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Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour





At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $137 / person
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Guydeez
Description
Ottawa’s political landmarks and historic neighborhoods can feel distant without guidance. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers Ottawa’s local gems and vibrant culture.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 21 times a day, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $137
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $194.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:09 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ottawa station, or Ottawa Train Station, is the main inter-city train station in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, operated by Via Rail. It is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of downtown Ottawa and adjacent to Tremblay O-Train station in the neighbourhood of Eastway Gardens. The station serves inter-city trains connecting to Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and Quebec City on Via Rail's Corridor Route
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a historic monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, United States. The World War I "Unknown" is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross, and several other foreign nations' highest service awards.
Parliament Hill, colloquially known as The Hill, is an area of Crown land on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Its Gothic revival suite of buildings, and their architectural elements of national symbolic importance, is the home of the Parliament of Canada. Parliament Hill attracts approximately three million visitors each year. Law enforcement on Parliament Hill and in the parliamentary precinct is the responsibility of the Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS).
The Peace Tower is a focal bell and clock tower sitting on the central axis of the Centre Block of the Canadian parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. The present incarnation replaced the 55-metre (180 ft) Victoria Tower after the latter burned down in 1916, along with most of the Centre Block; only the Library of Parliament survived. It serves as a Canadian icon and had been featured prominently on the Canadian twenty-dollar bill directly adjacent the queen's visage, until the change to polymer.
Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica is the oldest church in Ottawa and the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall. The church is located east of the city center on Sussex Drive in the Lowertown neighborhood not far from the National Gallery of Canada. The building is dominated by its twin-tower facade. Its spires are covered with silver-colored metal - as is typical for Eastern Canada. Between the towers, on the roof edge of the nave, is a gilded statue of the Madonna.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Ottawa ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended for everyone and all ages
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour take?
Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $137 per person for this Ottawa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $194. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 21 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Ottawa ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour. Pickup points include Novatel Ottawa, Embassy West Hotel.
What languages is Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ottawa Best Private Custom Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guydeez.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Good explanations and good guiding to the most interesting points of the city. The guide has been very nice and cooperative.
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