Area guides
For travellers
Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Where Ottawa sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 110
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
Ottawa sits in Ontario, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 110 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Canada › Ontario › Ottawa
What to see in Ottawa
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near Ottawa
Other destinations we publish within a few hours of here, closest first.
What travellers book in Ottawa
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
4.3 (718)1h
Experience the thrills of Ottawa and Gatineau from both land and water on an amphibious vehicle tour of Canada’s capital city. Board an “amphibus” to see Ottawa’s picturesque sites, including Parliament Hill (Colline du…
from $43.86 / personView details
Book on Viator
Instant confirmation
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
4.3 (1,262)1h 30m
The most unique way to discover Ottawa is on board the world's-largest, certified, 100%-electric, passenger vessel. You will sail for 90 minutes on the iconic Rideau Canal and have a novel view of downtown Ottawa! The…
from $42.10 / personView details
Book on Viator
Instant confirmation
Ottawa Boat Cruise Paul's Boat Line
4.3 (990)1h 30m
Our Ottawa River tour offers the finest views along the Ottawa River. This 1 1/2 hour tour is the most thorough tour available on the water. Departures from the Hull Marina in Jacques Cartier Park, and the Ottawa Dock…
from $39.47 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
4.3 (188)4h
Your tour begins with pickup from your Ottawa accommodation in a comfortable, fully guided vehicle as you set out to explore Canada’s capital. Travel through the elegant Rockcliffe Park neighbourhood before stopping at…
from $102.47 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
4.3 (495)1h 30m
Perfect for first-time visitors, this city tour is a well-rounded introduction to Ottawa's attractions, leaving you with time in the day free to explore the city on your own.
from $39.47 / personView details
Book on Viator
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Lilo Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Gatineau Pickup)
4.8 (80)1h 30m
Climb aboard our Hawaiian-style Tiki Hut and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the beautiful Ottawa River with your family, friends, or coworkers! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic escape,…
from $62.66 / personView details
Hostbnb earns a commission when you book through the links on this page. It never changes what you pay, and we only list what Viator can actually sell you today — prices and availability come straight from their catalogue.
More of Canada
Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
Staying somewhere that uses Hostbnb?
Your host's guest page answers everything on this page and the ones only they know — instantly, in your language, from a link or a QR code by the door.
See how it works