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Home/Destinations/Ottawa/City Sightseeing

Ottawa City Tours

The capital at a glance: sightseeing tours cover Ottawa’s highlights, from Parliament and the canal to the museums and grand hotels, by bus, amphibus or bike. A great first look at the city.

113 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
Ottawa
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
4.3(1,278)·1h 30min
from$41/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Boat Cruise Paul's Boat Line
Ottawa
Ottawa Boat Cruise Paul's Boat Line
4.3(999)·1h 30min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
4.3(509)·1h 30min
from$38/ person
via Viator
2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
Ottawa
2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
5.0(317)·2 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Ottawa
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
4.5(312)·1h 15min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Ottawa
Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
4.7(209)·3 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
Ottawa
Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
4.4(194)·4 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour
5.0(106)·3h 30min
from$84/ person
via Viator
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)
Ottawa
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)
4.8(80)·1h 30min
from$61/ person
via Viator
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
4.6(78)·1h 15min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Full Day Pontiac Wine & Cider Tour - Day Trip From Ottawa & Gatineau
Ottawa
Full Day Pontiac Wine & Cider Tour - Day Trip From Ottawa & Gatineau
4.9(75)·7 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Ottawa's Original Historical Highlights Public Walking Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa's Original Historical Highlights Public Walking Tour
4.9(54)·2 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings
Ottawa
Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings
4.9(48)·3 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise
Ottawa
Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise
3.8(28)·3h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour with TURTLE Sightings
Ottawa
Ottawa Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour with TURTLE Sightings
5.0(25)·1h 45min
from$54/ person
via Viator
Ultimate Ottawa Lazy River Rafting Tour - From Ottawa & Gatineau
Ottawa
Ultimate Ottawa Lazy River Rafting Tour - From Ottawa & Gatineau
4.9(25)·8 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Toronto: 3-Day Montreal, Quebec, and Ottawa Small-Group Tour
Toronto
Toronto: 3-Day Montreal, Quebec, and Ottawa Small-Group Tour
4.5(24)·3 days
from$614/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour
4.0(21)·50 min–1h 20min
from$7/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer
Ottawa
Ottawa Parc Omega Private Tour with Hotel Transfer
4.8(18)·4–6 hours
from$243/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure
Ottawa
Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure
4.2(12)·3h 20min–3h 50min
from$6/ person
via Viator
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
Ottawa
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
4.7(9)·1h 30min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Embassy Quest: The Night You Don't Remember
Ottawa
Ottawa Embassy Quest: The Night You Don't Remember
4.0(9)·1h–1h 30min
from$7/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game
Ottawa
Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game
3.2(9)·2 hours
from$7/ person
via Viator
Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
4.4(9)·50 min–1h 10min
from$9/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
−50%
Ottawa
Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
3.9(8)·2 hours
from$3$7/ person
via Viator
Private Ottawa City Highlights Walking Tour
Ottawa
Private Ottawa City Highlights Walking Tour
4.9(7)·2–3 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Ottawa City Rafting Adventure
Ottawa
Ottawa City Rafting Adventure
5.0(6)·3 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
4.8(5)·50 min–1h 10min
from$8/ person
via Viator
Ottawa: 1-Hr. Public Tour on a Real Yacht (Thurs. to Sun. @ 6 PM)
Ottawa
Ottawa: 1-Hr. Public Tour on a Real Yacht (Thurs. to Sun. @ 6 PM)
4.2(5)·1h 15min
from$71/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Valley Haunted Tour - Night Trip From Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa Valley Haunted Tour - Night Trip From Ottawa
4.6(5)·4h 30min
from$61/ person
via Viator
Moana Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Ottawa PickUp)
Ottawa
Moana Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Ottawa PickUp)
5.0(4)·1h 30min
from$61/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Small Group Tour with Notre Dame Basilica & ByWard Market
Ottawa
Ottawa Small Group Tour with Notre Dame Basilica & ByWard Market
3.5(4)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour
5.0(3)·7 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Tours Parliament Hill and River Parkway Tour 1 hour 30 min
Ottawa
Ottawa Tours Parliament Hill and River Parkway Tour 1 hour 30 min
5.0(3)·1h 30min
from$131/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt
Ottawa
Ottawa Self Guided Walking Tour And Scavenger Hunt
3.7(3)·2–3 hours
from$8/ person
via Viator
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Ottawa
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
4.3(3)·1h 15min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt
Ottawa
Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt
5.0(1)·2–3 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Aqua Taxi Hop-on and Hop-Off Tour
Ottawa
Aqua Taxi Hop-on and Hop-Off Tour
10 min–25 min
from$20/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Rideau River self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
Ottawa
Ottawa Rideau River self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
2–3 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Ottawa The Wild Side GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game
Ottawa
Ottawa The Wild Side GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game
1–2 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
Evening Ottawa ByWard Market Food Tour
Ottawa
Evening Ottawa ByWard Market Food Tour
2h 15min
from$93/ person
via Viator

City Sightseeing in Ottawa — FAQ

What do city tours cover?
Parliament, the canal, museums and landmarks.
Are there hop-on hop-off tours?
Yes — and land-and-water amphibus tours too.
How long are they?
From an hour to a half day.

More things to do in Ottawa

Parliament HillRideau Canal CruiseMuseumsFood & Market