Guided ByWard Market Food Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

French

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Guests will visit the Pavilion building and enjoy tastings at 2 eateries.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

ByWard Market Food Tour with English-Speaking Guide

With French Speaking Guide

Lunch: Food samples equal to a meal. Vegetarian diets welcome. Most other dietary restrictions accommodated. Water for all par

Reviews

4.95

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A Must-Do if ever in Ottawa
Ms D,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Bridget was professional and very knowledgeable. This tour was EVERYTHING! We experienced some of the best food by local businesses.
Enjoyable Food Tour
T4009KIjamesh,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had originally booked the Taste of Canada food tour for Columbus Day weekend but were contacted prior to our visit that there were not enough tour guides that day to accommodate us. Instead, we switched to the 2.5 hour Taste of the ByWard Market tour. Our guide Stephanie was excellent, providing information about Ottawa as we made our way around the market and its surroundings. The savory and sweet foods were enjoyed were delicious. However, for the amount of money charged for the tour, we did not feel the amount of food we received was worth the cost.
Food tour
traveler0555,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The host was nice. But I found the portions a bit small. The walk was pleasant and it was a beautiful evening. But I would not do it again.
ByWard Food Tour!
Paul B,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Skye 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
This 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!
Great experience!
W2586XAmichelea,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with our guide Skye, she was so friendly, super informative and took us to some really great spots to eat and drink. Ringing the bell at the Byward Market was an unexpected delight. It was our first visit to Ottawa and we can’t wait to go back!!
Definitely Recommend
Lindsay S,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Skye 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
- Review from Viator
5.00
The 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.
Amazing Tour
Jaimck,
Jul 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the Byward Market Evening Tour and it was amazing! Richard was the best guide, every stop we thought was the best until we reached the next one. The food, the drinks, the history, everything you could ask for. We were so full though, when they say bring your appetite, they mean it! Also, my first croffle was incredible, First Bite was a nice surprise at the end. We still managed to get the light treat in amongst all the other goodness stuffed in our bellies. If you’re thinking about doing a food tour, this is the one to do!