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Our most recommended Ottawa Neighborhood tours

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

1. Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Experience Ottawa like never before on a 75-minute Original Haunted Walk. Spend an evening with fascinating tour guides who are chosen from the best local storytellers and have a passion for sharing the unexpected side of Canada's capital city.  On the Original Haunted Walk, your expert cloaked guide will reveal to you their favorite ghost stories from the Downtown Ottawa area and lead you by lantern light to some of the city's most well-known haunted spots. Visit locations such as the Fairmont Château Laurier, Grant House, and Ottawa’s haunted high school. A favorite stop is the haunted Bytown Museum where many of the guides have had their own experiences to share. You’ll never look at the city and these buildings the same again.  After being led through the streets of Downtown Ottawa, your guide can walk you back to the start location or leave you to enjoy a (sleepless) night in the city.

Ottawa Private Tour with a Local

2. Ottawa Private Tour with a Local

Explore the city with a friendly local who is passionate about the city and eager to share all the information that will help you make the most of your trip. Get to know Ottawa through the eyes of a local on a 2, 3 or 4 hour private tour. Meet at your accommodation and head out on the tour to get familiar with the neighborhood. Learn about the best places to eat and buy groceries, the easiest ways to get around, and the top things to see and do. By the end of the tour, you'll feel more comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Ottawa: Half-Day Guided Craft Beer Tour by Bus

3. Ottawa: Half-Day Guided Craft Beer Tour by Bus

Prepare to hear some classic Dad jokes as you discover Ottawa's vibrant beer scene on a half-day tour of the city's best beer houses. Visiting either 2 or 3 craft breweries for sampling, you'll learn about the brewing process and be a beer connoisseur in no time. Enjoy a curated experiential beer tour that gets you behind the scenes at each location and gives you a chance to try new and exciting beers. Your guide keeps you entertained along the way with local tips and Dad jokes as they navigate the streets of Ottawa. Every tour is a unique adventure with locations varying along with the beers. Your trip includes immersive tours at each location, all sampling fees, and some food. For a safe and memorable experience, free water is provided along with tasting note cards so you can track your tastings. While this trip is a beer lover's dream, everyone can enjoy them. Great beer is the glue that ties learning and drinking together.

Ottawa: Street Art City Exploration Game

4. Ottawa: Street Art City Exploration Game

Embark on a perfectly blended tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt as you get to know Ottawa's diverse urban art scene through this interactive game. Discover new and well-known artists and a few hidden gems. Play on your own, as a group, or in smaller teams to compete against each other. Once the game is downloaded, your adventure begins at the Ottawa Mural. Solve challenges and puzzles to receive directions to the next location. Explore at your own pace with the option to pause and resume. Explore the Rideau Mural, find dancing lions in Chinatown, and learn about one of the world's greatest inventors in Little Italy. From street art to public exhibits, admire the wide variety of art and locations. The activity ends at the final stop, KindComments.

Montreal: Private Day Tour to Ottawa

5. Montreal: Private Day Tour to Ottawa

Discover the history and culture of Canada's capital city Ottawa, just a 2-hour drive from Montreal.  Get picked up directly from your accommodation and enjoy a scenic drive through the charming Canadian countryside. On arrival in Ottawa, visit Parliament Hill, where you will see the stunning neo-Gothic Parliament Building that overlooks the majestic Ottawa River. Then, wander to ByWard Market, one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. Next, take a stroll through some of the unique parks of Ottawa. If you’re feeling peckish, get some advice from your guide on the best places for lunch in Ottawa.  In the late afternoon, your driver will take you back to your hotel where you will arrive between 5.00 and 6.00 PM.

Ottawa: Foods of the World Exploration Game

6. Ottawa: Foods of the World Exploration Game

The city game starts at Ottawa’s Bike Cafe. It will take you between 2 to 3 hours to complete and you can also explore at your own pace: pause the game and resume anytime from the location where you paused it. You will finish at Beyond the Pale Brewing Company. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. So, are you up for an exciting city game? After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. You can play on your own, in a large group or in several smaller groups that compete against each other and meet at the final stop of the game. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Ottawa: 4 or 8-Hour Bike Rental with Self-Guided Tour

7. Ottawa: 4 or 8-Hour Bike Rental with Self-Guided Tour

Collect your bike from a central location near Parliament Hill any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. You’ll have the choice between a lightweight city bike or electric bike, as well as a helmet, lock, and fully customized map to start your adventure. With hundreds of kilometers of bicycle paths in this city, you can explore and visit all the major attractions while biking on safe paths. This is ideal for those who want to stop and visit various places, like museums and restaurants. You can keep the bike up to 4 hours or for the whole day. If planning to take a full-day ride, make sure you arrive early as all bikes have to be returned by 6:00 PM. A team of professionals will be happy to help you with an itinerary based on what you like to do, and how long you want to be out for. Pedal your way through the city like a local, using the provided map to reach the sites that most interest you.

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What people are saying about Ottawa

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 47 reviews

Our guide was outstanding and went well out of her way to make our day in Ottawa a special day. She pick us up and drove us to Ottawa and showed us everything there was to see She made it a special day and even showed us how to get to parts of Montreal we couldn’t find I’m not sure seeing Ottawa is worth the 2.5 hours each way but that’s not her problem she was great

Musa arrived on time and was very friendly and professional. He knew so much about Ottawa we were very impressed. Tour actually lasted an extra half an hour ! Cannot fault him at all …would recommend to everyone.

Learned about some history of Ottawa and about some of the old buildings. The ghost stories were fascinating too. The guide did a great job telling them.

Nathan was a very engaging tour guide. Great stories and a different look at this beautiful city.

We totally loved our tour! It is a fun activity to do with kids too.