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Cycling Ottawa's 200th Anniversary, self-guided
2026 is Ottawa's 200th. An historic opportunity to ride the prestigous pathway system at your own pace and distance. Starts on our Rideau Canal doorstep. There are no roads or traffic to negotiate to enjoy the parklands and waterways. See Rideau Canal, Rideau Falls, Hog's Back Falls, Arboretum, Central Farm, Rideau, Ottawa and Gatineau Rivers Our community is safe and helpful to visitors. Easy to navigate pathways follow the 4 major waterways. Light, easy Giant models in five sizes expertly fitted. Electric assist upgrade available. Our personal directions and map are guaranteed. IT COSTS LESS with no guide to arrange! • Duration: up to 4 hours, 15km -25km
4.8(45)
4h 30m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$26
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Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River
Take a relaxing tour up and down the Ottawa River on a Hawaiian style Tiki Hut with you and a bunch of your Peeps! Whether it’s just hanging with friends for a fun time, taking a romantic cruise, or a School Group Heritage Excursion. This is one of the coolest ways to get out on the water. Just head to one of our embarkment sites, climb aboard and become Ottawa Ohana! Palapa Tours will be using Twitter to keep clients informed of important updates regarding daily operations. This includes any weather related updates and/or delays and cancelations. Arrive at Mill Street Pub (555 Wellington Avenue). ----->Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour start time to get your bearings of the area. We share a dock with other boats and can not wait more than 5 minutes after your appointed departure time. If you are late, you will be rescheduled. Park away from the main parking of the Pub. You can park under the covered bridge. Walk down the path towards the water. Follow our signs.
4.8(71)
1h 30m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
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$63
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Ottawa Spring Tulip Festival Bike Tour
On this 3-hour guided bike tour of Ottawa, visit the capital's renown Tulip Festival, a special annual event available in May. Enjoy Commissioners Park, home to the Ottawa's most dazzling festival display and learn about the festival history from your fun guide. Follow the winding pathways with your local guide through the explosion of color in gardens filled with over 300,000 tulips. There will be 30-40 minutes stop at the Major Tulip festival site along with visiting some other tulip sites and must-see attractions in Ottawa.
4.8(23)
3 Hours
Ottawa
From
$66
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Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Our journey will take us through the heart of Ottawa, exploring the city's past and its role in shaping the nation. You’ll see the art, sculptures, markets, memorials, walking streets, churches, parliament building and so much more. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Feel free to put your phone in your pocket and explore with your head up. The tour provides engaging audio and sound effects to set the mood and tell the story of Ottawa. Go anytime, 24/7/365, the tour is all outside.
4.8(4)
50 Minutes - 1h 10m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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$8
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Ottawa 200th Anniversary Landmarks
Celebrate Ottawa's 200th ( and our 50th) Anniversary with us. Since 1976, we have offered the original and unique landmarks bike tour for visitors to the Nation's Capital. Senior guide Robert family goes back to the 1830's and is exclusive to Ottawa. He presents and unique, original and entertaining narrative unavailable elsewhere. Many lovely sights, some unique history and always an anecdote about our community and inhabitants to raise a smile. We use only pathways. There is no traffic or roads to traverse. Our Giant bicycles and helmets are new every year. Please ask for an Ebike upgrade.
4.7(44)
2 Hours
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
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$51
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Oh Canada Eh!? Ottawa Dinner Musical with Live Music and Comedy
Enjoy a lively Ottawa night out with live Canadian music, comedy, audience interaction, and dinner all in one experience. As the show unfolds, the performers also serve your meal, creating a fun and uniquely Canadian evening. After all, where else can you be served dinner by a singing Mountie?
4.7(143)
2 Hours
Ottawa
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$78
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Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Discover the hidden stories and fascinating history of Ottawa’s most famous castle, the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier. Join us for a 75-minute guided tour as we go behind the scenes and explore the secrets of this majestic landmark. Learn about concealed passageways, hear about political rendezvous, and stand in the ballrooms where countless grand galas have taken place. See the luxurious swimming pool and the exclusive areas typically reserved for guests. Immerse yourself in captivating tales of the Château Laurier’s notable guests and its storied past. While the focus isn’t on ghost stories…we might just share one. Book your adventure today and let our captivating guides unlock the magic of this majestic castle. Presented in English only. Not a ghost tour.
4.6(53)
1h 15m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
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$28
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Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
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!
