Ottawa Small Group Tour with Notre Dame Basilica & ByWard Market

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Meet your local guide at 1 Elgin Street in downtown Ottawa and get ready to explore the capital on foot.

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2. Make your way toward the vibrant ByWard Market, one of Canada’s oldest and most lively public markets, where you’ll soak in the energy, history, and local culture of the city.

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3. Home to Canada’s coin production, this historic facility is renowned for crafting not only Canadian circulation coins but also collectible and international currency, showcasing the country’s precision and craftsmanship.

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4. Pass by One of Ottawa’s most breathtaking landmarks, this Gothic Revival masterpiece features soaring twin spires and a richly detailed interior, making it a cornerstone of the city’s religious and architectural heritage.

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5. Often referred to as “Ottawa’s castle,” this grand railway hotel blends French Gothic architecture with historic elegance and has been a symbol of luxury and prestige in the capital for over a century.

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6. Continue toward the Centennial Flame, a beautiful and symbolic fountain commemorating Canada’s Confederation and a must-see highlight in the heart of the city.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Ottawa

• Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 107 experiences we list in Ottawa.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 51 of 107.
• 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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