Ottawa Small Group City Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise, Parliament Hill, and Museum Visit
by See Sight Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$278Overview
Ottawa, Canada’s capital, offers a variety of landmarks and historic sites along the Rideau Canal and throughout the city. This small-group tour lasts about four hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Ottawa. It begins with a narrated drive passing the Parliament Buildings, with stops at the Supreme Court of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History for photos and information. The tour continues with a drive through Rockcliffe Park in a smaller vehicle, allowing access to sites such as the official residences of the US Ambassador, the Governor General, and the Prime Minister. There is a stop at the Rockcliffe lookout for views of the Ottawa River. Afterward, the group visits Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica to see its gothic-style interior. Next, participants take a one-hour Rideau Canal Cruise departing from Jacques Cartier Park. The cruise covers over 55 points of interest along the river, including Chateau Laurier Hotel, Rideau Falls, and several government buildings. This cruise is seasonal from April to November; outside this period, a visit to the Canadian Museum of History replaces it. The tour ends with a self-guided walk around Parliament Hill grounds before returning to the hotel. Admission fees for the museum and canal cruise are included. Snacks are available for purchase on the boat.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Drive past Parliament Buildings and stops for photos
The tour begins with hotel pickup followed by a narrated drive passing Ottawa’s Parliament Buildings. The group stops outside the Supreme Court of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History for photo opportunities and information from the guide.
120 min
Rockcliffe Park driving tour
The tour continues with a drive through Rockcliffe Park in a smaller passenger van, which allows access where large buses cannot enter. This includes views of the official residences of the US Ambassador, the Governor General’s Rideau Hall, and the Prime Minister’s residence. The group stops at the Rockcliffe lookout point for photos overlooking the Ottawa River.
Visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Participants visit Ottawa’s Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica to see the gothic-style interiors of the city’s oldest and largest standing church.
Narrated drive past landmarks
The tour proceeds with a narrated drive passing iconic sites including the Parliament Buildings, with further stops outside the Supreme Court and Canadian Museum of History for additional photo opportunities.
Self-guided walk on Parliament Hill
The guide takes the group to Parliament Hill, where participants have about one hour for a self-guided walking tour of the grounds and to view the Gothic revival-style buildings with national symbolic features.
60 min
Rideau Canal Cruise
Departing from Jacques Cartier Park, the group takes a one-hour Rideau Canal Cruise along the Ottawa River. The cruise passes more than 55 points of interest, including Chateau Laurier Hotel, Rideau Falls, Parliament Buildings, Supreme Court of Canada, and the Prime Minister’s residence. The cruise is seasonal from April to November; during off-season, the cruise is replaced by a visit to the Canadian Museum of History. Snacks may be purchased on board.
60 min
Meeting point
If your hotel is outside of the pick-up zone, please meet your guide at the Canadian Museum of Nature. They will be wearing a white company branded polo.
End point
If your hotel is outside of the pick-up zone, please meet your guide at the Canadian Museum of Nature. They will be wearing a white company branded polo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ottawa Small Group City Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise, Parliament Hill, and Museum Visit
by See Sight Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$278Overview
Ottawa, Canada’s capital, offers a variety of landmarks and historic sites along the Rideau Canal and throughout the city. This small-group tour lasts about four hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Ottawa. It begins with a narrated drive passing the Parliament Buildings, with stops at the Supreme Court of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History for photos and information. The tour continues with a drive through Rockcliffe Park in a smaller vehicle, allowing access to sites such as the official residences of the US Ambassador, the Governor General, and the Prime Minister. There is a stop at the Rockcliffe lookout for views of the Ottawa River. Afterward, the group visits Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica to see its gothic-style interior. Next, participants take a one-hour Rideau Canal Cruise departing from Jacques Cartier Park. The cruise covers over 55 points of interest along the river, including Chateau Laurier Hotel, Rideau Falls, and several government buildings. This cruise is seasonal from April to November; outside this period, a visit to the Canadian Museum of History replaces it. The tour ends with a self-guided walk around Parliament Hill grounds before returning to the hotel. Admission fees for the museum and canal cruise are included. Snacks are available for purchase on the boat.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Drive past Parliament Buildings and stops for photos
The tour begins with hotel pickup followed by a narrated drive passing Ottawa’s Parliament Buildings. The group stops outside the Supreme Court of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History for photo opportunities and information from the guide.
120 min
Rockcliffe Park driving tour
The tour continues with a drive through Rockcliffe Park in a smaller passenger van, which allows access where large buses cannot enter. This includes views of the official residences of the US Ambassador, the Governor General’s Rideau Hall, and the Prime Minister’s residence. The group stops at the Rockcliffe lookout point for photos overlooking the Ottawa River.
Visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Participants visit Ottawa’s Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica to see the gothic-style interiors of the city’s oldest and largest standing church.
Narrated drive past landmarks
The tour proceeds with a narrated drive passing iconic sites including the Parliament Buildings, with further stops outside the Supreme Court and Canadian Museum of History for additional photo opportunities.
Self-guided walk on Parliament Hill
The guide takes the group to Parliament Hill, where participants have about one hour for a self-guided walking tour of the grounds and to view the Gothic revival-style buildings with national symbolic features.
60 min
Rideau Canal Cruise
Departing from Jacques Cartier Park, the group takes a one-hour Rideau Canal Cruise along the Ottawa River. The cruise passes more than 55 points of interest, including Chateau Laurier Hotel, Rideau Falls, Parliament Buildings, Supreme Court of Canada, and the Prime Minister’s residence. The cruise is seasonal from April to November; during off-season, the cruise is replaced by a visit to the Canadian Museum of History. Snacks may be purchased on board.
60 min
Meeting point
If your hotel is outside of the pick-up zone, please meet your guide at the Canadian Museum of Nature. They will be wearing a white company branded polo.
End point
If your hotel is outside of the pick-up zone, please meet your guide at the Canadian Museum of Nature. They will be wearing a white company branded polo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.