Top Ottawa Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

Explore Ottawa like a local on this guided biking tour. See the major landmarks of the country's capital and learn about its history. Travel safely along pathways, so you won't have to worry about traffic or traversing busy roads. Plus, you can upgrade to an e-bike to navigate even easier.

Get ready for a short and sweet Solar Palapa Experience, the ultimate way to explore the beauty of downtown Ottawa from the water. In just 25 minutes, soak in the best views of the Ottawa River while snapping selfies, enjoying tropical vibes, and sipping on refreshing drinks. Relax and soak in the stunning views of Ottawa's iconic landmarks as you drift along the water. It's a short but sweet adventure designed to help you unwind, snap a few memorable photos, and enjoy a unique perspective of the city. Glide along the river on a solar-powered floating Tiki boat. Choose from beer, wine, and handcrafted Bartesian cocktails for that extra flair. This is Ottawa’s most affordable and unique water tour.

Experience the beauty and history of Ottawa on a half-day bike tour in and around the city. See the major attractions and must-see sites while enjoying the natural pathways and waterways of Canada’s capital city.

Discover the captivating charm of Montreal on this private full-day tour from Ottawa. Enjoy a comfortable car tour as you traverse the scenic Canadian countryside, allowing for leisurely sightseeing and photo opportunities along the way. Explore iconic attractions such as the Old Port, Mont Royal, all while indulging in the local culture at Jean-Talon Market. This flexible itinerary caters to your interests, ensuring a memorable journey filled with history and beauty. - Private tour for a stress-free day trip from Ottawa to Montreal - Visit top landmarks including Old Port, Mont Royal, and Jean Talon Market - Flexible schedule allows for personalized sightseeing and photo stops - Enjoy a comfortable ride with planned rest breaks along the route

Sail along the Ottawa River and take in the Canadian capital’s sights on this leisurely, evening yacht tour. Board your yacht and spend your time how you like: mingle with other cruisers, take in the sights, sip on a cold beverage (available for purchase), or just sit back and relax. Your cruise is amplified with great tunes from the yacht’s surround sound system.

Uncover hidden details about Ottawa that you won’t find in most guidebooks on this historical highlights walking tour. Discover the capital’s cultural heritage as you learn about Canadian politics while wandering around Parliament Hill, gaze up at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, explore the vibrant ByWard Market district in Lower Town, and much more.

A decadent walking tour for the True Chocolate lovers! Indulge your sweet tooth as you explore the ByWard Market with a local guide, discovering rich, surprising chocolate creations along the way. Indulge in all things CHOCOLATE! Let us take you in a guide walk you through the ByWard Market and help you discover the many forms and tastes of chocolate. This tour highlights some of the best chocolate creations the ByWard Market neighbourhood has to offer!

Explore Ottawa— your way—on this self-guided half-day bike tour. Consult the provided map to discover where you want to explore and then spend the day biking along the paths of your choice. Choose from a variety of bike models (including the option to upgrade to a version with electric assistance) and get professionally fitted for your bike to ensure you get the experience you want.

Escape the city and soak up the summer vibes with our ultimate lazy river adventure from Ottawa and Gatineau. Drift along the gentle Coulonge River for relaxing fun, with plenty of time to swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the ride. End your day with a delicious barbecue lunch on a white sand beach and channel your inner lumberjack with outdoor axe throwing.

Discover the beauty and history of Canada's capital when you book this private tour of Ottawa’s highlights. Explore Rockcliffe Park, featuring sights like the US Ambassador's residence and the Governor General's house. Take a Rideau Canal Cruise for a scenic view of the city and Rideau Falls. Drive past iconic landmarks like the Parliament Buildings and Supreme Court, concluding with a self-guided walking tour of Parliament Hill's Gothic revival-style architecture.

Discover Canada’s Pontiac region and get to know more about the high-quality products they produce on this full-day tasting tour from Ottawa or Gatineau. Join a small group and venture to a few wineries and a cidery for tastings paired with local snacks. In between tastings, meet the producers and learn about the history of the region.

The Best Way to Discover Ottawa: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo with the giant spider statue at the National Gallery or a stroll by the National War Memorial and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Parliament, Centennial Flame, The National War Memorial, The Famous Five, Rideau Canal, Major’s Hill Park, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Royal Mint, National Gallery, and the Champlain Statue.

Join our crew of storytelling guides as we take you on a 90-minute escapade through the hidden side of Ottawa. No boring history here! We’re all about the bizarre and unexpected side of the city we love. Ever heard of mutant squirrels or surprise racoons causing havoc? Maple syrup heists that would make Robin Hood blush? Secret society messages encoded in some of our most well-known places? We’ve got all that and more! Guffaw and gasp through the city’s streets as our fun and engaging tour guides spill the beans on those little-known stories and secrets that define Ottawa’s hidden personality. Grab your pals, your family, or even that weird cousin you don’t quite know how to handle – everyone’s welcome! “Hidden Ottawa” is a fun and engaging good-natured adventure, perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike. You won’t find this side of the city in any guidebook! Tickets are vanishing now like a squirrel with a stolen bottle of maple syrup!

Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa’s supernatural past as we explore the Bytown Museum. Prepare to be captivated by chilling tales of ghostly encounters shared by museum staff, visitors, and even our Haunted Walk tour guides! As we make our way to the museum, we’ll immerse you in the region’s oldest and most famous ghost stories, including iconic tales such as those surrounding the Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill, and the murder of D’Arcy McGee. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore one of Ottawa’s haunted landmarks with The Haunted Walk!

