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15 Best Vancouver Walking Tours

The walking tours: Gastown, Chinatown and the waterfront at street level, guided by people with opinions about every block. The city’s history is shorter than most and stranger than expected.

2.A Wok Around Chinatown: Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour Led by a Chef

Explore Vancouver’s Chinatown on a 4-hour guided walking tour led by a chef, tasting dim sum, learning culture, and visiting the historic garden.

★ 5.0

“This tour was amazing! Bob was such a knowledgeable host, and the tour was about so much more than just food. It was wonderful learning about Chinese culture, the history of Chinese Canadians, and eating some delicious food. Highly recommend.”

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3.The Forbidden Downtown and Gastown Walking Tour

Explore Vancouver’s Prohibition-era secrets on a 1.5-hour walking tour through Gastown and Victory Square, led by engaging guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Lenerd (no O) was great. He made it fun and educational. It is clear that he loves giving these tours and knows a great deal about the area.”

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4.Gratuity-Based Vancouver City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour

Discover Vancouver in just 3 hours with this walking tour featuring highlights like Canada Place, Gastown, and Robson Street, guided by friendly locals.

★ 4.5

“Monica did a great job leading our tour through several Vancouver neighborhoods, discussing history, architecture, arts, and sites. The group was large and background city noise sometimes made it hard to hear. Our fellow travelers were all very nice, making the tour quite pleasant.”

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5.Ancient Trees of Vancouver Walking Tour

Discover Vancouver’s last ancient forest with a knowledgeable guide, walking among 600- to 1,000-year-old trees. An educational, awe-inspiring experience.

★ 5.0

“Colin is a very knowledgeable guide and passionate about his subject. Very enjoyable and interesting tour.”

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6.Vancouver Secrets of Stanley Park Walking Tour

Discover Vancouver’s Stanley Park with a guided walking tour exploring hidden spots, art, indigenous history, and intriguing stories for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“The history and storytelling were both superb! I don't have anything further to say. I find it incredibly annoying that I am unable to submit my review without saying more.”

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7.Vancouver: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Vancouver through a personalized private walking tour with passionate locals, uncover hidden gems, and enjoy authentic city experiences for $43.

★ 4.1

“Il tour è fatto su misura in base al tempo disponibile e a cosa si vuole fare/vedere. La nostra guida Vania è stata molto simpatica e disponibile. Ci ha mostrato in solo due ore le principali attrazioni di Vancouver con gli occhi di un local.…”

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8.Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Led by a First Nations Guide

Discover the Indigenous history and natural beauty of Stanley Park on this 1.5-hour walking tour led by a First Nations guide. Perfect for families and history lovers.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was very personable and friendly. She told us of her people's traditions and way of life. She also pointed out local vegetation and Stanley Park features. Midway through the talk, she gave us some traditional tea. It was welcome, as the day was…”

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9.Vancouver Street Art and Craft Beer 3 Hour Walking Tour

Discover Vancouver’s vibrant street art and craft beer scene on this 3-hour guided walking tour, exploring colorful neighborhoods, murals, and local breweries.

★ 5.0

“What a fun tour! We were the only 2 lucky people on this tour. Andrew gave us a great private tour of some impressive street art, the Beaumont Studios with so many good artists and delicious craft beers. We would have never found all of…”

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10.North Vancouver Walking tour with Local Tastings and Ferry ride

Discover North Vancouver’s culinary scene, scenic waterfront views, and historic shipyards on this walking tour with tastings and a ferry ride for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Kelsey had a wealth of information about the various architectural and historical features during our walk. We highly recommend Kelsey!!!!!!!! Lots of delicious food!!!!!!!!!!”

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11.Vancouver Street Art and Craft Coffee 3 Hour Walking Tour

Explore Vancouver’s vibrant street art and coffee scene on a 3-hour guided walking tour, including art studio visits and scenic views.

★ 5.0

“What a cool underrated experience! Alexis was the best guide and completely full of information. He knew more about Vancouver and Canadian history than any of the other guides we’ve had on this month long trip through western CanaRead more”

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12.Vancouver Craft Brewery Neighbourhood Walking Tour

Discover Vancouver’s craft beer scene with a 3-hour neighborhood walking tour featuring visits to three local breweries, tastings, and insights into brewing culture.

★ 5.0

“I don't know a ton about beer but had seen that there was a large Craft Beer scene in Vancouver and decided to try this tour out. He gave us lots of information about beer in general as well as the breweries we visited. He…”

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14.Vancouver: Private Walking Tour of City Highlights

Discover Vancouver's highlights on this private 2-3 hour walking tour, exploring Gastown, the Marine Building, Waterfront Station, and more with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Fantastique! Le guide était vraiment à l’écoute de tous et s’il n’avait pas la réponse, il faisait des recherches pour la trouver. Il était merveilleux!😊”

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15.Spoken Treasures: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour

Discover Stanley Park’s indigenous stories with a knowledgeable guide on this intimate, 1-hour 15-minute walking tour, exploring totem poles and First Nations culture.

★ 5.0

“Shae was an incredible guide. Really helped us understand the first nation history, culture, and challenges set in the back drop of Stanley Park.”

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More Vancouver Walking Tours

5.0Stanley Park Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$34.99 4.0Vancouver: Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown3 hours$4.75 4.6Vancouver: Discover Vancouver’s Best Donuts & Walking Tour2 hours$65 4.8Vancouver: Street Art & Craft Beer Walking Tour with Tasting3 hours$89 5.0Vancouver Highlights & Hidden Gems Walking Tour with a Local2 to 5 hours (approx.)$63.39 4.8Vancouver: Street Art & Craft Coffee Walking Tour w/ Tasting$71 5.0Guided Walking Tour in Vancouver2 hours (approx.)$32.00 3.5Vancouver: Granville Island Small Group Food Walking Tour2 hours$94 4.0Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown2 to 3 hours (approx.)$4.85 4.0Vancouver : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide3 hours$47 5.0Vancouver Walking Tour: Hidden Gems2 to 5 hours (approx.)$63.08 3.0Vancouver: Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)$66.17 5.0Private Vancouver City Highlights 2 Hour Walking Tour$219.99 5.0Walking Tour Along Stanley Park’s Seawall2 hours (approx.)$6.67 5.0Fort Langley: Film & Television Smartphone Audio Walking Tour1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$5.97 4.1Best of Vancouver: Private Walking Tour with a Local1 - 6 hours$48 5.0Jewish History Vancouver Oakridge Private Walking Tour2 hours$163 Discover Stanley Park: A Smartphone Audio Walking Tour$6.59 Love the Land Indigenous Walking Tour Capilano River Hatchery$58.96 Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour Salish Sea and Me$51.45 Stanley Park Self Guided Walking Tour$5.32 Nanaimo Urban Oasis Trail Walking Tour$355.25 Vancouver 6hr Private Walking Tour with Certified Guide$454.81 Vancouver City Private Walking Tour with Seal Boat Tour$231.53