Best of Ottawa Tour
10 top attractions · 4 hours · tickets & logistics handled
Experience the beauty and history of Canada’s capital with a small-group Ottawa tour.
4 hoursMax 10 GuestsFree CancellationLocal Expert Guide
Tickets included:Rideau CanalSkip the ticket lines
See what other traveler's have to say about this tour
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Dylan Green
September 17, 2026
5/5
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Austin was very friendly and informative. Ottawa is a very bra city.
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Glenna Legare
September 14, 2026
5/5
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to
Key Details
Duration: 4 Hours
Group Size: 10
Free cancellation: 100% refund when cancelled at least 24 hours in advance
Live Tour Guide: Live guided tour in English with convenient round-trip transportation
Skip the Ticket Line: Rideau Canal
Pick-up and Drop-off: Your guide will pick you up and drop off in your downtown Ottawa hotel.
What You'll Experience
- Join a local tour guide for a fully narrated tour experience
- Enjoy a small group tour with a maximum of 10 guests
- Benefit from complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in Downtown Ottawa
- Travel in comfort with transportation in one of our complimentary vehicles
- Access all attraction admission fees – included in the tour price
- Skip the ticket lines and avoid large crowds and wait times
- Relax on a scenic Rideau Canal Cruise
- Take in the sights during a narrated drive passing the Supreme Court, Parliament Hill, Rockcliffe Park, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Prime Minister’s Residence, and the Governor General’s House
We handle everything
Pickup & drop-off
Your guide will pick you up and drop off in your downtown Ottawa hotel.
Tickets
Included for 1 attraction
Timing
Back in 4 hours
What you'll see
Everything inside your $139
All attraction entry fees included
Skip-the-line access to avoid crowds
Fully narrated small-group tour (max 10 guests)
Local guide and climate-controlled vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Downtown Ottawa
Relaxing Rideau Canal Cruise
That's the whole price — no booking fees at checkout.
Excludes
Why We're The Better Choice
- Max 10 GuestsCrowded 50+ seat buses
- Skip Ticket LinesWaiting in ticket queues
- Door-to-Door PickupWalking to meeting points
- Live Local GuideRecorded commentary
Description
Explore Canada’s capital city - Ottawa, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you to visit the best attractions and a relaxing Rideau Canal Cruise and a narrated drive passing multiple points of interest. There is no better way to experience the city than with Tripshepherd - Ottawa’s best small group tours (max. 7 guests).
Enjoy the top attractions and visitor experiences while avoiding long lines and wait times, with our fully guided and narrated tours with all attraction admission fees included along with complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in the comfort of one of our complimentary vehicles.
Your Tripshepherd Guide will greet you at your downtown Ottawa accommodations and begin your fully guided tour in the comfort and style of one of our complimentary vehicles.
To begin your tour you will take a driving tour through Rockcliffe Park. Large tour buses are not allowed to go here, but since we are a smaller group, you can get the exclusive opportunity to check out some sights most tourists won’t get to see, such as; the official residence of the US Ambassador to Canada, the Governor General’s Residence (Rideau hall), and the Prime Minister’s Residence. We will also stop at the Rockcliffe lookout point where you can take some amazing pictures while looking out on the Ottawa River.
On your next stop you will board a relaxing Rideau Canal Cruise to enjoy famous views of the downtown city center and discover the wonderful Rideau Canal from Dow's Lake to the Ottawa River.
Next, you will enjoy a narrated drive passing iconic attractions such as the Parliament Buildings and make stops outside the Supreme Court and Canadian Museum of History to capture beautiful images of the scenery.
To complete your tour your guide will take you to Parliament Hill - home of the Parliament of Canada. Here you will get the opportunity to learn about the nations rich history and admire the beautiful Gothic revival style buildings and their architectural elements of national symbolic importance on a fully narrated walking tour of the grounds.
At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your Downtown Ottawa hotel
Experience Canada’s capital and reserve a spot with us today!
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour includes complimentary pick up from any location within downtown Ottawa, Canada. Guests can finalize pick up details after booking.
Hotel pickup is available for properties in downtown Ottawa.
Unfortunately, airport pick up is not available for this tour.
Pick up times are typically confirmed 24–72 hours before the tour via email or WhatsApp, so please ensure you provide the correct information at the time of booking.
If you cannot locate your guide or vehicle at the pickup point, reach out to us right away using the emergency details provided.
We may offer an alternative or partial refund if an attraction becomes unavailable due to weather, maintenance, or operational reasons.
We recommend booking early to secure your spot, particularly during weekends and holidays, when seats fill up quickly.
Yes, you can change tour times after booking but it depends on the availability of the tour. Please note that the request to change times must be made 24 hours before the beginning of the tour booked so we can make adjustments in time.
No, this tour does not include lunch.
This tour is primarily a driving tour.
This tour is curated for 7 guests max.
We use Mercedes Metris to pick up and drop off guests for this tour.
Yes, this tour is wheelchair accessible but please inform us before booking. If you require a wheelchair, you must be able to manage it yourself. Also, the wheelchair must be foldable to fit in the vehicle.
Our guides wear See Sight Tours branded clothing with the official logo, so you'll be able to spot them easily.
Yes, guides or our operations team may contact you before the tour to confirm your pick up location.
If you wish to tip, you may ask your guide about the available tipping options.
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Two ways to take this tour
Join a Small Group
$139/person · max 10 guests · everything included
Make It Private
reserve the remaining seats at 20% off · your group only · same route, your pace
Change-of-Plans Guarantee
Cancel free up to 24 hours before your tour — full refund, no questions.
Our Guest Reviews
29 reviews for this Tour
4.6 /5
D
Dylan Green
September 17, 2026
5/5
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Austin was very friendly and informative. Ottawa is a very bra city.
G
Glenna Legare
September 14, 2026
5/5
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to
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Dave Occhipinti
July 13, 2026
5/5
didnt i alredy do this?
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chris jordan
September 12, 2025
5/5
Excellent tour of the city and surrounding areas would recommend
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Linda Burt
June 11, 2025
5/5
A great morning with Gabriel he was pleasant. He had an abundance of knowledge of Ottawa from the past to the present. The Rideau Canal Cruise was great fun thanks to Lily our guide she has a brilliant sen…
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Wendy Thompson
June 09, 2025
5/5
We had the pleasure of doing the Best of Ottawa Tour with Gabriel yesterday. He arrived punctual in his very clean car and we immediately felt at ease and in good hands. Gabriel had an amazing knowledge of…
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4.6 (29 reviews)
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