Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
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Unlock the heart of Ottawa with Toonie Tours! More than just a sightseeing tour, this is your invitation to truly experience Canada’s capital. From its striking gothic architecture and deep rooted history to its vibrant urban culture and scenic beauty, this journey brings Ottawa’s essence to life. With every step, our expert local guides weave captivating stories, making the city’s past and present come alive before your eyes. Beyond Parliament Hill to Major’s Hill Park and the Byward Market this tour hits it all including Downtown, Centretown, and the Golden Triangle.
Whether you're a solo traveler, a family on vacation, or a local eager to rediscover Ottawa, this tour promises an unforgettable experience. Expect intriguing stories, hidden gems, and a personal touch that sets us apart.
Join us, and let this valley unfold its tales, one step at a time, always in good company.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Confederation Square
Meet your tour guide and fellow guests
Confederation Park
Learn about the confederation of Canada
Options
Français
French Guide
Español - Walking Tour
Spanish Guide
English - Walking Tour
English Guide
What‘s Included
Easy and direct route throughout Ottawa
Introductions and discounts on must do experiences
Recommendations for the best food, entertainment and nightlife
Passionately researched local history
Personable English, French or Spanish-speaking tour guide
Our tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome tour!
mandyp855,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour that I would highly recommend to anyone. Rodrigo was an awesome guide who was friendly and super-knowledgeable about the stories and history of the many places he showed us. If you’re in Ottawa, this trip is a must. Thanks Rodrigo!
A fascinating city tour
876gunnarh,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rodrigo was an excellent guide! HHe was really professional and enthusiastic. and he had a lot of interesting historical facts to share. He conveyed in a very engaging way, and I will remember what he told me very well. The story of Terry Fox in particular made a strong impression on me. I can really recommend Rodrigo as a guide.
Awesome!
N9826KPhugos,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it! I got to understand more about Ottawa history
Great Tour!
U7786BMlinas,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good group size, nice guide Aurélia with interesting stories
Great Walking Tour
Alan F,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Lee- informative and engaging as we walked the history of Ottawa and Canada. Well worth doing
Great Tour
ivangO9599RN,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aurelia was great and charming. We learned so much about Ottawa.
Very informative and enjoyable Ottawa city tour
George S,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed very much the Ottawa City highlights tour with the guidance of the very talented Aurelia. It was very informative, interesting and enjoyable at the same time. Highly recommend.
"Private" Spanish Tour in Ottawa with Aurelia
Iria Gumo,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Aurelia. She did a great job explaining everything in Spanish, even though it is not her native language. We are very grateful for her work.
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Scott H,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00When we booked this walking tour, we were very excited to learn more about Ottawa. We love visiting Canada's capital because there is always something new to discover, and we expected the same enriching experience from this tour. Unfortunately, we were thoroughly disappointed. While our tour guide was friendly and personable, it became evident that he was not sufficiently knowledgeable about Canadian history and facts. At one point, both another tour participant and I had to correct information he provided. On a few other occasions, he needed to look up facts during the tour to verify their accuracy. At the beginning of the tour, the guide also stated that the expected gratuity was $30 per person. While the website mentioned that gratuities were welcomed and that guides relied on them as part of their compensation, it did not indicate a suggested amount of $30. Since there were two of us, this would have amounted to $60 for a tour that did not meet our expectations and certainly did not provide value commensurate with that amount. Overall, we were disappointed with the experience. Based on the positive reviews from others who have taken this same tour, we believe our experience may have been largely due to the particular guide assigned to us. We had expected a much higher standard of knowledge and presentation, especially for a tour focused on the history and significance of Canada's capital.
Fabulous
emski749,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rodrigo was so informative, he was brilliant. This tour was so worth it, definitely should charge more.
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