Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with River Cruise

Discover Ottawa's must-see attractions!

Enjoy the Capital’s top attractions and visitor experiences while avoiding long lines and wait times on this our fully guided and narrated tour with all attraction admission fees included along with complimentary hotel pick up and drop off.

Your Ottawa sightseeing tour begins with your guide picking you up at your hotel and heading out on a narrated drive past some must-see sights beginning with a driving tour through Rockcliffe Park. Large tour buses are not allowed in this area, but as this is a smaller tour, you will have the exclusive opportunity to check out some sights most tourists won’t get to see, such as the Governor General’s Residence (Rideau Hall), the official residence of the US Ambassador to Canada, and the Prime Minister’s Residence. Plus, you will have a stop at the Rockcliffe lookout point where you can take some great pictures while looking out on the Ottawa River.

Next, you will board a relaxing Ottawa River Cruise to enjoy famous views of the downtown city center and along the Ottawa River.
Following the cruise, you will enjoy a narrated drive passing iconic attractions such as the Parliament Buildings and make stops outside the Supreme Court and Canadian Museum of History.

To complete your tour your guide will take you to Parliament Hill, home of the Parliament of Canada. Here you will get the opportunity to learn about the nation’s rich history and admire the beautiful Gothic revival style buildings on a fully narrated walking tour of the grounds.

At the end of the tour, your guide will take you back to your hotel in downtown Ottawa.

• A knowledgeable, experienced tour guide.
• Intimate tour experience limited to only 7 people.
• A walking tour of Parliament Hill.
• A cruise down the Ottawa River to see some of the city’s most popular landmarks and sites*
• Skip the ticket line entry - avoid large crowds and wait times.
• Pick up or drop off at your downtown hotel or other downtown area location.

• 4 hours

• Available April - October with tours daily 9:00am & 2:00pm *
  *Subject to availability.

• *From mid-October to mid-May (exact dates may vary annually due to weather), a Museum of History tour will replace the Ottawa River Cruise
• Maximum of 7 guests per tour.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
• Tour guide gratuities are not included, optional and always appreciated.

Whether you are looking for a unique experience gift or new ways to explore Ottawa, add this to your list of fun things to do in Ottawa.

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