Learn the history of Ottawa and more than 75 sites on a 1-hour bilingual guided tour by amphibious vehicle. Pass landmarks such as Byward Market, Rideau Hall and the Official Residence of the Prime Minister of Canada by land and water.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French

Highlights

See the sights of Ottawa by land and from the water
Travel by land and on the water aboard a unique amphibious vehicle
Get magnificent views of the city from multiple perspectives

Full description

Climb aboard a unique vehicle that can travel on land and water and discover the historical attractions of Ottawa and the Ottawa River from different perspectives. Spend 40 minutes on land and 20 minutes on the water. Admire landmark monuments and attractions such as Lake Dow, Landsdowne Park and Byward Market.

Get a magnificent view of the city as you cruise along the river aboard the amphibious vehicle. See all the important sights of Ottawa and the city of Gatineau, located just across the water. Avail of an activity that is both fun and educational for the entire family, and ideal for those who are short of time but want to see it all.

Includes

Ottawa River entry ticket
Live tour guide
Transport for activity duration: Bus / coach, duck boat

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meet at the red kiosk at the junction of Sparks and Elgin Street, just across from Parliament Hill.

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Important information

Not allowed

Oversize luggage
Smoking

Know before you go

No changes to the date or time booked are allowed after booking
No refunds are given after booking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 369 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.7/5

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Was a great activity for the kids - they loved the idea of going from the road to the water and driving around all the cool sites in Ottawa. The only slightly frustrating part was when the guide asked that everyone wore their masks properly and the driver of the bus (who heard this announcement) kept his under his chin. For an established tour I thought that guidelines would be followed stringently.

September 5, 2021

The tour was very well-maintained, Andrew the bilingual speaker was very informative and very pleasant. I thought it would’ve been better if the captain Kevin had jumped in to relate some of his experiences all those might’ve been a safety issue I’m not sure anyhow fantastic tour in a beautiful city

July 31, 2021

The amphibus for the hour that we had reserved was broken, the company called us the same morning to find out if we wanted to be reimbursed or if we agreed to change the time. We took the 2nd option and we did not regret! Good way to discover the city and its buildings.

August 18, 2019

Ottawa: 1-Hour Bilingual Guided Tour by Amphibious Bus

Ottawa: 1-Hour Bilingual Guided Tour by Amphibious Bus

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