The 7 Drinking Tours in Vancouver Visitors Rate Best

1.Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about three hours visiting three Vancouver craft breweries with transport from downtown, beer samples, and a souvenir glass included. Your guide may be Darren, Cam, Sean, Rachael, or another local beer specialist. Expect brewery stories, a range of styles, and access behind the scenes, though production-area access can vary by stop.

“We had a great time! This was the only tour that my partner and I went on in Vancouver and we were more than pleased. It was a great way to experience the beer side of the City and get some great history and fundamentals of small batch brewing. Our guide was incredibly knowledable. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for an introduction to Vancouver independent beers.”

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2.Gastown Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Start at the historic Portside Pub at 8 pm on Fridays, then visit Funky Winker Beans, The Lamplighter Public House, and The Pint. Your host leads the crawl, and you can claim one shot at each bar with a first drink purchase. Expect a social group, changing music and bar styles, and a final stop at The Pint.

“Had a great time. The people were friendly and kept the vibe going all night. Each bar was unique. Thank you”

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3.Street Art and Craft Beer 2 in 1 Walking Tour Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Walk from Olympic Village through False Creek and Mount Pleasant, hearing stories behind changing murals before visiting the Beaumont Studios and two breweries. Your English-speaking guide leads a small group of up to 12. The tour starts at 2:00 pm, lasts about three hours, and includes beer. Guides named in past accounts include Andrew, Fran, Erica, and Alexis.

“We had a wonderful experience! We saw great art and drank great beer. Erica was an excellent guide!!”

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4.Gastown Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 6 hours · from $21Best value

Meet your English-speaking guides inside Portside Pub on Friday at 8:00 PM. Look for their Gastown Pub Crawl lanyards and leopard-print shirts. At 8:45 PM, the group heads to four Gastown bars, with a bingo-style icebreaker, free shots tied to drink purchases, and free entry at the venues.

“we booked the tour thinking we might see some older pubs with a bit of history but we soon realised that wouldn't be the case. We were the oldest of the group, it was aimed at a much younger audience, however, we stuck it out and ended up having a fun night and made lots of new friends.”

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5.Backcountry Beer Tasting Heli-Tour & Landing (Depart SKY Hangar)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $385

Depart from SKY Helicopters’ Pitt Meadows hangar for an approximately one-hour flight over Vancouver’s Coast Mountains. Your pilot chooses a remote landing spot based on the day’s conditions, where you can take in the scenery and enjoy a craft beer tasting. Pilots may include Roger, Kyle, or Evert. Non-alcoholic drinks are available on request.

“What an unbelievable experience! We flew with Roger, who was knowledgeable and super friendly, and the booking process was amazing thanks to Alannah and her on point communication.”

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6.North Vancouver Elite Walking Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about two to three hours exploring North Vancouver’s beer and food scene with a guide and a group capped at 12. Expect 10 beer tastings totaling 40 ounces, tacos and other bites, a stop at The Quay Market & Food Hall, and time at the Shipyards. Guide Arsham has been praised for his personable manner and useful brewing insights.

“Our guide, Arsham, was very knowledge and personable. He made a good tour great. The tour felt like a great bang for the buck when it comes to the food, drink and information. Very highly recommend”

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7.Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $175

Leave downtown Vancouver at 8:00 am in a private vehicle for a six-hour trip to Stawamus Chief Park. Allow four hours for the self-guided hike to the first peak, then stop at a local brewery for a tasting. Groups are limited to five. Guides named on past outings include Roman and Ria, though your guide may differ.

“My experience with this guide was absolutely amazing. They were so kind to bring me water and a snack for the hike and even stopped me off at another location more convenient for me. They are very knowledgeable and provided me a lot of interesting information throughout my hike. Highly recommend using this service. Thanks so much Ria!”

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