Canada · DRINKING TOURS IN VANCOUVER
The good drinking tours in Vancouver fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Vancouver craft beer tour with downtown pickup, behind-the-scenes access, tastings, and a souvenir beer glass.
“Although the trip to the location was a little long, the hosts were very effecient in explaining the facts and details behind the alcohol. The tasting was great and eye opening.”
A 5-hour Gastown pub crawl with four classic stops, DJ and karaoke energy, and a free shot at each bar with your first drink.
“Cici abandoned me… I don’t really blame her though - great night! Would absolutely go again. White whale, holy grail!!!!”
A 3.5-hour Vancouver brewery crawl with local guide Michael, tasting flights at three breweries, tours, and transit included.
“This was a great way to experience local brews away from downtown. Each place was quaint, flights were ready for us when we arrived and meeting new people on the tour was the best part.”
Vancouver in a 3-hour walk: street art murals in Mount Pleasant, behind-the-scenes at Beaumont Studios, and craft beer tastings included.
“Andrew! He was a great tour guide and knew the area so well. He could tell us about the history of the art and the area and also make great suggestions for flights of beer to try.”
Three breweries in Vancouver, Mount Pleasant to Faculty. Small-batch tastings, rare cask ale, street art walk, and a beer guide.
“I don't know a ton about beer but had seen that there was a large Craft Beer scene in Vancouver and decided to try this tour out. He gave us lots of information about beer in general as well as the breweries we visited. He also tweeked the beers we sampled based on our personal tastes and preferences which was very cool! I did this tour by myself but felt very welcomed and had a great time!”
A 6-hour Gastown pub crawl with free cover, no line entry, multiple free shots, and icebreaker games that turn strangers into a group.
“we booked the tour thinking we might see some older pubs with a bit of history but we soon realised that wouldn't be the case. We were the oldest of the group, it was aimed at a much younger audience, however, we stuck it out and ended up having a fun night and made lots of new friends.”
One hour of helicopter backcountry beer tasting in the Vancouver Coast and Mountains, small-group landings from Pitt Meadows. Craft flight included.
“Oh my Gosh! Yesterday we went out on Sky Helicopters Beer tasting tour. I don’t drink beer so they substituted champagne for the beer.”
North Vancouver walking brewery tour with 10 beer tastings, tacos, and Shipyards skyline views in 2 to 3 hours for $81.89.
“Our guide, Arsham, was very knowledge and personable. He made a good tour great. The tour felt like a great bang for the buck when it comes to the food, drink and information. Very highly recommend”
Stawamus Chief hike from Vancouver with pickup and private ride, then a Squamish brewery tasting with big coastal views.
“Beautiful view! Trail was difficult but compensate. And the place to drink a beer excellent. The guide was pacient and very polite.”
Six time zones of days out, sorted by the kind of day.