4.6(8)
1h 30m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
From
$28
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Ottawa Valley Haunted Tour - Night Trip From Ottawa
For 400 years of recorded history, the Ottawa Valley has been home to heroes and villains, triumphs and tragedies, lives and deaths notable for how they've affected the land. And that land and those buildings still bear the trace of the past, and sometimes, the past doesn't stay in the past. From spectres on the river, to the ghost that talked, to unexplained phenomena and indigenous folklore - there's something unearthly in this historic and beautiful community. This tour includes your transportation from Ottawa & Gatineau, a guided haunted tour of 4 historical villages with multiple stops along the route 148 in the Outaouais region of Quebec with a local storyteller, as well as some delicious apple pie and warm apple cider at the Coronation Hall Cider Mills in Bristol! Plus, this tour comes with unlimited free snacks in our minibus.
4.6(5)
4h 30m
Ottawa
From
$63
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Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Experience the 75-minute walking tour of Ottawa that has been captivating visitors and locals alike for more than 20 years. The Original Haunted Walk is led by the best of local storytellers, dramatists, and amateur historians, sharing some of the most hair-raising and spine-chilling real-life ghost stories from the area. Follow along as they lead the way by lantern light to their favourite haunted spots. From January to March, we offer a special winterized version of the tour complete with the comfort of cozy indoor stops along the way.
4.6(288)
1h 15m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
From
$28
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Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Unlock the heart of Ottawa with Toonie Tours! More than just a sightseeing tour, this is your invitation to truly experience Canada’s capital. From its striking gothic architecture and deep rooted history to its vibrant urban culture and scenic beauty, this journey brings Ottawa’s essence to life. With every step, our expert local guides weave captivating stories, making the city’s past and present come alive before your eyes. Beyond Parliament Hill to Major’s Hill Park and the Byward Market this tour hits it all including Downtown, Centretown, and the Golden Triangle. Whether you're a solo traveler, a family on vacation, or a local eager to rediscover Ottawa, this tour promises an unforgettable experience. Expect intriguing stories, hidden gems, and a personal touch that sets us apart. Join us, and let this valley unfold its tales, one step at a time, always in good company.
4.5(108)
3 Hours
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
From
$5
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Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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.
4.4(8)
50 Minutes - 1h 10m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$7
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Ottawa Premium Night Driving Tour with River Cruise
Your See Sight Tours Guide will greet you at your downtown Ottawa accommodations and begin your fully guided night tour in the comfort of one of our vans. To kick off your night out on the town your guide will take you on a relaxing evening River Cruise where as your cruise through the Ottawa River you will take in the incredible views of the city’s landmarks and attractions illuminated at night. Next, take in the bustling city on a fully narrated driving tour passing multiple attractions lit up at night including; the Supreme Court, Parliament Hill, Nepean Point, and the Canadian Museum of history. At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your Downtown Ottawa hotel.
4.3(27)
2h 30m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Skip the line
- Special offer
From
$61
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Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walk with Mausoleum Visit
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.
4.3(6)
1h 15m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
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$28
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Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
Your tour begins with pickup from your Ottawa accommodation in a comfortable, fully guided vehicle as you set out to explore Canada’s capital. Travel through the elegant Rockcliffe Park neighbourhood before stopping at Rideau Hall, the official residence of Canada’s Governor General, followed by a drive-by the home of the Prime Minister. Continue to Parliament Hill for a photo stop at the Centennial Flame, the symbolic heart of Canadian democracy, before passing the Supreme Court of Canada and other key landmarks along Wellington Street. Next, view the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica and Royal Canadian Mint while your guide shares stories of their historical and cultural significance. Then enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering scenic views of Ottawa from the water. After the cruise, take in the Fairmont Château Laurier and a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Canadian Museum of History before being comfortably returned to your hotel.
4.3(164)
4 Hours
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Special offer
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$77
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Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure
Step into the shoes of a private investigator and uncover the secrets hidden in Ottawa’s historic heart. This thrilling quest lets you explore Canada’s capital like never before through puzzles, clues, and an unfolding mystery. With just your phone, you’ll navigate through 10–15 interactive challenges that guide you to City Hall, the Senate of Canada, and other iconic and lesser-known landmarks. As you solve clues, a gripping detective story unfolds, revealing the fascinating characters and moments that shaped the city. Each puzzle unlocks hidden stories, curious facts, and new directions, no guide or map needed. What makes this tour unique? It’s an immersive experience that blends storytelling, history, and outdoor escape-game mechanics to turn downtown Ottawa into a living mystery adventure. Perfect for curious travelers, couples, families, and amateur sleuths looking to explore the city in a fun and interactive way.
4.2(12)
3h 20m - 3h 50m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$8
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Ottawa Embassy Quest: The Night You Don't Remember
You wake up in a stranger's house with no memory of last night. Someone's chasing you, your car is missing, and your pockets hold a pet collar, a coffee receipt, and a mysterious note. Retrace Jackson's wild night through 12 stops across Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa's most prestigious neighbourhood. Decode crests and flags at embassy residences from Norway to Japan, piece together clues, and figure out why "Lornado" is tattooed on your arm. Download the Questo app, activate your quest with the booking code, and start at the Norwegian Ambassador's Residence on Lisgar Road. No guide, no schedule, explore at your own pace. Along the way, discover stories most locals miss: why Ottawa blooms with Dutch tulips every spring, the Irish mansion controversy, Thailand's sacred elephants, and the entrepreneur who shaped modern Ottawa. Perfect for couples, friends, or families exploring Ottawa beyond Parliament Hill. About 70 minutes, 12 stops through Rockcliffe Park.
