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The 15 Best Vancouver Tours & Day Trips

124 tours  ·  from $5

Vancouver puts a cedar canyon, a floatplane dock and whale water inside ninety minutes of downtown. Build a first visit from these 15: the North Shore bridges, the boats, the Victoria crossing and the food streets, each priced and paced honestly.

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - What you may see beyond whales
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Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

1.Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,000 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Sail from Granville Island aboard a 95-passenger catamaran with heated cabins, open decks, hot drinks, and naturalists such as Ashley and Petra. Watch for orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, eagles, and seabirds, then receive free wildlife photos after the cruise. Allow about five hours.

“The ship was clean and covered many Km2. Qe saw stellar seals but no whales..rhey told us we can get future excursion for free as long as we show up. We might do that.”

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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Starting at Canada Place
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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

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

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

See Vancouver from a clear-top bus with a 24- or 48-hour pass. Ride between Canada Place, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown, Gastown, and more. Expect recorded commentary in several languages, optional walking tours, and occasional live narration from drivers such as Sherry.

“Waste of time the bus barely goes anywhere you can’t walk from downtown and the audio is not very informative.”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - BC Ferries and the Gulf Islands
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

3.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

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

Spend a full day traveling from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and BC Ferries. This tour includes Butchart Gardens admission, two hours in Victoria, downtown pickup, and live commentary from guides such as Anthony, Bobby, Andy, and Leslie.

“Great all day tour to Victoria if you are in Vancouver for only a couple of days. Enjoy the beautiful views/landscapes on the ferry ride to Victoria. Even though it’s fall Butchart Gardens did not disappoint. Lots of colorful flowers and beautiful fall displays.”

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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - How the wildlife search works
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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

4.Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,260 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Join Prince of Whales from Granville Island for a 3 to 5-hour cruise aboard a covered luxury catamaran. Watch for orcas, humpbacks, seals, and seabirds from three viewing areas, while guides such as Ashley, Victor, or Wilma explain the wildlife. Free photos and hot drinks are included.

“What an amazing experience! We saw 2 humpback whales and 2 groups of orcas!”

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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver - The 90-minute BC Ferries crossing
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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

5.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,242 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $232

Spend a full day traveling from Vancouver to Victoria by coach and BC Ferries. Explore Victoria on your own, then walk through the 55-acre Butchart Gardens. Guides such as Tim, Gavin, Zac, and Carol add history and humor, but expect a long day with several hours on the road and water.

“A great deal of time was spent picking up the participants before going to the ferry and then dropping them off after getting back. We were first picked up and the last dropped off. We started at 7:30 AM and got back to our hotel at 10:30 PM.”

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour - Maple Tree Square and the Gassy Jack story
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

6.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

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

Walk five to eight easy city blocks through Gastown with guides such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Expect Japanese karaage, tortellini, poutine, waffles, wine, beer, and lively stories about Vancouver’s early days. The tour runs rain or shine and suits adults who arrive hungry.

“Our family has an amazing time on the tour! Dan was a great guide and fun to be with, highly recommend!”

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The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours - Granville Island supplies a useful food break
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The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

7.The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

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

Ride from central Vancouver through Stanley Park, Granville Island, False Creek, Olympic Village, Chinatown, and Gastown. Your guide, possibly Steve, Heidi, JT, Marion, or another Cycle City local, sets a comfortable pace, shares city stories, and keeps the group to nine riders.

“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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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket - Crossing the 230-foot suspension bridge
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

8.Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,814 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $61

Prebook timed admission to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, about 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Cross the 230-foot bridge, follow Cliffwalk along the canyon wall, explore seven tree-canopy bridges, and visit the Story Centre and Kia'palano cultural area at your own pace.

“It was absolutely beautiful and lots of fun! Even in the rain it was a great adventure for my friend and I! I would highly recommend this experience!!”

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Vancouver: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops - Harbour views, Coal Harbour, and Robson Street
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Vancouver: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops

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

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

Ride Vancouver’s hop-on hop-off bus for 24 or 48 hours, passing Canada Place, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, Chinatown, and False Creek. Use the Big Bus app, listen in seven languages, and watch for lively guides such as Sherry, Dan, Mary, and Spencer.

“Was a good way to see the city. Just wish the traffic was less so you could do more in a 24 hr time.”

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

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

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

Tour Vancouver by comfortable coach with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Granville Island Public Market, Stanley Park’s totem poles, and Prospect Point. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup simplify the day. Guides such as Sam, Sean, Alex, and Jordan are known for local stories and humor.

“Great tour guide, Sam was funny and made it a memorable day. He was knowledgeable and shared some great tips.”

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Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge - Stanley Park gives you Vancouver’s green side
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Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

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

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

See Canada Place, Robson Street, Stanley Park and Lions Gate Bridge by coach, then explore Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Granville Island. A local guide such as Leslie, Herman or Steve handles the commentary, with downtown pickup, admission to Capilano and optional airport drop-off.

“Just sit back, relax, listen to the guide, enjoy the magnificent Capilano suspension bridge.and shopping at Granville island.”

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From Vancouver: Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls - Riding the Sea to Sky Highway
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From Vancouver: Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls

12.Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,640 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $173

Travel from downtown Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway with a guide such as Jason, Alex, Andrea, or Jessica. Ride the Sea to Sky Gondola above Howe Sound, pause at Shannon Falls, then enjoy three hours to explore Whistler Village. Hotel pickup is available from most downtown hotels.

“Great day up to the ski resort. Originally the sea to sky gondola was supposed to be closed. It was actually open and they took us and gave it to us complimentary. This is a great company. The coach was comfortable. The driver was fun, early, and knowledgeable about the area between Vancouver and Whistler. Overall would book this again. Plenty of time at each spot and it was a great day.”

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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver - On board in British Columbia’s coastal waters
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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

13.Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

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

From Steveston, cruise British Columbia’s coastal waters with a captain and naturalist guide in search of orcas, humpbacks, seals, sea lions, porpoises, and eagles. The 3 to 5 hour trip includes Gulf and San Juan Island scenery, with optional downtown Vancouver shuttle service.

“Great time. Saw humpback whales, one breached. Lots of flukes. Bit of a long journey after that to the Gulf Islands to see seals and sea lions. Overall a good experience.”

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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout - Vancouver Lookout at 553 feet
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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

14.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 such as Sarah, Brent, Sam, or Rodrigo. Visit the Vancouver Lookout, Granville Island, Stanley Park, and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, including the Cliffwalk and treetop paths. Pickup is available from selected Vancouver and Richmond hotels.

“Our Vancouver BC tour was amazing! it was very well-organized, and we were able to see so much in one day without feeling rushed. The Capilano suspension bridge area was magical, everything was decorated for Christmas and felt like an enchanted forest. The Granville Island market was a lot of fun, we tasted many different foods, and the prices were very reasonable. Our guide Sarah did a great job and was very knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour.”

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Vancouver: Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour - What the 30-minute timing really means
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Vancouver: Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour

15.Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour

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

Take a 30-minute Harbour Air seaplane tour from Coal Harbour, with about 20 minutes in the air. You’ll see downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, BC Place, Science World, Lighthouse Park, and Horseshoe Bay. Check in 40 minutes early and bring government ID.

“It was a first time for us in a float plane and the experience was amazing. It was truly a memorable experience seeing the city and surrounding area of Vancouver in a de Havilland and I would recommend it as a must try. Our Harbour Air pilot was smooth on the controls and she made it fun taking pictures for the different groups afterwards. Well worth the cost for this truly pinch me moment.”

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