City: Ottawa
Top Things to do in Ottawa
Top Restaurants in Ottawa
Things to do in Ottawa, Canada: The Best Bus Tours
Canada's capital is a compact, clean, cleverly planned center of culture and politics and a destination for every season. Start downtown at the architecturally stunning National Gallery of Canada, and don't miss the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Rideau Canal offers boating in the summer and turns into the world’s largest skating rink when frozen in the winter. Gatineau Park attracts cyclists and walkers, while Byward Market blends old and new Ottawa.
Restaurants in Ottawa
1. Ottawa 1 Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Within a day travelers can visit the capital of Canada. This vibrant and divers city is home to the Parliament Hill which is one of Canada’s most iconic sites, this neo-Gothic building stands tall on a hill overlooking the majestic Ottawa River. Then we will visit the Canadian Museum of History, its primary purpose is to collect, study, preserve, and present material objects that illuminate the human history of Canada and the cultural diversity of its people. Furthermore, we will visit the Canadian War Museum which covers all facets of Canada's military past to the country's most recent involvement in conflicts. Finally, we will take a boat cruise on the Ottawa River to capture a unique and spectacular views of some of the city's attractions such as the Parliament Buildings, Canadian Museum of History, and Rideau Falls. You will be assisted by our tour leader throughout the trip, you will be able to participate in various activities (not included), and visit various unique places.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Meals, Gratuities, Admissions
Reviewed By evenwang438521
This February, I went a trip to Quebec one day tour with Wonder Travel. It was an amazing experience for me. I went there alone, but I didn’t feel boring. On the bus, I talked with the guide Paulin, she was very kind and gave me a lot of recommendations to where I should go. She suggested me to have a nice cup of coffee in the famous coffee shop in Old Quebec City, and the coffee was really nice. Besides, I was really satisfied with the iterary Wonder Travel organized. All the destinations we went to were worthwhile and fantastic, especially the Monmorency fall which is really magnificent and unforgettable. On our way back, we were tired and I got a little cold, Paulin she gave me her coat. She is really kind. If I have a chance to go on a travel next time, I hope to go with Wonder Travel!
2. Ottawa Private Day Tour from Montreal
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4.3 based on 4 reviews
While visiting Montreal, you have to take a private day trip to Ottawa - capital city of Canada. A 2 hour drive will get your group to one of the most peaceful and beautiful city in our country.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By 938artg
I enjoyed All the animalals but I must admit watching the fish, trout I believe was interesting. My daughter, son I law and grandson tome.
3. Canadian Tulip Festival-Ottawa May07 - May19 '21, private day tour from Montreal
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
The Canadian Tulip Festival is held annually in May in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The festival is the world's largest tulip festival, displaying over one million tulips, with attendance of over 650,000 visitors annually. Displays of tulips are planted throughout the city, and the largest display of tulips is found in Commissioners Park on the shores of Dow's Lake, and along the Rideau Canal with 250,000 tulips planted there alone. Millions of tulips set the stage for a celebration of authentic art, cultural, historic, culinary and family tulip experiences at various official venues across the capital.
Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Private transportation, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By 938artg
I enjoyed All the animalals but I must admit watching the fish, trout I believe was interesting. My daughter, son I law and grandson tome.
4. Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
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4.0 based on 261 reviews
Experience the thrills of Ottawa and Gatineau from both land and water on an amphibious vehicle tour of Canada’s capital city. Board an “amphibus” to see Ottawa’s picturesque sites, including Parliament Hill (Colline du Parlement), the National Gallery of Canada (Musée des beaux-arts du Canada), ByWard Market (Marché By) and Sparks Street's National War Memorial Monument (Monument commémorative de guere du Canada). To get a comprehensive feel for the area on your one-hour tour, your bilingual guide will share humorous anecdotes as you cross the streets of Ottawa and Gatineau and float atop the waters of Ottawa River.
Inclusions: Amphibus tour, Bilingual guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drink
5. Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
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3.7 based on 9 reviews
Perfect for first-time visitors, this city tour is a well-rounded introduction to Ottawa's attractions, leaving you with time in the day free to explore the city on your own.
Inclusions: Professional driver and guide, Transport by double decker bus or trolley, Local taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Admissions to attractions and sites, Hotel pickup and drop off ($5 payable to supplier)
Reviewed By Tom H
We took the hop on hop off tour this past July. I have given it a 4 rating despite not finding all of the experience OK. But most of that was because this was our first hop on hop off experience. The sign in spot was right at the foot of the Sparks street pedestrian mall by the War Memorial. No problems checking in and the felllow gave us a guide for when the buses make their stops at the hop off spots or which there are about 12. You can do the tour as just a bus tour (ie/ you don't have to get off) and I think that takes a couple of hours. If you do this be aware that the photo opportunities are quite limited from a moving bus, even if you sit on the open top deck which we did. If you do the tour this way it does give you an excellent overview of the Ottawa/Gatineau sights. The tour is narrated in English and French and at times seems a bit rushed because there are many things to talk about. Having said all that we took advantage of a few of the hop off spots and this worked out very well. The whole thing was very well organized and the buses showed up for pick up bang on the times that showed on the schedule. Cost for the 2 of us was $75 total. Glad we did this and knowing what we do now we might have opted for the 2 day pass which you also get at discounted rate compared to the one day. That way we might have taken advantage of some of the other stops.
6. Private 8-hour Tour to Ottawa from Montreal - Hotel pick up and drop off
Make the best of your time in Montreal and visit Ottawa, the capital of Canada, on a full day excursion with us. Explore the city most emblematic sites of Ottawa with a local expert. Your private driver will pick you up at your desired time in Montreal and drive you to Ottawa. Once there, alongside one of our professional tour guides, you will learn the history and visit the main sites of Ottawa during a 2 hour guided city tour. You will of course have free time for lunch in Ottawa before returning. Your tour will end up in your desired place in Montreal. Final itinerary is adjustable to your personal interests
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off in Montreal, Private vehicle disposition for 8 hours from Montreal, Private licensed tour guide for 2 hours in Ottawa
Exclusions: Entrance fees, Food and drinks, Gratuities
