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Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - Discover ByTown With Local Guide

Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa Historical Walking Tour - Discover ByTown With Local Guide

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English, English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Discover Ottawa's incredible and rich history with this 2 hour guided walking tour of ByTown and visit some of Ottawa's most important landmarks. Accompanied by a local guide and specialist of the region, guests will step into Ottawa's past as they are brought through time to learn about the region's First Nations, to the foundation of ByTown, and the building of the nation's capital.

During this tour, guests will be able to see and learn about the following landmarks:

-National Art Galery of Canada
-Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
-Ottawa's Oldest House (Rochon House)
-ByWard Market
-Major Hill Park
-Rideau Canal
-Ottawa's Central Train Station / Senate
-Château Laurier
-Parliament Hill
-And other important landmarks.

During the tour, feel free to ask questions to your guide. As a researcher and local historian, they will have lots to share with guests during this tour.

What to remember

Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included

Narrated walking tour by a local historian. Finish the tour at Parliament Hill and learn about its construction and the major fire. Visit some of Ottaw's most important historical landmarks. Explore the Byward Market. Local historian guide for the duration of the tour

What's not included

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Aventure Outaouais

Meeting Point

Guests will meet their guide outside the National Art Galery of Canada in front of the Maman Spider Statue. Your guide will be dressed in Aventure Outaouais clothing and will have an official lanyard with accreditations. We ask that guests arrive at least 5 minutes early to avoid missing the tour.