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Ottawa River Boat Cruise: Parliament Hill & Royal Canadian MintNinety-minute Ottawa River cruise from Hull Marina or Ottawa Dock with live bilingual commentary, passing Parliament Hill, the Royal Canadian Mint.
- 1,005 reviews
- 4.34★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Ottawa: Haunted Walk Tour by Lantern & Real Ghost StoriesFollow lantern light through Ottawa’s haunted streets, hear true ghost stories from local guides, and see the Rideau Canal on this atmospheric walking tour.
- 319 reviews
- 4.55★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- start times · Every day
- 7
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: Double-Decker Bus SightseeingFirst-time visitors to Ottawa can board a double-decker bus or trolley at Parliament and hop off at museums, markets and landmarks throughout the day.
- 518 reviews
- 4.29★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
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Ottawa: 2-Hour Bike Tour Parliament Hill & Rideau Canal
- 317 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 2h
Ottawa City Walking Tour 3 Hours: Byward Market & Rideau Canal
- 217 reviews
- 4.68★
- Duration
- 3h
Ottawa city tour with Parliament Hill & Rideau Canal cruise
- 196 reviews
- 4.36★
- Duration
- 4h
Oh Canada Eh!? Ottawa Dinner Musical: Live Music & Comedy
- 156 reviews
- 4.71★
- Duration
- 2h
Château Laurier Hotel Tour Ottawa: Behind-the-Scenes History
- 84 reviews
- 4.56★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
Ottawa River Tiki Bar Cruise: Hawaiian Float & Parliament Views
- 80 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
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National Gallery of Canada: Admission & All ExhibitionsNational Gallery of Canada exhibitions, artist talks, and art-making activities. Founded 1880, wheelchair accessible. Book timed entry online.
- 27 reviews
- 4.70★
- Duration
- 1h–4h
Ottawa Historical Walking Tour: Parliament Hill & ByWard MarketTwo-hour guided walk through Ottawa's Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and ByWard Market with a live English-speaking guide who shares the stories behind the capital's landmarks.
- 60 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h
Cycling Ottawa's Rideau Canal: Self-guided bike tourRide Ottawa's pathway system at your own pace on a new Giant bike with helmet, lock and map included. No guide, no traffic, just waterways and parklands for up to 4 hours.
- 48 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 4h 30m
Kayaking Ottawa Grandmaître Reserve Turtle SightingsPaddle the protected inlets of Grandmaître Ecological Reserve near Ottawa and watch turtles, herons, beavers and river otters in their natural habitat with a bilingual guide.
- 26 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- Tue
- 14:00
Gatineau Park Nocturnal Snowshoeing: Cabin Dinner & StarlightSnowshoe 6 km through Gatineau Park at night with a guide, then warm up at a wood cabin where your guide cooks a full cheese board, charcuterie and hot chocolate by the stove.
- 39 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- Wed–Sun
- 17:30
Ottawa bike tour: Glebe, Rideau Canal & Parliament HillBike tour through Ottawa's neighbourhoods and waterfront on comfortable bikes with guide, helmet and snacks included. Three hours visiting the Glebe.
- 34 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 3h
ByWard Market Food Tour Ottawa: 3.5-hour walking tastingWalk the ByWard Market with a guide, tasting 3 savoury dishes and 2 sweets at local spots, plus one drink and a BeaverTail pastry.
- 27 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 4
Ottawa Food Tour: ByWard Market with 6 Local TastingsTaste your way through Ottawa's ByWard Market on a 3-hour food tour with a local guide: 6 tastings including poutine, BeaverTail pastry.
- 51 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 8
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Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour: Bizarre stories and legendsWalk Ottawa's streets for 90 minutes hearing stories about mutant squirrels, maple syrup heists, and secret society codes that never make the guidebooks.
- 9 reviews
- 4.67★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 4
Ottawa Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Walking TourWalk Ottawa's landmarks at your own pace with GPS navigation, solve riddles at 10+ stops, and unlock local restaurant tips, start anytime.
- 9 reviews
- 4.00★
- Duration
- 2h
Ottawa Airport Transfer: Private Sedan, Minivan & Limo PickupPrivate airport transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier (YOW) to your hotel. Professional driver, fixed price per person, sedan/minivan/limo options available.
- 5 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 25m
Ottawa Private Car & Guide Service: Airport & Local TransfersPrivate car service in Ottawa with pre-booked pickup, driver contact details, water and snacks included. Reliable transfers to airport or around the city.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h–5h
Haunted Walk's Nightmare Before Christmas Tour in OttawaNinety-minute ghost tour in Ottawa starting at the Rideau Canal, then moving inside the Bytown Museum for dark yuletide folklore and stories of the city's.
- 2 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
Ottawa Train Station Transfer: 1-Hour Door-to-Door ServiceFixed-price transfer from Ottawa's VIA Rail station to your hotel or address. Professional driver, luggage handling, air-conditioned vehicle. 15–25 km, pre-booked pickup.
- 1 review
- 4.00★
- Duration
- 45m
Ottawa Airport Transfer: Direct to Hotel, Luggage HelpDirect pickup at Ottawa Airport (YOW) to your hotel or residence, 18km away. Driver meets you at arrivals with luggage assistance and air-conditioned vehicle. Around 1 hour.
- Duration
- 1h
Ottawa Airport YOW to Ottawa: Private Transfer 24/7Private airport transfer from Ottawa YOW to Ottawa, University, or Chelsea. Professional driver, air-conditioned vehicle, 60-minute wait, 24/7 service, all-inclusive fare.
- Duration
- 17m
Private Transfer: Ottawa Airport to City HotelsPrivate transfer from Ottawa Airport YOW to your hotel in a spacious van or minibus with an English-speaking chauffeur who meets you at arrivals.
- Duration
- 20m–30m
Ottawa Airport to Hotel Private Transfer: No Taxi LinesPrivate round-trip transfer from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier Airport to your hotel with flight tracking and meet-and-greet. The driver waits with your name.
- Duration
- 1h
Ottawa at a glance ✓ 2026-11-07
- Most booked: Ottawa River Boat Cruise: Parliament Hill & Royal Canadian Mint, CA$ 57 (1h 30m, 4.34★ · 1,005).
- Top rated: Ottawa: Haunted Walk Tour by Lantern & Real Ghost Stories, CA$ 37 (1h 15m, 4.55★ · 319).
- Best value: Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing, CA$ 54 (1h 30m, 4.29★ · 518).
Of the 29 experiences: 22 with free cancellation, 27 with instant confirmation, 10 with hotel pickup and 15 bookable last-minute.