Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket

Ottawa’s political landmarks and historic neighborhoods can feel distant without guidance. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers Ottawa’s local gems and vibrant culture.

What to Expect

Private tour

5 stops

3 hrs duration

Stop at: Ottawa Train Station

30 min

Ottawa station, or Ottawa Train Station, is the main inter-city train station in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, operated by Via Rail. It is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of downtown Ottawa and adjacent to Tremblay O-Train station in the neighbourhood of Eastway Gardens. The station serves inter-city trains connecting to Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and Quebec City on Via Rail's Corridor Route

Stop at: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

30 min

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a historic monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The World War I "Unknown" is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross, and several other foreign nations' highest service awards.

Stop at: Parliament Hill and Buildings

30 min

Parliament Hill, colloquially known as The Hill, is an area of Crown land on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Its Gothic revival suite of buildings, and their architectural elements of national symbolic importance, is the home of the Parliament of Canada. Parliament Hill attracts approximately three million visitors each year. Law enforcement on Parliament Hill and in the parliamentary precinct is the responsibility of the Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS).

Stop at: Peace Tower

40 min

The Peace Tower is a focal bell and clock tower sitting on the central axis of the Centre Block of the Canadian parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. The present incarnation replaced the 55-metre (180 ft) Victoria Tower after the latter burned down in 1916, along with most of the Centre Block; only the Library of Parliament survived. It serves as a Canadian icon and had been featured prominently on the Canadian twenty-dollar bill directly adjacent the queen's visage, until the change to polymer.

Stop at: Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral

30 min

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica is the oldest church in Ottawa and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. The church is located east of the city center on Sussex Drive in the Lowertown neighborhood not far from the National Gallery of Canada. The building is dominated by its twin-tower facade. Its spires are covered with silver-colored metal - as is typical for Eastern Canada. Between the towers, on the roof edge of the nave, is a gilded statue of the Madonna.

What's Included

INCLUDED

Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
Private Walking Tour
Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
In-person English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian speaking Guide
Customization of the tour

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expenses
Drink and food
Local Transportations around the city

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

9:00 AM

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Recommended for everyone and all ages

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

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1 total reviews

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CA$175.73

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Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour