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The 15 Best Private Tours in Vancouver

84 tours  ·  from $32 a head

Summer dates on the best private tours go weeks ahead. Below are the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and how they differ.

Private Guided Grand City Tour in Vancouver with your luggage - Chinatown, Canada Place and the downtown waterfront
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Private Guided Grand City Tour in Vancouver with your luggage

1.Private Guided Grand City Tour in Vancouver with your luggage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $224Our pick

Explore Vancouver and its North Shore in a private vehicle with a local guide, stopping at places such as Granville Island, Stanley Park, Horseshoe Bay and the Shipyards. You can adjust the pace and route to your interests, bring your luggage, and arrange pickup or drop-off at a Vancouver address or YVR. Capilano Suspension Bridge is optional and costs extra.

“Very friendly, very warm most accommodating and knew the area very well from the driving perspective as well as history.”

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Vancouver: Private Walking Tour with a Local - What the walk can include
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Vancouver: Private Walking Tour with a Local

2.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 110 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $43

A Lokafyer meets you at a central Vancouver location for a private, two-to-six-hour walk shaped around your interests. Ask about food, shopping, street art, or city orientation, or let your local guide suggest a route. Guides speak English or Spanish. Attraction tickets, meals, drinks, and transportation are extra.

“Vania had arranged a tour exactly to our request. she was very informative and entertaining and held our interest for the duration. highly recommend beginning your stay in Vancouver with a walking tour.”

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Best of Vancouver Private Tour - Lions Gate Bridge: a landmark from the water’s edge
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Best of Vancouver Private Tour

3.Best of Vancouver Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $236Top rated

This four-hour private Vancouver tour covers Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, Gastown, Chinatown, Queen Elizabeth Park and Granville Island in a classic touring limo. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with pickup anywhere in Vancouver. Guides include Chuck, Anita and James, though your guide may vary.

“Great tour of Vancouver. Six of us got everything we expected and more. Our guide was very informative with a great sense of humor. With the small group we stayed ahead of all the big bus tours.”

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Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR) - The meeting point deserves your attention
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Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR)

4.Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Travel from Vancouver International Airport to your downtown hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to three passengers. Your driver is meant to meet you near baggage claim with a name sign, help with luggage and track flight delays. Confirm the exact meeting point with the operator before you fly.

“Very nice and dependable. Was exactly where he said he was. Communicated ahead of time so we knew what to do”

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Private Arrival Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR) - From YVR arrivals to your hotel door
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Private Arrival Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR)

5.Private Arrival Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 81 reviews · 20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Carmel Car & Limousine Service arranges a private ride from Vancouver International Airport to downtown and nearby destinations. You provide your flight and hotel details, then receive pickup instructions and a voucher. The advertised ride takes about 20 minutes to an hour, but confirm your vehicle size and pickup plan before you travel.

“Very easy to use, service even called me to verify, fast and easy. Driver very friendly, knew where to go.”

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Private Port Transfer Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal to Vancouver Airport YVR - Comfort, luggage, and the value of a private car
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Private Port Transfer Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal to Vancouver Airport YVR

6.Private Port Transfer Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal to Vancouver Airport YVR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Travel privately from Canada Place cruise terminal to Vancouver International Airport in a vehicle sized for your party. After customs, check in at the Limousine Dispatch Booth by Door D and ask for KJ Limousine Services. Your driver is dispatched from an off-site holding area. Drivers such as Jon and Hanny have been praised for friendly, attentive service, but the assigned driver may vary.

“Great transfer. On time, professional, friendly and a comfortable ride. I would definitely recommend!”

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Private Departure Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR) - The pickup is the part to get right
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Private Departure Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR)

7.Private Departure Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · 15 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Book a private ride from a selected Vancouver hotel or cruise terminal pickup point to Vancouver International Airport. Carmel Car & Limousine Service confirms the transfer and provides a voucher. The ride takes about 15 to 45 minutes, depending on your starting point and conditions. Vehicle type and luggage space are worth confirming before you travel.

“We had a very early departure and needed a 330 am pickup. The car was waiting for us when we came downstairs. Very friendly driver.”

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Private Tour: Vancouver Sightseeing and Capilano Suspension Bridge - Gastown, Chinatown, and the city’s changing streets
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Private Tour: Vancouver Sightseeing and Capilano Suspension Bridge

8.Private Tour: Vancouver Sightseeing and Capilano Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $337

Spend about five hours touring Vancouver by private vehicle, from Stanley Park and Gastown to Granville Island and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Your guide provides live commentary and photo tips, with time to cross the bridge and explore its treetop paths and Cliffwalk. Downtown hotel and port pickup are offered. The tour requires at least four people per booking.

“First, our guide, Kyle was very personable and fun. He shared a ton of information and stories about the city. Since we were only in town for 2 days and had never been before that was great. Best part of the tour was the bridge park. It was so beautiful and the different walks were great. Kyle was also our personal photographer for us along the way. 🤪 thanks Kyle.”

