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Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

4.8 (5 reviews) 50 min – 1 h 10 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
50 min – 1 h 10 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: The tour never expires, you can go anytime, and listen again later.
  • Included: Go anytime, 24/7/365, the tour is all outside.
  • Included: Tour on our walking tour app of Ottawa
  • Included: Go at your own pace, anytime. Stop and go as you please.

Not included

  • Not included: No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. The Maman Statue

    5 min

    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. Stop 2

    5 min

    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

    5 min

    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

    5 min

    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

    5 min

    Explore the famous walking street and learn about its history.

  6. Famous Five Monument

    5 min

    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. Stop 7

    5 min

    Why is this Totem Pole of Canada hanging out here? Who made it? learn all that and more!

  8. ByWard Market

    5 min

    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. Stop 9

    5 min

    Who can resist a selfie at the city sign? What's it's story? Learn more about the sign on the tour.

  10. Stop 10

    5 min

    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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the Ottawa Downtown Walking Tour.

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code jack0612 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code jack0612

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code jack0612

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Ottawa (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Ottawa Downtown Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code jack0612

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go to the Maman Statue

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 5 reviews
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