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
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.
Any hotels in Downtown Vancouver, and cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, Vancouver
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vancouver City Highlights Explorer Private Tour lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 16 stops.
Prices start at $368 per person for this Vancouver experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Any hotels in Downtown Vancouver, and cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, Vancouver Pickup points include Rosewood Hotel Georgia.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 11 travellers can book together.
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Great introduction to the beautiful city of Vancouver made all the more enjoyable by the commentary from our driver and guide, Jason. Knowledgeable witty and very entertaining with his stories and impersonations. Highly recommend.
Hello Godfrey, Thank you very much for your review. Just a note - our guide's name is Bobby, not Jason. Thank you. Regards, Bobby Beautiful Vancouver Explorer
Absolutely amazing. More than we could have hoped for. Bobby was so knowledgeable about Vancouver and the history
Hello Evangeline, Thank you for your time to write this review. We are happy that you have enjoyed yourselves on the tour. Have a wonderful holiday, and the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the colours. Regards, Bobby
Bobby was a great guide. He was very patient with my handicap father and my 2 kids. I would highly recommend this tour.
Hello Kelle, Thank you very much for your review. It is very much appreciated. Enjoy your holidays. Regards, Bobby
Good times had by family on this private bus tour throughout Vancouver. Our guide (Bobby) was charismatic, knowledgeable, and accommodating. He even ordered us some perfect weather! A perfect balance of time in and off the bus. Recommended as a good orienting tour for first-time visitors.
Hello Matthew, Thank you very much for your review. I was a pleasure hosting all of you, and am very happy that all of you enjoyed the tour of Vancouver. Regards, Bobby
Our group of 10 enjoyed the tour very much. Our tour guide, Bobby was great! He was very knowledgeable about Vancouver, its history and present day. He was very kind and accommodating to all of our needs. He was able to adjust the schedule once he found out that we needed to be at the airport earlier than he had expected. He was also able to take us to a variety of places even in our limited time. He was an excellent driver as well. We would definitely recommend Bobby as your tour guide with VIATOR.
Hello Lynn, Thank you for your time to write this review. It is very much appreciated. We are very happy that you all enjoyed the tour. Yes, every effort was made to ensure a seamless tour of the city, between pick up at the cruise terminal and drop off at the airport, all on time. Regards, Bobby
Bobby was fantastic, his knowledge is extensive and he also adapted the tour to take account of some mobility issues. Very comfortable van and a comprehensive tour of the highlights of the city. Highly Recommend it.
Hello Doug, Thank you for your 5 star review. It is very much appreciated. It was a totally enjoyable tour, hosting all of you. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday in Vancouver. Regards, Bobby
The tour operator Bobby was very knowledgeable, it was a fun time and we really enjoyed the market !
Hello Tammy, Thank you for your review. We are very happy that you have enjoyed yourselves here in Vancouver, from the seamless pick up at the cruise terminal, the stops at Stanley Park, Granville Island, Queen Elizabeth Park, and the transfer to Vancouver International Airport, on time for your departure flight home. Regards, Bobby Beautiful Vancouver Explorer
So glad we booked this tour! Bobby was incredibly nice and knowledgeable about Vancouver. We only had one day here and I’m happy we spent it doing this adventure with Bobby. I can’t wait to come back an explore more this city has to offer!
Hello Natasha, Thank you for your 5 star review of this tour. I am very happy that all of you have enjoyed the tour very much. Yes, do visit Vancouver again, explore and experience. I look forward to hosting you and your family. Take care. Regards, Bobby Beautiful Vancouver Explorer
Bobby was a great guide. He gave us a lot of information about Vancouver and about all of the flowers and trees we saw in Stanley Park which was a beautiful place. He also took excellent pictures along the way and was very kind to our sister who had limited mobility. Lunch at the Public Market was great.
Hello Kathleen, Thank you very much for your 5 star review of this tour. It is very much appreciated. We are very happy that you and your sisters have thoroughly enjoyed yourselves. Regards, Bobby
We really enjoyed the private tour with Bobby! He was very knowledgeable about Vancouver and a truly nice person. We loved the convenience of being picked up at the cruise dock with our luggage and being dropped off later at our hotel. Excellent!
Hello Nancy, Thank you for your review. Yes, we do provide door to door service. I am very happy that you all had enjoyed yourselves on this tour. Regards, Bobby
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