Ottawa

Things to do in Ottawa

6 attractions in Ottawa with visit length, visitor rating and a live booking price, including Ottawa City Tours, Ottawa Cruises, Canadian War Museum. Booking ahead saves a wait at the box office.

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What to see in Ottawa

Ottawa City Tours

★ 4.6 (157)

Ottawa Cruises

★ 4.5 (112)

Canadian Museum of Nature: Entry Ticket

★ 4.7 (96)

Canadian War Museum: Skip The Line Ticket

★ 4.8 (94)

Ottawa Bus Tours

★ 4.7 (90)

Canadian War Museum

★ 4.8 (86)

Canadian Museum of Nature

★ 4.8 (79)

Ottawa: Amphibus Tour

★ 4.6 (65)

Ottawa City Tour: Hop-on Hop-off Bus

★ 4.8 (51)

Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

★ 4.4 (43)

Ottawa: Rideau Canal Cruise

★ 4.2 (36)

National Gallery of Canada: Entry Ticket

★ 4.5 (22)

The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa

★ 4.8 (8)

Ottawa: Taste of the ByWard Market Food Tour

★ 5.0 (1)

Ottawa: Beechwood Cemetery Haunted Walking Tour

★ 4.0 (1)

Ottawa: The Bytown Museum Haunted Tour

★ 3.0 (1)

Ottawa Food Tours

★ 5.0

National Gallery of Canada

★ 4.0

Ottawa: Walking Tour + Rideau Canal Cruise

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Tickets & experiences in Ottawa

Tickets for attractions in Ottawa, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What are the top attractions in Ottawa?
Ottawa City Tours, Ottawa Cruises, Canadian War Museum are among the highest-rated. The best-rated is Ottawa Food Tours (5.0/5). The full list is below, sorted by rating.
How much do attraction tickets cost in Ottawa?
It varies by site and by date — small sites run a few euros, major sites and shows cost more. The live price is in each attraction's booking widget. A combined city pass pays off if you visit several sites a day.
Should I book attraction tickets in advance in Ottawa?
In season and at weekends — yes. Popular sites sell timed entry, and booking online saves a queue of half an hour or more. Off-season you can usually buy on the spot.
How many days do you need for Ottawa?
Two to three days covers the main sights. Plan 2–3 attractions a day at an easy pace.
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