4.0(9)
1 Hour - 1h 30m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$8
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Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read 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.
4.0(7)
2 Hours
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Special offer
From
$6
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Ottawa Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour
Discover Ottawa’s street art by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone, which lead to new places and amazing stories. Play our engaging exploration game, reenacting the role of EgoNibi, a legendary street artist from Tunam. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Up for a fun challenge? Highlights include: • Explore Ottawa Mural, Rideau Mural and other lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Learn about the fascinating story of the largest murals in Eastern Ontario. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
4.0(21)
50 Minutes - 1h 20m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$8
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Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt
Are you looking for things to do in Ottawa? Our Ottawa scavenger hunt is a 3-hr self-guided walking tour with challenges, taking you from Chateau Laurier to the Supreme Court and the Byward Market, without missing Parliament Hill of course! Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination and earn points. Learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you. The Ottawa Scavenger Hunt is a 4.5 km / 2.8 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It takes 3 hours to complete. A fun learning experience. See the 44 locations sights. Learn some local history. Challenge your knowledge with 57 varied challenges. Fun for all ages and kids included. Walk at your own pace. Pets are allowed throughout the tour. Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout. Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule. Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt. Also available in French
3.7(3)
2 Hours - 3 Hours
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$27
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Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game
Enjoy a role-playing scavenger hunt experience that encourages people to step outside, solve the murder mystery and build connections with long-lasting memories. The Murder Mystery in Ottawa is an interactive game/activity where you are guided by the Questo mobile app through a set of locations in Ottawa, while stepping in the shoes of the story's main character. At each location, you will follow directions and solve very fun puzzles, riddles, and cryptic codes that will unfold the story and guide you to the next location. Designed to be enjoyed on foot, this experience is ideal for exploring the city on a romantic date, a family outing, or as a team-building activity. During the activity, you will also visit popular and hidden places in Ottawa while learning fun stories about them. This is a storytelling experience just as much as it is a role-playing scavenger hunt.
3.7(3)
2 Hours
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$8
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Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise
Your experience begins as you meet your guide at 380 Sussex Drive in-front of the Maman Giant Spider Sculpture. Enjoy a guided walk toward the vibrant ByWard Market, one of Canada’s oldest and most lively public markets. Along the way, take in stunning pass-bys of the Royal Canadian Mint and the breathtaking Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, while your guide shares stories of Ottawa’s rich history and culture. Continue on toward Canada's Palirament Hill & Centennial Flame, passing the elegant Fairmont Château Laurier along the way. This iconic flame-shaped fountain commemorating Canadian Confederation is a must-see highlight in the capital. For your final experience, head to the waterfront where you’ll board a relaxing Rideau Canal cruise. Sit back and enjoy scenic views of downtown Ottawa while learning about this UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you board the boat, your guided walking tour concludes, and you’ll continue your experience on the water at your own pace.
3.5(22)
3h 30m
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Special offer
From
$62
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4-Hour Private Tour of Ottawa
Experience the Best of Ottawa on this exclusive & private 4-hour small-group tour to experience the beauty and history of Canada’s Capital city. Enjoy a walking tour of Parliament, a narrated drive passing the Supreme Court, Rockcliffe Park, Notre Dame Cathedral, Prime Ministers Residence and the Governor General’s house, and enjoy a relaxing Rideau Canal Cruise or during the winter months, enjoy admission to the National Art Museum.
3.3(3)
4 Hours
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$570
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Best of Ottawa Small Group Walking Tour
Your experience begins as you meet your friendly local guide at 1 Elgin St in downtown Ottawa, just steps from the city’s most iconic landmarks. From here, you’ll set off on a guided walking tour through the heart of Canada’s capital. Make your way toward the vibrant ByWard Market, one of the country’s oldest and most lively public markets. Along the route, you’ll pass the impressive Royal Canadian Mint and the stunning Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, offering a perfect blend of history, architecture, and culture. Continue on toward the Centennial Flame, walking past the elegant Fairmont Château Laurier along the way. This iconic flame-shaped fountain, commemorating Canada’s Confederation, is a meaningful highlight of your journey. Your tour concludes at the renowned National Gallery of Canada, where you’ll be greeted by the striking Maman sculpture—an unforgettable and artistic finale to your Ottawa experience.
3.0(3)
2 Hours
Ottawa
- Free cancellation
- Special offer
From
$38
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