Guided Tours of Parliament Hill

Photo of a couple by Parliament using the DISCOVER THE HILL pamphlet as a guide
Discover Parliament Hill with a self-guided tour

Take a guided tour of Canada’s Parliament Buildings and see the heart of the Canadian Government. Explore Parliament Hill’s beautiful grounds and monuments with a guided or self-guided tour.

Guided Tours Inside Parliament

During the summer (mid-May to Labour Day) visit the Parliament Info-Tent to reserve free guided tours of Parliament (Centre Block and East Block) and the grounds.

In other seasons, book your parliamentary tour through Parliament Hill's Visitor Welcome Centre.

Outdoor Tours of Parliament Hill

The following guided and self-guided tours are offered by the NCC.

In the Footsteps of Great Canadians Tour

June 30 to September 3, 2012

Walk in the footsteps of prime ministers, royalty, the Fathers of Confederation and other great Canadians. On this outdoor guided walking tour you will learn about the individuals, landscape and architecture that make Parliament Hill Canada’s most prestigious heritage site.

Discover the Hill — An Outdoor Self-Guided Tour

Explore Parliament Hill with Discover the Hill. The booklet includes a map on the inside front cover and descriptions of the grounds, monuments and buildings on the Hill. Find your copy at the Info-Tent, Visitor Welcome Centre or Capital Information Kiosk.

Teachers — your students can explore the grounds of Parliament with the Discover the Hill school tour.

Facilities
Washrooms There are public washrooms to the left of the Centre Block building, behind the West Block.
Parking There is no parking on Parliament Hill. There are several parking lots ($) nearby. Tour-bus parking is not permitted on Parliament Hill.
Universal Accessibility The Parliament Buildings and grounds are universally accessible.