About this experience
Enjoy the personal service of a Vancouver guide as you explore the city’s highlights, from waterfront parks to cultural hotspots, historic neighborhoods, and top landmarks. With door-to-door transport in a climate-controlled, Mercedes Benz van, you can relax between stops in comfort. A private tour also means the flexibility to sightsee at your own pace, while checking out a handpicked list of 15 Vancouver points of interest. It is accompanied by live commentaries in English on board.
- Private tour ensures personalized service.
- Cover key sites in a single day of exploring.
- Maximize your time in Vancouver with a guided experience.
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at your hotel or cruise port
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Private tour - just you and your group
- Hotel/cruise ship terminal pickup and drop-off
- Private driver/guide
- Private transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van
Not included
- YVR Airport transfer (Meet & Greet)
- Guide gratuities - up to your discretion, highly appreciated
- All other out of pocket expenses
Itinerary and highlights
Waterfront views of North Shore
Most famous building in Vancouver. Beautiful art decors.
Home to permanent art collection of Emily Carr, and other beautful art works of famous painters
The earliest and busiest shopping strip in Vancouver.
Visit the Rose Garden, Totem Poles, Prospect Point.
Be enchanted by this beautiful beach and waterfront area of Vancouver, venue for the annual Polar Bear Swim. See the Amazing Laughter Art Sculptures.
A must visit historic and cultural spot of Vancouver. Visit the Granville Market Place.
Historic Yaletown - formerly a railway yard used by the Canadian Pacific Railway. See Train 374.
The largest public library in Vancouver, resembling the Roman coliseum.
The largest retractable roof stadium in the world, home to the Vancouver Whitecaps and BC Lions.
An ice hockey stadium, home to the Vancouver Canucks hockey team.
The biggest Chinatown in Canada, second largest in North America. See the narrowest commercial building in the Guinness Book of Record - 6 feet wide.
This is where it all began for Vancouver, named after John "Gassy Jack" Deighton in the 1860s. See the Steam Clock, the most photographed item in Gastown.
Visit the Quarry Gardens, Bloedel Observatory, water fountains, and beautiful view of the city centre and the North Shore.
See the Museum of Vancouver, the Maritime Museum with its Yellow Submarine, the Gordon Macmillan Observatory.
Fourteen figures of happy stylized caricatures of the artist - a self portrait.
Meeting and pickup information
- Any hotels in Downtown Vancouver, and cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, Vancouver
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Beautiful Vancouver Explorer Tour And Shuttle
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 11 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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