Discover the Capital and Cruise

Experience the Nation’s Capital from both land and water. This excursion provides you with a complete tour experience of the Nation’s Capital from all avenues. You will start your tour with Gray Line’s Hop-on-Hop-off City Tour, where you will explore the history of the region. Along with the Discover the Capital City Tour pass, you have the option of choosing between the Ottawa River Cruise or a Rideau Canal Cruise.

The Ottawa River Cruise consists of a one and a half-hour fully narrated cruise along the Ottawa River. On this tour, you will enjoy the majestic views of Parliament Hill, The Rideau Falls, and 24 Sussex Drive, seen from the riverbanks. The Rideau Canal Cruise consists of a one and a quarter hour cruise along the world famous Rideau Canal. This man-made canal was erected to protect the British shipping lines in the early 1800’s. You will explore an estimated 8-Km stretch of this 400-Km waterway.

• Inclusions: Transport on an open-top Double Decker Bus or Historic Trolley Boat Cruise down either the Rideau Canal or the Ottawa River.
• Exclusion: Admission to attractions Food and Beverages Gatuity (optional)
• Hotel Pickup: Complimentary scheduled pick-up service is available from select downtown hotels.

Tour info

Tour Times: Starts @ 10:00 daily.
Tour Duration: 3 Hours