’s Boat Line

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line - Timing: 1.5 Hours on the Ticket, Shorter Scenic Time on the Water

6.Ottawa Boat Cruise – Paul’s Boat Line

4.5

Bilingual Ottawa boat cruise with deck views of Parliament, Supreme Court, Mint, and Rideau Falls, plus onboard drinks and snacks.

“Great way to end the day in Ottawa. We took the 7pm tour and it was great to catch sunset and learn about Ottawa.”

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Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water - The Land Portion: Downtown Ottawa at Road-Speed

7.Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

4.0

An hour-long land-and-water Amphibus tour linking Ottawa and Gatineau. See key sights from land and river with a bilingual guide.

“It was a fun and educational tour. We enjoyed. It was well arranged and easy to access. If you like history and fun stories it is awesome to go this tour. Tour lady Kristine helped a lot”

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Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Parliament Hill drive and the “power center” views you can’t replicate easily

8.Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

4.0

Hop on an open-top bus or trolley for Ottawa’s top sights, photo stops, and easy hop-on hop-off flexibility from Gray Line.

“Emile was an excellent tour guide with a wealth of knowledge about the city & a nice, relaxed way of relating stories. Myself, my sister & my 2 friends & really enjoyed the tour. We even got over to Gatineau, so my friends could say they’ve been to Québec!”

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Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour - The Cloaked Guides: Storytelling as the Main Attraction

9.Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

4.5

Lantern-lit haunted night walk in Ottawa’s downtown. 75 minutes of cloaked storytelling about Grant House, Château Laurier, and secrets.

“Véronique was a great guide! Her stories were interesting and well narrated. Merci!”

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2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour

2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour - National War Memorial: starting with a moment of focus

10.2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour

5.0

Pedal Ottawa in 2 hours on an Express city bike tour. Bike, helmet, and water included, plus Rideau Canal, War Memorial, Parliament views.

“Great tour of the city! Got to see many places I wouldn't have seen otherwise and learnt a lot of history. Would definitely recommend!”

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Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa

Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa - Château Laurier: the Titanic connection you don’t expect in Ottawa

11.Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa

4.5

Lantern-lit haunted walk in downtown Ottawa with a storyteller guide, visiting Château Laurier, Rideau Canal, Bytown landmarks, and Lisgar.

“Tour was enjoyable and well guided, and the guide was clearly experienced in doing that. Stories were interesting and our guide always found stairs or benches so we could sit during the tour, which was greatly appreciated. However, this tour is more about the stories (ghost, paranormal) than anything fact-based about the buildings or monuments.”

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Adventure Rafting on the Ottawa River

Adventure Rafting on the Ottawa River - Gear, Weight Limits, and What You Must Bring

12.Adventure Rafting on the Ottawa River

5.0

Ottawa River rafting from Foresters Falls. Small-group rapids, included gear, BBQ lunch, and video footage in about 8 hours.

“Just an all around great day , the trail mix was a little stale though lol 😂 but seriously the entire team was just fantastic. I’ll do it again but I will do the smaller raft and get the full experience now that I know what to expect.”

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Ottawa: River Zipline Adventure

Ottawa: River Zipline Adventure - Check-In at Zibi (Gatineau) and the Start of the Adventure

15.Ottawa: River Zipline Adventure

4.5

Fly 120 feet over Ottawa River, crossing Ontario to Quebec near downtown. 30 minutes, safety gear, video option.

“Great! I’m 68 and was treating my grandson and was a little apprehensive. However once we took off, it was great! Will go again.”

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