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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

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.

“The chairs were facing the opposite way of the tour. Would have been nice to know which way to face when we got on.”

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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.

“We were entertaining cousins from Great Britain and this was the very best way to allow them to 'feel' Ottawa! They loved the freedom to take time to enjoy the many experience offered and we just know they will be recommending this venue to others as we have. Thanks Jean”

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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.

“We enjoyed the canal cruise! Beautiful weather and a wonderful guide. He took the time to meet every single passenger on the boat with a personal conversation.”

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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.

“Wendy was very informative. Despite the rain we got to see both sides of the river and learn a lot about Ottawa history and beautiful buildings”

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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.

“There isn't parking, should make sure everyone knows. A great experience. The hostess was the best enjoyed the trip.”

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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

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

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

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.

“Really great experience with our 7 and 9 year old kids. Mike was very informative and great with our kids. We would have never explored these areas in Ottawa if we didn’t do this guided tour. Had a lot of fun.”

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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.

“Guide Jack was super smart informed and very professional. The tour was well researched and he even did a story as a dedication to an Algonquin woman.”

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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: Canadian War Museum Admission

Ottawa: Canadian War Museum Admission - A Self-Paced Day Through Canadian Military History

13.Ottawa: Canadian War Museum Admission

4.7

Skip the guessing game with a self-paced day at Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum, from Moriyama’s regeneration design to Memorial Hall.

“Last time I was at the war museum was 7 years ago and it was nice to come back and visit it again. The “ In Their Own Voices” new exhibit was amazing. I shed a few tears listening and reading about the struggles they faced postwar and post-service lives.”

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Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission - Getting there from Parliament Hill (and parking without stress)

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