Ottawa Tulip Festival Bike Tour

The Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates the return of spring, with over a million displays of tulips planted throughout our city. 

Your small-group tour will stop to capture magnificent views of the tulips at 4-6 stops throughout your ride, including the main Tulip Festival site.

In addition, discover top visitor attractions, including the Rideau Canal, charming neighbourhoods, and uncover the history of the city and this popular Ottawa festival from your engaging, storytelling guide. 

Bike easily through this busy Ottawa festival so you can spend more time enjoying the views instead of driving or walking. This is a perfect tour for families and riders of all levels.

You will bike on one of our comfortable, top-quality bikes, or you can opt for an electric bike and set off on your journey to discover beautiful Ottawa.

TheCanadian Tulip Festivalcelebrates the return of spring, with over a million displays of tulips planted throughout our city. 

Your small-group tour will stop to capture magnificent views of the tulips at 4-6 stops throughout your ride, including the main Tulip Festival site.

In addition, discover top visitor attractions, including the Rideau Canal, charming neighbourhoods, and uncover the history of the city and this popular Ottawa festival from your engaging, storytelling guide. 

Bike easily through this busy Ottawa festival so you can spend more time enjoying the views instead of driving or walking. This is a perfect tour for families and riders of all levels.

You will bike on one of our comfortable, top-quality bikes, or you can opt for an electric bike and set off on your journey to discover beautiful Ottawa.

Bike the Ottawa Tulip Festival gardens and see the most iconic historical sites in the capital city.

• War Memorial
• Rideau Canal
• Love Lock Bridge
• Landsdowne Park
• The Glebe neighbourhood
• Dow’s Lake/ Commissioners Park
• Little Italy
• Ottawa River
• War Museum
• Bytown Museum
• Rideau Canal Locks
• Parliament Hill

For your bike and helmet fitting and safety review, please arrive 20 minutes prior to your tour start time!

Your tour starts and ends at Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals at 65 Sparks St.

Parking: We highly recommend leaving your car at your hotel. Street parking in our neighbourhood is difficult and the meters/time restrictions can be confusing. But if you must drive, here are a few underground parking lots: National Art Centre Parkade (99 Elgin St.), World Exchange Plaza (Metcalfe and Albert entrance), City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W). 

Flexible Booking – Book with confidence! For public tours, you will be fully refunded if you give us 24 hours’ notice before your tour starts.

No refunds for any cancellations within 24 hours prior to the activity start date and time. 

Bad weather? Don’t worry, If your reservation must be cancelled due to the bad weather, you will be fully refunded.

What is your cancellation policy?
You will be fully refunded if you give us 24 hours’ notice. There will be no refunds for any cancellations within 24 hours prior to the activity start date and time. Please inquire about the private tour cancellation policy.

Are there any hills?
Ottawa is a flat city, so most of the ride will be on flat bike paths. There might be a few inclines that can be easily managed when riding our multi-geared quality bikes.

What if it rains?
Your ride will continue in light rain. We supply you with rain ponchos. 

In case of heavy rain or storm forecast, your trip will be cancelled — the final call will be made two hours before the start time of your tour, and we’ll contact you by phone and email. 

If your tour is cancelled due to the weather, you will be fully refunded or can choose to keep your credit for an alternative date or time.

Is biking in Ottawa safe?  
Ottawa is an extremely bike-friendly city. Almost all of your ride will be on Ottawa’s well-maintained cycle paths. In a few exceptions, we will be riding on backroads in neighbourhoods or crossing streets with traffic lights. As well, we start all our tours with a safety briefing and proper fitting for your bike and safety helmet.

Can I bring my own bicycle?
Yes. Please ensure that your bicycle is in good working condition and you have spare parts (e.g., proper tube size) in case. You will receive a $10 discount for bringing your own bicycle.

Have more questions? Visit our detailed FAQs page or contact us!

“I had a lovely cycling experience with Escape Tours. I did the Tulip Festival Bike Tour, which included several other stops that allowed me to see beautiful parts of Ottawa and to appreciate what a bike-able place it is. Our tour guide Hans was terrific – super friendly, engaging and accommodating. I was very impressed with the quality and comfort of the bike and helmet. I will definitely visit Escape Bicycle for a rental or tour again.”

“Biking along the canal and lake Lowe with breeze is relaxing and refreshing. I have never seen so many beautiful tulips of different colors in my life. Maria is helpful, friendly and knowledgable. Thank you for brighten my Ottawa trip.”

“Very personable guide who tailored the tour to my interests! May is a beautiful time to visit. The tulip festival was beautiful as was riding along all the different waterways and parks of Ottawa.”

“My 9 year old and I were excited to see this year’s tulip festival and Ottawa by bicycle and we’re certainly not disappointed . Our tour guide was Richard, who provided lots of interesting facts about Ottawa along the way. It was a 2 hour bike ride with just the right amount of stops to catch our breath. Bikes were incredible from a rental shop. We are looking forward to taking another tour on our next visit . Ottawa is such a beautiful city with incredible bike paths .”