2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
Description
Join our small-group, fun and leisurely bike tour that shows you the best of Ottawa in less time. Pedal your way around with our super comfortable bikes on scenic and safe waterfront bicycle pathways and on backroads of quaint neighbourhoods. Ebike add on is available upon request! We will stop about 6-7 times to see some of the city’s stunning look outs, hidden gems and must-see landmarks and attractions including Rideau Canal, Rideau Hall, the National War Memorial and Byward market while our fun and friendly local guides will tell you stories at each stop about history, local culture and life in Ottawa! You will be amazed by how much you will see and learn and how many pictures you snap in just 2 hours. Suitable for all ages, this biking experience is ideal for easy-going bicyclists and families who want to see more of Ottawa in less time and also get lots of local tips about what to do and see in Ottawa!
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Itinerary
Meet us 20 minutes before your tour start time.
Visit the historic Rideau Canal
Learn about Ottawa's oldest stone building and its legacy.
Starting the tour we first visit the war memorial.
Cycling through the backroads, you will get a sense of Ottawa's past and current neighbourhood.
Visit Government General's residence to learn about Canadian political system and enjoy the beautiful Gardens
Cycle through the historic neighbourhood of New Edinburg and stop to enjoy a beautiful view and fresh breeze at Rideau Falls.
Stop to learn a bit about the incredible collection in the gallery and snap some photos of the famous Spider Sculpture!
You will see the best views of the Parliament Hill from the look outs that we with bring you to, will learn about it and can get some nice shots!
See Locks original operation as boats pass by.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guest must arrive to the tour starting location 20 minutes prior to the tour starting time for bike fitting and tour and safety review.
- Where to park: We recommend finding a private parking lot nearby or using the following underground parking lots: National Arts Centre (1 Elgin St.) City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W)
- We are located at 65 Sparks St. which is a pedestrian street between Elgin and Metcalfe. We are a few steps away from the Parliament Hills and the National War Memorial.
Reviews(313)
The 2-hour bike tour was the perfect way to get to know Ottawa. The bikes are in excellent condition and make cycling very easy. Our guide Ellen delighted us not only with historic events, but also told us about real life in Ottawa and gave us great tips. The group size was perfect, and we got to see a lot of the city in relatively short time. I can highly recommend this tour to any visitors!
It was a great bicycle ride. The ebikes were in good condition and Ellen, our guide, was very personable and knowledgeable about the area and its history. Saw quite a few sites, biked about 8 miles on mostly flat terrain and bike paths. It was safe and fun.
We only had one day in Ottawa and wanted to get a quick tour that didn’t include sitting on a bus. We saw so much more than we could have on a walking tour! Our guide, Dave, was very knowledgeable about the local history. The bikes were in excellent condition and comfortable. It was easy to find. It is worth the money! We are not seasoned cyclist and we thought this was a wonderful experience!
Incredibly professional and yet completely relaxed. Good and suitable bicycles, including helmets, were prepared for all family members. Naomi, our guide, led us clearly and safely through all the stops and conveyed the history of Ottawa with humor and enthusiasm. A perfect start for further city exploration.
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed this cycle tour with Denis. It was a bit of a drizzly day and we were immediately given Canada ponchos, which I loved! The tour was prompt and great fun. We stopped at several points along the way to look at historical places and Denis was really interesting. We learned so much about Canada and Ottawa. Two hours was great to see major sights and plan where to go later on our trip. The bikes and helmets were good quality and well looked after. A must do in Ottawa and thank you Denis.
Naomi was a great guide and we had a good ride! The length and distance were perfect.
Naomi was a great guide - we thoroughly enjoyed our trip! It was well paced and informative.
We had a fabulous time this morning, our guide David was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and able to keep all members of the family happy and interested, highly recommended
Dear Lisa, Thank you for the wonderful review and sharing your experience with us! Keeping every member of the family engaged and happy throughout the tour is exactly what we aim for and we are so glad David delivered just that. Hope to see you all again soon! Warm regards, The Escape Team & Maria :)
Great tour. Easy ride, beautiful sites, great explanations by our guide David. Saw parts of Ottawa we otherwise would have missed. Thank you for a great time!
Thank you so much for choosing us and for your very kind review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us and our wonderful Guide David! Thanks for sharing your experience! Warm Regards, The Escape Team & Maria :)
Great couple of hours cycling around a fascinating and beautiful city. The tour guide knew her stuff and was passionate throughout. Highly recommended
Many thanks for joining our tour and your very kind words! We are so thrilled to hear that you found our city beautiful and our guide passionate and knowledgeable! Thanks you so much for sharing your experience and happy travelling! Warm regards, The Escape Team & Maria :)
