15 Photo Tours in Vancouver Worth the Day

1.Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,000 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Vancouver half-day whale watching from Granville Island on a heated catamaran, with free wildlife photos and expert naturalists.

“Luxury compared to the small boats plus you’re a bit more above sea level so you can see the whales quite well. Our favorite was seeing and learning about the Humpbacks. Spotting their blowhole sprays and then watching the Tail flap at the end before they dive was great. Saw our first whales, a couple sets of Orcas, within 37 mins of leaving the dock. So, not a long boat ride at all while you’re seeking out the whales and seals n A little rainy at first but didn’t matter on these big catamaran ships. Very comfy and once the crew spotted wildlife they’d stop the boat so you always…”

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2.Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,260 reviews · 5 hours · from $188

Join a guided whale-watching cruise from Granville Island for orcas, humpbacks, and more, plus free high-res photos.

“Very knowledgeable & excellent idea giving us their photos via email.”

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3.Vancouver Sunset Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $193

Ride a Salish Sea catamaran from Granville Island for a whale-first adventure, plus free emailed photos and warm drinks.

“Amazing experience! A superbly organized tour with a professional and knowledgeable team. Sebastian, Tom, Luke, Ashley and Jonathan were welcoming and passionate about what they were doing as well as looking after us and sharing their deep knowledge of the wildlife. Highlight was seeing the humpback whales and even more impressive was how they identified the names of the whales! Highly recommend this trip - one of our best experiences. Thank you Prince of Whales team !”

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4.Photography in Rainforest & Suspension Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $86

Vancouver rainforest photo coaching on a Lynn Canyon suspension bridge hike, with DSLR borrowing and rainy-weather long-exposure practice.

“We had a great time on this hike with Nafees he took his time explaining the area and showing us the less traveled paths. With his passion for photography we basically had a personal photographer for the day.”

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5.Photography, Gondola & Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $161

Vancouver to Joffre Lakes for glacier views, waterfall stops, and hands-on photo coaching in a small group with gondola scenery.

“Fantastic! A highlight of our Vancouver trip. Nafees is so knowledgeable about the area and cultural context and did a wonderful job customizing the experience to our needs. It was wonderful to learn from his expertise in photography as well and he was great at finding moments for us to capture together as a family. Really well done tour and a wonderful experience!”

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6.Photography & Hiking in Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $147

A 7-hour Vancouver photo hike mixing old-growth forests, Stanley Park classics, Granville Island lunch, and night Gastown plus English Bay sunset.

“This tour was excellent!! I was solo on this tour and he did not cancel like most would do. Nafees was very knowledgeable about the city and the areas we hiked. Also he was very fun to talk too!! The nature hike and photography was my favorite part. Light hiking in nature and there are lots of stairs but it was nice to see a different part of the city than just downtown. Took some excellent pictures and Nafees showed me pictures settings on my IPhone that I had no idea it had. Highly recommend booking!!”

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7.Photography & Intermediate Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $86

A 4-hour Quarry Rock photo hike in Deep Cove, with pickup, small-group coaching, and practical nature photography tips.

“Although we didn’t get the views we wanted from Cypress Mountain as it we had heavy fog it was still a great tour the hike was great and he took us to some other great sites .. nehee was very informative very helpful on the tour would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Vancouver”

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8.Photography, Hiking & Ferry to Bowen Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $133

Ride the ferry to Bowen Island, hike forests and waterfalls, and learn photo basics with a pro, plus a borrowed DSLR and complimentary shots.

“A tour that is good for a rainy day with not many tourists and beautiful views. A scenic hike and Nafees teaches you a lot about photography!”

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9.Photography & Walk in Stanley Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Stanley Park photo walk with smartphone and DSLR tips, ending at English Bay sunset. Small group, pickup, and complimentary photos.

“The photography tour was the highlight of my visit. Nafees is an excellent tour guide and photographer. He not only showed me the best spots in Stanley park, but also shared valuable tips on taking photos from iPhone. I wish I had done this tour towards the beginning of my trip so I could use the tips in other photos as well. A plus is the complimentary photo shoot, as a solo traveller, I appreciated the photos he took of me around these amazing places creating memories. I would recommend this tour to everyone who is visiting Vancouver.”

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10.Photography & Sightseeing in Whistler & Squamish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Photo-focused day trip from Vancouver to Whistler and Squamish with a pro photographer guide, waterfall stops, and an easy trail walk.

“Nice experience to visit all attractions throughout the Sea to Sky Highway. The whole tour is smooth and the guide is especially professional. We feel comfortable in the whole journey. Thank you.”

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11.Photography & Walk at Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $38Best value

Capture Gastown at night with a pro photographer, learn long-exposure tips, borrow a DSLR and tripod, and shoot in a small group.

“We had a great time in Gastown with Nafees. Learned some of the history of Gastown while he taught us some cool techniques for night photography. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in getting the most out of their camera or phone, or just want to find the best spots to shoot in the area.”

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12.Photography & Rockies Road Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,158

5-day Rockies photo road trip from Vancouver to Jasper, Lake Louise and Yoho, with a professional photographer guide, small group hikes.

“Nafees always has a way to make a trip personal and just for you. Even though we are in a group, he is flexible and everyone feels at ease! If you want a fun, family style yet professional trip experience this is it!”

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13.Personal Travel Photographer Tour in Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $294

A private Vancouver photography tour with a local pro, a custom route, and an online gallery with free digital downloads.

“Marcos was wonderful at putting us at ease and taking us to great spots in beautiful Stanley Park. He had a plan in place, and pose ideas in mind. We are looking forward to seeing pictures from this morning.”

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14.Art of Street Photography Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

2-hour guided street photography walk in downtown Vancouver with Street16 Photography, focusing on candid moments, light, and shadows.

“Jake and Chris on Tuesday July 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm, were excellent in introducing us to Vancouver Street Photography. We learned so much and hope to continue the relationship with Jake, Chris and their Street Photography organizations.”

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15.Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $142

Private Vancouver vacation photoshoot with a local photographer. Get 45 edited images in 4-5 business days.

“Abi was great. She gave good directions and was very helpful. She picked a nice location for our photo shoot. We had fun and our pictures are beautiful. Many thanks.”

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