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The 15 Tours & Day Trips in Vancouver Visitors Rate Best

252 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Rain or shine, a Vancouver itinerary has fewer free days than it needs. These 15 tours & day trips earn a slot, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.

Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Commentary: a live guide can change the ride
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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

1.Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,028 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Ride an open-top bus between 14 Vancouver stops, including Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown, and Gastown. Choose a 24- or 48-hour pass, hop off to explore, and use live or recorded commentary for context. Sherry is a particularly engaging driver-guide when she’s on your route; service frequency and route coverage change by season.

“Using the Hop-On/Hop-Off is an easy and a very inexpensive way to visit the various tourist attractions in Vancouver.”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - Victoria, with room to choose your own route
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

2.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,703 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $228

Travel by air-conditioned coach and ferry from downtown Vancouver to Butchart Gardens and Victoria. Garden admission is included, with two hours at the gardens and two hours to explore Victoria on your own. Guides such as Leslie, Anthony, Bobby and Alex have led trips, sharing local history and practical pointers along the way.

“My excursion was set up with West Coast Sightseeing. The tour guide & shuttle driver, Bobby Wilson, was excellent! He had a lot of great knowledge, fun facts, and recommendations for restaurants and things to see/do. Even this late in the year, The Butchart Gardens are stunning! I really enjoyed walking through the gardens. We had a decent amount of time to explore Victoria, BC later in the day as well. BC Ferry ride to/from Vancouver Island was fun & a new experience for me. I am glad I booked this excursion through Viator.”

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour - Taste a mix of food and local drinks
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

3.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Gastown with a local guide, stopping at neighborhood eateries for food and drink tastings. Expect stories about Vancouver’s Wild West past, familiar dishes such as poutine and karaage, and a small group of up to 16. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Rachel, Sean, Andrea, Connor, and Dan.

“Rachel was our guide, she was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable about the city history. It wasn’t too much to be a history lesson, we were there to eat after all, but tied nicely to how diverse the city culture is in Vancouver and why we were tasting at those locations. Would definitely recommend, but come hungry and plan to go light on dinner later!”

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The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours - Granville Island is your lunch stop, not a guided tasting
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The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

4.The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,827 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Ride Vancouver’s bike lanes and seawall with a local guide, covering Stanley Park, Granville Island, False Creek, Chinatown and Gastown in about five hours. The group is capped at nine, and a standard bike, helmet and lock are included. Guides such as Heidi, Greg and JT have led tours with a mix of city stories and cycling tips.

“Excellent tour and experience. We felt like we had an amazing introduction to Vancouver and our guide German was a superb guide”

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Vancouver: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops - Downtown landmarks from Robson Street to Library Square
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Vancouver: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops

5.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,807 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $47

Ride a 24- or 48-hour Big Bus loop from Canada Place past Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown and more. Hop off to explore, then rejoin the route. Seven-language audio and two self-guided walks are included. Live guides such as Sherry and Dan have added lively local stories, though traffic and full buses can slow your plans.

“Sherry, the bus driver, was incredibly knowledgeable and super funny when explaining fun facts and the history of Vancouver. She truly made the bus ride around the city fun and entertaining.”

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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park - Gastown and Chinatown from the coach
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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park

6.Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,782 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Take a 3.5-hour Vancouver overview by coach, with hotel or cruise-terminal pickup, a local guide, and stops at Granville Island Public Market and Stanley Park. Expect about an hour for the market, a brief visit to the Brockton Point totem poles, and city history along the way. Guide assignments vary; recent tours have featured Sam, Sean, Alex, and others.

“Good guide and visit to Stanley Park and Granville. I would’ve liked more time in city e.g. Robson St.”

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Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge - Stanley Park: forest, water and totem poles
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Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

7.Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,778 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $136

Take a guided coach tour from downtown Vancouver to Canada Place, Robson Street, Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Granville Island. You get about 90 minutes at Capilano and 75 minutes at Granville Island, plus city commentary and hotel pickup at most downtown hotels. The tour runs about five to six hours and costs $136.06 per person.

“It was great tour around points of Vancouver as we headed to Stanley park with a totem pole picture stop and other drive by points in the park great trip over lions gate bridge and so much fun at Capilano suspension bridge so fun and the catwalk. Then on to Granville Island for great food wonderful shops and the Public Market! It was a wonderful time.”

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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver - The crew makes the search more rewarding
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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

8.Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

From Steveston, take a 3 to 5 hour cruise into coastal British Columbia waters in search of orcas, summer humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises and eagles. You can meet at the Richmond departure point or choose a round-trip shuttle from select downtown Vancouver hotels. Guides such as naturalist James D. and Rhiannon have helped guests spot and identify whales.

