Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings
Overview
Experience Ottawa through its flavors on this unforgettable food tour of the ByWard Market, the city’s most historic and vibrant neighborhood.
Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll enjoy 6 delicious tastings that showcase Canada’s capital at its most authentic, from classic Canadian comfort foods to modern, globally inspired creations.
Along the way, you’ll meet local chefs, discover hidden culinary gems, and hear stories that bring Ottawa’s rich history and diverse food culture to life. Stroll past heritage buildings, lively cafés, and colorful market stalls as you taste your way through the city’s favorite bites.
Come hungry and leave with a true taste of Ottawa!
What's Included
- Maple syrup tasting, celebrating a national treasure
- Water
- Classic poutine, Canada’s ultimate comfort dish
- A seasonal sweet treat to end on a high note
- Molasses-glazed duck, rich and savory
- Artisan cheese from local producers
- Iconic BeaverTail pastry, warm and irresistibly sweet
- Our Signature Secret Dish, revealed only on the tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Meeting Location
Mackenzie Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1N 1G8, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
55 Byward Market Square
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K1, Canada
The tour will end at the Byward Market Building.
What To Expect
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Major's Hill Park
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ByWard Market
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Maple syrup tasting, celebrating a national treasure.
- Water.
- Classic poutine, Canada’s ultimate comfort dish.
- A seasonal sweet treat to end on a high note.
- Molasses-glazed duck, rich and savory.
- Artisan cheese from local producers.
- Iconic BeaverTail pastry, warm and irresistibly sweet.
- Our Signature Secret Dish, revealed only on the tour.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ottawa Food Tour with ByWard Market Flavors & 6 Local Tastings will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Maple syrup tasting, celebrating a national treasure
- Water
- Classic poutine, Canada’s ultimate comfort dish
- A seasonal sweet treat to end on a high note
- Molasses-glazed duck, rich and savory
- Artisan cheese from local producers
- Iconic BeaverTail pastry, warm and irresistibly sweet
- Our Signature Secret Dish, revealed only on the tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
