Taste of the ByWard Market Tour

Experience the Sights and Tastes of the ByWard Market

Our most popular walking tour!

British Colonel John By’s mission to build the Rideau Canal included planning the area’s first commercial district – the ByWard Market. Your C’est Bon Guide will weave you thru this bustling market zone, sharing stories about its history and special sites, while you discover both local and international eateries loved by locals!

Runs daily at 13:00
Some exceptions – click CHECK AVAILABILITY to see calendar. Two-person minimum required to book during Fall-Winter seasons.

PRIVATE TOURS available. See rates and fill out a Request Form below. 


Meet your guide at: the Totem Pole in front of the Ottawa School of Art, 35 George Street.



INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET PRICE
A knowledgeable food tour guide
Neighbourhood sites and stories, including: the ByWard Market Pavilion, the Ottawa Letters, the York Street Plaza, the York Street Millennium Fountain, the Courtyards, the Totem Pole of Canada, and more!
Food – 3 savoury dishes, 2 sweet dishes. Includes a shared BeaverTail^(R), Ottawa’s world-famous pastry!
Water at restaurants
Restaurant taxes and gratuities – Guide gratuities at the discretion of the participant.

Come hungry! – The overall experience is very filling.


OPTIONAL BEVERAGE PACKAGE
Upgrade your experience to include specialty beverages!
Includes one alcoholic beverage (non-alcoholic option available) and 2 specialty, non-alcoholic beverage pairings.
Price includes restaurant taxes and gratuities.
Must be legal drinking age in Ontario (19 years old) to consume alcohol.



TOUR RATES (before tax)

GENERAL BOOKINGS – $ 115 per person
With a Beverage Package: $ 140 per person

PRIVATE BOOKINGS – 
Groups of 2 people: $ 150 per person
Groups of 3 to 5 people: $ 125 per person
Groups of 6+ people: $ 115 per person
Add a Beverage Package for an additional $ 25 per person
**Includes a nominal Guide Gratuity.


**Vegetarian and/or nut-free diets are welcome. Unfortunately, BeaverTails(R) do not offer a gluten-free option, however gluten-free diets can be accommodated at other stops.