Limited Time Special Offer!
Use promo code BYWARD15 at checkout to receive a 15% discount on the purchase of Taste of the ByWard Market general admission tickets!
DURATION
2.5 hours
Operates All Year
DISTANCE
800m
Paved surfaces
FOOD STOPS
Pre-Selected Savoury and Sweet Samples
Generous Portions
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 signts, while you discover both local and international eateries loved by locals!
RUNS DAILY at 13:00
Click CHECK AVAILABILITY button below to see calendar. Two-person minimum required to book during low season.
PRIVATE and À LA CARTE TOURS available.
See rates below.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR EXPERIENCE
A Knowledgeable Guide – Hear stories about the ByWard’s rich history and the food traditions born from its evolution.
Language Choice – Choose an English- or French-speaking guide!
Neighbourhood Sights – Visit the ByWard Market Pavilion, the Ottawa Letters, the York Street Plaza, the Courtyards, the Totem Pole of Canada, and more!
Food and Drink – Indulge in 3 savoury tastings and 2 sweet treats. One alcoholic beverage* included. Water provided at restaurant stops. Includes a shared BeaverTail(R), Ottawa’s iconic pastry. Come hungry! This tour is filling.
Dietary Accommodations – We are happy to accommodate most diets including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free**, dairy-free, nut-free, fish- or seafood-free.
*Must be 19 year old to consume alcohol in Ontario. Non-alcoholic option available.
**Unfortunately, no gluten-free substitute for BeaverTail(R) available
PRIVATE and À LA CARTE TOURS
WHAT DOES A PRIVATE TOUR GIVE YOU?
Choice of Start Time – Start earlier or later than the General Public start time!
Beverage Add-On – For an additional fee, we can add an alcoholic drink (or mocktail) to your experience!
Guide Gratuity – A nominal gratuity is automatically included
WHAT DOES AN À LA CARTE TOUR GIVE YOU?
Choice of Start Time – Start earlier or later than the General Public start time!
Alternative Meeting Point – If your accommodations are within a 15-minute walk of the ByWard Market, we will be glad to meet you there to start your tour!
Alternative Stops – Can’t eat a BeaverTail(R) because of the gluten? We’ll customize your tour to provide you with an alternative stop!
Custom Duration – Want to add a few stops, or take a few away? No problem! We will customize your experience.
Beverage Add-On – For an additional fee, we can add an alcoholic drink (or mocktail) to your experience!
Alternative Language – Our team speaks many languages. Choose a tour in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, German or Mandarin!
Guide Gratuity – A nominal gratuity is automatically included
TOUR RATES
GENERAL BOOKINGS –
$ 120 per person, plus 13% tax
($136 CAD)
PRIVATE BOOKINGS – Fill Out Form Below
Groups of 2 to 5 people: $ 140 per person, plus 13% tax
($ 159 CAD)
Groups of 6+ people: $ 128 per person, plus 13% tax
($136 CAD)
À LA CARTE EXPERIENCE – Fill Out Form Below
Groups of 2 to 50 people: Starting at $ 150 per person, plus 13% tax ($ 169.50 CAD)
PRIVATE TOUR REQUEST FORM
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