Vancouver

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

“Our tour was outstanding. Our guide was an amazing storyteller. We leaned a lot about Vancouver history and just over an hour was perfect. We had the added benefit of it being Halloween so lots of fun costumes to see.”

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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

“Our afternoon w/Bob was fantastic. We learned so much about the Chinese Canadian culture & food and visited places we would have never found/gone to on our own. At each it was truly like having a personal docent with us. Also the food was wonderful…”

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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

“Lenard was a fabulous and informative guide. We loved hearing about the history of Gastown and the many interesting facts that were shared. An easy walk and very enjoyable morning!”

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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 an excellent guide. He has a gift for the way he educated us on the beautiful huge trees we saw and the history of the area. It was the favorite for our group.”

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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

“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

“This tour introduced me to three breweries within easy walking distance of each other, tasting a flight of four four-ounce pours at each. Our guide, Nick, was very friendly and informative walking us through each tasting, explaining the history and brewing process of the type…”

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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