What should I see in Ottawa?

Visit the top Ottawa attractions by bike tour or rental on the safe and flat bike trails stretching over 600kms in and around the capital city. See the incredible historical landmarks, nature and charming neighbourhoods, including Rideau Canal Rideau Falls Love Lock Bridge The Glebe neighbourhood Arboretum Chaudiere Falls Museum of History Rideau Hall New Edinburgh Neighbourhood National Gallery of Canada The Byward Market Major’s Hill Park

What are the best places for bike tours in Ottawa?

Visit the top historical landmarks, ride along the Ottawa river through the vast park system and ride through the charming neighbourhoods. Contact us at Escape bicycle tours and rentals to make this happen!

What are the best places for day trips in Ottawa?

Options for day trips in Ottawa include visiting national landmarks, beautiful gardens, nature and charming neighbourhoods. To avoid crowds and parking, you can see all this by renting a bike and riding along the safe and flat Ottawa bike paths along the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Visit this page for our most popular day tours.

Popular Scheduled Bike Tours

Discover the best of Ottawa on one of our popular daily tours designed for you and led by our passionate local guides.
Biking in Ottawa is a delight! Immerse yourself in nature close to the city and visit the best attractions during our fun, relaxed small group tours.

Ottawa Express Bike Tour

Your fun, 2-hour tour to the top Ottawa landmarks

Daily at 10:00 am & 1:30 pm (Apr-Nov)

2 hours

12 Kms (8.5 Miles) on bike paths

Easy

$45-$55 CAD

Explore the city with this small-group, fun, leisurely ride along the beautiful Ottawa bike trails. Visit the major attractions, and bike through the picturesque neighbourhoods and lush parks.

Don’t miss out on visiting the top Ottawa attractions while riding on the flat, safe bike paths at a relaxed pace. Cycle on the Rideau Canal and quiet backroads of Ottawa neighbourhoods. Stop and see Rideau Falls, Rideau Hall, Parliament Hill, and much more than you would by walking or driving.

This is a guided bike tour for families, riders of all levels, and when your time in Ottawa is limited. You will see many of downtown Ottawa’s landmarks and a little beyond.

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Ottawa Highlights Bike Tour

Bicycle in Ottawa with us! Visit the major attractions, must-see spots, and hidden gems in 3.5 hours.

Daily at 9:30 am (Apr-Nov)

3.5 hours

20-24 Kms (14 Miles) on bike paths

Easy to moderate

$65-$75 CAD

Immerse yourself in history, local life, and culture beyond the downtown core in this small-group, guided tour.

Cycle alongside the Rideau Canal and stop to visit Lansdowne Park, the Glebe neighbourhood, the Dominion Arboretum, Dow’s Lake, Little Italy, the War Museum, the province of Quebec, and much more.

This tour is an easy-to-moderate ride on the safe Ottawa bike pathways at a relaxed pace. It’s ideal for you if your time in Ottawa is limited and if you like to discover Ottawa beyond the downtown core.

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Best of Ottawa Neighbourhoods & Nature Bike Tour

Bike through Ottawa’s magnificent nature and see where locals live, work, play and create art—3 hours

Small group visiting Little Italy neighbourhood during Escape best of Ottawa neighbourhood and nature bike tour

Daily at 2:00 pm

3 hours

22 Kms (14 Miles) on bike paths

Easy

$59-$69 CAD

Experience the perfect blend of biking along the flat, safe, and scenic waterfront pathways and through breathtaking green scenery.

Stop to enjoy some of the city’s trendiest and vibrant neighbourhoods, the Rideau Canal, and the colourful street and public arts.

Enjoy biking in Ottawa at a leisurely and relaxed pace beyond the touristy downtown areas.

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Other Fun Ottawa Tours to Choose

A group of girl friends are eating artisan Moo Shu ice cream during one of Escape specialty tours called Bike and Food tour in Ottawa

We are locals who are passionate about showing and sharing our beautiful city with you. Our Ottawa tours are a perfect blend of biking on safe, scenic waterfront pathways through the backstreets of the best neighbourhoods and parks in Ottawa. You will stop to visit the top Ottawa landmarks, must-see attractions, and hidden gems. Interact with our passionate local guides to learn about the history and culture of our great city.
By the end of your visit, you’ll feel like you have a new friend in a city you’ve grown fond of. We promise you’ll get an irresistible desire to come back to bike in Ottawa again!

By the end of your visit with us, you feel like you have a new friend in a city that you have grown fond of and have a tempting desire to come back and experience more.