Join our crew of storytelling guides as we take you on a 90-minute escapade through the hidden side of Ottawa. No boring history here! We’re all about the bizarre and unexpected side of the city we love. Ever heard of mutant squirrels or surprise racoons causing havoc? Maple syrup heists that would make Robin Hood blush? Secret society messages encoded in some of our most well-known places? We’ve got all that and more! Guffaw and gasp through the city’s streets as our fun and engaging tour guides spill the beans on those little-known stories and secrets that define Ottawa’s hidden personality. Grab your pals, your family, or even that weird cousin you don’t quite know how to handle – everyone’s welcome! “Hidden Ottawa” is a fun and engaging good-natured adventure, perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike. You won’t find this side of the city in any guidebook! Tickets are vanishing now like a squirrel with a stolen bottle of maple syrup!
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:09 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 109 of the next 120 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Where we start our journey into the weird and whacky!
There are several secrets to share about one of Ottawa's most historic streets!
The perfect spot to talk about bizarre laws and missing money!
We share some wild stories about Ottawa's early mayors and some unbelievable decisions that were almost made.
Ottawa's famous castle harbours a few secrets!
The Uniseco Heritage Site that runs through the heart of the city.
What does this old park have to do with the occult?
Where we end our delightful romp through Ottawa's secrets and legends.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $27 per person for this Ottawa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.
It can: 109 of the next 120 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We start from outside the Haunted Walk ticket office. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Haunted Walk of Ottawa.
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Today we took this Hidden Ottawa tour with Zak, an enthusiastic and professional young man. We were pleasantly surprised by his commentary and the tour itself. It was the perfect mix of facts, a bit of humor, and interesting tidbits. All in all, a very enjoyable tour with Zak—highly recommended!!!!
Took this tour in Ottawa as it was the only walking tour really available to me. Our guide was Em and she did a great job informing us about the city as well as some interesting "ghostly" stories about the city. I really appreciated us being able to stop for a bathroom break mid tour. Really felt like I gained a lot more insight into the history of Ottawa.
Wonderful stories to tell the history of Ottawa. We found the tour very enjoyable and would highly recommend it
Interesting Ottawa history not given on typical tours. We were the only 2 on the tour so ALL of our questions were answered.
Cute walking tour with some interesting stories about the Canadian capital! The tour take you through the highlights of this relatively small city and covers the main points plus some bonus stories.
September 2024 - We have hugely enjoyed numerous Viator tours in Europe; however this one was not as interesting as expected given Ottawa's history. It was hard to figure out what the "hidden secrets" were. Our Guide could not capture and retain the interest of his group who, gradually drifted away including us, leaving 3 remaining. His research seemed to consist of recent google searches. We felt embarrassed for the European visitors in the group whose own long history made this tour - to learn the quirks about Ottawa, the capital of our country, laughable. (While visiting the Bytown museum the Barrista provided lots of intersting historical facts about the history of our Capital.)
The tour guide was very knowledgeable. Rachel is a great storyteller. We really enjoyed the walking tour.
Talia is a knowledgeable and friendly guide, she shared with us very interesting information about the city we live in. I highly recommend this tour to others.
Felt very personal and well paced and well timed. Very knowledgeable host with lots of interesting facts on ottowa that weren’t immediately obvious.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour | 1h 30min | 4.7 (9) | $27 | |
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