Things to do in Vancouver, Canada: The Best Sightseeing Tours

June 30, 2021 Lean Nau

Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
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1. Grand City Small Group Tour of Vancouver

Lawrence Tours
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Vancouver is commonly called the Gem on the coast with the right mix of cultures, modern city planning, and an abundance of natural features and wholesome recreation. On this 5-hour Grand City Tour, your guide will discuss the history and uniqueness of Vancouver. Tour downtown Vancouver including Stanley Park, Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown, and Granville Island Public Market. Experience that special vibe that makes this city one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter tour van

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Amiebobamie

Michael is a knowledgeable guide and we enjoyed our tour. Snack packs were a nice touch - but also a necessity when lunch comes at the end of all the tastings. Our fault for not reading the description as closely as we should have before booking, but we were shocked to find that the tasting fees were not included for the price that we paid. Also a little dismayed to find another couple on the trip benefitting by not having to pay a tasting fee because of the wine I purchased - while members in our party still were charged.

2. Vancouver City Finest Private Tour

Exclusive Tours International
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This is a half day private tour with a local guide. It is an exclusive introduction to the best and most interesting places in Vancouver. It is an easy going drive with a few stops and strolls. If this is your first time visiting Vancouver this tour is a perfect choice.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off at any Vancouver's Downtown hotels, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Cruise Port pickup., My service for the half-day guided-tour

Exclusions: Meals, drinks and snacks

Reviewed By Steve B

This was an excellent tour, even though the wine wasn't as good as I had wanted it to be. Michael took us to 3 wineries, including an unusual mead winery. Then, after lunch we visited what must be the world's (at least Canada's) biggest, in terms of different flavors, ice cream parlor. More than 200 different flavors of ice cream! An excellent tour, provided lots of context to the development of the wine culture in the area and a lot of history along the way. Great tour. Worth the money.

3. Vancouver City Tour with Cherry Blossom Festival Private

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“This is why I live here!” exclaims many a Vancouverites during cherry blossom season. Each spring, as the rainy season fades, city dwellers pack their sweaters away and are rewarded with one of the world’s most cheerful sites: 40,000 cherry trees bursting with pink and white blooms. It is a perfect season where the trees just look so damn good that you just want to visit the gardens and have a cup on tea. There is also various unique activities during the festival season in Botanical Garden and Nitobi Memorial Garden.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Professional Guide and Driver, Snaps and Picture Stop Allowed, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and Drinks, All Personal Ecpences

Reviewed By dilbaghsinghm

One of the best acutance with nature. This tour was amazing and attractions were picturesque. Sea to sky highway was great and it has spots with lot of historical importance. My guide was was proactive driver was well versed with attractions. Private vehicle given to me was luxurious setting. Moreover we enjoyed. Although the gondola in Squamish was closed due to covid restrictions but my guide given me extra additions in the tour which we liked.

4. Vancouver City Tour With Stanley, Grouse Mountain & Capillano Suspension Private

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Vancouver winter means ski season, festivals, funky light events and new trails to explore.Just because it’s colder doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be outside.Grouse Mountain is one of the top Vancouver points of interest. Some people prefer skiing or snowboarding at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver since it’s the closest to downtown but that does make it a little bit busier than some of the other local hills.If you’re not in to skiing or snowboarding it’s almost worth going up to Grouse Mountain in winter just for the view of the city lights and the other awesome winter activities that go on up there Trying at least one outdoor activity this winter is a must do in Vancouver. Below are some of the best outdoor and indoor activities in Vancouver this winter. 1) Peak of Christmas in Grouse Mountain 2) Head to the Vancouver Christmas Market 3) Bright light in the Stanley Park 4) Experience CandyTown in Yaletown 5) Shop at the Craft Winter Market 6) Go ice skating downtown 7)Enjoy Granville

Inclusions: Professional Driver + Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Snaps and Photo Stop Allowed, Discover the Vibrant Stall and Street Food to eat, Grouse Mountain Admission Tickets, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, All Personal Expence

Reviewed By dilbaghsinghm

One of the best acutance with nature. This tour was amazing and attractions were picturesque. Sea to sky highway was great and it has spots with lot of historical importance. My guide was was proactive driver was well versed with attractions. Private vehicle given to me was luxurious setting. Moreover we enjoyed. Although the gondola in Squamish was closed due to covid restrictions but my guide given me extra additions in the tour which we liked.

5. Vancouver City Tour with Taste of India

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We provide custom tailor tour made including the Vancouver Lookout. Our Vancouver Day Tour is intended to cover major Spots in Vancouver like: i) Downtown ii) Chinatown iii) Robson St iv) Gastown v) Stanley Park vi) English Bay vii) False Creek viii) Canada Place ix) Coal Harbor x) Granville Island xii) Vancouver convention centre xiii) Yale town x!!!!} Vancouver Lookout The main Attraction would include the tour and tickets for Vancouver lookout and Our Lunch menu is inspired Specialty meat dishes including butter chicken and lamb curry and lots of fresh daily Vegan & vegetarian options, seasoned with a custom blend of spices as the key attractions for lunch The Lunch menu has over 70 food items to choose from with a perfect blend of vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines. We offers a spectacular ambience for just having cocatails at our mega bar, for our different customer spectawhich will give you a chance to see the entirety of Canada without leaving Vancouver.

