Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour | 3 hours 30 minutes

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Power Bar
  • Bicycle
  • Helmet
  • Local tour guide (in English)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Gratuities

Overview

Discover Ottawa's major attractions, must-see spots and hidden gems on this guided, 3-3.5 hour bike tour which is about 20-24 kilometers (13-15 miles) on safe bicycle paths. Ebike add on is available upon request! Cycle through Rideau Canal and Lansdowne Park, Old Ottawa South neighbourhood, Arboretum, Dow's Lake/Little Italy, War Museum, and much more. The tour includes a stop for a snack at a local cafe. It's ideal for families, visitors with limited time or those who want to discover beyond Downtown core.

Meeting points

Arrive at Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals at 65 Sparks st. 20 minutes prior to the tour start time. Where to park: We recommend finding a private parking lot nearby or using the following underground parking lots: National Arts Centre (1 Elgin St.) City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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    Arrive at Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals at 65 Sparks st. 20 minutes prior to the tour start time.

    5 minutes

  • Ottawa Locks

    Stop at the Locks to see them in operation just like the old days!

    10 minutes

  • Rideau Canal National Historic Site

    Cycle through the beautiful Rideau Canal with a few stop to learn about our UNESCO heritage site!

    30 minutes

  • The Glebe

    Cycle through this old neighbourhood to get a sense of daily life in Ottawa!

    10 minutes

  • Free of the Central Experimental Farm

    Enjoy the beautiful waterfront pathways and cycle through Arboretum!

    10 minutes

  • Lansdowne Park

    See the contrast of the new and old; take a peak at our football stadium and check out the old Glebe Neighbourhood!

    10 minutes

  • Canadian Museum of History

    Cycle to the Quebec side to get the best view of Ottawa and learn more about the history of our region!

    15 minutes

  • Rideau Hall

    Visit the Governor General's house, learn about Canadian governance and enjoy the magnificent gardens!

    10 minutes

  • Rideau Falls

    Enjoy the view at the past centre of trade for our first nation people!

    5 minutes

  • ByWard Market

    Enjoy the backroads and a little of history of Ottawa's most popular spot!

    10 minutes

  • Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals

    Back to our staring location just in time for lunch!

    5 minutes

  • Canadian War Museum

    Cycle through Little Italy to Ottawa River pathway and pass by the War museum!

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Guests must arrive to the location 20 minutes prior to the starting time for bike fitting and tour and safety review.
  • Where to park: We recommend finding a private parking lot nearby or using the following underground parking lots: National Arts Centre (1 Elgin St.) City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W)
  • We are located at 65 Sparks St. which is a pedestrian street between Elgin and Metcalfe. We are a few steps away from the Parliament Hills and the National War Memorial.

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Great bike tour of Ottawa!

Published on Oct, 2024

Highly recommend a bike tour with Escape Bicycle Tours. I did their 3.5 hour tour of Ottawa sights with Nora, our wonderful guide. She led us to many of Ottawa's highlights and stopped frequently to tell us some history and interesting details about the area. I ride my own bike and others used ebikes from Escape. A bike tour is the best way to see many sights in a way that's not possible on door or by car. 5 stars

Escape Bicycle Tours - Ottawa

Published on Sep, 2024

We had an excellent tour of Ottawa using Escape Bicycle Tours. The reception and assistance provided by Maria and her team was first class, and the tour around Ottawa - with our excellent guide Richard - was one of the highlights of our trip to Canada. Both our 19 year old daughter and 12 year old son loved the session as much as we did, having both not been majorly excited when we told them that we would be on a bike for 3.5 hours! The time flew by and the ride was so relaxed and at our own pace. Viewing the city by bike allowed us access to so many different spaces and it was never hard work. We were fortunate that it was a lovely day as well but, nonetheless, I couldn't recommend Escape Bicycle Tours highly enough.

Great tour (and I’ve been on a few)

Published on Aug, 2024

What a great tour of Ottawa! I’m an avid traveller and try to scope out new places by bike as often as possible. David, our guide, was a knowledgable local who led us on a cruisy, safe ride along the canal, through neighborhoods, and past important sites. He gave us a fun and active historical, cultural and architectural review of the city. And we even had time for coffee in Little Italy, delicioso! Efficient bikes, great team, on-time start and end. Well done and thank you.

Nice tour of Ottawa in the fresh air!

Published on Aug, 2024

Excellent tour. No complaints. Had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to see Ottawa and not be on a tour bus.

Two thumbs up on this two wheel Ottawa tour

Published on Jul, 2024

Had a most enjoyable bike tour with Alison. She was knowledgeable about local history, art, geography, etc. She easily adapted to my riding pace. And, she was a very pleasant individual - as were all the staff members. Rates were reasonable and I got to see parts of Ottawa I wouldn't have known existed (Little Italy, Bayview, the rapids, Gatineau, Sussex, etc.) The nation's capital has so many magnificent and scenic biking trails. In brief, I couldn't have been happier with my guide, the tour or the touring company. All boxes checked. Full marks all around. Highly recommended.

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