expedia
One Key

Earn OneKeyCash when you sign in and book an activity

Sign in
A brick wall, a wooden door with the number 8, and a metal staircase. 1
A person standing at a black metal gate with a sign above it. 2
A corridor with arched ceilings and columns, a person pointing towards the wall, and others standing nearby. 3
A group of people standing in a hallway with industrial decor, including exposed pipes and a sign that reads "SORTIE". 4
People descending a staircase with a metal railing, a yellow wall, and a brick wall. 5
By Saintlo Ottawa Jail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$25 per adult
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore its 100-plus years as a prison and 50 years as a hostel!
    • Explore Death Row and see the gallows!
    • Hear stories about the jail's history and the infamous inmates
    • Discover the jail's original features, and distinctive elements
    • Enjoy a guided tour of the old jail, perfect for families or groups of friends

Activity location

    • Ottawa
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada | The Saintlo Ottawa Jail hostel reception
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Ottawa: Guided Tour of the Historic Ottawa Jail

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00 PM
Price details
AU$25.44 x 2 AdultsAU$50.88
Total
Price is AU$50.88

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour of the old jail
  • Inclusions
    Guide
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Audio recording, Video recording
    • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with claustrophobia, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Explore the Saintlo Ottawa Jail Hostel with a guided tour. Learn about the history of the building, which was once a prison, and hear stories about some of the notorious inmates who were held there.

    Meet your guide at the hostel and begin your tour. Learn about the history of the building, which was once a prison. Hear stories about some of the notorious inmates who were held there.

    See the original features of the jail, including the bars on the windows, the heavy metal doors, and the gallows.

    The former jail is located in the heart of city centre Ottawa, just a short walk from many of the city’s attractions, including Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, and Rideau Canal.

    Now designated as a heritage building, the Ottawa Jail Hostel has an important historical and architectural value for the city and the province.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Ottawa
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada | The Saintlo Ottawa Jail hostel reception
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 75 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9, Canada | The Saintlo Ottawa Jail hostel reception
    • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada