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Vancouver: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Pass

1. Vancouver: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Pass

See the sights of Vancouver at your own pace with a 24- or 48-hour pass for the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus. Choose from a variety of options to suit your interests. Listen to an informative on-board commentary to help you choose where to hop off. Experience the hustle and bustle of downtown Vancouver and the serene natural beauty of the local parks. Jump off at Science World or indulge your passion for sport at the Olympic Village. Stroll the rainforest pathways of Stanley Park, enjoy a bite to eat on Granville Island, visit the iconic Gastown Steam Clock or shop 'til you drop on Robson Street. Benefit from multiple stops, including Coal Harbour, English Bay Beach, Chinatown, and the Sports District. Make the most of your experience in Vancouver with additional options. Choose experiences like seeing the city from the water on a relaxing harbor cruise, or taking a tour of the city in the evening.

Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge Sightseeing: Half-Day

2. Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge Sightseeing: Half-Day

Vancouver’s fascinating past and present come together in this engaging tour that traverses through urban cityscapes, seaside parks, and ancient rainforests. Begin with the highlights of downtown, including Canada Place, home of the 2010 Olympic Cauldron.  Wind through impressive modern and historic architecture, past the Arts and Financial Districts and the fashion mecca of Robson Street. Enter the 1,000-acre urban rainforest, Stanley Park, for a unique perspective of the city from a quiet forest setting. Continue across the Lions Gate Bridge to Vancouver’s scenic North Shore and the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Don’t miss the impressive collection of First Nations artwork and the historic Story Centre.  From the spectacular Cliffwalk, gaze out over towering cedars and the Capilano River winding through the valley far below. Take an exhilarating walk across the Capilano Suspension Bridge to the other side, where many unique and informative experiences await, including the TreeTops Adventure.  Do not miss the amazing Cliffwalk above the canyon. Return to downtown Vancouver via Stanley Park and English Bay, and get ready to engage all of your senses as you step out into Granville Island Market. This market is an artisan haven for all things local and handmade, including delicious food, coffee, tea, eclectic artwork, and West Coast music.  Carry on through bustling Chinatown, a tribute to the Far East. Continue to historic Gastown, the heart of Vancouver, where it all began.

Vancouver: City Highlights Tour

3. Vancouver: City Highlights Tour

The Vancouver city highlights tour offers a personalized way to see the best of this beautiful city on the west coast of Canada. With your professional, certified guide, make multiple stops in Vancouver, including Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, Chinatown, Robson Street, and the English Bay Vancouver Harbour. Explore the city’s art, historic landmarks, and shopping venues.

Vancouver: City Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge

4. Vancouver: City Tour with Capilano Suspension Bridge

Embark on a fascinating tour of Vancouver's major landmarks and its thrilling outdoor attractions. Visit the most important sights around the city, then breathe in the fresh air of Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Receive priority entrance tickets to both parks' attractions. Get picked up directly from your Vancouver hotel and head out on a guided journey around the city. Drive across Lion's Gate Bridge and take in panoramic views of English Bay Beach and the Vancouver Harbor. Explore some of the city's most iconic sites before moving on to your next adventure. Reach Grouse Mountain and walk right into the park with your skip-the-line ticket. Have access to over 40 mountaintop attractions, such as the lumberjack show, the grizzly bears, and the endangered birds show. Admire stunning views of the city and the sea from up above. Finally, step into Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with priority entrance and seize the chance to stroll along the Cliffwalk and visit the Treetop Adventure. Once you're done exploring, take a ride back to your hotel.

Vancouver: 1.5-Hour Guided Sunset Tour

5. Vancouver: 1.5-Hour Guided Sunset Tour

Explore Vancouver as the sky changes color and the sun goes down, seeing the city from two different perspectives. This 1.5-hour guided tour will take you to the most beautiful parts of the city in a coach with panoramic view windows. Start at Prospect Point in Stanley Park and look out over the Burrard Inlet, Vancouver’s North Shore, and Lionsgate Bridge.  Then, it’s off to the popular English Bay where many people will still be catching some of the last rays of sun. The highlight will be stopping at Queen Elizabeth Park, the highest point in Vancouver, where you can get views of the park, the city, and North Shore.   Historic Gastown will be the last stop in your evening — this original settlement is now a National Historic Site. Cobble-stone streets, the original working steam clock, and local artisans will be there to greet you as you enter the area. End your tour here to continue exploring on your own, or continue a little further to end your tour in Canada Place.

