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Ottawa History Tour: Discover Cultural Heritage
4.9
17 Ratings
Ottawa
Discover Ottawa’s history on a 2-hour walking tour. Explore iconic sites with expert guides. Perfect for history buffs and curious travelers.
Discover Ottawa’s history on a 2-hour walking tour. Explore iconic sites with expert guides. Perfect for history buffs and curious travelers.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parliament Hill and Buildings - Explore the iconic architecture, history, and landmarks of Parliament Hill. The tour guide provides insightful information as visitors explore the grounds, though the tour does not include entry into the buildings.
- National War Memorial - Home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located in Confederation Square….
- Parliament Hill and Buildings - Explore the iconic architecture, history, and landmarks of Parliament Hill. The tour guide provides insightful information as visitors explore the grounds, though the tour does not include entry into the buildings.
- National War Memorial - Home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located in Confederation Square.
- Fairmont Château Laurier - A renowned castle situated on the Rideau Canal, this National Historic Site is celebrated for its rich architectural details and is a well-known landmark.
- Rideau Canal National Historic Site - This 202 km waterway, completed in 1832, connects Ottawa to Lake Ontario.
- ByWard Market - A lively district in Lower Town, Ottawa, known for its bustling open-air market.
What's Included
- English speaking guide
- Exterior of Buildings
- English speaking guide
- Exterior of Buildings
What's Not Included
- Admission Tickets to Parliament
- Admission Tickets to the Museums
- Admission Tickets to Bank of Canada Museum
- Admission Tickets to Parliament
- Admission Tickets to the Museums
- Admission Tickets to Bank of Canada Museum
Additional Information
Discover Ottawa’s vibrant history on this captivating walking tour. Starting at the renowned Bear Catching Fish Statue (89 Sparks St), this 2-hour adventure reveals intriguing tales of the city’s historic landmarks, including Parliament Hill. Expert guides provide engaging insights, bringing history to life as you explore the capital. Perfect for…
Discover Ottawa’s vibrant history on this captivating walking tour. Starting at the renowned Bear Catching Fish Statue (89 Sparks St), this 2-hour adventure reveals intriguing tales of the city’s historic landmarks, including Parliament Hill. Expert guides provide engaging insights, bringing history to life as you explore the capital. Perfect for history buffs and inquisitive travelers, this tour offers a genuine look into Ottawa’s cultural legacy.
- 2-hour guided walking tour showcasing Ottawa’s historical landmarks
- Begin at the Bear Catching Fish Statue, just a block south of Parliament
- Knowledgeable guides offer captivating stories and local knowledge
- Visitors can explore Parliament Hill, Museums, and the Bank of Canada Museum independently after the tour, at their own expense.
Location
89 Sparks St.
Sparks Street
Find your guide at the Bear Catching Fish Statue holding a red umbrella The statue is at 89 Sparks St, corner of Metcalfe & Sparks Streets, directky across from the Bridgehead Coffee.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(17 Ratings)
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Monique
Oct 31, 2025
Exciting tour with our guide Sophia - In three hours, Sophia introduced us to Ottawa. A route rich in history and discoveries of sites. Very interesting comments. Sophia has captured our attention and we keep a very friendly memory of her. We will recommend his visit to friends.
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Maureenp1003
Oct 21, 2025
Good introduction to Ottawa - We enjoyed our 2 hour walk with Sam. He was enthusiastic and clearly knows the territory. We were interested in the details of the Fenian who was assassinated and the statesman who kept his mistress in our hotel. A fun time!
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Jimp82
Oct 6, 2025
Great walking tour of Ottawa! - Our guide Sam was a nice young man who met us at our hotel and showed us all the sites. He was as very friendly and informative. Because it was only the 3 of us, we covered a lot of territory and saw a lot more of Ottawa’s historical sites than we thought. He was very knowledgeable about how the Canadian government works, why the capital is in Ottawa, the reason the canal was built, etc. He as a great guide for us. For a great walking tour of Ottawa, book with Ottawa Walking Tours!
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Compass41184989651
Oct 2, 2025
Excellent - Phillip was great.
Listening to our different requests
Specific comments
Very nice.
Not miserly of his time much longer than expected
Thank you again.
Gilles and Sylvie
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Jamesbh4949yj
Sep 24, 2025
Experience an exemplary tour from a friendly and knowledgeable guide. - We enjoyed a private tour with Sophia on 24 September. We learnt so much!
Sophia is very knowledgeable, and keen to share her love of Ottawa, its history and culture. She is also keen to learn about other places. The tour ranged from information about Canada’s history, nature and culture down to the detailed features on individual buildings.
The tour was packed with information delivered in a friendly informative way.
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Fripat67
Sep 21, 2025
Charming city - We spent a very pleasant morning with Laura , our competent guide who provides us with a lot of information about the beauty of Canada
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Carol137g
Sep 18, 2025
The Perfect Intro to Ottawa - The best walking tour we've been on in a long while. Our guide Claudette was very friendly and knowledgeable, and helped us to get our bearings on our first day in Ottawa. We felt we had a much better knowledge of the city's layout and history by the time we finished. Claudette was happy to answer all our questions and also recommended other attractions, which we were able to explore after we'd parted company. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Tonyg555
Sep 17, 2025
The Very Best walking tour experience - Our personalised walking tour of Ottawa with Sophia was nothing short of AMAZING!!!
Sophia is such a personable young woman. Both My Wife & Myself cannot rate this tour Highly enough.Thank You so much Sophia. 😘
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J9821djseanm
Sep 15, 2025
Excellent Guide - Claudette was a fantastic guide.Expert knowledge and answered all our questions expertly.We followed her advice for food and drink and they didn’t disappoint.An all round fabulous experience we would highly recommend.
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H3724qjfabiennec
Oct 15, 2025
Excellent review from our guide Sophia - Sophia was our guide and we enjoyed her availability, her culture about the history of Canada and Ottawa, and her joy!
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