Secrets of the Château Laurier

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
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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Nadine_b
Sep 17, 2025
Great tour - A lot of great information. Tour guide Kat was amazing. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ottawa.
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Goplaces13428789103
Sep 13, 2025
Loved the Chateau tour - We very much enjoyed the tour of the Chateau Laurier. Thank you to Emily for excellent guidance and engaging commentary/stories throughout the walk. Totally recommend this experience of Ottawa - a highlight for us!
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Amaso
Sep 13, 2025
Highly recommended! - Let's take a tour of a completely different kind. Our guide Hannah made this tour a great experience. You learned a lot about the hotel and some interesting fringe anecdotes. Even employees were "involved" (incl. Hotel dog). Conclusion: Definitely worth your money - and not only if you want to save yourself an expensive night at the hotel... P.S.: Be sure to approve a cocktail in the bar!
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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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H9025kulisaf
Nov 5, 2025
Not worth it. - Safe your money and go for a coffee or a cocktail at the hotel bar. A five minute google of the hotel would have provided more info. Only secret inside info was a glimpse of the hotel pool and a hello to the cute hotel mascot, Labrador dog Stewart. The secret passage was a wall that used to connect to the former Ottawa train station. Obvious disconnect between the tour operator and the hotel itself. Chateau Laurier is a show stopping Ottawa institution - this tour operation is not. Very disappointing. I was hoping for much more.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).