Vancouver: Guided City Highlights Tour

6. Vancouver: Guided City Highlights Tour

Enjoy a half-day tour that fulfills the ultimate downtown Vancouver bucket list. Explore a checklist of must-see highlights that a visitor needs to experience firsthand in order to better understand why Vancouver is frequently ranked among the world's best places to live. Witness the city highlights including but not limited to: Jack Poole Plaza, English Bay, and will stop at Stanley Park and Granville Island. Receive a personalized adventure with experienced guides and entertaining live English commentary. Choose an optional walking tour in Stanley Park. Travel by comfortable mini-coach with a maximum of 24 guests.

North Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour

7. North Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour

Nestled at the mountains’ base and shrouded in the forests that blanket the landscape, the North Shore is a treat and a not-to-be-missed day tour. Upon leaving downtown Vancouver, you will travel over Lions Gate Bridge, and land on the North Shore, continuing on to the Shipyards District, one of the city’s oldest and fastest growing urban neighbourhoods. Home to the Lonsdale Quay Market, The Polygon Gallery, and Burrard Pier, this area is situated along North Vancouver’s vibrant waterfront offering unobstructed views of Vancouver’s stunning skyline to the south and the soaring North Shore mountains to the north. Then continue on to the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Take the heart-quickening walk across this iconic bridge high above the canyon floor. Explore the suspended footbridges in Treetops Adventure, walk along cantilevered bridges at Cliffwalk, and stroll along elevated boardwalks through the temperate West Coast rainforest. Finally, travel back across the Lions Gate Bridge to finish your tour where it began, or, opt to stay behind at the Shipyards District and take the Seabus back downtown whenever you’re ready.

Vancouver: City Highlights Tour & The Lookout

8. Vancouver: City Highlights Tour & The Lookout

This tour of culturally rich Vancouver begins with an introduction to key downtown sights including Canada Place, the Olympic Cauldron, and Robson Street. Wind through historic and modern architectural wonders en route to Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre natural oasis that's surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. View historic First Nations Totem Poles and gaze upon ever-changing rainforest and shoreline scenery as the tour makes its way through the park. Continue to the enchanting sights of English Bay, followed by the eclectic Granville Island Market. This artisan’s market embodies the ideal of smaller is better, with all food, art, and music locally produced, as a labor of love. Further exploration takes you to bustling Chinatown and historically significant Gastown. Top off this adventure with a quick elevator ride to the soaring height of 553 feet above the city streets at the Vancouver Lookout. Enjoy views of the ocean framed by the lush Coastal Mountains that surround the city lights and shoreline far below. This tour is a great introduction to the scenic and historic highlights of beautiful Vancouver.

Vancouver: Botanical Gardens Tour and Museum of Anthropology

9. Vancouver: Botanical Gardens Tour and Museum of Anthropology

On this day tour of Vancouver, visit the Van Dusen Botanical Gardens, Nitobe Memorial Garden, Museum of Anthropology, and Queen Elizabeth Park. Experience the eye-popping colors of the four seasons. After being picked up at your accommodation, visit Van Dusen Botanical Garden, learn about plants from every corner of the world, from the lowlands to the highlands, from the rain forest to regions with deciduous species. Study both the fragile ecosystem and First Nations influence found here. Next, at Queen Elizabeth Park, stroll the manicured gardens of the Little Quarry and the Main Quarry. Watch the dancing water fountain. Take advantage of photo opps with the Photo Session, a bronze figurative sculpture of a man photographing three people, by J. Seward Johnson, Jr. At the next stop, the Museum of Anthropology, learn about world arts and cultures with a special emphasis on the First Nations peoples and other cultural communities of British Columbia. See original carved totem poles, First Nations longhouses, and the works of masters such as Bill Reid and Susan Point. Take a short walk over to the Nitobe Memorial Garden via the Asian Centre and its Japanese landscaped garden and architecture. See Japanese flora and visit an authentic tea house. View cherry blossoms in spring, and fall colors in autumn.

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What people are saying about Vancouver

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 1,526 reviews

An excellent tour. There was great communication by email prior to the tour. And when I missed the pickup time I was able to ring the company and Brent the driver and our tour guide came back to collect me. There was only myself and one other person on the tour. So we had the mini bus to ourselves! Brent gave us a great introduction to Vancouver. He is a courteous driver and a very knowledgeable guide to the city. Brent was accomodating and flexible around the timing of the opportunities to explore the Totem Pokes in Stanley Park and the markets at Granville Island. He also dropped each of us at our destinations at the end of the tour, nothing was too much trouble. This short tour is a really good way to understand the history and the geography of the city. I recommend this company and this tour. By the way if you wish to tip - and I was very happy to, you will need cash!

The guide is nice and knowledgeable. The trip is recommended for those who only have limited time in Vancouver.

wonderful experience and great guide! Erick was fantastic and made the whole day enjoyable for everyone.

A fast and efficient tour! It's definitely something I'll use again when I'm traveling.

Must-do if you don't have much time to visit Vancouver.