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.
“Loved learning about everything we were looking at”
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15 Best Ottawa Tours In Canada
The Canadian classics.
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: 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.
“loved the content from the lovely tour guide, she was so informative, fun and engaging And the whole ride was just so pleasant the views and the pace and the music on the boat”
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.
“Everything was good, our guide absolutely fantastic.”
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.
“Cold, rainy ... such tours should be taken in late Jun, Jul and early in Aug considering inclement weather in Ottawa. With that said, the tour guide was very knowledgable and able to convey his knowledge to those who listened despite being a fairly young person without prior tour guiding experience.”
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.
“Boat trip was excellent. Traveller's should note it is a long walk over a 1/2 mile and a steep incline walking back. A lot of stairs (steep) if you use mobility aid there is a ramp but it is VERY steep. The cruise itself was excellent.”
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.
“The experience was great, I did the ride because of my partner come from France and wanted her to visit the region. She was able to learn and see different angle from what I could had brought her.”
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 sights and driving but what made the experience was our guide. Insightful and funny, a great combo.”
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.
“Excellent tour! Very well organized and our tour guide Dominique was amazing, knowledgeable and interacted with the group! Highly recommend - A MUST DO!!”
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.
“Well organised trip Denis was great and so knowledgeable. Our weather wasn’t the best but it didn’t impact on the enjoyment of the small group cycle in a really interesting city. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Ottawa”
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.
“The meet up spot was easy to find. Monica was a great guide and had different facts and info to share! A nice way to see the downtown area and learn about history and spirits.”
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.
“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.”
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.
“Upon entering the actual exhibit, not knowing where to start, a lovely gentleman explained how to experience the entire exhibit in a logical manner. The exhibit was broken down into four sections in chronological order. Amazing to realize Canada had been involved in so much warfare. The entire experience was educational and somewhat simple to…”
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
13.Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa: historic castle, blue whale skeleton, Arctic gallery, live bugs and tide pools, plus Butterflies in Flight.
“i liked the whole experience! so much to see and learn. We spent almoat 4hrs there taking everything in. was a great time”
Canadian War Museum Admission
14.Canadian War Museum Admission
Canadian War Museum admission in Ottawa with permanent and special exhibits, mobile tickets, and time to reflect in Memorial Hall.
“Great morning. Kids loved it. Workers were so helpful. Takes about 3 hours to really absorb info available”
Ottawa: Floating Tiki Bar Cruise on the Ottawa River
15.Ottawa: Floating Tiki Bar Cruise on the Ottawa River
Ride a floating tiki bar on the Ottawa River. 90 minutes of views, karaoke-style fun, and a cashless drink bar near Parliament Hill.
“We were two couples looking for a fun filled experience on the Ottawa River in Ottawa. The experience was fabulous from start to finish. The drinks were reasonably priced and tasty and the Capt. was very personable and knowledgeable of the area. Great time had by all.”
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