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24-Hour Layover in Ottawa
With a 24-hour layover at Ottawa's airport (YOW), plan on reserving at least 3 hours combined for immigration, security, and getting back with margin — leaving up to roughly 21.0 hours for something outside the airport. Ottawa is in Canada.
Activities that fit a 24-hour layover in Ottawa
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Moana Floating Tiki Bar on the Ottawa River (Ottawa PickUp)
★ 5.0(2 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €54
Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour
★ 5.0(103 reviews)· 3h 30m
From €75
2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
★ 5.0(306 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €50
Ottawa's Original Historical Highlights Public Walking Tour
★ 5.0(34 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €17
Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
★ 4.8(4 reviews)· 1h 10m
From €7
Hidden Ottawa Secrets Walking Tour
★ 4.7(9 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €24
Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
★ 4.6(163 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €4
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
★ 4.6(293 reviews)· 1h 15m
From €24
Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional city cruise
★ 4.5(11 reviews)· 11 hrs
From €70
Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
★ 4.4(9 reviews)· 1h 10m
From €8
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line
★ 4.3(965 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €34
Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
★ 4.3(171 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €89
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
★ 4.3(1,212 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €36
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
★ 4.2(655 reviews)· 1 hr
From €38
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
★ 4.2(475 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €34
Ottawa Premium Night Driving Tour with River Cruise
★ 4.2(30 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €70
Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
★ 4.0(7 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €6
Ottawa Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game
★ 4.0(4 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €7
Ottawa Embassy Quest: The Night You Don't Remember
★ 4.0(9 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €6
Ottawa Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour
★ 4.0(21 reviews)· 1h 20m
From €6
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FAQs — 24-Hour Layover in Ottawa
Generally yes, if you clear immigration quickly — still reserve at least 3 hours combined for the airport process either side.