Your BEST way to experience Ottawa!

Explore Canada’s capital like never before with Ottawa Walking Tours

Free Public Tours

Pay what you want

Includes a FREE Historical Highlights Tour. Available in English Only.

Private Tours

A personalized experience

Features the Historical Highlights Tour, Centretown Neighbourhood Experience and the Downtown Artwalk.

School Groups

All ages, all grades

Features the Historical Highlights Tour, Path of Heroes Tour, The Great Ottawa Scavenger Hunt, and more Educational Tours.

Groups & Tour Operators

Great for groups 15+

Includes the Historical Highlights Walking Tour, the Great Ottawa Scavenger Hunt, the Downtown Artwalk Tour and more.

Our guides are the heart of Ottawa Walking Tours

Our expert guides bring Ottawa’s stories to life with passion, knowledge, and a flair for entertainment, ensuring your tour is both engaging and memorable. Whether you’re drawn to history, architecture, politics, or hidden local gems, we tailor each experience to your interests. With a style that appeals to all ages, our guides not only make the city’s past and present come alive but are also happy to recommend the best restaurants, museums, galleries, pubs, and unique activities to help you make the most of your time in Ottawa.

Tours are available in English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Português and Italiano

Craig MacDonald, Owner/Tour Director

Craig MacDonald, Owner/Tour Director