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Type: Sight SeeingTour Land/Water Location: Sparks & Elgin St. Phone #: (613) 223-6211 Website: www.amphibus.com Click here for printable coupon Come take a seat on board of our roomy amphibus for a bilingual guided tour. These incredible vehicles have the skill to travel on water like the ground thus enabling you to view the historic sites of Ottawa-Hull and to go on a cruise on the splendid Ottawa River.

You are invited to take part and experience an unforgetable excursion that is both exciting and exhilarating. The entire family will have fun 90 minutes ground city tours, fully narrated bilingual tours of over 75 different prefered sites of Ottawa Hop On - Hop Off services available

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Lady Dive Tours specializes in bilingual guided tours of Ottawa on both land and water! Hop aboard the Amphibus or one of the double-decker buses and discover over 75 attractions in the National Capital, including museums, parks, embassies, Parliament Hill, the Prime Minister’s residence, Rideau Hall, the ByWard Market, and lots more. A unique historical and educational adventure awaits you!

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Ottawa Amphibus Tour

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May to Oct: Daily

10:30 am, 12 pm, 1:30 pm, 3 pm, 4:30 pm

Make your way to 59 Sparks Street, K1A 0R7

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• Discover the sights of Ottawa by land and from the water
• Enjoy sightseeing by land and on the water aboard a unique amphibious vehicle
• Soak in splendid views of the city from multiple perspectives
• A bilingual tour covering the city’s top attractions and landmarks
• Spend 40 minutes on land and 20 minutes on the water
• Pass popular sites like Lake Dow, Landsdowne Park, and Byward Market
• Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!

Enjoy a 2-in-1 Ottawa sightseeing experience on a double-decker bus tour and a scenic cruise – on the same vehicle!

See the most iconic landmarks of the city and enjoy incredible views of the city from the water on this unique Amphibus tour. Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary in both French and English by trained guides. Embark on an exciting adventure and experience this unique moment with us, while also enjoying a relaxing cruise on the river.

The tour covers more than 75 sights and attractions. Some of them are:

• D’Arcy Mcgee’s Pub and the Sparks Street Mall
• National War Memorial
• Privy Council Office (Office of the Prime Minister!)
• Parliament Hill and the Parliamanet Buildings
• National Press Gallery
• Confederation Building
• Bank of Canada
• Supreme Court of Canada
• West and East Memorial Buildings
• Christ Church Cathedral
• 1-hour sightseeing tour of Ottawa
• Guide on board
• Commentary in English & French
• Admission to attractions

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Voucher information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

Please reach the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

Please note that this is not a Hop-on, Hop-off tour.

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Ottawa Amphibious Bus Tour

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• This activity is in your language
• This option has FREE cancellation: book it without any risk!

Experience Highlights

Get to know all aspects of the Ottawa region with this amphibious bus tour . This means you'll be on the road, but without getting out of the vehicle you 'll also be on the water . During the approximately 1 hour tour you will listen to both the commentary of a guide as well as the recordings of an included audio guide .

• Learn about Ottawa's history and monuments on this amphibious bus that doubles as a boat .
• A tour guide and audio guide are included throughout the tour
• See the cityscape as you travel through the city, as well as the views from the river .

What’s included

• Amphibious bus tour of Ottawa
• Tourist guide
• Audio guide

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Keep in mind you need to arrive 30 minutes before start

Step by Step

Discover all kinds of sights in Ottawa with this amphibious bus tour of the city. Specifically, you'll spend approximately 1 hour on this experience where you'll pass by 75 s ights.

These will be highlighted by your tour guide as you comfortably observe them from the bus. In addition to the live guide, you'll also have an audio guide included which you can listen to whenever you want.

Enjoy the advantages of the amphibious bus and go from the road to navigating the river without even getting off the vehicle. From the water you'll get a whole new perspective of the city, seeing much more of its natural landscape .

Thanks to the guides and commentary, you'll learn all sorts of ancient tales and stories about the city that you wouldn't otherwise know. All this from the comfort of your seat and with the best views.

• E Elodie 5 (0 Reviews) The Amphibus tour was the perfect choice for me, as I had little time in Ottawa and wanted to see as much as possible. The experience of traveling on both land and water in one tour was thrilling!
• N Nizar 4 (0 Reviews) Very good price, the fun was unique.
• I Isabeau 5 (0 Reviews) The staff was super cool and being able to have an audio guide in several languages made the tour much easier for everyone in the group.
• T Tarik 5 (0 Reviews) I loved how the bus turned into a boat and took us sailing on the water, giving us a completely different perspective of the places we had seen before.

