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Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $10 / person
- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tourist Scavenger Hunt
- Meeting point
- Once you're standing near the Strathcona Park parking area, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Description
Looking for things to do in Ottawa? Our Ottawa Embassies scavenger hunt is a 3-hour self-guided walking tour with challenges around the diplomatic neighbourhood. Learn about Ottawa’s international importance and discover some of its attractions. You'll solve challenges to discover your next destinations. Buy either a single or a group ticket. Walk from Strathcona Park to MacDonald Gardens Park to Laurier House, passing by numerous embassies, the Rideau River, and some monuments. Have fun solving the varied challenges. The Ottawa Embassies Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.4 km / 2.1 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete. - A fun learning experience - See the sights! 32 locations - Learn some local history - Fun for all ages, kids included - Walk at your own pace - Pets are not allowed in all locations on this tour. - Wheelchair- and stroller accessible throughout. - Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Group price
- $10 per group of up to 6
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Strathcona Park
This is the starting point for your adventure through Ottawa's Embassies neighborhood. Learn about this park and its name Solve a few challenges in the park
Learn the difference between a High Commission and an Embassy. Learn about this country, and solve a challenge here. 5 minutes on site
Learn about this country and its embassy here. Solve a challenge 5 minutes here.
See and learn about the pedestrian bridge over the Ottawa River. Also learn about the river itself, where it starts and ends. Solve a few challenges here.
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Learn about this country and its high commission here in Ottawa. Also, see the embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela just before. Solve 2 challenges here. Spend 10 minutes here
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Learn about this country and its High Commission here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Discover this French cooking school here in Ottawa. Solve 2 challenges here. Spend 5 minutes here
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. On your way here, also see the Embassy of Russia and learn the history of its fire in 1956. Solve 2 challenges. Spend 10 minutes here
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Also, see the Embassy of Sudan on your way here, and learn about that country. Solve 2 challenges. Spend 10 minutes here
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. See a few murals and street art installations as you walk to this embassy. Solve 3 challenges here. Spend 10 minutes here
Macdonald Gardens Park
Walk through this beautiful park, and learn about its features and historic significance. Solve a few challenges here.
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. See several more urban art installations as you walk here. Solve several challenges. Spend 15 minutes here
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Learn about this country and its High Commission here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Laurier House National Historic Site
Discover the residence of 2 former Canadian Prime Ministers. Discover who and learn more about this house. Solve a few challenges here. 10 minutes walking to here and solving challenges.
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Learn about this country and its high commission here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
Learn about this country and its embassy here in Ottawa. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here
What's included
Included
36 varied challenges
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
24/7 customer support
Not included
This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt take?
Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 23 stops.
How much does Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt cost?
Prices start at $10 per person for this Ottawa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt 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 Once you're standing near the Strathcona Park parking area, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 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.
Is Ottawa Embassies self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourist Scavenger Hunt.
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