Secrets of the Château Laurier

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Ottawa

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Unlock Château Laurier’s secrets: political rendezvous, hidden passageways, and lavish galas. Join our 60-minute tour for captivating tales and historical charm.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Fairmont Château Laurier - We explore Ottawa’s historic and charming castle along the Rideau Canal.
Statue of Yousuf Karsh - This renowned photographer is among the many influential guests with a profound connection to the Chateau.
Rideau Canal National Historic Site - The Rideau Canal, a historic UNESCO World Heritage Site, winds…

What's Included

English speaking guide
All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Parking fees

Additional Information

Discover the hidden stories and fascinating history of Ottawa’s most famous castle, the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier. Join us for a 75-minute guided tour as we go behind the scenes and explore the secrets of this majestic landmark. Learn about concealed passageways, hear about political rendezvous, and stand in the ballrooms where countless grand…

Location

Fairmont Château Laurier

Rideau Street

Please meet us at the Concierge Desk in the back left corner as you enter the lobby.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Maria_p

Aug 26, 2025

Good time - Hannah did a great job with the history of Chateau Laurier Thank you! It was fun! Loved meeting Stewart the dog.

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Politecanadian11

Aug 15, 2025

Outstanding tour and guide - We had an outstanding tour of the Chateau Laurier with Hannah. Unfortunately we did not think ahead to have cash on hand to offer her a very well-deserved tip. Hopefully well-deserved online praise will be a very small consolation and provide advice to all taking this tour in future!

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Denice_d

Aug 14, 2025

Great history of an historical opulent hotel - We learned a lot of the history of the Fairmont and the railway history. The guide was very informative and pleasant.

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Olga_m

Aug 11, 2025

A MUST in Ottawa! - Emily was great in every respect. Very knowledgeable of the Chateau and very professional. She didn't rush the tour, arrived super early and answer all our questions. She was very sweet too. Highly recommend her. The tour was also perfect because it was like 95 degrees outside and we got to spend some time indoors. She also mentioned the hotel pool was open to the public and we returned the next day for a swim. The cost was $20, bought the tickets at the reception pool. Open from 6:30am-9pm. The pool is marvelous!

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Melanie_p

Aug 7, 2025

Wonderful tour, ask for Hannah! - Hannah was a wonderful guide. Amazing knowledge and fun facts. She’s a true pro and presented the information in a way that was super entertaining as well as informative. We would go on another tour with her any day!

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Joceline_f

Aug 4, 2025

Excellent! Caleb was very... - Excellent! Caleb was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was our first date in a long time since having our little one and we had a wonderful experience.

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Yvonne_m

Jul 17, 2025

Thanks Nat - Nat lead our tour. Excellent tour for finding out all the little nuggets of info, you won't get otherwise. She did a great job: spoke clearly, answered all questions, and waited for the more leisurely members of our group. Thank you for your patience; much appreciated.

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John

Jul 11, 2025

Very informative and entertaining - Did this tour with my 11 year old granddaughter and my wife and both were equally pleased with the tour. We were especially impressed by the story of Stewart the hotel dog.

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Alexa_p

Jun 26, 2025

Lovely quick tour to learn about the highlights inside - I wasn’t sure what to expect when signing up for this tour as I wasn’t too familiar with the building prior, but it was a lovely tour to see some of the highlights of the hotel. The only note of improvement is that I wish a part of the tour was outside to learn more about the exterior of the building.

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Theinfinityg

Jun 25, 2025

Good Tour; Poor Diections - Good tour; poor directions. This was an introduction to the Rideau Canal for potential future travel. Tour guide, Caleb, was knowledgeable and engaging. Directions to get to the tour location were MIA. The boat appeared to depart from the East side of the canal, but actually departs from the west side. Also, prepare to be confused about parking for the tour. Spent 30 minutes in a search for parking. Since this is near Parliament and the Château Laurier, parking is precious.

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From $25

up to 12 guests

1 - Adult