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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Your Tripshepherd Guide will greet you at your downtown Ottawa accommodations and begin your tour in the comfort of one of our complimentary vehicles.
To begin your tour you will take a driving tour through Rockcliffe Park. Get the exclusive opportunity to check out some sights most tourists won’t get to see.
Your next stop will be to board a relaxing Rideau Canal Cruise for a relaxing view of the city from the Ottawa River passing over 50 points of interest including the magnificent Rideau Falls.
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 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 rich nation's history on a self-guided walking tour of the grounds.
At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your Downtown Ottawa hotel.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transport in one of our complimentary vehicles
Gratuities
Food & Drink
Pickup included
137 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chris K,
Nov 27, 2024
- Viator
TripShepherd Never Again... Turned up with a very small van with no spare seats. At the next pick up the couple refused to get in because of the size of the rear seat so my wife gave up her seat. The driver/guide told us the proper van was in the shop and was given the small one. The guide rang the Tripshepherd office and then offered our money back to leave the tour. Not some of our money, all of our money. We agreed and walked back to the hotel. They refunded just over half not what was agreed to. Never again Tripshepherd
Cathy M,
Oct 28, 2024
- Viator
We had a great time! Our guide was so much fun and very knowledgeable. We didn't get to do the boat ride because it was too cold but we still saw lots of great sights. There were only 2 of us on the tour so I really appreciated that they did it anyway and didn't cancel. At the end of the tour he gave us a perfect recommendation for a restaurant. It was really a fun experience. Thank you.
Jan W,
Oct 22, 2024
- Viator
Our guide wad very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Very accommodating to my husband with some mobility issues. I highly recommend viator. We gave another discussion booked with them in a few months!
Susanne M,
Oct 13, 2024
- Viator
The Ottawa small group tour was very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The river cruise was awesome. A wonderful relaxing afternoon. Thank you.
Patricia S,
Oct 5, 2024
- Viator
Gabe our tour guide was excellent and very informative of the history and area. The cruise through the canal was very nice as well.
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