Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

4.8 (5 reviews) Ottawa, Canada
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Duration50m - 1h 10m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Our journey will take us through the heart of Ottawa, exploring the city's past and its role in shaping the nation. You’ll see the art, sculptures, markets, memorials, walking streets, churches, parliament building and so much more. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Feel free to put your phone in your pocket and explore with your head up. The tour provides engaging audio and sound effects to set the mood and tell the story of Ottawa. Go anytime, 24/7/365, the tour is all outside.

What's included

  • The tour never expires, you can go anytime, and listen again later.
  • Go anytime, 24/7/365, the tour is all outside.
  • Tour on our walking tour app of Ottawa
  • Go at your own pace, anytime. Stop and go as you please.
  • No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app

What to expect

  1. The Maman Statue
    5m
    The tour starts at Maman, one of the most interesting statues you'll see. How did it get here? You'll learn on the tour! Then you'll be guided step by step through Ottawa.
  2. 5m
    The tour ends at the Centennial Flame where you'll hear the story of why it was lit and how it stayed lit for all these years. You'll also hear the story of the buildings in the area.
  3. National War Memorial
    5m
    This impressive spot has a deep history, you'll hear how it was built and the story of those that protected it.
  4. Lord Stanley's Gift Monument
    5m
    If you love hockey you'll love this, and Canadian's love hockey, hear the story of the Stanley cup and how this was put here.
  5. Sparks Street
    5m
    Explore the famous walking street and learn about its history.
  6. Famous Five Monument
    5m
    Who were the famous five? Why are they famous? And can you sit down with them? Learn all that and more on our tour.
  7. 5m
    Why is this Totem Pole of Canada hanging out here? Who made it? learn all that and more!
  8. ByWard Market
    5m
    Not to be missed, this place is a must see for all visitors to Ottawa, hear it's story and learn about it's shops.
  9. 5m
    Who can resist a selfie at the city sign? What's it's story? Learn more about the sign on the tour.
  10. 5m
    The tour stops at the Reconciliation: The Peacekeeping Monument where you'll hear Canada's story of peace, and discover what the statue means.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts at Maman, one of the most interesting statues you'll see. How did it get here? You'll learn on the tour! Then you'll be guided step by step through Ottawa.

End point

The tour ends at the Centennial Flame where you'll hear the story of why it was lit and how it stayed lit for all these years. You'll also hear the story of the buildings in the area.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.8 (5)
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