Guided ByWard Market Food Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Ottawa's premier walking food tour of the historic ByWard Market neigbourhood. Eat your way through Ottawa's most well-known neighbourhood with one of our expert guides. You'll learn about the city's rich history and food culture as you consume generous food samples over a 2.5-hour period. You won't leave hungry! Discover outstanding ethnic cuisine, and sample award-winning dishes. Come with an appetite for good food and a passion for discovering where locals like to eat. Your visit includes a stop at the flagship food stand of the world-famous BeaverTail(R).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers who have mobility challenges, have difficulty standing for long periods of time, or do not do well in hot weather during the summer and cold weather during the winter
No gluten free option available for BeaverTails(R)
Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Food samples equal to a meal. Vegetarian diets welcome. Most other dietary restrictions accommodated. Water for all participants provided at certain stops.
All Fees and Taxes
Guide tips. At the discretion of the guest(s).
Bottled water
What To Expect
Meeting point for our tour. Also a meaningful symbol that tells the story of the multi-cultural nature of Canada.
Guests will visit the Pavilion building and enjoy tastings at 2 eateries.
Options
With French Speaking Guide
Lunch: Food samples equal to a meal. Vegetarian diets welcome. Most other dietary restrictions accommodated. Water for all par
ByWard Market Food Tour with English-Speaking Guide
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
ByWard Food Tour!
Paul B,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Skye was a great guide and the food stops were amazing! We loved them all! You sure don’t come away hungry.
Great experience.
Jackie M,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour/tasting. Stephanie was a lot of fun and knew quite a bit about local history as well as the food scene.
Excellent food tour
Roger P,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is amongst the best food tours I’ve ever taken. Bridget, our guide, knows the history well and introduced us to some really excellent food venues! Highly recommended!
Definitely Recommend
Lindsay S,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Skye was a wonderful guide! The food choices were so good and flavorful. I love how she didn’t stick to Canadian “staples” but more of what the locals enjoy most.
We all enjoyed the tour!
Helen G,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00The food was outstanding. Everything was of high quality and you didn’t leave feeling hungry. The tour guide Yasmine was lovely and very personable. Lots about the history of the area too.
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