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Our tours of Ottawa and Gatineau are the most thorough, entertaining, and relaxing in the National Capital Region. Try an Ottawa city tour to find out for yourself!
Our tours of Ottawa and Gatineau are the most thorough, entertaining, and relaxing in the National Capital Region. Try an Ottawa city tour to find out for yourself!
This one hour sightseeing tour of Ottawa takes you to see the most important sites in the city on land while also being able to enjoy a beautiful scenic cruise on the Ottawa river! The view from the water is incredible. In addition, our trained guides will provide you with entertaining and informative commentary in both French and English. Join us for a splash to experience this unique moment with us, while also enjoying a relaxing cruise on the river. Come try this Ottawa city tour for an exciting adventure!
- Start times: 10:00am to 7:00pm (5:00pm spring and fall).
- Frequency: hourly, start times may vary.
- Full tour length: 1 hour.
- Ticket: Valid for selected tour time only.
- Languages: Live guide in French and English.
- Start/End location: 44 Sparks St, K1P 5K6.
Enjoy a bilingual guided city tour of the Ottawa-Gatineau region on our open top double decker buses. This informative, entertaining, and relaxing tour of the Nation’s Capital is a must do if you are looking to see the entire city. The tour has a live guide on board along with multilingual audio to provide an instructive and pleasant experience. The 1 Day pass allows you to hop on and hop off at the most important sites in the city such as museums, historic sites, and popular attractions for 24 hours.
- Start times: 10:00am to 4:00pm.
- Frequency: Varies from hourly to every 30 minutes.
- Length of One Tour: 60-90 minutes.
- 1 day pass: Good for 24 hours after first use, can continuously hop on and hop off.
- Languages: Live guide in French and English, audio available on our app in German, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese.
- Start/End location: 44 Sparks street, K1P 5K6
Discover the stunning beauty of the National Capital Region on our historic Ottawa River Cruise. Since 1936, this 75-90 minutes voyage offers breathtaking views of Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls, and more. Relax on the spacious upper deck with a drink in hand and experience the region’s most iconic sights.
- Start times: 11:00am to 7:30pm (5:00pm spring and fall).
- Frequency: Start times may vary.
- Full tour length: 75-90 minutes.
- Ticket: Valid for selected tour time.
- Languages: Live guide in French and English.
- Start/End location: The Ottawa Dock –1 Canal Ln Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6
Explore the historic Rideau Canal, dating back to 1812, on our breathtaking cruise from downtown Ottawa to Dow’s Lake. Travel on the canal through Ottawa’s neighborhoods on North America’s largest 100% electric passenger vessel. With 30+ years of expertise, our team ensures a safe, informative, and eco-friendly experience.
- Start times: 10:00am to 6:30pm.
- Frequency: Start times may vary.
- Full tour length: 90 minutes.
- Ticket: Valid for selected tour time.
- Languages: Live guide in French and English.
- Start/End location: 1 Elgin st Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1
Discover Ottawa’s top wine and cider destinations—wine cellar, vineyard, and cider orchard—all in one immersive tour. Drinks, food, and transportation are included, making it the perfect stress-free experience for enthusiasts. An unmissable must-do!
- Full Day Option: Tour begins at 10:30am @ 35 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5. About 6.5 hours.
- 4.5 hour Option: Tour begins at 11:45am @ 327 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON, K2P 2P1. 2 Stops for the day.
- Languages: Live guide in French and English.
- Includes: Wine or Cider samples at each location, with food and snacks during the tour.
Our Double Decker tour is more than just hop-on, hop-off—it’s a memorable 60-90 minutes sightseeing journey through Ottawa and Gatineau. It’s the ideal way to explore the highlights of the National Capital Region in a limited time.
- Start times: 10:00am to 4:00pm.
- Frequency: Varies from hourly to every 30 minutes.
- Full tour length: 60-90 minutes.
- Ticket: Valid for one tour.
- Languages: Live Guide in French and English, audio our our app available in German, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese.
- Starting/Ending location: 44 Sparks street, K1P 5K6
The 2-day pass offers twice the flexibility—hop on and off at museums, historic sites, and attractions for 48 hours. Perfect for exploring multiple stops at your own pace, with the second day at 50% off. Get the best value on your sightseeing adventure!
- Start times: 10:00am to 4:00pm.
- Frequency: Varies from hourly to every 30 minutes.
- Length of One Tour: 60-90 minutes.
- 2 day pass: Valid for 48 hours after first use, can continuously hop on and hop off.
- Languages: Live Guide in French and English, audio our our app available in German, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese.
- Starting/Ending location: 44 Sparks street, K1P 5K6
Book this combo and save 50% on the double decker tour! Enjoy both tours on the same day or over two days. Mix and match with a 1-day or 2-day pass for the ultimate sightseeing experience.
- Get 50% off the double decker by booking this combo!
- You will select your cruise time during check out and you will have the choice to redeem your double decker tour at our kiosk whenever you want.
Buy the Amphibus tour and get the double decker 25% off! The tours can be done the same day or over two days. Combine the Amphibus tour with the Double Decker 1 day or 2 day pass depending on your needs.
- Get 25% off the double decker when you try both!
- Select your Amphibus time and you will be prompted to add a One Day or Two Day Pass during the check out process.
Book this combo and save 25% on the Double Decker tour! Enjoy both tours on the same day or over two days. Mix and match with a 1-day or 2-day pass for the ultimate sightseeing experience.
- Get 25% off the double decker by booking this combo!
- You will select your cruise time during check out and you will have the choice to redeem your double decker tour at our kiosk whenever you want.