Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise
1.Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise
A 90-minute Ottawa River cruise with live bilingual narration, iconic sights from the water, and great photo angles for $39.
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12 Best Ottawa Tours In Canada
The Canadian classics.
The 12 most popular ottawa tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
12 Best Ottawa Tours In Canada
Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise
2.Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise
A 90-minute electric Rideau Canal cruise from downtown Ottawa, with bilingual live commentary on 30+ historic sites and landmarks.
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
3.Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
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.
Ottawa Boat Cruise – Rideau Canal Cruise
4.Ottawa Boat Cruise – Rideau Canal Cruise
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 had a wonderful time on the river cruise. Lily, our guide, did a great job. She was informative and personable. It was a picture perfect day!”
Ottawa Boat Cruise – Paul’s Boat Line
5.Ottawa Boat Cruise – Paul’s Boat Line
Bilingual Ottawa boat cruise with deck views of Parliament, Supreme Court, Mint, and Rideau Falls, plus onboard drinks and snacks.
“Great experience but dress warm! Great tour guide & nice to hear the history & see buildings from the river.”
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
6.Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
An hour-long land-and-water Amphibus tour linking Ottawa and Gatineau. See key sights from land and river with a bilingual guide.
“Great way to explore Ottawa if you are on a time crunch and got to visit Gatineau Quebec as well which was a bonus!”
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
7.Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
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.
“Great overview of the city. The tour guide was funny, engaging and knowledgeable. Driver was helpful. Gave some recommendations”
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
8.Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Lantern-lit haunted night walk in Ottawa’s downtown. 75 minutes of cloaked storytelling about Grant House, Château Laurier, and secrets.
2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
9.2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
Pedal Ottawa in 2 hours on an Express city bike tour. Bike, helmet, and water included, plus Rideau Canal, War Memorial, Parliament views.
“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!”
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
10.Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Lantern-lit haunted walk in downtown Ottawa with a storyteller guide, visiting Château Laurier, Rideau Canal, Bytown landmarks, and Lisgar.
“A fun way to learn about the history and architecture of a new town. Daniella did a great job—very informative and friendly. Set a spooky-but-child-friendly tone, as there was a child in our group.”
Adventure Rafting on the Ottawa River
11.Adventure Rafting on the Ottawa River
Ottawa River rafting from Foresters Falls. Small-group rapids, included gear, BBQ lunch, and video footage in about 8 hours.
“We have a great experience, it was super fun ,surrounded by great and wonderful people, a day full of surprises and good moments.”
Ottawa: Canadian War Museum Admission
12.Ottawa: Canadian War Museum Admission
Skip the guessing game with a self-paced day at Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum, from Moriyama’s regeneration design to Memorial Hall.