Inclusions: Pickup and Drop off from your Hotels, Cruise Port,Airport and all Railway stations., Snaps and Picture Stops allowed, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Lunch, Private transportation, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: All PERSONAL EXPENSE

Reviewed By dilbaghsinghm

One of the best acutance with nature. This tour was amazing and attractions were picturesque. Sea to sky highway was great and it has spots with lot of historical importance. My guide was was proactive driver was well versed with attractions. Private vehicle given to me was luxurious setting. Moreover we enjoyed. Although the gondola in Squamish was closed due to covid restrictions but my guide given me extra additions in the tour which we liked.

6. Listen to a Tour Guide as you Drive between Kamloops and Vancouver

787 Cloverleaf Crescent, Kamloops, BC V2C 2X5, Canada GPS-Guided Audio Driving & Walking Tours
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Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 55 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada Highway 1 & the Coquihalla Highway 5 between Kamloops & Vancouver. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.

Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Exclusions: Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)

Reviewed By GreenDream2021

What a wonderful idea!! We loved hearing about some of the sites that we were passing and their history. They even talked about some of the animals and we did get to see an eagle. The tour guides were entertaining and the quiz questions fun. A great way to learn about our country! Can’t wait for the next Tripvia trip!

7. Granite Falls Zodiac Tour

1812 Boatlift Ln, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y2, Canada Vancouver Water Adventures
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See Vancouver the way it is best seen – by water – during this 3-hour tour in a Zodiac inflatable boat. Beginning at Granville Island, you'll cross False Creek and follow the coastline through Stanley Park. From your guide, learn about Vancouver's waterfront landmarks like the Burrard Street bridge and the city's most-photographed natural formation: Siwash Rock.Travel through the Vancouver Harbour and on to Deep Cove and Indian Arm, a glacial fjord with a backdrop of steep granite cliffs that can only be seen by boat.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Survival suit

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Reviewed By emmavichutch

Trip was amazing, Greg was great! The ride back from dinner was a highlight for sure! Beautiful sunset, felt like something out of a movie! :) Would recommend for anyone, such a unique experience! Food was delicious at the restaurant too!

8. Stanley Park Bike Tour

648 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G2, Canada Cycle City Tours + Rentals
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Cycle away from the urban noise and disappear into the woods on this 3-hour bike tour of Stanley Park. Explore the sights at a relaxed pace: First Nations totem poles in Brockton Point, Lost Lagoon, and the unexpected oasis of Third Beach, among others. Look out for bald eagles, and pedal the paved Seawall path for beautiful city and mountain scenery. Along the way, learn about Vancouver’s historical roots in the logging industry and the park’s rich ecosystems from an expert guide. This small-group tour capped at 12 people is sure to please riders of all experience levels.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Use of bike, helmet and lock

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, E-Bike Upgrade (an E-bike can be selected in-store for an additional charge of $25+tax)

Reviewed By M3555SFmartam

I shared my day with amazing people and our great guide tour Paulo, who gave us an incredible tour around Stanley Park, the beaches, and the most emblematic neighborhoods and streets in Vancouver. Is a very knowledgeable guide who provided us interesting information about the history of the city, its streets, and its architecture. Clearly, it was a fun and unforgettable day.

9. Vancouver Highlights Bike Tour - The Grand Tour

648 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G2, Canada Cycle City Tours + Rentals
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On this popular 5-hour bike tour of Vancouver, ride on dedicated cycling lanes for most of the easygoing route, and stop to hear tales of the city from a knowledgeable guide. Without traffic to worry about, focus on the sights: Stanley Park’s rain forest and wildlife, an oasis in Chinatown named one of the world’s top city gardens, and the city’s historical center of Gastown. Cycle on seawalls for magnificent views of the skyline, North Shore Mountains and False Creek. Riders of all levels will enjoy this small-group tour limited to 9 people.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Use of bike, helmet and lock

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, E-Bike Upgrade (an E-bike can be selected in-store for an additional charge of $25+tax)

Reviewed By M3555SFmartam

I shared my day with amazing people and our great guide tour Paulo, who gave us an incredible tour around Stanley Park, the beaches, and the most emblematic neighborhoods and streets in Vancouver. Is a very knowledgeable guide who provided us interesting information about the history of the city, its streets, and its architecture. Clearly, it was a fun and unforgettable day.

10. Independent Bike & E-bike Tour of Vancouver

646 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G2, Canada Cycle City Tours + Rentals
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Discover the cultural diversity and spectacular natural setting of Vancouver on this independent bike tour. Vancouver has developed one of North America's most remarkable cycling infrastructures. Separated bike lanes criss-cross downtown, and the city is ringed by a 34-kilometer, seaside cycling path. Proceed at any pace desired while pedaling past places like Stanley Park, Olympic Village, Granville Island, Spanish Banks and much more.

Inclusions: Choice of City Cruiser / City Cross (Standard Option) or E-bike (based on availability), Use of helmet, lock, and basket or handlebar bag, Self Guided Map(s) and friendly local advice, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

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Reviewed By M3555SFmartam

I shared my day with amazing people and our great guide tour Paulo, who gave us an incredible tour around Stanley Park, the beaches, and the most emblematic neighborhoods and streets in Vancouver. Is a very knowledgeable guide who provided us interesting information about the history of the city, its streets, and its architecture. Clearly, it was a fun and unforgettable day.

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