Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Your tour begins with pickup from your Ottawa accommodation in a comfortable, fully guided vehicle as you set out to explore Canada’s capital. Travel through the elegant Rockcliffe Park neighbourhood before stopping at Rideau Hall, the official residence of Canada’s Governor General, followed by a drive-by the home of the Prime Minister. Continue to Parliament Hill for a photo stop at the Centennial Flame, the symbolic heart of Canadian democracy, before passing the Supreme Court of Canada and other key landmarks along Wellington Street.
Next, view the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica and Royal Canadian Mint while your guide shares stories of their historical and cultural significance. Then enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering scenic views of Ottawa from the water. After the cruise, take in the Fairmont Château Laurier and a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Canadian Museum of History before being comfortably returned to your hotel.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Ottawa River cruise is a seasonal attraction, when the cruise is not operating it will be replaced with a Canadian War Museum of History tour
What To Expect
Ottawa
Your Ottawa sightseeing tour begins with pick up from your hotel before heading out on a narrated drive past some must-see sights! You’ll pass the Parliament Buildings and make stops outside the Supreme Court and Canadian Museum of History for photos with a view.
Rockcliffe Park Pavillion
We’ll take you on a driving tour through Rockcliffe Park. Large tour buses aren’t allowed to go here, but since we’re in a smaller, passenger van you’ll have the chance to check out some sights that 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’ll also stop at the Rockcliffe lookout point where you take some amazing pictures while looking out on Ottawa River.
Options
Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Downtown Ottawa
Stop at Parliament Hill for self-guided walking tour of the grounds
Small Group Driving Tour (Max 9 Guests)
Rideau Canal Cruise (Admission Included) (Seasonal: April-November)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
167 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative, entertaining Ottawa overview!
gregpadden,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative, entertaining tour of Ottawa’s interesting governmental buildings, architecture, churches, museums, a great overall overview of the city! Denis was kind, attentive, and so so knowledgeable! I would heavily recommend as a first timer in Ottawa
What a wonderful overview of Ottowa!
Tiffaniphotography,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful overview of Ottowa! Our tour guide, Raissa was a delight and so informative. The flexibility and calm of a small group was perfect for us and our service dog. We were able to go in areas that large bus groups can't go. It was so well organized and flexible enough that at the end, the 5 of us on the tour chose to be dropped off at the market. Definitely recommend this tour!
Best experience ever
520jujup,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raissa was our guide and she exceeded my expectations. She's very sweet, knowledgeable, funny, and above all accommodating! I highly suggest booking with her! You won't regret it!
Extra info
Helen J,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Would have been good to know to be prepared that there would be no stop to pick up some food ……..thank you
Beautiful Ottawa
G8011QZjasonk,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raissa is an absolute gem. From the moment she picked us up at our hotel to begin the tour to the moment she dropped us off was full of history, fun and laughter. The cruise was fun with amazing views. Loved it.
The tour was very...
Lynn C,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was very educational. Raissa was very knowledgeable and has a great personality for her job!
Nice tour
Eva D,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Despite the rainy weather, our tour guide Raissa was very helpful and pleasant to show us around. The canal cruise is better taken on a sunny day.
Ottawa Sightseeing tour.
Debra R,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We enjoyed the tour and the guide, Denis, was knowledgeable. The tour was a bit disorganized as they didn't coordinate with Denis that the Canal cruise wasn't running yet. We didn't know when booking that the river tours weren't running yet. Denis seemed not to know either. He didn't know they substituted it with the National Arts Gallery. We wouldn't recommend this tour based on the disorganization. We feel we didn't the full value for the tour. I texted the company but have yet to get a reply.
Awesome tour of Ottawa
454chrissyr,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a tour of Ottawa and it was absolutely wonderful. Because we already saw most of Ottawa, our tour guide took us to areas we had not seen. He also personalized the trip based on our heritage. The cruise on the Rideau was wonderful as well. Thank you for helping to make our trip a success.
Nice day!
Darlene N,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a general overview of Ottawa that gave us ideas of where everything was so we could drill down into what we want to do going forward. River cruise was nice and relaxing. Denny, our driver was a nice guy to talk to.
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