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Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 50 min–1h 10min
- Price from
- $8 / person
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- WalknTours
- Meeting point
- The tour starts at Maman, one of the most interesting statues you'll see. How did it get here? You'll learn on the tour! Then you'll be guided step by step through Ottawa.
Description
Our journey will take us through the heart of Ottawa, exploring the city's past and its role in shaping the nation. You’ll see the art, sculptures, markets, memorials, walking streets, churches, parliament building and so much more. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Feel free to put your phone in your pocket and explore with your head up. The tour provides engaging audio and sound effects to set the mood and tell the story of Ottawa. Go anytime, 24/7/365, the tour is all outside.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $8
- Child (ages 5–14)
- $6
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Maman Statue
The tour starts at Maman, one of the most interesting statues you'll see. How did it get here? You'll learn on the tour! Then you'll be guided step by step through Ottawa.
The tour ends at the Centennial Flame where you'll hear the story of why it was lit and how it stayed lit for all these years. You'll also hear the story of the buildings in the area.
National War Memorial
This impressive spot has a deep history, you'll hear how it was built and the story of those that protected it.
Lord Stanley's Gift Monument
If you love hockey you'll love this, and Canadian's love hockey, hear the story of the Stanley cup and how this was put here.
Sparks Street
Explore the famous walking street and learn about its history.
Famous Five Monument
Who were the famous five? Why are they famous? And can you sit down with them? Learn all that and more on our tour.
Why is this Totem Pole of Canada hanging out here? Who made it? learn all that and more!
ByWard Market
Not to be missed, this place is a must see for all visitors to Ottawa, hear it's story and learn about it's shops.
Who can resist a selfie at the city sign? What's it's story? Learn more about the sign on the tour.
The tour stops at the Reconciliation: The Peacekeeping Monument where you'll hear Canada's story of peace, and discover what the statue means.
What's included
Included
The tour never expires, you can go anytime, and listen again later.
Go anytime, 24/7/365, the tour is all outside.
Tour on our walking tour app of Ottawa
Go at your own pace, anytime. Stop and go as you please.
Not included
No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
5 reviews
How it compares in Ottawa
- No. 42 by number of reviews among 106 tours in Ottawa
- Starting price $8 is 81% below the typical $41 for tours of similar length in Ottawa
Excurgo comparison of 106 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour take?
Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour lasts about 50 min–1h 10min. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $8 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.
What days does Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–14 pay from $6, adults from $8.
Can I cancel Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The tour starts at Maman, one of the most interesting statues you'll see. How did it get here? You'll learn on the tour! Then you'll be guided step by step through Ottawa. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
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 Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
A
Excellent tour with...
Excellent tour with interesting information and just the right amount of detail. I saw hidden gems I definitely would not have found on my own and learned some fascinating facts along the way. The directions were easy to follow, though I slowed it down a few times because I’m not always great with directions. Overall, very happy I took the tour!
B
It’s a quick tour of some...
It’s a quick tour of some key places in Ottawa. And I quite liked it. You can pause anytime, explore more of a specific area, then move on. Loaded with info and tips about the city. It was very nice self-guided tour.
E
See Ottawa’s highlights at your pace and time!
The directions were clear. We were able to see the highlights in btw visits to Parliament buildings. It was Perfect 4 us!
G
All the main places covered
The app covered the main places in the city. The speech was clear and easy to follow. The app took a little bit of getting used to, but then it worked well. Interesting to find out about the Parliament buildings though was a little thin on details. Good to hear about some of the the less well-known places, for example, the market area and the totem pole.
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