ByWard Market, Chateau Laurier & Major's Hill
About this Event
Enjoy a short photo-friendly sightseeing tour through downtown Ottawa, reserved privately for you and your group.
You will not be joined with other travellers. This one-hour experience is ideal for hotel guests, couples, solo travellers, short-stay visitors and groups who want an easy introduction to Ottawa's most photogenic downtown area.
Pick-up and drop-off are included from Fairmont Chateau Laurier, nearby downtown Ottawa hotels or another confirmed central Ottawa location.
This short downtown photo-friendly tour is designed for guests staying near Chateau Laurier, ByWard Market, Rideau Centre, Parliament Hill or central Ottawa. It is ideal for visitors who want a quick, scenic and easy introduction to Ottawa's most photogenic downtown area.
Begin near the iconic Fairmont Chateau Laurier, one of Ottawa's most recognizable buildings. Your guide will provide local context and help position the route around strong exterior views, nearby landmarks and convenient photo opportunities.
Continue toward Major's Hill Park and surrounding viewpoints when access and timing permit. This area offers views toward Parliament Hill, the Ottawa River, the National Gallery of Canada, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica and the downtown skyline.
The tour also includes the ByWard Market district, known for restaurants, cafes, boutiques, heritage streets, local food culture and lively public spaces. Your guide may share recommendations for places to return to after the tour, including dining, shopping and walking areas.
This experience is best for couples, solo travellers, short-stay visitors, hotel guests, social-media-focused travellers and anyone who wants a simple downtown orientation without a long tour.
Because the route stays close to the downtown core, it is easy to operate before dinner, after arrival, before check-in or as an add-on before an airport transfer.
The tour ends with drop-off at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, a nearby hotel or another confirmed central Ottawa location.
Highlights
⦁ Private reservation for you and your group
⦁ You will not be joined with other travellers
⦁ Pick-up and drop-off from central Ottawa
⦁ See the exterior of Fairmont Chateau Laurier
⦁ Visit the ByWard Market district
⦁ Enjoy photo-friendly downtown viewpoints
⦁ See Major's Hill Park area when access allows
⦁ Quick and easy 1-hour Ottawa orientation
⦁ Ideal for hotel guests and short-stay visitors
⦁ Available for groups up to 35 passengers
Inclusions
⦁ Private reservation for you and your group
⦁ Pick-up from confirmed central Ottawa location
⦁ Drop-off at confirmed central Ottawa location
⦁ Guided downtown sightseeing transportation
⦁ Local driver-guide commentary
⦁ SUV, van, minibus or bus depending on group size
⦁ Photo stop suggestions from guide
Exclusions
⦁ Food and drinks
⦁ Personal purchases
⦁ Attraction admission fees
⦁ Gratuities
⦁ Professional photography service
⦁ Additional time beyond the confirmed tour duration (can be requested)
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM
ByWard Market, Chateau Laurier & Major's Hill
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 180.82
