Best of Ottawa Tour
Experience the beauty and history of Canada’s capital with a small-group Ottawa tour. Explore city's top attractions and enjoy a scenic Rideau Canal Cruise. Travel in comfort with a local guide on a narrated drive past top landmarks like the Supreme Court, Rockcliffe Park, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Prime Minister’s Residence, and the Governor General’s House. Enjoy a relaxed, informative experience with hotel pick-up and drop-off included.
What you'll see
Rideau Hall ( Governor General’s House )
Explore Rideau Hall, Ottawa's Governor General’s residence. Discover rich history, lush gardens, ico...
The Maman Statue
Discover Maman in Ottawa—a giant bronze spider blending art and emotion, honoring motherhood with ma...
Canadian Museum of History
Discover the Canadian Museum of History! Explore Indigenous heritage, stunning totem poles, interact...
Royal Canadian Mint Ottawa
Discover the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa—where pure gold, rare coins, and rich Canadian history co...
Rideau Canal Cruise
Relax along the Ottawa River and take in the majestic views of the bustling downtown Ottawa area.
Prime Ministers Residence
Explore 24 Sussex Drive, the historic home of Canada’s prime ministers. Overlooking the Ottawa River...
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Ottawa’s Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica is the largest and oldest standing church in the city. It was...
Centennial Flame
Visit Ottawa's Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill, a symbol of Canada's unity and heritage, with ri...
Rockcliffe Park
Discover Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa's serene gem! Enjoy scenic trails, historic mansions, lush greenery...
Fairmont Château Laurier
Experience luxury at Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa’s iconic château-style hotel. Enjoy rich histo...
Nepean Point
Discover Kìwekì Point in Ottawa! Enjoy stunning views of Parliament Hill, explore history, and exper...
Parliament Hill
Discover Ottawa's Parliament Hill! Iconic Gothic Revival architecture, free tours, stunning views, a...
Highlights
- Join a local tour guide for a fully narrated tour experience
- Enjoy a small group tour with a maximum of 6 guests
- Benefit from complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in Downtown Ottawa
- Travel in comfort with transportation in one of our complimentary vehicles
- Access all attraction admission fees – included in the tour price
- Skip the ticket lines and avoid large crowds and wait times
- Relax on a scenic Rideau Canal Cruise
- Take in the sights during a narrated drive passing the Supreme Court, Parliament Hill, Rockcliffe Park, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Prime Minister’s Residence, and the Governor General’s House
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Description
Explore Canada’s vibrant capital city, Ottawa, with See Sight Tours, the city’s top-rated small group tour company offering personalized experiences with a maximum of six guests. Our fun and friendly local guides are ready to show you the best of Ottawa, and take you on a peaceful Rideau Canal Cruise and a narrated scenic drive past multiple points of interest.
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Important Information
Know before you book:
- From mid-October to mid-May (exact dates may vary annually due to weather), a Museum of History tour will replace the Rideau Canal Cruise
- Pick up location is required for all guests.
- Name of the lead traveler is required for all bookings.
- Full names of each traveler are required for booking.
Know before you go:
- Order of attractions may occur in a different order than listed in Tour Itinerary.
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended for walking portions of the tour.
- Don't forget to bring water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Pick-up time will be confirmed 1–3 days before your tour via email or text. If you don’t have access to email or text, please contact See Sight Tours directly to confirm your pick-up details. Be ready at your pre-arranged pickup location 30 minutes before the tour start time.
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A great morning with Gabriel he was pleasant. He had an abundance of knowledge of Ottawa from the past to the present. The Rideau Canal Cruise was great fun thanks to Lily our guide she has a brillian...Read more
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We had the pleasure of doing the Best of Ottawa Tour with Gabriel yesterday. He arrived punctual in his very clean car and we immediately felt at ease and in good hands. Gabriel had an amazing knowled...Read more
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Great tour! Gabriel was very knowledgeable and also easy going. We also enjoyed the cruise down the canal. Ottawa is a cool city and this tour provides a nice overview.
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My husband and myself really enjoyed this tour. Gabe our tour guide was excellent, very knowledgable and we couldn,t have met another person that was as pleasant or accomodating . It was our pleasu...Read more
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What a wonderful tour. My guide Gabriel was knowledgeable and communicated very well He was adept at adjusting the narrative according to my knowledge and interest in a subject. This tour gave a wonde...Read more
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TripShepherd Never Again... Turned up with a very small van with no spare seats. At the next pick up the couple refused to get in because of the size of the rear seat so my wife gave up her seat. The ...Read more
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