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Best of Ottawa Tour

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4.5/5
25 reviews

Experience the beauty and history of Canada’s capital with a small-group Ottawa tour. Explore top attractions like a scenic Rideau Canal Cruise and a guided walking tour of Parliament Hill. 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.

Key Details
duration
Duration: 4 Hours
guests
Group Size: 7
cancellation
Free cancellation: 100% refund when cancelled at least 24 hours in advance
live tour guide
Live Tour Guide: A guided English tour with convenient round-trip transportation
skip the line
Skip-the-Line Tickets: Rideau Canal Cruise
pickup
Pick-up and Drop-off: Your guide will pick you up and drop off in your downtown Ottawa hotel.

What you'll see

Rideau Canal Cruise in 2024

Rideau Canal Cruise

Relax along the Ottawa River and take in the majestic views of the bustling downtown Ottawa area.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica in 2024

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica

Ottawa’s Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica is the largest and oldest standing church in the city. It was...

Rideau Hall ( Governor General’s House ) in 2024

Rideau Hall ( Governor General’s House )

Explore Rideau Hall, Ottawa's Governor General’s residence. Discover rich history, lush gardens, ico...

Rockcliffe Park in 2024

Rockcliffe Park

Discover Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa's serene gem! Enjoy scenic trails, historic mansions, lush greenery...

Canadian Museum of History in 2024

Canadian Museum of History

Discover the Canadian Museum of History! Explore Indigenous heritage, stunning totem poles, interact...

Fairmont Château Laurier in 2024

Fairmont Château Laurier

Experience luxury at Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa’s iconic château-style hotel. Enjoy rich histo...

Prime Ministers Residence in 2024

Prime Ministers Residence

Explore 24 Sussex Drive, the historic home of Canada’s prime ministers. Overlooking the Ottawa River...

Nepean Point in 2024

Nepean Point

Discover Kìwekì Point in Ottawa! Enjoy stunning views of Parliament Hill, explore history, and exper...

Centennial Flame in 2024

Centennial Flame

Visit Ottawa's Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill, a symbol of Canada's unity and heritage, with ri...

Parliament Hill in 2024

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
  • Explore Parliament Hill on a guided walking tour
  • 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

Includes

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Fully narrated small-group tour (max 7 guests)
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Local guide and climate-controlled vehicle
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Downtown Ottawa
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All attraction entry fees included
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Skip-the-line access to avoid crowds
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Relaxing Rideau Canal Cruise

Excludes

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Tips
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Snacks
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Lunch

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, from iconic landmarks like Parliament Hill to a peaceful Rideau Canal Cruise and a narrated scenic drive past multiple points of i...

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.

Our Guest Reviews

25 reviews for this Tour
4.5 /5
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Linda
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5/5 June 11, 2025
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 brilliant sen....see more
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Wendy
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5/5 June 9, 2025
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 knowledge of....see more
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David
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5/5 May 18, 2025
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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Tony
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5/5 May 16, 2025
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 pleasure me....see more
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Winsome
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5/5 May 15, 2025
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 wonderful ....see more

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