Ottawa: Parliament Hill & ByWard Market Walk | Gratuity-Based
Overview
Get to know Canada's capital on foot with a local guide, from Parliament Hill to the ByWard Market.
Meet at the National War Memorial in Confederation Square. Walk through Confederation Park and along the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then explore Centretown. See the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill and the Fairmont Château Laurier, take in the views over the Ottawa River from Major's Hill Park, and finish in the ByWard Market.
Along the way, your guide shares the stories behind Canada's capital and tips on where to eat and what to see during your stay.
The tour is gratuity-based: the price you pay on Key West Private Charters is a booking fee, and at the end you tip your guide what you feel the tour was worth.
Tours run in English, Spanish and French.
What's Included
- Easy and direct route throughout Ottawa
- Introductions and discounts on must do experiences
- Recommendations for the best food, entertainment and nightlife
- Passionately researched local history
- Personable English, French or Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Our tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees
Meeting Location
Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5A4, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
ByWard Market
Ottawa, ON K1N, Canada
We end at the Ottawa city sign for a photo op, and a great place to shop, eat, and explore.
What To Expect
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centretown
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Centennial Flame
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fairmont Château Laurier
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ottawa River (pass by)
Major's Hill Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
ByWard Market
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Activity code: C-108104P21
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