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The 7 Best Cultural Tours in Ottawa, Canada
Canada's capital is a compact, clean, cleverly planned center of culture and politics and a destination for every season. Start downtown at the architecturally stunning National Gallery of Canada, and don't miss the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Rideau Canal offers boating in the summer and turns into the world’s largest skating rink when frozen in the winter. Gatineau Park attracts cyclists and walkers, while Byward Market blends old and new Ottawa.
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1. Ottawa Bike Tour: Hoods & Hidden Gems
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Get on a bike and explore with us the local hangouts and lifestyle of Ottawa! This ride is all about the nature & neighbourhoods beyond the Downtown Ottawa core, and the whole experience feels like you are on a casual ride with a local friend that loves telling stories. We keep the groups sizes small for a more intimate, personalized experience. This very off-the-beaten-path tour covers hip neighbourhoods, a canal-side bike route, a beautiful Arboretum, two waterfalls, an experimental farm in the city, and more! Everyone has been loving our included Norco Scene bikes - they are super comfortable and so much fun to ride - we both now use these as our personal bikes! If you've never taken a bike tour before, you are more than welcome. We stop every 10-15 min or so to hear local stories & info, check out public art, or snap photos. Join us and our team to see more of Ottawa in less time - by bike!
Inclusions: A craft beer OR another non alcoholic beverage, Bicycle - We use very comfortable, high-quality Norco Scene bikes, Helmet (recommended but not required by law), Basket - front or rear basket for your belongings
Exclusions: Please bring your own re-fillable bottle of water, Gratuities
Reviewed By jeta2020
Leisurely way to see the city and get some fresh air after my long flight. Ottawa has great bike paths and a number of scenic locations. Tour guide (I forgot her name) was great - sharing quirky stories about the city and its history, helping with photos, managing the pace of the ride and route with regular stops. Good to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for riding and check the weather, which was a bit variable between sunny and cloudy on the day for me. Also I had a bottle of water to stay hydrated, and there are places to re-fill and have bathroom breaks too as well as a coffee/ice-cream break, but just check the frequency of these as it's a few hours long, but the bikes are very easy to ride.
2. Ottawa Bike Tour: The Essentials
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
See the best of Ottawa by bike! Picturesque neighbourhoods, waterways, and scenic nature right in the city. We'll explore by using Ottawa's extremely impressive bike lane network! This introductory ride shows you the essential sights of Ottawa's core, and the whole experience feels like you are on a casual ride with a local friend that loves telling stories. We even keep the groups sizes small for a more intimate, personalized experience. This intro tour covers the must-see spots, shares the history, offers stunning views, and sets you up with ideas of things to do for the rest of your stay. Everyone has been loving our included Norco Scene bikes - they are super comfortable and so much fun to ride - we both now use these as our personal bikes! If you've never taken a bike tour before, you are more than welcome. We stop every 10-15 min or so to hear local stories & info, check out public art, or snap photos. Join us and our team to see more of Ottawa in less time - by bike!
Inclusions: Your guide will choose a delicious seasonal snack!, Bicycle - We use very comfortable, high-quality Norco Scene bikes, Helmet (recommended but not required by law), Basket - front or rear basket for your belongings
Exclusions: Please bring your own re-fillable bottle of water, Gratuities
Reviewed By Mhuma
James is the best guide ever. You get to see places you wouldn't know of unless you're a local. Some of those paths were well-hidden away, especially the tunnel graffiti. You also get to see some nice parks, waterfalls and nature surrounding Ottawa. There are about two/three steep paths though :D My bike chain came off but James had his bike toolkit to save the day. Excellent tour, great way to see parts of Ottawa that are easy to miss otherwise. I had a great time. Highly recommended.
3. Self-Guided Biking in Ottawa-Gatineau
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4.9 based on 30 reviews
We will give you a lightweight hybrid city bike, helmet, lock and map and send you off to a fun journey to explore Ottawa-Gatineau region all on safe and scenic bicycle paths away from traffic. Our maps are full cusotmizable to your interests.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Lock, Map, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By jamesmX6900CW
Our bike tour with Escape Bicycle Tours was the highlight of our family Ottawa getaway! Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide shared many memorable historical facts and fun anecdotes about the capital. Our party included two kids, aged 10 and 12, and our guide made sure we felt safe in the traffic. (Most of the tour was on bike paths.) We rode 14 kilometers, crossing three bridges, rode over a waterfall and enjoyed many great views of the city. The Escape headquarters is on a car-free street (situated a stone's throw from Parliament Hill), which made fitting the bikes stress-free. The bikes were top notch, and we enjoyed exceptional customer service. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the experience - I highly recommend it!
4. Ottawa Private Day Tour from Montreal
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 4 reviews
While visiting Montreal, you have to take a private day trip to Ottawa - capital city of Canada. A 2 hour drive will get your group to one of the most peaceful and beautiful city in our country.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By 938artg
I enjoyed All the animalals but I must admit watching the fish, trout I believe was interesting. My daughter, son I law and grandson tome.
5. Ottawa Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay
Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
6. Pioneering Days: An audio tour of the captivating history of Ottawa's pioneers
Starting where Ottawa began, this self guided audio tour will take you to the very best city viewpoint. Beginning back when there was nothing here but forest, you will see where and hear how Ottawa began and gain a pretty good feeling for the circumstances, events and leaders that shaped the city in its earliest days. Most everything you see as you walk is explained. The tour ends in the most famous market in town, where you will find lots to see and great places to refresh yourself. Take in gorgeous views of the Ottawa River. Find out about the indigenous people who inhabited the area for thousands of years. Learn about the famous locks of Ottawa. Finally end the tour in the bustling Byward Market. Along the way, discover the stories of the pioneering characters who have shaped the captivating history of Ottawa.
Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food/Drink
7. Private 8-hour Tour to Ottawa from Montreal - Hotel pick up and drop off
Make the best of your time in Montreal and visit Ottawa, the capital of Canada, on a full day excursion with us. Explore the city most emblematic sites of Ottawa with a local expert. Your private driver will pick you up at your desired time in Montreal and drive you to Ottawa. Once there, alongside one of our professional tour guides, you will learn the history and visit the main sites of Ottawa during a 2 hour guided city tour. You will of course have free time for lunch in Ottawa before returning. Your tour will end up in your desired place in Montreal. Final itinerary is adjustable to your personal interests
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off in Montreal, Private vehicle disposition for 8 hours from Montreal, Private licensed tour guide for 2 hours in Ottawa
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Food and drinks, Gratuities
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