Ottawa One-Day Tour

Ottawa City One Day Tour

12 reviews

from $71.66 per person

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Duration: 12 hours
Meeting point: 99 Avenue Viger O
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Run by: Concord Tours and Travel

Overview

This is a full-day round trip from Montreal to Ottawa run by Concord Tours and Travel, about twelve hours door to door. The coach leaves from 99 Avenue Viger Ouest at 7:00 am and returns to the same spot by around 19:00, with a guide on board speaking English and French, and some departures add a third language according to one traveller's account. Gratuities and transport are covered; meals, travel insurance and optional activity tickets are not.

Once in the capital, the group rides past the Rideau Canal National Historic Site and stops at Rideau Hall for about an hour, with free admission. Parliament Hill follows, roughly thirty minutes, then ByWard Market for another thirty, after which there is free time to wander, eat and shop.

The mix of guided commentary and independent exploring suits people with limited time who want the main sights of Ottawa without arranging transport themselves. Reviewers repeatedly praise the efficiency and the guides, and the format leaves room to set your own pace at the market and during the free hours.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 50 travellers

What's Included

Included

Gratuities
English/French-speaking guide
Roundtrip transportation from Montreal to Ottawa (7:00 am to 19:00 pm)

Not Included

Meals
Travel insurance
Optional activities (tickets, etc)

Itinerary

Meet in MontrealMeet at 99 Avenue Viger Ouest, near Place-d'Armes metro station on the Orange Line, for a 7:00 am departure.
Drive to OttawaRoundtrip coach transportation from Montreal to Ottawa is included, with guide commentary along the way.
Rideau HallA stop of 1 hour at Rideau Hall. The coach passes the Rideau Canal National Historic Site along the way.
Parliament HillAbout 30 minutes at Parliament Hill and its buildings. Admission ticket is not included.
ByWard MarketAround 30 minutes at ByWard Market, admission not included, followed by free time for lunch and browsing. Optional paid activities such as a river cruise or museum visit may be offered in the afternoon.
Return to MontrealThe day ends back at the meeting point, with the tour running until 19:00.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, based on the tour details and on what travellers report back.

Rating And Season In Brief

Reviews	12 reviews
Weather	Needs good weather: if the operator cancels for poor weather you are offered another date or a full refund.

Long day. Expect roughly twelve hours from the 7:00 am meeting to the evening return. Several reviewers say the day is well distributed but it is still an early start, so plan accordingly.
Freedom to explore. Multiple reviewers describe a pattern of short guided stops followed by free time at ByWard Market and in the afternoon. Guides give suggestions and then let travellers explore on their own.
Extra costs. Meals are not included, so budget for lunch at the market. Optional afternoon activities such as a river cruise or museum tickets also cost extra, and admission at Parliament Hill is not included.

Big group coach. The tour carries up to 50 travellers, so expect a large-group feel with a set schedule.
Accessibility and comfort. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers. Infants must sit on laps. One or two reviewers found the older coach seats and onboard restroom uncomfortable, so dress warmly in cooler months.
Getting there. The meeting point at 99 Avenue Viger Ouest is near Place-d'Armes metro station on the Orange Line, and the tour ends back at the same spot. Arrive early, since departures are described as punctual.

Fees, Food And Languages In Brief

Entry fees	Itinerary lists Parliament Hill and ByWard Market admission as not included; optional activities and tickets are excluded.
Food and drink	Meals are not included.
Languages	English, French

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Common issues. This is a large-group tour of up to 50 people on a scheduled coach, not a private or small-group outing, and a couple of reviewers found the older bus cold or its restroom unpleasant. Meals and optional attractions are extra, so the headline price does not cover everything on the day. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems, and can be cancelled or rescheduled if weather is poor or minimum traveller numbers are not met. One reviewer would have preferred more free city time over the scheduled afternoon options.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Ottawa Day Tour Price?

Roundtrip coach transportation from Montreal to Ottawa, an English and French speaking guide, and gratuities are included. Meals, travel insurance and optional activity tickets are not.

Where Does The Tour Meet And What Time Does It Start?

The meeting point is 99 Avenue Viger Ouest in Montreal, near Place-d'Armes metro station on the Orange Line. The tour departs at 7:00 am and returns to the same point by 19:00.

Are Meals And Attraction Tickets Extra?

Yes. Meals are not included, and admission is not included at Parliament Hill or ByWard Market. Optional afternoon activities, such as a river cruise or a museum visit mentioned by reviewers, also cost extra.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Infants must sit on laps and most travellers can participate. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, using the experience's local time. Changes and cancellations inside that window are not refunded, and if the operator cancels for poor weather or low traveller numbers, you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Money or a card for lunch and any optional tickets, plus layers for a long day on a coach that some reviewers found cold. Comfortable walking shoes help for the stops at Rideau Hall, Parliament Hill and ByWard Market.