Bike Tours in Ottawa: 8 to Shuffle the Itinerary For

1.2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Ride through central Ottawa with a local guide such as Sparky, Mike, Allison, Denis, or Hans. Bikes, helmets, and water are included. The two-hour route links the War Memorial, Rideau Canal, ByWard Market, Rideau Hall, Rideau Falls, the National Gallery, Ottawa Locks, and Parliament Hill viewpoints in a small group of up to 12.

“Well organised trip Denis was great and so knowledgeable. Our weather wasn’t the best but it didn’t impact on the enjoyment of the small group cycle in a really interesting city. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Ottawa”

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2.Self-Guided Biking in Ottawa-Gatineau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

Pick up a bicycle, helmet, lock, and route map at Escape Bicycle Tours on pedestrian-only Sparks Street. Staff explain the ride before you set out. You can spend 2 to 4 hours cycling the Rideau Canal and Ottawa River pathways, stopping for photos, shopping, and city sights at your own pace.

“Bike were very Nice love this i got to explore places that i love easy to ride the bike Staff were professionnel”

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3.Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Ride with an English-speaking guide from Sparks Street through the Glebe, Rideau Canal, Arboretum, Little Italy, and across to Quebec for fine city views. Bikes, helmets, water, and a Power Bar are included. Guides such as Alison, David, Nora, and Sparky tailor the pace to the group.

“What a beautiful city Ottawa is & this is the best way to see it. The trip took 3 hours and we covered 15 miles. Pace was good, with plenty of stops. My teenagers & I really enjoyed this tour. Sparky was our tour guide- very knowledgeable & passionate about her town!”

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4.2 or 3.5-Hour Guided Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · from $55

Ride through Ottawa and Gatineau with local guides such as Sparky, Hans, Karen, or Allison. Choose an easy 2-hour, 8.5-mile route or a 3.5-hour, 14 to 15-mile tour, with an electric bike upgrade available. Expect Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal, waterfalls, museums, Byward Market, and plenty of photo stops.

“Mighty Mike the Bike made the great tour even better! Exploring the city by bike is a must do.”

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5.4 or 8-Hour Bike Rental with Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51 reviews · from $28

Pick up a city bike or ebike near Parliament Hill and set your own course through Ottawa and Gatineau. Escape Bicycle Tours provides a helmet, lock, and RidewithGPS map, plus route advice from staff such as Maria and Sam. Choose four hours or a full day, with bikes returned by 6:00 PM.

“Das passt einfach gut zu Ottawa mit den vielen Flüssen und Radwegen. 1a, um die Region zu erkunden.”

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6.Cycling Ottawa’s 200th Anniversary, self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Best value

Rent a Giant bike, helmet, lock, and route map at RentABike Ottawa, then set your own course beside the Rideau Canal and through Ottawa’s parklands. The self-guided outing lasts about four and a half hours, includes bike fitting, and lets your private group ride at its own speed. E-bikes cost extra.

“Magnifique balade en velo le long du canal Rideau, meilleur moyen de déplacement pour découvrir ces sites bucoliques.”

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7.Ottawa 200th Anniversary Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Ride Ottawa’s car-free pathways with Senior Guide Robert, whose family roots reach into the 1830s. In two hours, you’ll see the Rideau Canal, Dow’s Lake, the Dominion Arboretum, Chaudière Falls, Kìwekì Point, and the Ottawa River. New comfort bikes, helmets, water, French and English guiding, e-bikes, and tandems are available.

“El guía Art fue estupendo. Nos explicaba y daba opciones. Para mejorar, me hubiera gustado visitar más edificios históricos.”

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8.4-Hour Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Pick up a new Giant bike near Ottawa’s Rideau Canal and spend four hours on car-free paths linking Ottawa and Gatineau. Follow the map to places such as Kìwekì Point, Chaudière Falls, Dow’s Lake, the Dominion Arboretum, and the Museum of History. Standard bikes are included, with e-bikes available for an extra $20 by advance request.

“En résumé, un accueil avec le sourire, des vélos en bonnes conditions et un circuits de pistes cyclables bien organisés, faciles à pédaler, avec de très beaux points de vue à découvrir...”

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