Things to do in Ottawa
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Ottawa City Tour: Amphibus Parliament Hill★ 4.27 (724) · 1h
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Ottawa: 2-Hour Bike Tour Parliament Hill & Rideau Canal★ 4.97 (317) · 2h
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Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing★ 4.27 (503) · 1h 30m
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Ottawa: Haunted Walk Tour by Lantern & Real Ghost Stories★ 4.55 (308) · 1h 15mCA$ 37View ›
Canadian War Museum Ottawa: Admission & Exhibitions★ 4.63 (240) · 3hCA$ 26View ›
Ottawa City Walking Tour 3 Hours: Byward Market & Rideau Canal★ 4.67 (204) · 3hCA$ 7.15View ›
Ottawa city tour with Parliament Hill & Rideau Canal cruise★ 4.36 (191) · 4hCA$ 139View ›
Oh Canada Eh!? Ottawa Dinner Musical: Live Music & Comedy★ 4.71 (149) · 2hCA$ 105View ›
Ottawa River Tiki Bar Cruise: Hawaiian Float & Parliament Views★ 4.81 (80) · 1h 30mCA$ 85View ›
Château Laurier Hotel Tour Ottawa: Behind-the-Scenes History★ 4.56 (78) · 1h 15mCA$ 37View ›Lowest price (3)
National Gallery of Canada: Admission & All ExhibitionsYou get full access to all exhibitions, galleries, and artist talks at Canada's major art institution. The building itself—Safdie's 1880 structure with a garden court—is worth the visit. You can attend artist talks, make art in the studio, or move through the Indigenous and Canadian collections at your own pace. Timed entry online means you choose your arrival hour instead of waiting in line.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to see Canada's major art collection without choosing between exhibitions or paying extra for what matters—your ticket opens every gallery and every artist talk happening that day.
Ottawa Historical Walking Tour: Parliament Hill & ByWard MarketThis 2-hour guided walking tour of Ottawa departs from the Bear Catching Fish Statue and covers Parliament Hill, Confederation Square, the Rideau Canal and ByWard Market with a live English-speaking guide. The tour walks the exteriors of historic buildings and landmarks; entry to Parliament, museums and the Bank of Canada Museum is available separately after the tour ends at your own cost. Wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels, and stroller-friendly.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want an overview of Ottawa's main historical sites and how they connect without committing a full day—the 2-hour format and fixed route mean you get the essentials and still have time to explore interiors or neighborhoods on your own afterward.
Pontiac Wine & Cider Tour: 12 Tastings, Family MillsA full-day wine and cider tasting tour from Ottawa and Gatineau to Pontiac, visiting three family-run wineries and cider mills for 12 tastings, a tour of the production process, lunch and snacks, with hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle included. The guide speaks English and French, and the owners host you at each stop so the experience stays personal instead of commercial.Is it for me?If you speak French or English, the guide's commentary will be in your language, so you'll follow the history and the process at each stop without translation lag. The seven-hour commitment means you'll have time at each family mill instead of a rushed tasting, and the pickup from your hotel removes the logistics of getting to Pontiac and back safely after tastings.
