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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Confederation Square
Meet your tour guide and fellow guests
Confederation Park
Learn about the confederation of Canada
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
Options
English - Walking Tour
English Guide
Français
French Guide
Español - Walking Tour
Spanish Guide
Reviews
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Great Walk and Talk About Bytown (Ottawa)
Deborah5053,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lee was a terrific source of information. We’ve been to Ottawa several times before, but we learned so many new things about the buildings and people that make up the history of our Capitol. The tour brought the story of Ottawa alive.
Group tour
margok659,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lee was amazing!! Highly recommend! We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about Ottawa and Canada :) lots to see and learn
Brrr on parliament hill
Sandra D,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00probably not the best idea to walk around Ottawa on one of the coldest days in several years but ...it worked out for the best. Got to see the sights and experience the full complement of Canadian weather and friendliness
It was an amazing...
Sunayana S,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience. Lee, my tour guide was so knowledgeable and kept on telling bits and pieces of the history of this beautiful place, Ottawa. The best part was that he not only focused on the monuments and parks and installations on our tour, but really got us to know the person and the reason behind their existence... I loved my tour and would recommend it to people new to the city or even to those who live here.
Good guide chivis
brauxb,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Silvia is an excellent guide, nothing was missing on the tour and everything super well explained, I really enjoyed the experience and also my family
The very prepared and friendly guide
Resort38459605190,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent explanation and description of the places traveled; the cold was very raw and that avoided enjoying to the maximum but outside of that, everything excellent. I suggested transportation to better enjoy the ride.
Very good tour despite the freezing cold
N7023XZsaram,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good explanation of the city and the whole country in general. I highly recommend it! We made several stops to get warm and the information was very complete!
Lucky for me I was the...
Raphael E,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lucky for me I was the only participant during my tour, so I got to ask a lot of questions and learn about Ottawa and Canada! Tro was a great guide - he told me a lot of history about Ottawa and the locations we went through. I liked how he pointed out his personal favourites (murals and sculptures) during the tour. Overall great experience.
With Silvia Yanez even Ottawa's frost is pleasant
Q5412KYclaudiod,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Silvia Yanez was an excellent and experienced guide. We were very satisfied and contenti.Experience to recommend.
Join!!
BoardingPass602890,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the 1st time I heard this tour and I'm glad I joined it. Our tour guide is Lee and he is knowledgeable about Ottawa history behind each piece and he also has a sense of humor so over the 3 hour walk tour, I and other guests feel very welcomed and learned something about Ottawa and Canada in general. I definitely would like to participate in this tour guided by Lee again next time I come to Ottawa.
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