Ottawa Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Ottawa on a private 2-hour walking tour through the heart of Canada’s capital. Led by a local guide, discover the city’s history, landmarks, and national symbols while hearing stories about the people and events that shaped Ottawa. Begin on Sparks Street and make your way past Parliament Hill, the National War Memorial, Major’s Hill Park, the National Gallery of Canada, the Rideau Canal, and Fairmont Château Laurier. Along the way, take in views, hear local stories, and learn about Ottawa’s role as Canada’s capital before finishing at ByWard Market. With time for photos, questions, and conversation, this private experience offers a personal introduction to Ottawa’s history and character.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private Local Guide
What's not
- Entrance fees are optional and apply only if you choose to enter attractions.
Itinerary
Meet your private guide and begin with an introduction to Ottawa, Sparks Street, and the city’s role as Canada’s capital.
See Canada’s iconic parliamentary buildings and learn about the country’s political and architectural history. The tour focuses on the exterior; any interior visit or official Parliament tour is separate and subject to availability.
Discover this important national monument and hear stories about Canada’s military history and remembrance.
Enjoy views toward Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal locks, and the Ottawa River while learning about the park’s history as one of Ottawa’s oldest public spaces.
See the exterior of Canada’s national art museum and learn about its place within Ottawa’s cultural landscape.
Walk along the historic Rideau Canal and learn about its role in Ottawa’s development and its significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Admire this landmark hotel and hear stories about its connection to Ottawa’s history and the city’s historic centre.
Finish your tour in the ByWard Market area, one of Ottawa’s historic neighbourhoods and a lively centre for local food, shopping, and culture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our guide will meet the guests at the Bear Catching Fish statue (89 Sparks Street, corner Metcalfe & Sparks Street, directly across from Bridgehead Coffee)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- ByLocals Tours
- 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
How it compares in Ottawa
- Its from-price is 117% above the median of the 107 experiences we list in Ottawa.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada's capital, stands on the Ottawa River with Gothic towers on Parliament Hill, a historic canal and a string of national museums.
Parliament Hill rises above the Ottawa River, its Gothic Revival towers topped by the Peace Tower and its carillon. Below it the Rideau Canal, opened in 1832 and now a World Heritage Site, winds through the city, and in winter its frozen surface becomes a skating route several kilometres long. Nearby are the ByWard Market, the National Gallery of Canada, with a giant spider sculpture outside its glass pavilion, and the twin-spired Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
Top-ranked sights in Ottawa: Rideau Canal, Ottawa Parliament Hill, Canadian Museum of History.
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