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Vancouver Sightseeing: The 15 Best Highlights Tours

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One loop covers Gastown brick, the Coal Harbour float planes, Granville Island and the whole seawall. Below are the highlights tours worth the ticket: which stops each takes in, how the hop-on passes compare over a day, and what you pay before the ferry or the bridge toll.

Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - 24 vs 48 Hours: Choose the Pass That Matches Your Walking Energy

The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours - Starting at Cycle City Vancouver: Bikes, Helmet, and a Smooth Launch

2.The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,827 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours: 5 hours, small group bike ride through Stanley Park, Granville Island, the Seawall, Chinatown and Gastown.

“It was a great tour. Tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It seemed a little long (14 miles)for the average biker, but it was definitely worth it.”

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Vancouver: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops

Vancouver: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops - Where to start: Canada Place, right by the action

Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park

Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park - From pickup to Gastown, start in Vancouver’s old core

4.Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,782 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Half-day Vancouver tour covering Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park viewpoints, and Granville Island Market, with hotel pickup.

“Jordan was very informative and entertaining. He used different voices to tell the history of the places we visited. Only down side was we wanted more shopping time.”

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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout - Gastown and Chinatown Quick Hits That Give You Context

Vancouver: Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour

Vancouver: Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour - Where You Meet Harbour Air at Burrard Landing (and what to bring)

6.Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,395 reviews · 30 min · from $130

Fly over Vancouver by seaplane from Coal Harbour. 30 minutes total, views of Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, and North Shore mountains.

“Activity was fantastic and we had amazing views. It was great how the pilot flew both sides over the city and Stanley park so it didn’t matter which side of the plane you were sat as both got the views.”

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Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour - From Water Takeoff to the Safety Brief: What the Flight Feels Like

7.Vancouver Panorama Scenic Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,109 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $134

Fly 30 minutes over Vancouver by seaplane from Canada Place, seeing Stanley Park, the North Shore, and downtown from above.

“Awesome! And I had the chance to be the copilot! Nice moment, with nice landscapes. Incredible! Everybody should do that once in Vancouver.”

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Epic Electric Bike Tour by Cycle City Tours

Epic Electric Bike Tour by Cycle City Tours - Stanley Park Seawall: totem poles, cedar trees, and the coast ride

Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour - The Route That Matters: Inner Harbour, Burrard Inlet, and 55 Km/h

9.Vancouver City and Harbour Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 839 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Small-group Zodiac cruise past Stanley Park and English Bay, wildlife spotting, fast 55 km/h runs, and a free photo package.

“What a fun experience! Super easy to book and cancel which I had to do beforehand but so thankful we were able to make it work because man did we ever have some fun. Our guide Connor knows how to bring the good time. We were so blessed to get a great tour of the city harbor and some extra bonus sightings on our way back in. The weather was perfect, fish were jumping, the waves were rolling and we were thrilled.”

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The Stanley Park Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

The Stanley Park Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours - Price and value for $81.35: what you’re really paying for

10.The Stanley Park Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Cycle City’s small-group Stanley Park bike tour is a 3-hour mix of seawall views, rainforest paths, totems, and beach time.

“Great tour! Stanley Park is a must see-JT was an awesome guide. Lots of great facts about things along the route. Good number of stops and time for photos. Enjoyed all of it-bikes easy to ride. Recommend CCT!”

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Vancouver: Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour & Suspension Bridge

Vancouver: Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour & Suspension Bridge - The seaplane flight: what you really gain from flying

11.Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour & Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 569 reviews · 4 hours · from $191

Seaplane panorama over Vancouver, then a shuttle to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for the bridge, Cliffwalk, and Treetop Walkway.

“The saw plane ride was amazing!! Loved it.. I wish I had known that I had to take a separate bus to the capilano bridge, but the free shuttle was easy to use. I just thought the plane landed us there and then returned us via sea plane to return. Still a great time”

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Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver

Butchart Gardens and Victoria Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver - From Canada Place To Tsawwassen, Your Day Starts Easy

Vancouver: Extended Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour

Vancouver: Extended Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour - Stanley Park and the North Shore: Classic Views Without the Crowds

13.Extended Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 484 reviews · 45 min · from $198

Fly 45 minutes from Coal Harbour, seeing Vancouver, remote inlets, and BC Place from above on an extended scenic seaplane panorama.

“We were lucky to get some clear skies and that the rain in town was snow on the mountain tops. Absolutely breathtaking. My friend is visiting from West Virginia and she was awe struck. I live here and I was awe struck too!”

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Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour - Meeting Point, Timing, and How to Dress for a Windy Water Ride

14.Vancouver City and Nature Waterfront Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Fast Zodiac tour around Vancouver’s waterfront with shoreline sights, wildlife chances, and a free photo package, in about 90 minutes.

“We LOVED this tour. Captain Jake was amazing and very knowledgeable. Also just a fun boat captain…got our adrenaline up with a bit of speed out on the water. Always made sure everyone was comfortable. Pointed out bald eagles and seals along the way. Beautiful scenery and a lovely way to spend the morning on the water in Vancouver. We would definitely do it again!”

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Vancouver Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

Vancouver Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour - Stop by stop: your route from Canada Place to Stanley Park

15.Vancouver Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

A hop-on hop-off trolley loop through Vancouver’s waterfront, Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Gastown, with live guide tips.

“Fun, the three different guides and drivers were welcoming, courteous, informative adding personal anecdotes and fun!”

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