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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.

1.Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

Explore Vancouver’s dark past with the Lost Souls of Gastown walking tour. Engaging guides, haunting stories, and historic sites in a 1.75-hour experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Great History Stories. I love how they play characters in the story. Vanessa was outstanding as a guide. She was funny, informative and stays in character.”

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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 experience felt like a lost episode of Parts Unknown. It wasn't just a meal; it was a dive into the history of the Chinese experience in Canada—a story that felt hauntingly familiar yet distinctly its own. It served as a poignant reminder that the…”

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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 was wonderful! His passion for these magnificent trees shines through on this tour! An absolute must if in Vancouver. Tour is in famous Stanley Park.”

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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

“Some walking but quite manageable. Entertaining and reveals tales you may not hear about otherwise if walking by yourself. Cole was articulate and a fun guide.”

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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

“Vania had arranged a tour exactly to our request. she was very informative and entertaining and held our interest for the duration. highly recommend beginning your stay in Vancouver with a walking tour.”

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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

“Easy to hike, very powerful stories and a lot of knowledge, guided by people who have a deep connection with the land”

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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

“This tour was awesome! Fran, our guide was very informative and engaging and shared lots of info. We saw and learned lots about the street murals, the Olympic Village and had personal visits with local artists in their studios. The beer tastings were fun and…”

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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

“Our food tour of north Vancouver was great a lots of tasty food and drinks beautiful area. Our Tour guide Kate was very nice, will recommend.”

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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

“Joining Chad’s craft beer tour in Vancouver was such a fantastic way to explore the local craft beer scene! His deep connection to the community and knowledge about each brewery really stood out, making the experience both authentic and insightful. We visited three unique breweries,…”

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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

“Beautiful scenery! We had a walk with Patrick, he was very nice and knowledgeable of the surrounding area. He is also very knowledgeable of the various tribes of Vancouver and their history/culture. Loved the vibe and energy of the walk, would easily do it again.…”

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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