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1–2 hours
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Top Tours in Ottawa, Ontario
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Bus Tours
1–2 hours
Taking safety measures
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C$36.99
per adult
Day Cruises
1–2 hours
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C$35.00
per adult
Duck Boat Tours
1 hour
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C$37.79
per adult
Bus Tours
4 hours
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C$139.00
per adult
City Tours
1–2 hours
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90% of travellers recommend this experience
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C$28.23
per adult
City Tours
2 hours
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99% of travellers recommend this experience
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C$69.95
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Family-friendly Shows
2 hours
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91% of travellers recommend this experience
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C$79.95
per adult
Bus Tours
3–4 hours
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C$129.00
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Skip-the-Line Tours
3 hours
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91% of travellers recommend this experience
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C$21.00
per adult
Bus Tours
4 hours
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C$769.00
per group
Multi-day Tours
3 days
Free cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 7 days in advance
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C$540.00
per adult
City Tours
3 hours
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93% of travellers recommend this experience
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C$85.00
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Walking Tours
1–2 hours
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96% of travellers recommend this experience
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C$28.20
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Bike Tours
2–4 hours
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100% of travellers recommend this experience
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C$33.95
per adult
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
2 hours
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C$16.12
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Self-guided Tours & Rentals
2 hours
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C$14.00
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Adventure Tours
4 hours
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95% of travellers recommend this experience
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C$35.00
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Walking Tours
50–80 minutes
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C$7.00
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City Tours
2–6 hours
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C$50.00
per adult
Private and Luxury
3–9 hours
Taking safety measures
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C$7.86
per adult
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
2 hours
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C$14.00
per adult
Self-guided Tours & Rentals
2 hours
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C$16.12
per adult
Walking Tours
60–95 minutes
Taking safety measures
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C$7.00
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City Tours
3–4 hours
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100% of travellers recommend this experience
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C$99.95
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Walking Tours
50–80 minutes
Taking safety measures
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C$9.80
per adult
Private and Luxury
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C$139.00
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Bus Tours
7–9 hours
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C$325.00
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What travellers are saying
- JULIE1916Ottawa, Canada45 contributionsVery Relaxing canal Trip = Our guide Gabriella was excellent, very informative and charming, the best we have had over several excursions we have done.
The guided tour is one way, on the way back you just take in to scenery and chill (there is bar on board)
As with everything we have done in Ottawa people queue from at least 30minutes before, so if you want to sit together bear this in mind. It was very busy when we went.
The major negative is trying to find it !! its far enough past the 1 Elgin Cafe to think you have missed it (look for a small gangway tied to the canal railing - that is the start of the queue ! With all the advertising on the roads above you think they may spare a sign for the actual tour !Written May 24, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - JULIE1916Ottawa, Canada45 contributionsGreat way of seeing the city. Very interesting and guide was good. We queued 20 minutes before the 1st bus and they were 35 people in front of us = so if you want to site upstairs you will need to be in good time.Written May 24, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Gallia B4 contributionsThe views were pretty and Gabrielle the guide charming!!! There is a misunderstanding in the booking- it says 7 pm but in fact arrives at 7:30.Written August 30, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Bonnie25251515Toronto, Canada4 contributionsGreat tour! Excellent tour guide! Very clean bus. However, we arrived 20 minutes early and the man in the booth confirming all of our tickets on our phones not have his mask. He was within 2 feet of every customer.Written October 16, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Trail41600211 contributionsAfter arriving in town in a rain storm, the sun came out for our tour of Ottawa! We were the only two booked for this late October visit and our guide, Brayden, gave us an informative tour that lasted about 4 hours. He had the arrangements all made for our tour of the Senate building and the boat/river tour. He also taught us a lot about the city, the government of Canada, the history, and stopped at times so we could take pictures. We enjoyed our time with him, but really didn't need the boat tour as the narration was fairly repetitive of what he had already told us and we'd had similar views while on land. Maybe because we live on a lake, a boat ride isn't as unique as it would be for others. Brayden was very personable and knowledgeable, and did a great job.Written October 31, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- MarisolTaylor, TX5 contributionsInformative walking tour with a broad generalization of downtown Ottawa's history. Our tour guide was funny, knowledgeable, and eager to answer all of our questions. Despite the rainy evening, she walked us through the highlights of downtown making a different type of impression in each of us.Written May 23, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- PayalSan Jose, CA1 contributionIt was amazing tour took it on May 10th 2022,on a beautiful sunny day. Was given the perfect bike and Mike was an amazing guide who took us through all the sites in the city he gave us allot of insights about each one of them. Visit around the Rideau canal on the bikes was the highlight of the two hour tour. We also got to enjoy allot of Tulips around the city.Written May 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Richard MOttawa, Canada31 contributionsWe were completely engaged and entertained by this talented, enthusiastic and versatile troupe of friendly entertainers.
Was feeling especially proud to be Canadian afterwards, eh.
Don't miss this showcase of local, first class talent.Written November 18, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Lorina SHappy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada21 contributionsHad a wonderful time. The boat tour was cancelled because of the fireworks but I was reimbursed for the amount. I did get to see the fireworks from the bridge and it was amazing. The show on Parliament hill was the highlight. Fantastic night!!!Written August 31, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- hungoverdrawnRochester, UK39 contributionsWith all due respect to that venerable institution, this knocks the Imperial War Museum in London into a cocked hat. Just when you think you're finished learning the fascinating history of Canada's nationhood through the prism of military conflict (which for good or ill, has shaped it to a telling extent), you walk down a ramp past some of the most impressive - not to mention largest - war paintings ever to a hall containing two dozen tanks and a McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo. We spent four hours here and I gladly would/could have spent longer. Highly recommended whether you're a visitor to Ottawa or a native.Written May 3, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Diya A1 contributionWe had an absolutely amazing time! Rick was the perfect guide and he was very invested in ensuring that we had a great experience.
Algonquin was beautiful during the peak of the fall colors. Rick was a great teacher, cook and knows the Algonquin inside out. He taught us how to portage, canoeing and camping 101, took us on hikes and explained the different trees in Algonquin. It was great hearing about Rick’s adventures over the years at Algonquin over a camp fire and s’mores! Call of Wild provided good quality equipment as well.
I highly recommend Calm of the Wild and Rick for your Algonquin Canoe Adventures!Written October 6, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Chelsey F2 contributionsThe second picture is mine and I appreciate credits being added for the photos. @Chalex95. I believe photographers have the right to their photos being credited. It is my work. Thank you.Written November 7, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Laurie WToronto, Canada18 contributionsWhat a wonderful way to see Ottawa and enjoy the tulips at the yearly Tulip Festival. Book your tour with Escape - it'll be a highlight of your visit. Ottawa is incredibly bike friendly so you can go on this tour and not worry one bit about sharing the road with cars as the majority (almost all) of the tour follows bike paths and trails. Our guide was wonderful, full of information and knew the best spots to show us, all while providing history and stories. She was mindful of everyone's bicycling abilities and levels and made sure everyone was happy, comfortable and enjoying the tour. Escape was a pleasure to deal with from the very beginning from booking our tour to our arrival at their shop to get geared up and ready to go. They're centrally located so they're easy to find and get to and it's a great starting point for this wonderful tour. I highly recommend it!Written July 17, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Sonia A1 contributionA very interesting tour in which the reality was sometimes more scary than the ghost stories. Great storytelling by our guide, Sarah!Written August 22, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa
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- Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
- Rideau Canal Cruise
- Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
- Ultimate Ottawa Tour
- Ottawa River Tour
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