Name: Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - 2 Hour Small Group Tour
Brand: Aventure Outaouais
SKU: 47598813970658
Price: 25.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - 2 Hour Small Group Tour

$25.00

Discover Ottawa like never before with our immersive 2-hour historical walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide and historian, this experience blends the city’s most iconic landmarks with its best-kept secrets.

Stroll through Ottawa’s vibrant streets as you uncover hidden gems, explore top photo spots, and dive into the captivating stories that have shaped Canada’s capital. From well-known attractions to tucked-away corners only locals know, every step reveals a new perspective on the city’s rich history and culture.

Perfect for visitors and locals alike, this tour offers a unique, engaging way to connect with Ottawa and see it through the eyes of an expert.

Tour Highlights:

Parliament Hill
Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
ByWard Market
Château Laurier
National War Monument
Kìwekì Point Lookout
and many more scenic and historic locations along the way.

Tour Schedule & Meetup Location:

This tour is offered every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Your tour will begin outisde the National Gallery of Canada beside the giant Mama Spider (380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa). Parking is available in the ByWard Market Public Parking Garage ($). Your guide will be dressed in Aventure Outaouais clothing and will have an official lanyard with accreditations. We ask that guests arrive at least 10 minutes early to avoid missing the tour. This tour is offered in English only. The tour will end on Parliament Hill where your guide will walk back to the the National Gallery of Canada with those wishing to head back to the starting location.

What's Included & Pricing:

The price includes your local guide and historian, approximitely 2 hours of walking tour of Ottawa, and lots of fun facts. Gratuities are not included, but appreciated in case of great service from your tour guide. This tour runs rain or shine, so we recommend to dress appropriately according to the weather. A detailed email will be sent to guests on the Monday before their tour with all the neccessary details (including parking options). Groups are limited to 20 guests to ensure a quality tour.

What is included
What to bring
Pick up & drop off services

What is included

Our tours are all inclusive (except our walking tours). Transportation, guide, cost of activities, and food are all included in the price of the tour. We wish to offer worry-free adventures to our guests so that they can relax and enjoy their adventure to it's fullest without having to think about the costs or details.

Here are just some of the things which we provide for no extra cost:

-Umbrellas in case of rainy days;

-Hiking poles for tours involving a hike;

-Snacks on selected tours;

-Bug repellant;

-Crampons and snowshoes during our winter tours.

-Transportation (except our walking tours)

What to bring

We recommend you bring the following in order to make your experience more comfortable:

-Bring appropriate footwear depending on the chosen tour, preferably something that is comfortable to walk in and waterproof in case of hiking;

-We recommend you bring a reusable water bottle in order to avoid wasting plastic! We will have cold water readily available for you!

-For outdoor tours, a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray is recommended (we can provide appropriate bug repellant during the tour);

-In case of rain, we will provide guest with an umbrella, but we still recommend wearing a rain jacket or poncho.

-During the winter, make sure to wear layers (coat, inner jacket, long sleeve shirt, etc.) to keep warm. Also, wear appropriate footwear, gloves, and head coverings. Snow pants or layers for your legs are recommended on very cold days. We will have hot paws to help out!

For all of our tours, guests will receive a detailed email on the Monday before their tour date with a detailed list of things provided and to bring to ensure they have the best worry-free experience.

Pick up & drop off services

Aventure Outaouais offers free pick-ups and drop-offs for all our guests:

For guests staying in one of the selected accommodations (list below) in the National Capital Region (Ottawa or Gatineau), a pick-up time (typically within a 10 minute time frame 45 minutes before the tour begins) will be sent to you by email prior to your tour. If you are not staying at these locations, you may still use them. Not sure if you’re staying within a selected accommodation? Email us at aventureoutaouais@gmail.com with the address, name or map screenshot of your accommodations and we’ll confirm! During the checkout process, you will need to choose which accommodation you wish to be picked up at.

Participating hotels for direct pick-up:

-Hilton Lac-Leamy (Gatineau)

-Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa (Ottawa)

-Hilton Garden Inn (Ottawa)

-Sheraton Ottawa Hotel (Ottawa)

-Lord Elgin Hotel (Ottawa)

-Hotel V (Gatineau)

-FourPoints by Sheraton (Gatineau)

Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - 2 Hour Small Group Tour

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