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Canada  >  Ontario  >  Ottawa

Hop On Hop Off Ottawa City Tour with River/Canal Cruise

from US$25.12 - per person and all inclusive!
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Duration: Your hop-on hop-off ticket is valid for two consecutive days from first use
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Hop On Hop Off Ottawa City Tour with River/Canal Cruise - Overview

Experience Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, from both land and water. This excursion provides you with a complete tour experience of the Nation’s Capital from all avenues.

Begin your Ottawa sightseeing with the fun hop-on-hop-off city tour, aboard either London-style open top double-decker buses or turn-of-the-century historic trolleys. Hop off at any one of the 15 stops, spend as much time as you want, and hop back again. Take your pick from Parliament Hill, Canadian Museum of Civilization, Notre Dame Basilica, the oldest church in Ottawa, Rideau Hall, the famous Canada Aviation Museum and Byward Market.

Along with the Discover the Capital City pass, you have the additional option of choosing between the Ottawa River Cruise or a Rideau Canal Cruise. The Ottawa River Cruise will take you on a one and a quarter hour fully narrated cruise along the Ottawa River. The Rideau Canal Cruise consists of a cruise along the world famous 400-kilometre long Rideau Canal. This man-made canal was erected to protect the British shipping lines in the early 1800s.

Get the most comprehensive insight into Ottawa on this great-value tour.

  • Experience Ottawa from both land and water
  • This excursion provides you with a complete tour experience of the Canadian capital from all avenues
  • See one of the world′s finest collections of vintage aircraft at the Canada Aviation Museum
  • Tour Ottawa at your own pace on this fun hop-on hop-off tour
Location : Ottawa
Schedule : Start time: Buses depart every hour starting from 1000h (10:00am) till 1500h (03:00pm)
Duration: Your hop-on hop-off ticket is valid for three consecutive days from first use
Ottawa River Cruise: 1.5 hours
Rideau Canal Cruise: 1 hour 15 minutes

Available Days / Dates :

Half Day Tour: 24 Apr - 11 Oct, Daily
Half Day Tour & Ottawa River Cruise/ Rideau Canal Cruise: 15 May - 6 Sep, Daily
Pickup :
    Your hotel in downtown Ottawa(Please mention your hotel details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.) The tour officially starts on the corner of Sparks and Elgin Streets; however you can hop on at any of over 15 stops located throughout the National Capital Region. You must exchange your voucher for a boarding pass at the Gray Line red ticket booth on the corner of Sparks and Elgin.
Drop-off : You can hop off at any of the designated stops along the way

Hop On Hop Off Ottawa City Tour with River/Canal Cruise - Itinerary


You will be picked up from your downtown hotel and taken to the Gray Line red ticket booth on the corner of Sparks and Elgin St, Ottawa, to exchange your voucher for a boarding pass.

Although the tour officially starts on the corner of Sparks and Metcalfe Streets, you can hop on at any of over 15 stops located throughout the National Capital Region of Ottawa. The Hop On Hop Off city tour runs in a continuous circle daily, from 1000h (10:00am) until 1500h (03:00pm).

Board either London-style open top double-decker or turn-of-the-century historic trolleys, and an award-winning professional driver and guide will introduce you to the history and excitement that is Ottawa. With a ticket validity for two days, feel free to tour Ottawa at your own pace. You could either spread the tour over two days, or continue to stay on the bus for the entire length of the two-hour fully narrated tour.

Tour highlights include:

  • Parliament Hill: Federal government buildings are located here.

  • Canadian Museum of Civilization: This Museum presents over 10,000 years of Canada's pre-history, history and culture.

  • Notre Dame Basilica: The Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica is the oldest church in Ottawa and the seat of the city's Catholic archbishop

  • Rideau Hall:This is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada.

  • Canadian Aviation Museum: See one of the world's finest collections of vintage aircraft here. The museum's collection spans a wide variety of civilian and military aircraft, representing the history of Canadian aviation from the pioneer era before the WWI up to the present day.

  • RCMP Stables: See where the horse of the famous Musical Ride are kept at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables.

  • Byward Market: The historic Byward Market is a colorful mosaic of farmers' market stalls, shops, galleries, cafés and clubs, located just east of Parliament Hill

    You can hop off at any of the designated stops along the way.

    Along with the Discover the Capital City Tour pass, you have the option of choosing between the Ottawa River Cruise or a Rideau Canal Cruise.

  • Ottawa River Cruise: The Ottawa River Cruise consists of a one and a quarter hour fully narrated cruise along the Ottawa River. On this tour, you will enjoy the majestic views of Parliament Hill, The Rideau Falls, and 24 Sussex Drive, only seen from the riverbanks.

  • Rideau Canal Cruise: The Rideau Canal Cruise consists of a one and a quarter hour cruise along the world-famous Rideau Canal. This man-made canal was erected to protect the British shipping lines in the early 1800s. You will explore an estimated 8-kilometre stretch of this 400-kilometre waterway. The highlights of this excursion are fabulous views of Dow's Lake, Commissioners Park and some world-renowned architecture.

    You can end the tour at your chosen destination and as per your convenience.
  • Inclusions, Exclusions and Other Useful Information

    Inclusions
    Pick-up and drop-off from downtown hotels in Ottawa
    Sightseeing in an open-top double-decker bus or a historic trolley
    Professional driver and bilingual tour guide
    Boat Cruise down either the Rideau Canal or the Ottawa River
    Exclusions
    Entrance fee to attractions
    Additional Info
    The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have
    Please Note
    You must exchange your voucher for a boarding pass at the Gray Line red ticket booth on the corner of Sparks and Metcalfe Sts 30 minutes prior to departure
    Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details
    Dos & Don'ts
    Carry your camera
    Wear comfortable walking shoes

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    What happens after you book
    Please print the electronic voucher sent to you and give them to the operator on the day of the activity.
    The voucher also includes the operator's complete contact details, and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you have.
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    Cancellation Policy
    Less than 72 hours prior to the time of departure – 100 % cancellation charge
    Between 4 – 7 days prior to the day of departure – 30% cancellation charge
    Greater than 7 days prior to the day of departure – No cancellation charge

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