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  • Toronto, Canada

Ottawa Small Group Premium City Tour

  • 4 hours (approx.)

  • Pickup offered

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Your See Sight Tours guide will greet you at your downtown Ottawa accommodations before beginning your journey in the comfort of one of our complimentary vehicles. Start with a scenic drive through Rockcliffe Park, where you’ll enjoy an exclusive chance to see some of the city’s most beautiful sights, often missed by visitors. Next, board a Rideau Canal Cruise and take in over 50 points of interest along the water, including the breathtaking Rideau Falls, while learning about the city’s history from a fresh perspective. Continue with a narrated drive past Ottawa’s most iconic landmarks, such as the Parliament Buildings, with stops at the Supreme Court of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History for photo opportunities and insights from your guide. Conclude your tour with a visit to Parliament Hill, the seat of Canada’s government. Explore the grounds on a self-guided walk! At the end of your experience, your guide will provide a comfortable return to your downtown Ottawa hotel.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 9)
3 stops
6 places
4 hrs duration

Stop at: Ottawa

120 min

Your Ottawa sightseeing tour begins with pick up from your hotel before heading out on a narrated drive past some must-see sights! You’ll pass the Parliament Buildings and make stops outside the Supreme Court and Canadian Museum of History for photos with a view.

Pass by: Rockcliffe Park Pavillion

We’ll take you on a driving tour through Rockcliffe Park. Large tour buses aren’t allowed to go here, but since we’re in a smaller, passenger van you’ll have the chance to check out some sights that most tourists won’t get to see, such as: the official residence of the US Ambassador to Canada, the Governor General’s Residence (Rideau Hall), and the Prime Minister’s Residence. We’ll also stop at the Rockcliffe lookout point where you take some amazing pictures while looking out on Ottawa River.

Pass by: Notre-Dame Basilica

After your tour of Rockcliffe Park, you'll visit to the Ottawa’s Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. You will marvel at the elegant gothic-style interiors in Ottawa’s largest and oldest standing church.

Pass by: Supreme Court of Canada / Cour Supreme Du Canada

Next, you will enjoy a narrated drive passing iconic attractions such as the Parliament Buildings and make stops outside the Supreme Court and Canadian Museum of History to capture beautiful images of the scenery.

Stop at: Parliament Hill and Buildings

60 min Admission included

To complete your tour your guide will take you to Parliament Hill - home of the Parliament of Canada. Here you will get the opportunity to learn about the rich nation's history and admire the beautiful Gothic revival-style buildings and their architectural elements of national symbolic importance on a self-guided walking tour of the grounds.

Stop at: Rideau Canal National Historic Site

60 min Admission included

Departing from the docks at Jacques Cartier Park, this relaxing river cruise will have you leisurely floating down the Ottawa River. During your enjoyable river cruise, you will be able to view over 55 different sites along the river which include everything from Chateau Laurier Hotel and Rideau Falls to the Parliament Buildings, Supreme Court of Canada, and the Prime Minister's House. (Cruise availabilty is seasonal. During the winter months - the river cruise will be replaced by a visit to the Canadian Museum of History) *Note - this tour does not include lunch, though snacks are available for purchase on board the boat

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Downtown Ottawa
  • Canadian Museum of History (Admission Included) (Seasonal: November-April)
  • Stop at Parliament Hill for self-guided walking tour of the grounds
  • Small Group Driving Tour (Max 9 Guests)
  • Rideau Canal Cruise (Admission Included) (Seasonal: April-November)
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

10:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.3

159 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$139.00

per person

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