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
What To Expect
Confederation Square
Meet your tour guide and fellow guests
Confederation Park
Learn about the confederation of Canada
Options
Français
French Guide
English - Walking Tour
English Guide
Español - Walking Tour
Spanish Guide
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice introduction to Ottawa
P4223HKmegand,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lee ran a great tour. It was entertaining, informative with just the right amount of humor. I'm glad we started our holiday in Ottawa with this tour.
Best idea!
715artistp,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this walking tour especially if you’re into Art and History.
A great incite
chris w,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great incite into the history of Canada.
A perfect introduction to the city.
Michael R,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 3-hour tour covering Ottawa’s main highlights. Informative, engaging and well-paced, with interesting stories and local insights.
Great informative tour
jme123123,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Super informative! Lee was great!
Unnecessary as there are lots of information boards if you walk round without a guide
Sightsee09977886844,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00On our way to the tour start point we passed the Parliament buildings, Prime Minister’s Office and the Riddeau Canal. There are plenty of information boards at all these places and at other significant buildings along the way. Our tour guide was very pleasant but her first point was about how much we should pay her. We then proceeded to walk through the city during which time most of her conversation was about shopping, places to eat and other banalities (including where you can get your bike repaired ??!?) After about an hour of what appeared to be walking round in circles we arrived at the Parliament where there was a 20 minute comfort break. We had learned more during our walk to the start point than from our guide. At this point we left the group.
Fantastic walk tour
X7719XDmohammeda,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aurelia did a great job, expressive
Lee
Departure21831691766,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Lee. His timing was very good, the information was valuable and well presented, and he was just a likeable guy.
Great way to learn history and walk around Parliament hill- highly recommend!
Q1017RMdianaa,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our original booking in the afternoon got cancelled, we were lucky we were able to join the morning tour. Lee was brilliant and kept us walking & entertained for the full 3hrs. We learned quite a bit Canada and Ottawa. Lots of beautiful photo points and monuments. Loved the tour in Ottawa, we are regretting not doing theirs in Toronto. Highly recommend Toonie Tours & Lee(in Ottawa)
It is worth it to tour with ChatGPT.
Z6100GLvaleriag,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It is a shame the little knowledge demonstrated by our guide. Very below expectations compared to walking tours in other cities.
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