Choose your own itinerary during this self-guided tour of Ottawa via bicycle. Pedal your way through the city like a local, using the provided map to reach the sites that most interest you. Safe and scenic bike paths keep you away from car traffic and let you see the green areas of the region.

Are you looking for a way to explore Ottawa at your own pace? On this self-guided audio tour, you will relive Ottawa‘s turbulent early history when rioters and rogues ran rampant. Ottawa‘s significance extends beyond its Houses of Parliament and famous museums. Before becoming Canada‘s capital, it was a rough, lawless place in the wilderness. On this walking tour through old Bytown, you’ll trace the city’s evolution from a small lumber town to Queen Victoria‘s choice as Canada‘s capital and discover Ottawa‘s hidden backstory. You'll stroll down York Street and learn about the early days of the iconic Byward Market. Ottawa‘s past will come to life in the serene Jeanne d‘Arc Courtyard, where you‘ll hear about the religious and spatial divisions that fueled the feuding Bytown residents. On Sussex Drive, you‘ll explore popular sites from new perspectives and travel back to when rogues, rioters, and disease made the streets unsafe.

Discover Ottawa’s wild side! Spot iconic wildlife downtown, then head to Gatineau Park for outdoor adventures and animal sightings, explore fascinating exhibits at the Canadian Museum of Nature, or enjoy a drive-through safari at Parc Oméga—Canadian nature at its best! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

There is probably nothing more Canadian then taking full advantage of winter with a dog sledding experience in the great winter landscape! This winter, join Aventure Outaouais for this Ultimate Dog Sledding Tour where we will not only take you on a dog sledding adventure in the beautiful Petite-Nation region of the Outaouais, but we will be visiting the regions tallest waterfall at over 63 m tall! All this with the most experiences guides and your transportation from Ottawa and Gatineau! This is truly the best way to enjoy a beautiful Quebec winter day!

Ottawa, Canada’s capital, invites you to explore its 25 iconic sites in one day. This 5.7 km route takes you along the majestic Ottawa River, through historic monuments such as Parliament, the Library of Parliament and Château Laurier. Discover Canadian history at the Canadian Museum of History and admire art at the National Gallery. Enjoy this walking tour to savour the local culture and captivating cityscapes. - 5.7 km tour through 25 places of interest - Visit iconic sites such as Parliament and Château Laurier - Ideal for history and culture lovers - Duration of the visit: about 2 hours and 20 minutes

Take full advantage of winter with this unique experience in the second most visited park in Canada. Join Aventure Outaouais for an awesome starlight guided snowshoeing adventure in the Gatineau Park to an charming wood shelter in the heart of the park where a nice warm dinner will be prepared by your guide on the wood stove and served in the warmth and the tranquility of this beautiful and historical shelter. The journey itself is considered moderate in difficulty with 6.5 km (round-trip) in length. But don't let that bother you. With the help of a trained and experienced guide, you will be assisted through this fun adventure and given lots of pro tips. We provide all the training and equipment (snowshoes or crampons, hiking poles, and head lamps) to make it to the shelter and back. This round-trip trail should take around 3 hours to complete, including 1 hour to rest and eat at the shelter. This really is once a must do winter activity in the National Capital Region.

Discover the vibrant ByWard Market District on a guided food tour that showcases Ottawa's culinary delights. This walking tour invites you to savor three savory dishes and a sweet treat from local favorites while learning about the neighborhood's rich history from an experienced guide. Each stop is thoughtfully selected to provide an authentic taste of the area, with an option to enjoy a beer or wine at one location. Perfect for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts, this tour captures the essence of one of Canada’s most beloved markets. - Guided walking tour through Ottawa's historic ByWard Market - Sample 3 savory dishes and 1 sweet treat from local vendors - Enjoy a beer or wine at one of the food stops (non-alcoholic option available) - Experience the rich history and culture of the ByWard Market with an expert guide

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For some, cemeteries evoke feelings of fear and dread. For others, they are beautiful spaces filled with memories and reflection. For us, they are places with countless stories waiting to be told. We are proud to partner with Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site for a one-of-a-kind evening filled with storytelling and chills. We will share the darker history of the cemetery’s early days and the ghost stories connected to some who rest there – including strange reports from staff that continue to this day. The experience will be mostly outdoors as we walk amongst the crypts, headstones and other markers. Our final stop of the evening will give us the rare opportunity to venture inside the Mausoleum after sunset for one last spine-tingling tale.

Best Restaurants of the ByWard! Let our guide take you on a dining adventure to some of the best restaurants of Ottawa’s most historic and visited neighbourhood – the ByWard Market! This ‘restaurant crawl’ experience includes the following: A 3- or 4-course, BLIND-tasting (Chef’s choice) meal including carefully paired drinks by expert mixologists and sommeliers 
 An expert C’est Bon guide who will share stories and information about the restaurant, chefs and owners, the neighborhood and food culture of the city! Interaction with the restaurant staff, owners and/or chefs ITINERARY: Meet your guide – A specified meeting point will be shared with you. If you are staying at a hotel within walking distance, we will meet you there! Restaurant #1: Appetizer course plus cocktail Restaurant #2: Main course plus wine Restaurant #3: Dessert course plus apperitif