The 4 Shopping Tours in Vancouver Visitors Rate Best

1.Granville Island Market Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 552 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $123Our pick

Spend about two hours tasting your way through Granville Island Public Market with a local guide and a group capped at 12. Expect more than 20 regional bites, from Oyama salami and Lee’s doughnuts to cheese, tea and Thai food, plus stories about vendors and useful Vancouver recommendations. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available with advance notice.

“Lots of good samples with interesting stories and local flavor. Nolan was personable and kept the group entertained. Would highly recommend this tour - pace was great and gave us an opportunity to sample and see tons more than we could have on our own.”

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2.A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112Best value

Follow a chef-guide through Granville Island Public Market and nearby artisan areas on a two-hour tasting walk. Expect samples that may include cheese, charcuterie, seafood, bread, soup, pickles, chai and sweets, plus stories about the market and its food. Groups are capped at 10. The tour starts at 4:00 pm and costs $112.66 per person.

“Very nice guide who showed us all around the Public Market (it was raining so we stayed mainly in the market). Such an amazing place; we tasted some wonderful foods and drinks.”

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3.Granville Island Market Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Spend two hours tasting your way through Granville Island Public Market with an English-speaking guide. Expect locally cured meats, cheeses, artisan breads and other sweet and savory bites, plus stories from the vendors behind them. Guides have included Michael, Mack, Angela and Léa. Tastings can change, and transportation to the island is not included.

“Excellent, Michael was a very good knowledgeable tour guide. This tour is very good value for money and the samplings are generous.”

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4.Seattle, Pike Place Market, The Spheres 1 Day Tour from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $116

Travel from Vancouver to Seattle with a driver-guide, then see the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass from outside, visit the Amazon Spheres exterior, and get an hour at Pike Place Market. The tour lasts about 10 to 12 hours, includes four Vancouver-area pickup points, and costs $116 USD. Interior attraction tickets and meals are extra.

“Danial was a wonderful guide. Although English was not his mother tongue, he made good effort in his commentary and was engaging. The itinerary was excellent and we had a good time”

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