Ottawa's Original Historical Highlights Public Walking Tour
Description
Explore Ottawa's rich history on this engaging walking tour. Departing from the iconic Bear Catching Fish Statue (89 Sparks St) this 2-hour journey unravels captivating stories behind the city's historic sites, including Parliament Hill. Knowledgeable guides share fascinating insights, making the past come alive as you stroll through the capital. Ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, this tour provides an authentic glimpse into Ottawa's cultural heritage. - 2-hour guided walking tour of Ottawa's historical highlights - Depart from the Bear Catching Fish Statue, 1 block south of Parliament - Expert guides deliver engaging narratives and local insights - If you want to get inside Parliament Hill, Museums and the bank of Canada Museum, you may do so after our tour ends. This will be at your own cost.
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Itinerary
Discover Parliament Hill’s iconic architecture, history, and landmarks. We head onto Parliament Hill and the tour guide would explain the relevant information, but we don't head inside.
Featuring the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confederation Square.
Iconic castle on the Rideau Canal. National Historic Site with rich architectural details and a popular landmark.
The Rideau Canal is a 202 km waterway connecting Ottawa to Lake Ontario, completed in 1832.
ByWard Market is a vibrant district in Lower Town, Ottawa, near the open-air market.
Highlights
What's included
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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
Reviews(42)
Very good and helpful, she showed us the most interesting things in the city and explained the history of Ottawa
Thank you for your generous 5-star review! We're so pleased you enjoyed spending time with Sophia exploring Ottawa's history and landmarks. Your support means a great deal to us.
My sisters and I took this tour on August 12th, our guide Sophia was excellent and explained many interesting things to us (and with perfect Italian too!). We liked Ottawa a lot, also thanks to this tour; we hope to return :)
Thank you for sharing your experience, Giansante family! We're delighted that your Ottawa Walking Tour with Sophia was a highlight of your visit to Ottawa. Your review is greatly appreciated.
Laura was a great tour guide. She knew the area and its history very well. She was friendly and also spoke loud enough for all to hear. She also gave us some great recommendations for places to eat and other things to do. Got to see a lot of places in the 2-hour tour.
Thank you so much for your lovely 5 star review! It means a great deal to our team to know you enjoyed your time with Laura and really enjoyed your Ottawa Walking Tours experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and support.
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Thank you for the fantastic review! It means so much to our team that you enjoyed your walking tour with Dante. We hope you'll recommend Ottawa Walking Tours to your friends and family if they're ever visiting Canada's capital.
Dante was an exceptional guide who was very generous with his hometown knowledge and experiences. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to know you enjoyed your Ottawa Walking Tour with Dante. Your review helps other travelers discover us, and we're truly grateful. Thanks again!
Really interesting tour with a very knowledgeable guide (Laura). A very good way of getting a feeling for the city, and we were sent off with a lot of useful recommendations for our stay. We highly recommend this tour.
We're grateful for your wonderful review! It's great to hear that you had such a positive experience with Laura. Thank you for helping spread the word about Ottawa Walking Tours.
My guide Philip was very knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed the trivia moments that he worked in! Would recommend!
Thank you for your generous review, Tracy! We're so glad you enjoyed learning about Ottawa with Philip. Your recommendation means the world to our small, local family owned business. Please share your Ottawa Walking Tours experience with your friends and family. We’d love to show them our beautiful home town!
Guided tour Sophia on July 28, 2026. Excellent experience with an exciting and passionate guide. The pickup was punctual and our tour was punctuated by numerous very interesting explanations and anecdotes. A very good moment of sharing that allowed us to discover the city of Ottawa.
Quel merveilleux commentaire 5 étoiles ! Merci. Nous sommes ravis que Sophia ait contribué à rendre votre visite à Ottawa agréable et mémorable. Merci encore d'avoir recommandé Ottawa Walking Tours et d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience.
Dante was a wonderful guide: knowledgeable, engaging and fun. We had two kids on our tour and they both enjoyed it as well. Highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing your experience, Gabriel! We're delighted that your Ottawa Walking Tour with Dante was a highlight of your visit to Ottawa. Your review is greatly appreciated!
Our tour guide, Dante, was engaging, informative and kept the tour moving at a great pace. He answered all the guests questions and share unique and fun insights into all the areas we visited. If you are hosting a group tour of Parliament and the surrounding areas, I strongly recommend Ottawa Walking Tours (and ask for Dante!).
What a wonderful 5 star review! Thank you. We're delighted that Dante helped make your visit to Ottawa both enjoyable and memorable. Thanks again for recommending Ottawa Walking Tours and for taking the time to share your experience with others. We greatly appreciate it!
