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The 15 Best Vancouver Tours & Day Trips

196 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Vancouver puts mountains, rainforest and open ocean inside an hour of downtown. These 15 sort the whale boats, the suspension bridges, the Grouse and Sea-to-Sky runs and the ferry days to Victoria, by price and by how much of the day they eat.

Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - Naturalists who add meaning to each sighting
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Vancouver Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

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

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

Review of Vancouver’s half-day whale-watching cruise, with catamaran comfort, naturalist guides, free wildlife photos, tips, and honest value advice.

“very knowledgeable staff shame they were not fully appreciated at the end of the trip.what more people expect i cannot imagine maybe none of them work in a service industry,wish i lived nearby i would go 2/3 times a year”

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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Stops 2 Through 4: Harbour Views, Robson Shopping, and Coal Harbour
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Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver - Butchart Gardens and the Sunken Garden
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Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour with Ferry from Vancouver

Vancouver: Covered Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos - The ride across the Strait of Georgia
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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

Review of Vancouver’s covered whale-watching catamaran, with orcas, humpbacks, free photos, warm drinks, expert guides, and sunset tours.

“I took the tour at 2:30 pm and it was AMAZING best thing to do in vancouver for sure. We saw groups of orcas, a humpback whale and sea lions. The pictures sent by the crew are beautiful.”

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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver - The 90-minute BC Ferries crossing
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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver

Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket - Crossing the 450-foot Capilano Suspension Bridge
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Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

6.Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,181 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Review of Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, with bridge views, Cliffwalk, treetop trails, shuttle tips, value, and practical advice.

“This place was incredible! Soooooo well done, I've never been somewhere that was so gorgeous and everything that was built only enhanced the natural beauty of this area, it was absolutely stunning. I nearly shed a tear being there because it was all so gorgeous. A must-do in Vancouver!! Got here early at 8:30am on a weekday and it was not crowded but started getting crowded around 9:30/10am.”

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour - Starting at the Steam Clock and Waterfront
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

7.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

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

Explore Gastown on a three-hour food and history walk with seven tastings, local drinks, colorful stories, and practical Vancouver tips.

“Great food tour with Andrea. She has a wealth of Gastown historical knowledge and took us to a variety of places that showcase some of the amazing food in Vancouver”

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The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours - The West End and beaches: a quick look at coastal Vancouver
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The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

8.The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours

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

Cycle Vancouver’s seawall, Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown, and Gastown on a five-hour small-group bike tour.

“Took the ride with Gary, who was absolutely fantastic. His knowledge of the Vancouver area, complete with a book of pictures and history lessons, was really great and educational. This ride was a bit faster paced and covered more miles than some other bike tours we have taken in major cities. I would say you should be in moderate shape to keep up! It covers so much of the city and was a perfect way to spend our first day in Vancouver.”

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket - Cliffwalk and the granite canyon wall
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

9.Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

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

Review of Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in Vancouver, with ticket value, shuttle tips, rainforest walks, Cliffwalk, and practical advice.

“This was a most magical experience with the most incredible scenery and views. Would highly recommend”

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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park - Pickup logistics can shape the morning
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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park

Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge - Canada Place and the downtown waterfront
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Vancouver Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

From Vancouver: Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls - Shannon Falls: a quick stop with real impact
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From Vancouver: Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls

13.Whistler & Sea to Sky Gondola with Shannon Falls

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

Review of Vancouver’s Whistler, Sea to Sky Gondola, and Shannon Falls day trip, with practical advice on stops, value, timing, and what to expect.

“It was a great, informative day trip which incorporated a lot. Tour of the city while picking up travellers learning a lot about the city’s history. The gondola ride was great for someone who is scared of heights (nothing at all to be worried about). We did the adventure trail which is an easy walk with great views. A lovely visit to Whistler and a fun time at the Beacon Pub. A must visit! A great day trip. You return in the dark but so worth it to see the Christmas lights in Whistler.”

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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver - Out into the Gulf and San Juan Islands
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Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

14.Whale-Watching Tour from Vancouver

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

Review of Vancouver Whale Watch from Steveston, with orcas, humpbacks, seals, scenery, transport tips, value, and practical advice.

“It was an amazing experience and the group size was not to big. Perfect to be able to take pictures and video of the whales. We were the only boat in the area; which was nice.”

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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout - Gastown and Chinatown: Vancouver’s old core and cultural layers
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Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout

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