Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

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Highlights

  • A mecca of cultural diversity and verdant public spaces, the capital city of Ottawa offers excitement for visitors of all ages. With your 1-day pass, see the best of this global hotspot aboard an open-top, double-decker bus or trolley. Hop on the bus at the Gray Line kiosk at the corner of Sparks and Elgin Street, then enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own schedule and tour duration, as well as lively commentary from an onboard guide. Grab a seat inside or on the open-top deck for panoramic views as you zip through town, hop on and off any of the 14 stops (see itinerary below for full stop list), or just sit back for the 50-minute city loop. Get a feel for Ottawa as you pass museums, galleries, public parks, state buildings and more. Cruise up Confederation Boulevard on the city trolley, and along Sussex Drive to check out the famous homes of the Prime Minister and the Governor General. When you’re finished touring, just hop off. Easy!

Summary

A mecca of cultural diversity and verdant public spaces, the capital city of Ottawa offers excitement for visitors of all ages. With your 1-day pass, see the best of this global hotspot aboard an open-top, double-decker bus or trolley. Hop on the bus at the Gray Line kiosk at the corner of Sparks and Elgin Street, then enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own schedule and tour duration, as well as lively commentary from an onboard guide. Grab a seat inside or on the open-top deck for panoramic views as you zip through town, hop on and off any of the 14 stops (see itinerary below for full stop list), or just sit back for the 50-minute city loop. Get a feel for Ottawa as you pass museums, galleries, public parks, state buildings and more. Cruise up Confederation Boulevard on the city trolley, and along Sussex Drive to check out the famous homes of the Prime Minister and the Governor General. When you’re finished touring, just hop off. Easy!

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

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.

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What’s included?

  • Professional driver and guide

  • Transport by double decker bus or trolley

  • Local taxes

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks

  • Admissions to attractions and sites

  • Hotel pickup and drop off ($5 payable to supplier)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Gray Line Ottawa

About operator:

Hop aboard on one of authentic London style double-decker turn of the century double decker bus. The excitement begins daily at the corner of Sparks and Elgin Street and runs in a continuous circle from 10 am to 4 pm. The bilingual guided tours will let you "hop off" at the sites you want to explore and "hop back on" as many times as you would like throughout the day to resume your adventure tour. Visit all the important sites including museums, parks, galleries, the Byward Market, the Canadian Parliament buildings and lots more during this fun, historical and educational tour.

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