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Ottawa Free Tours - The Capital City Tour

The Capital City Tour

Start time:

11:00 am Saturdays and Sundays

Meeting point:

National War Memorial of Canada

Length of the tour:

2 hours

Ending point:

Byward Market

Cost:

It's FREE  - our pay what you like model means that you can choose what to pay at the end of the tour.

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Tour Description

We make it a priority to feature Ottawa’s most famous landmarks, while at the same time sharing the city’s sordid and colourful past that is often overlooked. From debaucherous tales of drunk Prime Ministers and lumberjack gang violence, to inspiring (and at times shameful) stories of the LGBTQ movement and black Canadians, we’re here to shine a light on the good, the bad and the ugly that makes our city the quirky and cultured capital it is today.

Our local guides will also share with you the best places to eat, drink and visit during your time in Ottawa.  As a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner for 4 years in a row, we’re proud of the great impressions we’ve left on visitors from around the world!

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Tour Highlights

  • National War Memorial
  • Sparks Street
  • Parliament Hill
  • Chateau Laurier
  • Byward Market
  • ...more!

Things to Consider:

  • Tours run rain or shine, so please bring an umbrella if you're worried about a downpour and a coat if it seems chilly.
  • Comfortable shoes and water are definitely two good things.  Tours are roughly 2 hours, so whatever you need to be comfortable for 90 minutes of walking around town would be great.
  • All are welcome on our outdoor walking tours, however, the content of our tours isn't really designed for children.  We don't talk about anything too inappropriate, but they’re not designed to entertain kids and children under 13 may find it a tad dry.  
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