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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 …More

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4.7 (186)

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...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (186)
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$5
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 …More

4.0 (10)

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...

200 to 230 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$6
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 …More

4.5 (172)

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...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (172)
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$100
Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour

Discover Ottawa's major attractions, must-see spots and hidden gems on this guided, 3-3.5 hour bike tour which is about 20-24 kilometers (13-15 miles) on safe bicycle …More

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Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour

Discover Ottawa's major attractions, must-see spots and hidden gems on this guided, 3-3.5 hour bike tour which is about 20-24 kilometers (13-15 miles) on safe bicycle...

3 hours 30 minutes
5.0 (97)
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$79
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. …More

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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....

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (41)
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$25
Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings

Experience Ottawa through its flavors on this unforgettable food tour of the ByWard Market, the city’s most historic and vibrant neighborhood. Led by a passionate …More

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4.9 (47)

Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings

Experience Ottawa through its flavors on this unforgettable food tour of the ByWard Market, the city’s most historic and vibrant neighborhood. Led by a passionate...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$87
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 …More

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4.0 (22)

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...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.0 (22)
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$58
Gatineau Park Nocturnal Snowshoeing Adventure & Dinner - From Ottawa & Gatineau

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 …More

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Gatineau Park Nocturnal Snowshoeing Adventure & Dinner - From Ottawa & Gatineau

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...

3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
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$65
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 …More

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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...

3 hours
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$64
Best of Ottawa Neighbourhoods & Nature Bike Tour

This tour is a perfect blend of biking through Ottawa’s beautiful waterfront pathways and green scenery, visiting some of the city’s trendiest and vibrant neighbourhoods …More

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Best of Ottawa Neighbourhoods & Nature Bike Tour

This tour is a perfect blend of biking through Ottawa’s beautiful waterfront pathways and green scenery, visiting some of the city’s trendiest and vibrant neighbourhoods...

3 hours
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$75
Ottawa - Byward Market Food Tour

Experience the Sights and Tastes of the ByWard Market Our most popular walking tour! British Colonel John By’s mission to build the Rideau Canal included …More

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Ottawa - Byward Market Food Tour

Experience the Sights and Tastes of the ByWard Market Our most popular walking tour! British Colonel John By’s mission to build the Rideau Canal included...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$94
Private Behind the Scenes Brewery tour by bus - 15 or more

For single tickets visit Brew Donkey's Website Description: Whether you’re already a craft warrior or a new recruit to drinking local, these tours have something …More

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Private Behind the Scenes Brewery tour by bus - 15 or more

For single tickets visit Brew Donkey's Website Description: Whether you’re already a craft warrior or a new recruit to drinking local, these tours have something...

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$1,350
Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer

Escape the city and experience the best wildlife near Ottawa on a private safari to Parc Omega — one of Canada's most unforgettable nature experiences. …More

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Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer

Escape the city and experience the best wildlife near Ottawa on a private safari to Parc Omega — one of Canada's most unforgettable nature experiences....

4 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$245
Quebec Craft Beer Tour - From Ottawa & Gatineau

Get ready to taste your way through Quebec’s thriving craft beer scene on our Gatineau Craft Beer Tour—a full evening of flavour, discovery, and good …More

5.0 (7)

Quebec Craft Beer Tour - From Ottawa & Gatineau

Get ready to taste your way through Quebec’s thriving craft beer scene on our Gatineau Craft Beer Tour—a full evening of flavour, discovery, and good...

4 hours
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$96
Ottawa - Taste of Canada Food Tour

Eat your way across Canada—without leaving downtown Ottawa! Join us on the TASTE OF CANADA tour for a fun and flavour-packed journey through the dishes …More

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Ottawa - Taste of Canada Food Tour

Eat your way across Canada—without leaving downtown Ottawa! Join us on the TASTE OF CANADA tour for a fun and flavour-packed journey through the dishes...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$95
Gatineau Park Nocturnal Hike and Dinner From Ottawa

Experience the second most visited park in Canada like never before with this starlight adventure. Join Aventure Outaouais for an awesome guided hiking adventure in …More

5.0 (3)

Gatineau Park Nocturnal Hike and Dinner From Ottawa

Experience the second most visited park in Canada like never before with this starlight adventure. Join Aventure Outaouais for an awesome guided hiking adventure in...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (3)
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$61
Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour

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 …More

5.0 (2)

Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour

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...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$64
Progressive Dinner Byward

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 …More

5.0 (1)

Progressive Dinner Byward

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...

