The 15 Best Vancouver Tours & Experiences

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - How the 5 hours usually feel, from check-in to the return back to Duranleau St

★★★★★★★★★★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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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

2.Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,028 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Big Bus Vancouver lets you hop on an open-top loop from Canada Place to Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown, and Gastown on a 24 or 48-hour pass.

“The route advertised was partially cut off, so we didn’t get to go to many of the areas that we would have like to see. The highlight was Stanley Park. We got off the bust to journey and see the beautiful park!”

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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

3.Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,703 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $228

Full-day ferry from Vancouver to Victoria plus included Butchart Gardens admission and Inner Harbour free time, with hotel pickup.

“It is a great tour. Our guide was personable, knowledgeable, and his recommendations were truly helpful and appreciated. He did his best to make this trip special. It is a long and somewhat exhausting trip , but well worth it. We scheduled an easy day following the tour, thankfully, but I would do it again. I would definitely recommend it.”

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Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

4.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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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

5.Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,242 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $232

Coach and ferry day trip from Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens, with 3 hours downtown and guided highlights included.

“It is a VERY long day! We did luck out with a sunny day at the gardens. Truly gorgeous. Our driver Toni was super narrating and navigating thru Vancouvers crazy traffic and the ferry process.”

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

6.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Taste Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood on a 3-hour Gastown walking tour with food tastings, drink samples, and local Wild West history.

“Gastown Food Tour was a fantastic way to experience the city’s food and drink scene while learning about its local history. Our guide, Rachel, was knowledgeable and friendly, and every stop offered something delicious. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a fun, flavorful intro to Vancouver!”

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The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

7.The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

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

A 5-hour small-group bike tour of Vancouver’s biggest sights, from Stanley Park Seawall to Granville Island, Chinatown, and Gastown.

“Heidi was an amazing guide! Very informative and we could tell she loved her city. Highly recommend this trip. Easy to moderate riding.”

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

8.Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,814 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $61

Prebook entry to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and wander the rainforest on your own schedule, with Bridge, Cliffwalk, Treetops, and seasonal lights.

“Absolutely fantastic experience. The suspension bridge was very cool but then all the extra effort they have done designing and constructing all the tree and cliff walks makes this a 10/10 experience.”

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

9.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,807 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $47

A practical hop-on hop-off bus loop that pairs harbour and neighbourhood views with optional walking routes, for a smart Vancouver first look.

“The tour guides were all so professional, and well learned! Unfortunately there is a lot of traffic and traffic lights which took a while to get from one place to the next, but overall the tour, and the frequency of the buses was excellent!”

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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park

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

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

Half-day Vancouver highlights tour with hotel pickup, guided stories, Stanley Park viewpoints, and Granville Island food and art.

“It was a very informative tour. Tour guide was very pleasant. Enjoyed Granville Island and Stanley Park.”

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Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

11.Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,778 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $136

Vancouver half-day coach tour hitting Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Capilano Suspension Bridge, with hotel pickup and guided highlights.

“We had an excellent tour around Vancouver BC. They arrived to pick us up promptly and Andy was very knowledgeable about the whole area, and very informative and friendly!!”

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From Vancouver: Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls

12.Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,640 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $173

Guided Vancouver day trip to Whistler Village, Sea to Sky Gondola, and Shannon Falls, with hotel pickup, live commentary, and included tickets.

“Great day trip! Andrea M is a very experienced tour guide and provided a lot of detailed historical information along the way. Totally enjoyed the trip!”

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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

13.Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,572 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

3 to 5 hour whale watch from Vancouver, sailing from Steveston for orcas and humpbacks, with seals and eagles, plus shuttle option.

“We were able to see a humpback up close, seals and a pod of orcas. My wife and I had a great time. Would recommend!”

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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

14.Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,556 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

A one-day Vancouver highlights route with hotel pickup, guided neighborhood walks, and paid stops at Vancouver Lookout and Capilano Suspension Bridge.

“This tour was a nice blend of guided bus tour and free time to walk and explore. The highlight was definitely the Capilano Suspension Bridge all lit up for Xmas. Our guide, Sarah, gave great advice that saw us miss the crowds and we were all very grateful for that!!”

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Flyover in Vancouver: An Immersive Flying Theatre Experience

15.Flyover in Vancouver: An Immersive Flying Theatre Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,526 reviews · 35 min · from $23Best value

Flyover in Vancouver is a 35-minute, multi-sensory flight show at Canada Place with motion seats, a 20-metre sphere, wind, mists, and scents.

“That was the most amazing, incredible and most impressive experience we’ve ever had. It was worth every penny! Highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Vancouver.”

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