Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our small-group, fun and leisurely bike tour that shows you the best of Ottawa in less time. Pedal your way around with our super comfortable bikes on scenic and safe waterfront bicycle pathways and on backroads of quaint neighbourhoods. Ebike add on is available upon request!
We will stop about 6-7 times to see some of the city’s stunning look outs, hidden gems and must-see landmarks and attractions including Rideau Canal, Rideau Hall, the National War Memorial and Byward market while our fun and friendly local guides will tell you stories at each stop about history, local culture and life in Ottawa!
You will be amazed by how much you will see and learn and how many pictures you snap in just 2 hours. Suitable for all ages, this biking experience is ideal for easy-going bicyclists and families who want to see more of Ottawa in less time and also get lots of local tips about what to do and see in Ottawa!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guest must arrive to the tour starting location 20 minutes prior to the tour starting time for bike fitting and tour and safety review.
Where to park: We recommend finding a private parking lot nearby or using the following underground parking lots: National Arts Centre (1 Elgin St.) City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W)
We are located at 65 Sparks St. which is a pedestrian street between Elgin and Metcalfe. We are a few steps away from the Parliament Hills and the National War Memorial.
What To Expect
Meet us 20 minutes before your tour start time.
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
Visit the historic Rideau Canal
Options
2026- Express
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bicycle
Helmet
Transportation to/from attractions
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
303 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour, very well...
Daniela B,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, very well organized and informative. Naomi, the tour guide provided us with lots of information and kept us entertained.
Excellent short but very comprehensive trip around Ottawa historic landmarks😀 Naomi was an excellent guide and fun!
Dana D,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun, informative and well organized
Great bike ride through downtown Ottawa and into Gatineau
doogiedoc,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice ride through the city and into Gatineau over two bridges. Naomi was very informative about the sites. We saw a lot over the 2 hour ride, and would do another ride that is even longer in the future.
A great cycle ride with Naomi
John P,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the 2 hour cycle ride not realising the inauguration of Canada’s new Governor General was the exact time of our ride. Naomi rose to the challenge of the closed roads and cycle paths using her extensive knowledge of routes around Ottawa to give us a most enjoyable ride, as well as a safe one. History, anecdotes and views of the city plus crossing a lock gate were all part of our ride with the lively and knowledgeable Naomi. Would definitely recommend Escape for your visit to Ottawa.
Lots of great bike...
MARIANE T,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of great bike trails, easy riding, a couple of hills. Guide was very knowledgeable and shared information about several sites of the city
A must do if you are in Ottawa
lesleysP7900JA,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic way to see and smell (by that I mean the trees and flowers ) the city. Just the right amount of sightseeing and history
A “must-do”! And my family who live here saw things through fresh eyes.
Camille C,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect experience seeing the city and learning more about the history. Mike the Bike was knowledgeable and articulate and kind and friendly!
A Great Way to See Ottawa Sights
DMath1951,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great way to see many sites and get exercise at the same time! Our guide Alison was wonderful, always making sure we were getting photo ops and that the pace was okay. Although this is labelled "Express" it was a great pace that allowed some rubber necking and breaks to provide information about the spots we were seeing (or had seen along the way). Questions were welcome. There were a couple of spots along the way that were challenging from a traffic perspective but Alison always prepared us. Alison also took a couple of pictures of our tour group along the way which Maria sent by e-mail the next day which was a nice perk. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Highly reccomend!
kimberlycW5529LT,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was knowledgeable, upbeat and fun! I would highly reccommend for a group activity. A great way to explore the city with some fun stops along the way.
Richard was the best
Justin1066,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did this tour in Ottawa in August. Richard was our guide and he took us all around Ottawa showing us the top spots and explaining the history. I did also take a walking tour in Ottawa but this was definitely better, so if you have to choose, take the bike tour. The bikes are very easy to use, we just had regular bikes but there were not many hills.
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