3 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$145

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Exploring Ottawa
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Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
GlobeTrotting585618, Sep 2026
Exploring Ottawa
Great Experience Cheap Fee 3hours walking Good Atmosphere Staff are hospitable
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A tasty and interesting tour of Ottawa
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Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings
DGM1, Sep 2026
A tasty and interesting tour of Ottawa
The tour guide Austin was very informative. We learned all about the history of Ottawa and every food stop was great.
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Great foodie and city experience
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Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings
juliets948, Sep 2026
Great foodie and city experience
Really enjoyed our tour with Austin. Knowledgeable about the city and its history and the food was delicious. Would recommend and also try similar tours in other countries.
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Great knowledgible, friendly and enthusiastic Tour!
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Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
James_D, Sep 2026
Great knowledgible, friendly and enthusiastic Tour!
Guide very knowledgible, friendly and enthusiastic. Great tour to get the feel of Ottawa if you're a fist timer like we were.
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Touring our Nation’s Capital
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Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour
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I had an amazing experience with John. I thought I knew allot about Ottawa, however, he definitely taught me allot
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Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour
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Ended up doing the 2hr tour it was a fantastic tour learnt lots and fabulous informed guides
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The company was very...
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Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise
Tom_B, Sep 2026
The company was very...
The company was very obliging we had a few problems which they sorted out for us and made our holiday great and not a disaster. The young man i think his name was Philinn was lovely he was full of knowledge and interesting stories and you could see he was passionate about his job. He was friendly and was very encouraging to ask questions. Highly recommend.
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Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
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Our guide was...
Our guide was informative, friendly and courteous. The canal cruise was relaxing and beautiful, well worth the time.
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Top marks for Ottawa tour
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Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
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Top marks for Ottawa tour
Was a really nice tour and Risa was very knowledgable - very relaxed and chilled out tour and loved that it was a small group
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Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise
Rob_P, Sep 2026
Jacklyn was our tour...
Jacklyn was our tour guide and she was a trooper in very rainy weather. Showed us all the highlights.
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Beaver Tail with a twist of lemon
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Ottawa – Byward Market Food Tour
janelZ2633UK, Sep 2026
Beaver Tail with a twist of lemon
Perfect food tour to learn about the area around the Byward Market. Great pizza at Grand, Tacos with hot sauce in the market, Tea of choice at the Teastore, pictures at the Ottawa sign, gelato and of course a Beaver Tail with lemon juice, instead of cinnamon sugar. All so good!! Our guide on September 1 was charming.
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Ottowa food tour
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D8295WIjanat, Sep 2026
Ottowa food tour
We had the best time and our guide Shania was very fun and new a lot about Ottowa history!
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Unique experience of Ottawa and surroundings
New York City
Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour
402rafv, Sep 2026
Unique experience of Ottawa and surroundings
Because there were only two of us, this was a real private tour where we had the opportunity to make adjustments with our guide Ellen. 100% enjoyed the tour, thanks to Ellen.
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Vivi was great
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Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer
FarehamWills, Aug 2026
Vivi was great
Me and my wife Just had a fantastic trip with Vivi to Parc Omega she was a wonderful guide with great knowledge showing us all the animals. I would highly recommend her
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Totally worth it!
New York City
Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer
Bodil_S, Aug 2026
Totally worth it!
Had a great time at Parc Omega. Vivi was very lovely, picked us up on time and shared great info on the different animals. She made sure we got the most out of the trip.
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Amazing!
New York City
Cycling Ottawa’s 200th Anniversary, self-guided
montrealgirl88, Aug 2026
Amazing!
We had a wonderful experience renting bikes with Conrad and his dad. They were so gracious on the phone helping us find the location and when we ran into an issue on our way back (kids…) they were so understanding and helpful. Highly recommend.
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