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Free Historical Highlights Walking Tour of Ottawa
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Free Historical Highlights Walking Tour of Ottawa

4.5· 14 reviews
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Run by a local guide · Ottawa Walking Tours

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Explore Ottawa's vibrant history and architecture on foot with a knowledgeable guide. Visit Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, ByWard Market, and more. Discover the capital's hidden gems and local tips!

Duration
2 h 15 min
Destination
Ottawa
Meeting Point
Bear Catching Fish statue
Provider
Ottawa Walking Tours

Description

Canada’s compact capital city is best explored on foot!

Ottawa is an amazing city with so many landmarks and hidden gems. History should never be boring because history has very little to do with dates. History is about people!

Our professional, knowledgeable guides will lead you on a leisurely walk around Ottawa’s most famous buildings, monuments and locations that explain Ottawa's colorful history, its larger-than-life political characters, and its graceful architecture.

During the tour, you will explore the grounds of Parliament Hill, the National War Memorial, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Sparks Street and Sussex Drive, Major's Hill Park, The Chateau Laurier, The UNESCO Rideau Canal, The Prime Minister's Offices, The By Ward Market and so much more!

This tour is the perfect opportunity to learn about Ottawa’s past, present, and future with an entertaining and educational experience.

And, of course, we are happy to recommend local pubs and restaurants, activities to try, things to see and do and the hidden gems locals love but most tourists miss while in town.

Join us and come discover Ottawa from a local's point of view!

Includes

  • Major's Hill Park
  • Parliament Hill
  • The National War Memorial
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
  • Amore Gelato
  • ByWard Market

Meeting Point

Bear Catching Fish statue

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Traveler reviews

14 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Friendly & Knowledgeable Guide

We very much enjoyed our tour! The weather was nice and the tour guide was fantastic! Really appreciated his friendly demeanour and willingness to answer all our questions. He also happily gave us recommendations for local activities and food! We highly recommend this tour!

Jean McAllister · September 2026

Die richtige Mischung

Philipp war ein toller Guide. Historisches, moderne Infos und Fun-facts haben die Tour zu einem kurzweiligen Erlebnis gemacht

Christine Kressmann · August 2026

Ottawa monumentos, edificios e historia

Siempre es un gusto tener un guía que domina tu idioma y responde correcta y educadamente a las preguntas. Muy agradable

Marta Crespo · August 2026

Agradable recorrido

Juan Manuel nos hizo un recorrido agradable y con información relevante de Ottawa

Karina Tecse · August 2026

Ottawa overview

Good tour to have an overview about the town and its history, toch the major landmark to the town.

Gloria Mariani · July 2026

Thanks Craig!

We had a fantastic tour through Ottawa, given by Craig, founder and owner of "Ottawa Walking Tours". We got lots of information, fun facts, personal recommendations and a great experience. Thanks for the tour!

Daniela Schremser · June 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: $10 to $20 USD per person

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.
4.5(14 reviews)

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