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Arrive 30 minutes before the start

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Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

• Guide provides an entertaining history of Canada’s capital
• Amphibus tour: See the cityscape and National Gallery from the Ottawa River
• Visit monuments and landmarks often missed by visitors
• Choose from several departure times throughout the day
• See itinerary
• Amphibus tour
• Bilingual guide
• Food and drink
• Lady Dive Tours, 44 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1A 0R7, Canada Our kiosk is across the street from the War Monument on the corner of Elgin and Sparks Street. Please be at the starting point 10 minutes before departure
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• National Gallery of Canada
• ByWard Market
• Parliament Hill and Buildings
• Notre Dame Basilica
• National War Memorial

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• You'll start at Lady Dive Tours 44 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1A 0R7, Canada Our kiosk is across the street from the War Monument on the corner of Elgin and Sparks Street. Please be at the starting point 10 minutes before departure See address & details
• Pass by Rideau Canal National Historic Site National Gallery of Canada ByWard Market Parliament Hill and Buildings Major's Hill Park Notre Dame Basilica Gatineau Park National War Memorial
• 1 Lady Dive Tours Stop: 5 minutes Beginning and end of tour. Read more Pass by Gatineau City Hall
• You'll return to the starting point

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Explore the city on land and water!

Being a tourist in your own city is a fun way to enjoy a city you already love, and find more reasons to say it's one of the best.

There's no shortage of fun things to do during the summer in Ottawa. Of course, you can take the time to do all the regular summer activities like hiking, hitting up the beach and having barbecues — or you could explore your city in a whole new way instead.

With tourists still at a minimum, now is the perfect time to see as much of the city as you can. You could grab lunch at the ByWard Market, take in all the beautiful views at Parliament Hill, visit the Canadian Museum of History (finally), and then relax by the Ottawa River. If you want to do all these things, you can sign up for the Lady Dive's Amphibus Tour .

The Amphibus Tour isn't like any regular bus tour — it takes you around the city on both land and water and is the only one of its kind in the province. Over the course of one hour, this head-turning amphibious bus (Amphibus, get it?) will take you to some of the most important and picturesque sites along the Ottawa River.

You'll pass must-see sights like the Canadian War Museum, the Prime Minister's residence, Rideau Hall, the Royal Canadian Mint, the National Gallery of Canada, and, of course, Parliament Hill while knowledgeable guides share information about the city in both English and French.

It's affordable too: at $24 to $34.25 per ticket, it costs less than dinner at a restaurant. You can book in advance for one of these tours (in fact, it's encouraged). The Amphibus runs every hour between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., every day of the week.

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If you like city tours but prefer to stay on land, there's the option of going with the Double Decker Round Bus Tour . It's perfect for anyone who wants to learn as much as they can about the National Capital Region while taking in the lush scenery and fascinating historical sites.

As the only double-decker bus tour in the city, the 90-minute trip takes you past some of the most interesting sightseeing spots in Ottawa and Gatineau, and you can hop on and off the bus at 14 different stops around the city.

The tours run every hour and include an entertaining and bilingual tour guide. Audio is also available in German, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese (with Ukrainian on the way). The tickets range from $17.75 to $26.75 per person, and tours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day.

If you're ready to see more of Ottawa, you can book tickets for the Amphibus Tour or the Double Decker Round Bus Tour (or both!) through an easy online booking system.

Lady Dive's Amphibus Tour In Ottawa

Price: From $24 to $34.25 per person

When: Every hour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week

Address: 59 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: As the ultimate affordable "to-do" this summer, the one-of-a-kind, 60-minute Amphibus Tour takes you past Ottawa's most famous and interesting sights on both land and water.

To learn more about the Amphibus Tour or Double Decker Tour, check out Lady Dive Tours' website . You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram .

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Nos visites guidées d'Ottawa

 Nous sommes fiers d'offrir les meilleures tours d'autobus ainsi que les meilleurs tours de bateau d'Ottawa et de Gatineau. Nos tours offrent le plus de variété; que vous choisissez notre amphibus ou nos autobus à deux étages, nous avons un tour pour vous!

Tour en Amphibus

Cette visite d'une heure dans un autobus qui circule sur terre et sur l'eau est la meilleure façon de visiter la capitale nationale! Étant le seul du genre en Ontario, l'amphibus est une expérience unique. Notre visite fantastique est offerte par un guide bilingue à bord offrant une expérience divertissante, informative et relaxante. Cette visite est incontournable si vous cherchez à voir les sites les plus importants d'Ottawa-Gatineau et les vues majestueuses de la rivière des Outaouais.

Tour en Autobus à Deux Étages

Hop on and hop off our double decker buses! This practical and enjoyable tour is made for those who are looking to visit some of the best sites in Ottawa! By hopping on and off at various historic sites, museums and attractions, you can truly immerse yourself in the culture of the National Capital Region. Visit our Tours and Services page to buy discounted tickets to some of our stops .

Montez et débarquez de nos bus à deux étages! Cette visite pratique et agréable est faite pour ceux qui cherchent à visiter les meilleurs sites d'Ottawa; après tout, c'est la manière par excellence de visiter une ville! En montant et en descendant à maints sites historiques, musées et attractions, vous pourrez avoir un bel aperçu de la culture locale. Vous pouvez aussi acheter des billets en rabais pour différentes attractions et musées avec l'achat de votre tour!

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Puisque nous sommes situés au centre-ville, nous n'avons pas notre propre stationnement! Visitez notre Page Cartes et Attractions pour voir les options de stationnement à proximité de notre lieu de départ. Nous vous conseillons de venir au moins 30 minutes à l'avance afin de trouver un stationnement.