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Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

4.0(9)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy World City Trail
Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

The Best Way to Discover Ottawa: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo with the giant spider statue at the National Gallery or a stroll by the National War Memorial and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Learn the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Parliament, Centennial Flame, The National War Memorial, The Famous Five, Rideau Canal, Major’s Hill Park, Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, Royal Mint, National Gallery, and the Champlain Statue.

What's included

  • ✓Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
  • ✓World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • ✓Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • ✓Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
  • ✓24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
  • ✓Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.

Not included

  • ✕Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
  • ✕Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • ✕Max 15 people per booking in Ottawa. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.

Meeting and pickup

  • Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat. Please note that we do not offer phone support; the chat link is our only official support channel.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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