Family Heritage Walking Tour: Parliament Hill to ByWard Market
- 2 hrs
- Group size: Per person
- Ottawa
FromC$697per person
Book this tourOttawa City Private Tour
Private, fully customizable Ottawa city tour for your group, covering Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, ByWard Market and Rockcliffe Park, 4 to 8 hours.
- 4-8 hrs
- Private tour
Illustrative destination photos. Optional extras shown are not included unless listed below.
Duration4-8 hrs
TypePrivate
Group size1-56
PriceFree quote
Overview
This is a private tour of Ottawa in your own vehicle, built around what your group wants to see. We usually cover Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and ByWard Market, along with a quiet drive through Rockcliffe Park.
You set the pace and the order, and we can add a museum such as the National Gallery of Canada or the Canadian War Museum. Since every group is different, we quote based on your group size, vehicle and how long you'd like to be out.
Highlights
- Private vehicle and driver for your group only
- Parliament Hill and the Peace Tower, with time for photos
- The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- ByWard Market, one of Canada's oldest public markets
- A quiet drive through Rockcliffe Park
- Optional national museum stops
Itinerary
Times and order are approximate and depend on traffic, weather and your group.
- 1PickupWe pick you up anywhere in downtown Ottawa.
- 2Parliament HillSee the Peace Tower and Parliament Buildings, with time for photos on the front lawn.
- 3Rideau CanalVisit the 1832 canal, which becomes a skating rink in winter.
- 4ByWard MarketExplore one of Canada's oldest public markets.
- 5Rockcliffe ParkTake a quiet drive through this leafy residential area.
- 6Drop-offWe take you back to your hotel, home or the airport.
Meeting point and pickup
We pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, home or the airport, anywhere across downtown Ottawa. We confirm the exact pickup time by email after you accept your quote.
What is included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for your group only
- Professional local guide
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Customizable itinerary
- Tolls, parking and fuel
Not included
- Attraction admission tickets (unless noted as included)
- Meals and snacks
- Gratuities for guide or driver
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate layers
Questions about this tour
Can we include a museum stop?
Yes. We can add the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian War Museum or another national museum.
How flexible is this tour?
Very flexible. We can schedule your priorities, like Parliament Hill or ByWard Market, first.
Do you handle small groups?
Yes, from two travellers up to a 56-guest coach.
When will the pickup time be confirmed?
We email it to you after you accept the quote, before your tour date.
Can I make changes after booking?
Yes, contact us before the tour and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
How do I book?
Pick your date and number of guests in the booking box and send the request. We check with our local partners and email you within 24 hours to confirm, with a secure payment link. You pay nothing until you approve it.
Cancellation and payment
Free cancellation is advertised, but the page does not spell out the terms. You pay only after you approve your quote, by secure online payment. Read the full policies.
Accessibility
No specific accessibility features listed; mobility, dietary or accessibility needs can be noted when requesting a quote.
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