Ottawa Walking Tour: Art, History & Culture

Explore Ottawa’s rich heritage on a small group walking tour. Discover iconic landmarks, stunning art, and vibrant culture with a local guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Maman Statue - Visit the impressive Giant Spider sculpture known as “Maman.”
  • ByWard Market - After meeting the guide in front of the National Gallery of Canada, proceed to ByWard Market, passing the magnificent Royal Mint and Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica.
  • Centennial Flame - Following the ByWard Market visit, head to the Centennial…
What's Included
  • Narrated walk past the giant spider sculpture, Royal Mint, and Notre Dame Basilica
  • Admission to National Gallery of Canada (Replaces Cruise in Off-Season)
  • See the Centennial Flame and Fairmont Chateau Laurier
  • Local tour guide providing a fully narrated tour experience
  • Experience the Byward Market
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

The tour kicks off with a warm welcome from a local guide at the impressive Giant Spider sculpture, “Maman,” located in front of the National Gallery. This remarkable artwork is sure to captivate you.
Next, the journey leads to ByWard Market, where you’ll pass the magnificent Royal Mint and the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica. The Market is home to…

Location
1 Elgin St
Elgin Street
Meet your guide in front of the National Arts Center. Your guide will be wearing a white polo shirt with our company logo on it. Please arrive 10 mins prior to the start of the tour to ensure the tour starts on time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Andrew_m
Jul 31, 2025
Great Way to See the City - Was long, but a great way to see the city and our guide, Elie, was very nice and knowledgeable. The boat tour, which we did not realize was part of the tour, was a nice surprise that gave us a better idea of the more residential part of Ottawa. The tour was long, and you need to be able to walk without any limitations.
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Jame_o
Sep 11, 2025
Share more background information - Good way to see the sights. Our guide was very nice but shared very little about the significance of the sights and monuments. The tour was long at 2 hours and included a 1 hour boat trip making it 3 and 1/2hours total. The boat trip was not mentioned in the description of the walk.
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From $71
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).