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Private Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain - Lions Gate Bridge and the road to Grouse
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Private Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain

9.Private Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $367

Spend about five hours with a private guide, travelling from downtown Vancouver to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Grouse Mountain. Walk the 446-foot bridge, Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk, then ride the Skyride toward the summit. Guides have included Kyle, Eric and Justin, but your guide may differ. Pickup is offered in downtown Vancouver.

“Eric picked us up right on time and provided a great tour. No rushing about, done at the pace we chose. Well worth considering when in Vancover.”

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6 Hours Private tour of city of Vancouver & North Vancouver - Granville Island: the best place to slow down
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6 Hours Private tour of city of Vancouver & North Vancouver

10.6 Hours Private tour of city of Vancouver & North Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $337

See Vancouver and North Vancouver in a private car, SUV, or van for up to 12 people. Ricky, Joy, Graham, or another driver-guide may tailor the route to your interests. Expect Stanley Park, Granville Island, and optional paid visits to Capilano Suspension Bridge or Grouse Mountain.

“This was a great tour after our cruise! Was saw so much of the city and everything we wanted to do.. we added an extra hour so we could get to the airport at 4pm. Our guide was so informative and accommodating! Would recommend 100 percent!”

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Welcome to Vancouver - Private Tour - Chinatown and the harbor edge
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Welcome to Vancouver – Private Tour

11.Welcome to Vancouver – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Explore Vancouver by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide. Your route can include Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, and Stanley Park, with stops for photos and time tailored to your interests. Guides named on past tours include Adrian, Andrea, Shawn, and Shannon. The short format is best for seeing the city’s highlights, not lingering at every stop.

“Gaby was great. There was a hiccup getting picked up because of port rule changes but they extended our tour without even asking which I thought was awesome. Great overview of the city.”

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Vancouver Private Food Tour – Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi - Four stops that put the food in context
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Vancouver Private Food Tour – Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi

12.Vancouver Private Food Tour – Taste 6+ Local Dishes & Fresh Sushi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140

Spend about three and a half hours walking Gastown with a private English-speaking guide and sampling six or more dishes, from a pork sandwich and Scotch egg to sushi and a secret dish. The route includes landmarks such as the Steam Clock and Olympic Cauldron. Guides Mathieu and Landon have been praised for lively food and Vancouver stories, though stops and menu items can change.

“What an experience! We did the private Vancouver food tour with Mathieu, and he was just amazing. He was so knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate about Vancouver history, architecture, and (of course) food. We visited a variety of places and sampled so much: a porchetta sandwich, toffee bar, Scotch egg, CBC taco, sushi, and local chocolate. The tour takes place around the Gastown district, so while there's a bit of walking, it's not overwhelming. Everything is well paced across about 2.5 hours (at least for our private tour option). HIGHLY recommend for anyone wanting to experience a sampler from Vancouver's best eateries!”

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Vancouver: Private Walking Tour of City Highlights | 3-Hour - Robson Square and Granville Street
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Vancouver: Private Walking Tour of City Highlights | 3-Hour

13.Private Walking Tour of City Highlights | 3-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews

On this three-hour private walk, your English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads you from Canada Place past the Olympic Torch, Marine Building and Robson Square to the Terry Fox statue and Gastown Steam Clock. Expect about 7 kilometers on foot, a library break and practical advice on food, entertainment and getting around.

“Fantastic! The guide was really attentive to everyone and if he didn't have the answer, he would do some research to find it. He was wonderful!😊”

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Private Airport Transfer to Vancouver Downtown and Canada Harbour - What the ride is, and what it is not
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Private Airport Transfer to Vancouver Downtown and Canada Harbour

14.Private Airport Transfer to Vancouver Downtown and Canada Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 30 to 40 minutes (approx.)

Arrange a private ride between Vancouver International Airport, downtown hotels, and Canada Place or the harbor area. Driver Rodrigo confirms the details before your flight and sends the meeting point by text or WhatsApp. Expect a direct transfer of about 30 to 40 minutes, not a city tour. The $97.41 rate covers your group of up to three.

“Rodrigo was fantastic. He was on time, polite and very informative about the city. He was friendly and we travelled in style.”

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Vancouver Highlights 4-Hour Private Tour - Downtown landmarks and Gastown’s Steam Clock
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Vancouver Highlights 4-Hour Private Tour

15.Vancouver Highlights 4-Hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours

This four-hour private drive-and-walk tour connects downtown landmarks, Stanley Park, Granville Island and Queen Elizabeth Park, with pickup in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond or at the cruise terminal. You get an English-speaking guide, photo stops and an hour to explore Granville Island. Past guides have included Gabe, also called Gabriel, and Bill.

“Our guide, Gabriel, was the best! We saw all the highlights and he was quick with suggestions for what to do after our tour Gabby was knowledgeable and gave us a good feel for the city and its history while entertaining us with his great sense of humor!”

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