Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

4.24

4.2(464 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes

German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

Portuguese

Chinese

Japanese

English

French

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Perfect for first-time visitors, this city tour is a well-rounded introduction to Ottawa's attractions, leaving you with time in the day free to explore the city on your own.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If you require hotel pickup (before 9:30-9:45am), please contact the supplier 24 hours prior to your reservation. Please note: this service is $5, payable to the driver at time of pick-up

What To Expect

Sparks Street

Main Kiosk at 44 Sparks St. Corner of Elgin and Sparks, Parliament of Canada

Admission Not Applicable

Canadian Museum Of Nature

Nature Museum

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Tour Departures: Starts at 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, every hour in low season. Starts at 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, every half-hour in high season.

What‘s Included

Local taxes

Transport by double decker bus or trolley

Professional driver and guide

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Admissions to attractions and sites

Hotel pickup are before 9:30-9:45am ($5 payable to driver). Reservation must be done 24 hours prior

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.24

464 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

277

100

Great time!
Pioneer21966164448,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time on the bus tour! My 3.5 year old son loved riding on the top of the the bus the best :) Our guide was wonderful and informative. Highly recommend, even if you're a local!
Great way to see the City
354nicr,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pierre Pierre and Abigail were a perfect team — informative, professional and entertaining
Learning about Ottowa
sallybV9846RE,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome day! Would go again 😊
Tour was excellent Emile...
Gerry T,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tour was excellent Emile was personable and knowledgeable . Top tier of bus great. They accommodated our walkers well. Parking was an absolute nightmare because of construction!!
Awesome
Compass555713,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour was very informative and worthy.
Great Experience
Denis A,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cool experience about the city.Really friendly staff, knowledgeable and pleasant and will do it again if I had the chance to.
The transportation is very...
Jacques B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The transportation is very well done, and the young man who commented on the tour was truly excellent.
It's a great tour. Bad...
CatherineE P,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It's a great tour. Bad weather does affect the experience because everyone is inside the bus. That means it's a little louder. But, I would do it again in any kind of weather because it gets you to important spots.
Host was funny and informative
Phillip R,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
"Taking the double decker bus was an excellent way to dive into the heart of Ottawa’s history. Seeing the iconic monuments and buildings—some of which have stood since the very beginning of the country’s formation—was a highlight of the trip. The 'dual' nature of the tour provided a great balance of information and sightseeing. The historical value provided by the guides was top-notch; it really helps you appreciate the significance behind the architecture. I especially appreciated the 'hop-on, hop-off' flexibility, allowing us to stop at specific points to explore on foot before being picked back up. It was a very seamless and informative experience. A very nice way to spend the day for anyone looking to understand where Canada started."
Couple on 3 day holiday
Lesley W,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We aimed for the first bus from the first stop. The departure time was 10am however the message from vendor said we should arrive 30minutes before. I assume this is to give you time to collect your tickets from the booth. Maybe in summer there is a queue, but we had no queue. I'd say arrive a 10 minutes early to make sure you get choice of a good seat (in May) The tour was excellent, the presentation from the young guide and was best we have had on hop-on-off-bus. He kept us interested throughout and provided lots of knowledge on the area. The talk was delivered in English and French. So much better than those bus tours where you plug in headphones and listen to a recording.

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Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

4.24

4.2(464 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes

German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish

Mobile ticket

Show all 10 photos

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

Portuguese

Chinese

Japanese

English

French

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Perfect for first-time visitors, this city tour is a well-rounded introduction to Ottawa's attractions, leaving you with time in the day free to explore the city on your own.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

If you require hotel pickup (before 9:30-9:45am), please contact the supplier 24 hours prior to your reservation. Please note: this service is $5, payable to the driver at time of pick-up

What To Expect

Sparks Street

Main Kiosk at 44 Sparks St. Corner of Elgin and Sparks, Parliament of Canada

Admission Not Applicable

Canadian Museum Of Nature

Nature Museum

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Tour Departures: Starts at 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, every hour in low season. Starts at 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, every half-hour in high season.

What‘s Included

Local taxes

Transport by double decker bus or trolley

Professional driver and guide

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Admissions to attractions and sites

Hotel pickup are before 9:30-9:45am ($5 payable to driver). Reservation must be done 24 hours prior

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.24

464 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

277

100

Great time!
Pioneer21966164448,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time on the bus tour! My 3.5 year old son loved riding on the top of the the bus the best :) Our guide was wonderful and informative. Highly recommend, even if you're a local!
Great way to see the City
354nicr,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pierre Pierre and Abigail were a perfect team — informative, professional and entertaining
Learning about Ottowa
sallybV9846RE,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome day! Would go again 😊
Tour was excellent Emile...
Gerry T,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tour was excellent Emile was personable and knowledgeable . Top tier of bus great. They accommodated our walkers well. Parking was an absolute nightmare because of construction!!
Awesome
Compass555713,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour was very informative and worthy.
Great Experience
Denis A,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cool experience about the city.Really friendly staff, knowledgeable and pleasant and will do it again if I had the chance to.
The transportation is very...
Jacques B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The transportation is very well done, and the young man who commented on the tour was truly excellent.
It's a great tour. Bad...
CatherineE P,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It's a great tour. Bad weather does affect the experience because everyone is inside the bus. That means it's a little louder. But, I would do it again in any kind of weather because it gets you to important spots.
Host was funny and informative
Phillip R,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
"Taking the double decker bus was an excellent way to dive into the heart of Ottawa’s history. Seeing the iconic monuments and buildings—some of which have stood since the very beginning of the country’s formation—was a highlight of the trip. The 'dual' nature of the tour provided a great balance of information and sightseeing. The historical value provided by the guides was top-notch; it really helps you appreciate the significance behind the architecture. I especially appreciated the 'hop-on, hop-off' flexibility, allowing us to stop at specific points to explore on foot before being picked back up. It was a very seamless and informative experience. A very nice way to spend the day for anyone looking to understand where Canada started."
Couple on 3 day holiday
Lesley W,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We aimed for the first bus from the first stop. The departure time was 10am however the message from vendor said we should arrive 30minutes before. I assume this is to give you time to collect your tickets from the booth. Maybe in summer there is a queue, but we had no queue. I'd say arrive a 10 minutes early to make sure you get choice of a good seat (in May) The tour was excellent, the presentation from the young guide and was best we have had on hop-on-off-bus. He kept us interested throughout and provided lots of knowledge on the area. The talk was delivered in English and French. So much better than those bus tours where you plug in headphones and listen to a recording.