Secrets of the Château Laurier

Unlock Château Laurier’s secrets: political rendezvous, hidden passageways, and lavish galas. Join our 60-minute tour for captivating tales and historical charm.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fairmont Château Laurier - Discover Ottawa’s historic and enchanting castle located along the Rideau Canal.
  • Rideau Canal National Historic Site - The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meanders through Ottawa’s center, providing stunning views and a lively cultural atmosphere. Enjoy exclusive views of this Ottawa landmark from the…
What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Discover the hidden stories and fascinating history of Ottawa’s most famous castle, the iconic Fairmont Château Laurier. Join us for a 75-minute guided tour as we go behind the scenes and explore the secrets of this majestic landmark. Learn about concealed passageways, hear about political rendezvous, and stand in the ballrooms where countless grand…

Location
Fairmont Château Laurier
Rideau Street
Please meet us at the Concierge Desk in the back left corner as you enter the lobby.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sunshine35777473969
Jul 29, 2026
Fairmont Château Laurier - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The tour of the Fairmont Château Laurier was a truly wonderful experience. This iconic Ottawa hotel is filled with incredible history, elegant décor, and fascinating stories that bring its past to life. It is not simply a beautiful building—it is a piece of history that has been carefully preserved through generations. A special thank-you to our guide, Emily. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and perfectly captured the atmosphere of the tour in her charming French-inspired outfit—a beautiful blue dress and beret. Her storytelling offered us a fascinating glimpse into the hotel’s behind-the-scenes life and made every historical detail feel even more memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to discover Ottawa from a different perspective and experience the history hidden behind the walls of this magnificent hotel.
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Marshaboymel
Jul 23, 2026
Fun tour, interesting... - Fun tour, interesting facts, and a great guide with Kim. Got to see places in the hotel we would not otherwise have seen.
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Lisa_k
Jul 23, 2026
Chateau Laurie - This was an interesting walking tour of the hotel. Emily was a great guide. I particularly enjoyed seeing large banquet rooms that are usually locked.
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Kevin_a
Jul 21, 2026
Great tour - Good look into the Hotel and history of it. Emily did a great job in telling us all about the hotel.
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Global13142037898
Jul 19, 2026
Beautiful experience - Was pleasant experience to visit hotel in a different way.
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Curiosity592470
Jul 5, 2026
Excellent Tour - This was an excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and presented the material in a interesting format. I highly recommend it.
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Chrystal_b
Jul 5, 2026
Learning About the Grand Dame from a Local’s perspective - This was a great tour! The guide was extremely knowledgeable. The tour size was small, so there was opportunity to ask our own questions. We are relatively local to the area, but learned things about the Chateau Laurier that we did not know. There was a nice mix of history and other fun stories shared. We apppreciated seeing rooms that some others staying at the hotel wouldn’t see. A nice way to spend an hour and a half in downtown Ottawa!
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Meagan_p
Jul 28, 2026
The hotel is beautiful... - The hotel is beautiful and gorgeous to look at, but the tour dulled in comparison. The tour guide was extremely flat and although she tried to make jokes, you never really knew if it was a joke or not due to her demeanor. The tour lacked much information and barely covered the history and beauty of the hotel. Overall, id a done better just walking around the hotel myself reading the plaques and pictures.
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Chris_c
Jul 23, 2026
It's something you can pass on - Our kind was friendly and spoke well. It's just a shame the information she had was rather lack luster. You'd think with a hotel this old the stories would be more interesting. You only see the main floor and basement of the hotel.
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Constanzak234
Jul 19, 2026
Disappointed - Charging for parking, terrible!! And the supervisor tried to enter my room to verify if it was rented, why?
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).