“We had an absolutely amazing whale watching trip. We saw humpbacks, orcas, sea lions, harbor seals, bald eagle plus many other marine birds. The vessel was comfortable even though the weather was a bit wet. Captain and crew were great. I highly recommend this outstanding company.”

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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout - Vancouver Lookout: a city map from 553 feet up
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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

9.Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,556 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Spend about 6.5 hours touring Vancouver with a guide, hotel pickup from selected Vancouver and Richmond hotels, and entry to the Vancouver Lookout and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Expect neighborhood drives, time at Granville Island and Stanley Park, and independent walks across the bridge, through the treetops, and along the Cliffwalk.

“Fantastic tour. Our tour guide Sam was outstanding. Funny, very knowlegeable and an absolute pleasure to have him showing us the sights of Vancouver. From the moment of pick up at our hotel to drop off he was the perfect host. Everything was on time and we always had plenty of time at each site. I would recommend this tour absolutely! Thanks heaps Sam for making our day wonderful 😊”

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Vancouver: Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour - The water takeoff sets the tone
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Vancouver: Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour

10.Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,395 reviews · 30 min · from $130

Take off from Coal Harbour for a 30-minute seaplane experience, with about 20 minutes in the air. Look down on downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, BC Place and the North Shore Mountains, then return to the harbour. Check in at Harbour Air’s Canada Place terminal at least 40 minutes before departure.

“We wished the pilot would tell us where we were and what we are looking at when we were in the air.”

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Grouse Mountain & Capilano Bridge Tour with Fish Hatchery - Ride the Skyride to Grouse Mountain
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Grouse Mountain & Capilano Bridge Tour with Fish Hatchery

11.Grouse Mountain & Capilano Bridge Tour with Fish Hatchery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,275 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $198

From downtown Vancouver, ride to the Capilano River hatchery, walk the suspension bridge and forest paths, then head up Grouse Mountain by Skyride. Admission and transport are included, with time to explore each stop on your own. Guides such as Greg, Andrea, Leslie, and Jessica have helped bring the route to life with local stories and practical tips.

“Had an awesome day. The bears were captivating,and the lumberjack show was fun. The Capilano bridge and treetop walk gave outstanding views. I got a great video showing the salmon jumping and swimming upstream.”

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Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour - Cobblestones, fire and the Steam Clock
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Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

12.Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,273 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Follow an English-speaking guide through Gastown’s lanes and landmark streets on a theatrical account of early Vancouver. Expect tales of the Great Fire, smallpox and a notorious unsolved murder, with a guide who plays a character from the era. The walk ends at Maple Tree Square, among Gastown’s restaurants and bars.

“Our guide was knowledgeable, entertaining, and considerate. He always made sure no one was left behind or uncomfortable.”

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Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour - Stanley Park, English Bay and Lions Gate Bridge
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Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

13.Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,109 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Take off from Canada Place for a roughly 20-minute seaplane flight within a 30-minute experience. Look down on downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, English Bay, Lions Gate Bridge, the North Shore Mountains and, on the stated route, Horseshoe Bay and Bowen Island. The flight has a maximum of 14 passengers and returns to the harbor.

“Beautiful way to see Vancouver from above! And the weather was perfect. Next time I'll do the longer flight!”

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Capilano Suspension Bridge + Grouse Mountain Tour - Capilano River and the salmon hatchery
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Capilano Suspension Bridge + Grouse Mountain Tour

14.Capilano Suspension Bridge + Grouse Mountain Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 908 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $200

Travel from Vancouver across Lions Gate Bridge to the Capilano Salmon Hatchery, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and Grouse Mountain. Admission to the bridge park and Skyride is included, along with hotel pickup, drop-off, and a live guide. Expect about seven hours out, with time to cross the bridge, see the resident grizzlies, and take in North Shore views.

“A terrific tour! I wish I could give the tour a higher rating, Our tour guide, Derek was exceptional. Derek prepped the participants on the way to each destination. He explained what to expect, where to go, and when to regroup. The tour was a great way to explore Vancouver.”

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Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour + Shannon Falls - Shannon Falls: a short stop with a worthwhile viewpoint
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Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour + Shannon Falls

15.Whistler and Sea to Sky Gondola Tour + Shannon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 882 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $161

Leave Vancouver at 9:00 am by shared coach for Shannon Falls, the Sea-to-Sky Gondola near Squamish, and free time in Whistler Village. The $161.04 fare includes round-trip transport and the gondola ticket. Your driver also guides the trip; guides such as Clarkie and Betty have been praised for local stories and clear directions. Plan for a long day, and check what is open in Whistler during your dates.

“Excellent adventure, even in bad weather. Time at Falls and Gondola were perfect. A little too much time in Whistler. Our guide Clarkie was excellent! Pro tip: bring snacks and sit on the driver's side of the bus.”

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