Vancouver · GUIDED WALKS AROUND VANCOUVER
26 tours
The city rewards walking pace: gas lamps and cast-iron in Gastown, apothecary windows in Chinatown, the Downtown Eastside stories the bus tours drive past. Below are the guided walks worth the two hours, with prices, group sizes and which ones run whatever the forecast says.
Vancouver Gastown food and history tour: 6-7 tastings, beer and wine options, and lively stories on a 3-hour cobblestone walk.
“Rachel provided a fun history and food tour through Gastown. We loved the small group interactions and left with full tummies and a richer understanding of this area of Vancouver.”
A gothic street-theater walk through Gastown’s darkest chapters, from the 1886 Great Fire to cobbled back alleys and iconic stops, with local guides.
“We learned some about the gastown. The stores where interesting. Our guide was very nice. Would recommend.”
Chef-led Chinatown walking tour in Vancouver with tea, Dr Sun Yat-Sen garden calm, and included dim sum lunch for small groups.
“An absolutely amazing Chinatown tour ! Felt like a well curated walk with a knowledgeable friend who truly wanted to share his personal favorite places in Chinatown. Everything we ate and discussed was also placed in the perfect historical context. The pace of the walk was perfect with the right amount of delicious food ! Thank you Bob !”
A 90-minute Prohibition-themed walk through Vancouver’s Gastown and downtown, with stops like the Cambie, Woodward’s 43, and Hotel Europe.
“I wouldn’t recommend that anyone schedule a tour through Viator-just go directly to the tour operators! We made the reservation the day before and could not reschedule through the Viator page even though the tour operator said they had no issue with us rescheduling for a daytime tour…walking through the area on our own convinced us that a daytime tour would be safer.”
A 3-hour Vancouver downtown walking tour from Canada Place to Gastown, guided in English or Spanish, with photo stops and local tips.
“Good little tour that told you about the city in an honest way. Where to go and see and good places to visit and eat. Great guide who kept it fun.”
Walk Stanley Park's ancient cedars and Douglas firs with Colin Spratt, plus old maps and big-tree history. Small group.
“If you find yourself in Vancouver, make sure to treat yourself to a tour of the ancient trees in Stanley Park with Colin as your guide. This experience was an unexpected gem and highlight of the trip- all thanks to Colin’s remarkable skills and passion. From the moment we met Colin, his enthusiasm for the natural world was palpable. He’s not just a guide; he’s a knowledgeable conservationist with an incredible understanding of both ecological and human affairs. His depth of experience allowed him to weave stories and history into every aspect of the tour. One of the many awe-inspiring highlights was learning about the 1000-year-old western red cedar, affectionately…”
A 2-hour Stanley Park walk with a local storyteller, looping through hidden spots, totems, and dark local history for $29.29.
“Guide was a great story teller. He made the park come alive. Beautiful place. Would recommend. Visit Aquarium after the tour.”
A small-group walking food tour in Vancouver that pairs Gastown icons with 5 tasty stops, sushi, porchetta, and sweet treats.
“Very informative and great food! Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a taste of Vancouver -”
A private, local-led Vancouver walking tour where the route is shaped around you, with photo stops, street culture, and local tips.
“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.”
Vancouver donut crawl with iconic stops and small local shops, plus easy walking, morning and afternoon options, and a likely donut-maker view.
“Our guide Ainsley was fun & energetic! We had a great time sampling donuts and learning about the city on our tour.”
A guided Talking Trees walk in Stanley Park, led by a First Nations cultural ambassador, with Coast Salish stories, plant uses, and tea.
“My tour of Stanley Park with Shay was so lovely! I came up from Seattle for the weekend to enjoy Vancouver and this was an absolute highlight of my trip.”
A small-group Vancouver walking tour blending Vancouver Mural Festival street art stops with craft beer tastings and studio access.
“We had a wonderful experience! We saw great art and drank great beer. Erica was an excellent guide!!”
North Vancouver food walk with Seabus ferry views, Lonsdale Quay tastings, shipyard bites, and included beer or wine.
“Kelsey had a wealth of information about the various architectural and historical features during our walk. We highly recommend Kelsey!!!!!!!! Lots of delicious food!!!!!!!!!!”
Street art murals and craft coffee in Vancouver. A 3-hour small-group walk with Olympic Village views and Beaumont Studios tastings.
“Guide fantastique, il m’a fait découvrir une partie méconnue de Vancouver, street art incroyable, Best Coffee ever, thank you Alexis”
Sample 5 hand-picked Granville Island bites plus an adult cocktail on a small-group Vancouver walking food tour with skyline views.
“Food was great. Market is amazing. Your guide through da experience was perfect. We were full by the time we were done.”
