Ottawa Highlights: ByWard Market & Canal Cruise

Explore Ottawa’s landmarks on a guided walking tour, ending with a scenic Rideau Canal cruise. Discover art, history, and stunning views.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Maman Statue - Positioned outside the National Gallery of Canada, this towering bronze spider ranks among Ottawa’s most beloved public artworks. Crafted by celebrated artist Louise Bourgeois, the sculpture embodies themes of strength and motherhood, drawing inspiration from the artist’s own mother. Its striking scale and distinctive design…
What's Included
  • Rideau Canal Cruise (Admission Included)
  • See the Centennial Flame and Fairmont Chateau Laurier
  • National Gallery of Canada (Admission Included) (Seasonal: Replaces Cruise)
  • Pass Points of Interest: The giant spider sculpture, Royal Mint and Notre Dame Basilica
  • Narrated Guided Tour of Byward Market
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

The journey begins as the guide welcomes participants at 380 Sussex Drive, right in front of the Maman Giant Spider Sculpture.
Embark on a guided stroll towards the lively ByWard Market, one of Canada’s oldest and most dynamic public markets. Along the route, enjoy picturesque views of the Royal Canadian Mint and the stunning Notre-Dame Cathedral…

Location
Maman
Sussex Drive
Meet your guide in front of the Maman Sculpture at 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa. 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.

Customer Ratings
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Robert_j
Jul 20, 2026
Great way to get to know Ottawa - Jaclyn was prompt, knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. She was on time and texted us prior to the showtime to ensure we went to the correct meeting place. She took her time answering all questions and was very engaging.
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Paul_c
Jun 13, 2026
Great Experience - It was amazing. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was wonderful to talk to. She made the tour enjoyable.
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Joyce_m
May 17, 2026
Enjoyable experience! - This was a lovely walk around the best parts of the city. Our guide(s) was great and we learned a lot. The details in the app had the meeting spot reversed with the ending but our guides quickly resolved the issue. The boat ride was a fine ending to the walk.
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Daniel_b
Jun 12, 2026
Good overview of Ottawa. - The tour was very good. Some recommendations for restaurants were also provided, as well as other places worth visiting. For example, the National Gallery and the church across the street. The boat ride was beautiful and informative.
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Sharon_c
Sep 5, 2025
Worth doing, for an... - Worth doing, for an overview on the architecture of Ottawa. Friendly, knowledgeable tour guide. Informative
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Mullen43
Jul 5, 2026
Not worth it for the money - Not worth it for the $56 for an adult Not much to see but the staff are good
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Patricial48
Oct 1, 2025
Boat Ride Part is Great! - The boat ride was fantastic - fun and full of great information. The walking part needs improvement. The guide we had told us this is a newish company - maybe they are still learning but the tour guides need to have basic information about the city. While very personable, ours could not answer some very basic questions about the city.
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David_s
Oct 13, 2024
Walking Tour of Ottawa - Our tour guide was well informed but not really into it and answered questions but did not really have a tour set. He was a bit rushed and not upbeat and outgoing as so many of the viators we have taken. His accent was a bit hard to understand and he spoke quickly and softly. It was a disappointing tour and certainly not worth the money.
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Sandra_k
Dec 17, 2025
Very disappointing - I was travelling with my kids to Ottawa and looking forward to our tour. I especially got excited when the tour guide texted me the day prior to confirm and to say it was just us. The 1st minor hiccup were unclear directions to our meeting spot. So we were late by 15 minutes. Then the tour started and was finished within less than an hour instead of 3 hrs we paid for. He took us around the national art gallery and showed us the parliament building and a few monuments on the way then one of my sons needed to use the bathroom so we rushed back to the gallery. After bathroom break the guide told us to cross the street to visit the church when the mass will be done (by ourselves) but for now go explore the gallery (by ourselves) he provided us the stickers for free entry to the gallery and waived goodbye “have a nice life” and walked away. At that point I felt relieved he left us alone because he was so useless and unprepared for our tour. I hoped he would engage my kids and provide an interesting and informative and interactive experience instead we were left disappointed and confused. The worst experience I have ever had. I am hoping for a complete refund except of course for the entry fee to the gallery.
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William_b
Oct 7, 2025
Screwed - The guide never showed up. When we called the local tour company they said she called in sick and "somehow" the ball got dropped. I appreciated the apology but it somehow "apology" has replaced the shoulder shrug as an index for incompetency. My suspecion is we were the only people on the tour and the guide bailed. Thanks Viator.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).