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Ottawa Walking Tours

100 Florence Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5N2, Canada
613-799-1774
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Ranked #1 of 30 activities in Ottawa
Type: Tours
Owner description: Ottawa Walking Tours is a company dedicated to letting our experienced, professional guides acquaint you with the history of our beautiful city. Our... more » Owner description: Ottawa Walking Tours is a company dedicated to letting our experienced, professional guides acquaint you with the history of our beautiful city. Our 2.5 hour guided walks are a must for visitors wanting to get a great overview of the city and learn more about the city’s history, colourful political characters and snap some outstanding photographs. Spend a couple of hours with us exploring our city's past and discovering how the modern city of Ottawa came to be. A must for visitors who want to feel the essence of the Canadian capital « less
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Kent
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78 reviews 78 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

A very enjoyable walking tour taking in all the important elements of the capital city and parliament area. Our guide Jessie was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic making the event great fun and immensely enjoyable. Superb value for money and definitely to be recommended

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McLean, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

A really superb tour of downtown Ottawa, with a great emphasis on history. Jessie was bubbling over with enthusiasm and seemed genuinely excited to be telling us about her city and country. She was a fount of information, including both the basics and lots of details and great anecdotes. Her presentation was easy to follow and very entertaining. I can't... More

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Rockwood, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My wife and I did this tour this past Saturday and both enjoyed it immensely. At $15 a person, you can't beat the wealth of information and history you are fed on all of the important buildings in Ottawa and backgrounds behind them. Craig was a perfect guide that was very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time, you don't... More

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Burlington, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

My husband and I took a tour while in Ottawa this weekend. The tour and guide were FANTASTIC! We learned so much about Ottawa and Canadian history in 2 hours that our only complaint was that it wasn't long enough! Craig is so knowledgeable about the city and he even suggested places for us to go have dinner. We simply... More

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New York City, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

It has great inside information of Canadian history.... So many places to explore, specially with families and friends...

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Costa Mesa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Walking tours are always the best way to see a city and this one is excellent. I recommend it, whether it's your 1st or 20th visit to Ottawa. The 2 plus hours flew by, even in the February cold and the cost is so reasonable! Craig led the walk - he is so knowledgeable and very amusing.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

If you are planning a trip to Ottawa I would HIGHLY recommend this tour. The tour guide Craig is very knowledgeable and has provides great insight into the history of Ottawa. The tour itself is about 2.5 hours and costs $15. The time just flies once the tour begins and this is easily the best way to spend $15 on... More

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Mississauga, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

I was in Ottawa on a business trip, and my family (my husband and two teenager kids) joined me for the weekend from Toronto. We have visited Ottawa before for a wedding, however, this was the first time to explore the city. We booked the Walking Tour and showed up at the Terry Fox Statue, on Saturday morning, -11 degrees... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

I found this tour when I was about going to downtown on a Saturday morning for shopping. I was able to register just 1.5 hours before start and my registration has been confirmed by e-mail. The guide was precise to meet the group at the agreed location right on time. I had a great time and learned a lot of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

My husband and I did this tour with Craig when visiting Ottawa in December. Despite the typical Canadian chill this tour was even better then we were expecting. Our tour guide Craig was very friendly and very knowledgable. He knew all the history of this beautiful city and provided all this information in a very unique way as you walk... More

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