Free Walking Sightseeing Tours in (Old) Ottawa, Canada

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Are you ready for an unforgettable time in (Old) Ottawa, Canada? Then you've come to the right place with our sightseeing tours. Whether you prefer a guided free walking tour with insider knowledge or enjoy the freedom of a self-guided route, you'll find exactly what you're looking for. Click on a tour and find out more about the highlights that await you!

Activities in (Old) OttawaIndividual Sights in (Old) Ottawa
Price 0$
Languages English
Duration 2 hours
Reviews 4.7/5 stars, 53 ratings

Free tour of Ottawa's historical sites in small groups!
Enjoy a pleasant walk through downtown Ottawa! We will start in front of the National Gallery next to the large spider sculpture Maman. From there, we head to the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica,...
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Languages English
Duration 2 hours
Reviews 4.6/5 stars, 29 ratings

Capital City Free Walking Tour
This tour is the perfect mix of the city’s main landmarks, its surprisingly seedy history, and some of the hottest spots locals love. Starting at the National War Memorial, we’ll take you down the...
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Languages English, Spanish and French
Duration 3 hours

Ottawa: City Highlights Free Walking Tour | 3-Hour
Unlock the heart of Ottawa with Toonie Tours! More than just a sightseeing tour, this is your invitation to truly experience Canada’s capital. From its striking gothic architecture and deep rooted...
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Civitatis: Ottawa Free Tour

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Languages English
Duration 2 hours
Reviews 7.9/10 stars, 78 ratings

Ottawa Free Tour
The Parliament, the Rideau Canal, the ByWard Market... Discover the undisputed beauty of the Canadian capital on this free walking tour of Ottawa, a must!
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Self-guided Tour #1

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 103 m
Descend 98 m

  • Sir John A. Macdonald
  • Major's Hill Park
  • Peacekeeping Monument
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
  • Maman
  • National Gallery of Canada
  • Kìwekì Point
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Self-guided Tour #2

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Number of sights 26 sights
Distance 9.1 km
Ascend 321 m
Descend 338 m

  • Ottawa French Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Dancing Bear
  • Connaught Building
  • Major's Hill Park
  • Peacekeeping Monument
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
  • Kìwekì Point
  • National Gallery of Canada
  • Maman
  • Rideau Canal Celtic Cross
  • Bytown Museum
  • Confederation Square
  • Lord Stanley Cup Monument
  • Centennial Flame
  • Parliament Hill
  • Centre Block
  • Library of Parliament
  • Sir John A. Macdonald
  • Bank of Canada Museum
  • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
  • Garden of the Provinces and Territories
  • St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • National Holocaust Monument
  • Canadian War Museum
  • Chaudière Falls
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Self-guided Tour #3

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 23 m
Descend 21 m

  • St. Barnabas Church,
  • Centretown United Church
  • First Church of Christ, Scientist
  • Église Unie St-Marc
  • St John the Evangelist
  • St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church
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Self-guided Tour #4

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Number of sights 16 sights
Distance 5.8 km
Ascend 139 m
Descend 153 m

  • Ottawa Chinatown Arch
  • McPhail Memorial Baptist Church
  • St. Patrick's Basilica
  • St. Peter and St. Paul's
  • First Baptist Church Ottawa
  • Canadian Tribute to Human Rights
  • Knox Presbyterian Church
  • Confederation Park
  • National Arts Centre
  • Bank of Canada Museum
  • St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
  • Garden of the Provinces and Territories
  • St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • National Holocaust Monument
  • Canadian War Museum
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Self-guided Tour #5

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.9 km
Ascend 20 m
Descend 20 m

  • Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
  • St. Matthew's
  • Aberdeen Pavilion
  • Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Memorial
  • Lansdowne Park
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Self-guided Tour #6

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.6 km
Ascend 23 m
Descend 23 m

  • St. Anthony of Padua
  • Ottawa Chinatown Arch
  • McPhail Memorial Baptist Church
  • St. Barnabas Church,
  • Centretown United Church
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Why Visit Sights? Self-guided sightseeing tours are a free and safe alternative to bus tours. You can explore (Old) Ottawa at your own pace, any time! Do something good for your health by walking.