Summary

Ottawa City Sightseeing: Hop On and Hop Off City Tour and River Cruise - Half Day Tour

Prices From	USD$ $38.00
1st Departure	01.08.2009
Provider	isango!
Destination	Ottawa
Duration	Ticket valid for 2 days from first use
Challenge	Difficult
Avg Rating	Not Rated

Experience the Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, from both land and water! Start this complete tour experience with Gray Line's Hop-on-Hop-off City Tour, where you will explore the rich and varied history of the region. Along with the Discover the Capital City Tour 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. On this tour, enjoy the majestic views of Parliament Hill, The Rideau Falls, and 24 Sussex Drive, only seen from the riverbanks. The one and a quarter hour 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. Cruise past the Dow's Lake, Commissioners Park, and several other world-renowned architectures.

Itinerary

Itinerary

Before you start you tour you should make your way to the Gray Line red ticket booth on the corner of Sparks and Elgin St, Ottawa, (hotel pick up may be available) to exchange your voucher for a boarding pass.

The tour takes you on a panoramic route round Ottawa from where you will see many of the cities highlights. There are a number of stops, at which you can hop-off to explore on foot.

You will travel by either London-style open top double deckers or turn-of-the-century historic trolleys, and English commentary is provided by an award-winning guide. 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.

Some of the most exciting places seen on the tour are.
• 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 War Museum: This museum traces the country’s military history and has Canada’s largest collection of war-related items and art.
• National Gallery of Canada: This is Canada’s premier at gallery and houses an enormous collection of North American and European works.
• Byward Market: The historic Byward Market is a colourful mosaic of farmers' market stalls, shops, galleries, cafés and clubs, located just east of Parliament Hill.

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.

This tour returns to the original departure point.
Inclusions
Professional English-speaking tour driver/guide Round-trip hotel transfers from selected hotels Boat Cruise down either the Rideau Canal or the Ottawa River Transport on an open-top Double Decker Bus or historic trolley
Exclusions
Admission to attractions Food and beverages

Gear List

Travel Information

Activity Location Ottawa

Cancellation Policy Less than 72 hours prior to time of departure – 100 % cancellation charge Between 4 – 7 days prior to day of departure – 30% cancellation charge Greater than 7 days prior to day of departure – No cancellation charge