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Parliament Hill and River Parkway Tour

Private driving tour for your group only, 2 to 3 hours. Passes Parliament Hill, stops 20 minutes at ByWard Market, and drives the Ottawa River Parkway past Rideau Falls, Embassy Row and Sussex Drive.

  • 2-3 hrs
  • Private tour
  • From C$2,095 for the group
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Duration2-3 hrs
TypePrivate
Group size1-56
PriceC$2,095

Overview

This is a private driving tour of Ottawa, so you can see a lot of the capital without much walking. We pass by Parliament Hill, then follow the river past Rideau Falls, Embassy Row and Sussex Drive, Ottawa's ceremonial route.

Along the way we stop for about 20 minutes at ByWard Market. We pick you up at your hotel anywhere in the Ottawa area and bring you back to your hotel, home or the airport, all in two to three hours.

Highlights

  • Private vehicle and driver for your group only
  • Pass by Parliament Hill
  • See Rideau Falls on the Ottawa River
  • Drive along Embassy Row and Sussex Drive
  • 20-minute stop at ByWard Market
  • Hotel pickup anywhere in the Ottawa area

Itinerary

Times and order are approximate and depend on traffic, weather and your group.

  • 1PickupWe collect you from your hotel anywhere in the Ottawa area.
  • 2Private driving tourWe drive past Parliament Hill as we set off.
  • 3Rideau FallsSee where the Rideau River drops into the Ottawa River.
  • 4Embassy Row & Sussex DriveDrive through the diplomatic district and along Sussex Drive.
  • 5ByWard MarketStop for about 20 minutes at the historic market.
  • 6Drop-offWe take you back to your hotel, home or the airport.

Meeting point and pickup

We pick you up at your hotel anywhere in the Ottawa area; we need your pickup address to finalize the plan. We email the exact pickup time after your booking is confirmed.

What is included

Included

  • Private vehicle for your group only
  • Licensed, insured driver-guide
  • Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
  • 2-3 hours of tour time
  • Flexible itinerary
  • Tolls, parking and fuel

Not included

  • Attraction tickets and admission (unless noted as included)
  • Meals and snacks (unless noted as included)
  • Gratuities for the driver-guide
  • A separate tour guide (available at extra cost)
  • Time beyond the tour duration

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate layers

Questions about this tour

How does booking work?

Choose your group size, date and start time at least 24 hours ahead. Your booking is a request until we confirm availability by email.

Who guides the tour?

A driver-guide from a vetted local partner. A separate guide is available at extra cost.

Is this tour private?

Yes, it's for your group only.

Is it walking or driving?

It's a driving tour.

What will we see?

We pass Parliament Hill, stop at ByWard Market and drive past Rideau Falls, Embassy Row and Sussex Drive.

How long is it?

About two to three hours.

Where is pickup?

At your hotel, anywhere in the Ottawa area.

When is the pickup time confirmed?

After your booking is confirmed, we email it with driver-guide and vehicle details.

Can I change my booking?

Contact us before the 24-hour cutoff; changes are subject to availability, and extra time is charged.

How do I book?

Pick your date and number of guests in the booking box and send the request. We check with our local partners and email you within 24 hours to confirm, with a secure payment link. You pay nothing until you approve it.

Cancellation and payment

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour date; later cancellations are subject to charges under the full cancellation policy. You pay only after you approve your quote, by secure online payment. Read the full policies.

Accessibility

No specific accessibility details; mobility, dietary or accessibility needs should be shared at booking so the provider can confirm what can be arranged.

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