Ottawa Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Experience Highlights

Embark on an exciting tour of Canada's capital city with the Ottawa Sightseeing Bus, with single and double-decker tickets available. You'll explore the city aboard the iconic double-decker sightseeing bus with panoramic views. You'll discover highlights such as the Rideau Canal, the Museum of Civilization and the National Botanical Gardens, which you can hop off to explore in depth. You'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views while learning about the region's history and culture with an on-board audio guide.

  • Explore Ottawa at your own pace with a 1 Day Ticket
  • Visit historic sites such as the Rideau Canal and the Museum of Civilization
  • Hop off at the sites of your choice to learn more about them in detail.

What’s included

  • Ottawa sightseeing bus for 1 day
  • Transportation in comfortable open-top double-decker tour buses
  • Audio guide on board
  • Live comments

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Step by Step

When you travel by Ottawa sightseeing bus, you can explore the city aboard Ottawa 's iconic red open-top double-decker buses.

Thanks to their extensive audio-guided routes, these vehicles will take you to the highlights of the city, allowing you to enjoy the main attractions of the Canadian capital for 1 day.

Some of the most popular stops include:

  • Parliament Hill: this hill will take your breath away with its imposing Gothic architecture. From here you will see beautiful gardens and get spectacular panoramic views.
  • Rideau Canal: this fascinating destination, a Unesco World Heritage Site , turns into an ice-skating rink during the winter.
  • Museum of Civilization: delve into Canada's history and culture with interactive exhibits and a vast collection of artifacts that will take you back in time.
  • National Botanical Garden: escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take a relaxing stroll through this green oasis of exotic plants and flowers to enjoy nature.
  • Rideau Hall: discover the elegance and charm of Rideau Hall, the official residence of the Governor General of Canada. A historic mansion surrounded by beautiful scenery.

In addition to live commentary from expert guides, each seat is equipped with an audio guide system that provides informative narrations about the sites you are touring.

These audio commentaries will provide you with interesting details about the history, architecture and highlights of each location, enriching your experience and allowing you to learn as you enjoy the tour.

You can choose how long to spend at each stop, whether you want to explore in depth or just take a few quick photos. In addition, the units operate frequently throughout the day, allowing you to organise your itinerary according to your preferences and schedule.

Reviews

4.7
· 745 Reviews
  • D
    D.
    5
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    The tour bus in Ottawa was a practical and flexible option for touring the city. I was able to see many places in a short time
  • I
    I.
    5
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    I traveled as a couple and the sightseeing bus tour was a romantic experience. Seeing the sights from the top of the bus was lovely.
  • L
    L.
    4
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    Although the tour bus in Ottawa was overall a positive experience, I would have liked more variety in the audio commentary. But still, it was a good way to get to know the city.
  • J
    J.
    5
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    The Ottawa sightseeing bus tour was a great experience for the whole family. The kids enjoyed getting on the double decker bus and we appreciated the convenience of getting around the city.
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