Discover the best walking tours in Vancouver - from sightseeing tours and cultural experiences to adventure activities and day trips with top-rated local guides.
Best Walking Tours in Vancouver
Discover the beauty of Vancouver on foot with our curated
walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time
or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Vancouver by walking lets you
experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.
Step inside a world of murder, revenge, and true grit in a dramatic history of Victorian Gastown. This roving one-person play is led by a professional actor in character. Stories of deadly fire and smallpox emerge from the shadows as you venture through cobblestone streets to the shocking finale in this unique performance-theatre experience. .
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Explore Vancouver’s dirtiest Prohibition-era secrets. From mobsters and rum runners to corrupt politicians, this historical walking tour winds through Gastown’s most historic streets and alleyways – and most illicit stories.
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It's time for Vancouver's secrets to come out of the closet. The wild, untold history of Vancouver's LGBTQ2+ community comes alive through stories of struggle, unity, and celebration on a 2 hour adventure through Downtown and the West End. You'll meet a history of outrageous drag queens, book store bombings and the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of our city.
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Explore the elegance and energy of Vancouver on our 3-Hour Walking Tour. Led by a local guide, this tour showcases a stunning blend of modern architecture, natural beauty, and cosmopolitan flair, offering a truly unique experience.
Discover Vancouver’s most iconic and historic areas, learning about its rich cultural evolution. Your knowledgeable guide will share insider insights into the city’s local legends, key establishments, and what makes Vancouver a global destination.
With recommendations for high-end dining, shopping, and entertainment, this tour ensures you make the most of your visit. Ideal for adults seeking an enriching experience, this tip-based tour lets you decide the worth of your journey, ensuring you savor the best of this picturesque city. Whether it's your first visit or you're returning to discover more, this tour offers an elevated and engaging perspective on Vancouver.
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Discover the jaw-dropping beauty – and sinister stories – of Stanley Park. Behind those majestic forests, picturesque gardens and stunning beaches lies a history of buried treasure, shocking crime scenes, and the ghostly lore of Deadman’s Island.
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VANCOUVER's #1 PUB CRAWL!
Every city of the world hosts a pub crawl. Welcome to the best bar crawl in Vancouver. If you want to know the best places to go, don’t worry we have it all covered. Join us as we party through Gastown's nightlife with amazing people from across the globe!
Meet @ Portside Pub - Friday nights @ 8pm
It's a pub crawl with a really fun twist: guests can take part in an optional and unique game designed to help break the ice by completing challenges and tasks throughout the night. Fake a marriage proposal or start a conga line and you can win boozy prizes!
WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR TICKET
- 1 bingo challenge card game
- 1 free shot at 4 different bars (with any drink purchase)
- Cover at 2 party bars
- Skip the lineup at 2 party bars --> SAVE 45min
HOW TO JOIN
On Friday, meet inside the Portside pub at 8pm. Your guides will be wearing leopard print shirts! The crawl leaves at 8:45pm.
*Accepting cash or e-transfers at the bar*
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Discover Vancouver: Film, TV, and City Highlights Tour
Explore Vancouver’s film history and iconic landmarks on this immersive 3-hour walking tour. Perfect for film fans and those who love exploring vibrant neighborhoods, architecture, and local culture.
Visit filming locations from Deadpool, Fifty Shades of Grey, The X-Files, The Interview, The Flash, Night Agent and more. Stand where scenes were shot, see clips that bring them to life, and learn how they were created. Gain insight into Vancouver’s booming film industry, the 3rd largest in North America.
This tour highlights Vancouver’s neighborhoods and landmarks, including the Vancouver Art Gallery, Granville Street, Public Library, stadium district, Chinatown and its gardens, Gastown, the Steam Clock, and Waterfront Station. Your guide, a local actor, will share stories about the city’s architecture, culture, and history, blending film trivia with city exploration.
Please note: Some clips feature violence and are rated PG-13
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Do you have what it takes to figure out who killed Jimmy Capello, how, and why? He was poisoned, strangled AND stabbed... popular guy!
You will be met by a real person in character as a detective who will send you on your murder investigation and give you everything you need to play. Work your way through Gastown in teams of 2 to 6 players, picking up clues and solving puzzles along the way. You'll see historic places, public art, architecture and other attractions.
This outdoor escape room mystery game is *real* fun - there is no app to download, no wifi or devices required. You'll be too busy exploring Gastown in downtown Vancouver to look at your phone (but don't forget to take photos)!
Can you earn a top score and your place on our website and Instagram page? Each team receives a team certificate with their score and each player receives a souvenir sticker. Are you ready to solve this murder mystery? You have two hours to catch a killer!
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Secret agents needed! You will be met by a real person in character as a Special Agent who will send you on your Secret Mission and give you everything you need to play. Are you ready for your Secret Mission? You have two hours to save the city!
Your spy kit will include a real map, clues, tools, a locked box and more - this game is like an escape room stretched across the city.
Sign up in teams of 2 to 6 players to play this Amazing Race/Race Across the World style game as you tour Vancouver’s sights: historic places, public art, architecture and other attractions. This outdoor escape room mystery game is *real* fun - there is no app to download, no wifi or devices required. You'll be too busy exploring downtown Vancouver to look at your phone (but don't forget to take photos)!
Can you earn a top score and your place on our website and Instagram page? Each team receives a team certificate with their score and each player receives a souvenir sticker.
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You will explore Stanley Park, see the Totem Poles, walk along the Seawall, stop at Lost Lagoon, English Bay and Sunset Beach Park, all the while capturing the golden hour, wintery scenery, and sunsets. Also includes photography lessons with your DSLR or smartphone, as well as complimentary photoshoots.
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Do you have what it takes to figure out who killed Jimmy Capello, how, and why? He was poisoned, strangled AND stabbed... popular guy!
You will be met by a real person in character as a detective who will send you on your murder investigation and give you everything you need to play. Work your way through Gastown in teams of 2 to 6 players, picking up clues and solving puzzles along the way. You'll see historic places, public art, architecture and other attractions.
This outdoor escape room mystery game is *real* fun - there is no app, no wifi, no devices required. You'll be too busy exploring Gastown in downtown Vancouver to look at your phone (but don't forget to take photos)!
Can you earn a top score and your place on our website? Each team receives a team certificate with their score and each player receives a souvenir sticker. Are you ready to solve this murder mystery? You have two hours! This activity is also available daily for 2-6 players - check our other listings.
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Experience the hit TV show Supernatural, in person where it was filmed! Walk through the historic neighbourhood and original settlement of Vancouver-Gastown and surrounding areas and visit locations where the show was filmed, at night. Take in the iconic steam clock. View media on a tablet at the locations where various seasons of the show was filmed at and learn about the movie magic that took place from 15 seasons of the hit series filming in Vancouver and surrounding areas. Explore and learn about the booming local film industry with a fellow fan of Supernatural and Vancouver local who works in film. Hear stories from the series and personal accounts of the show and how it grew our film industry to what it is today, giving Vancouver the name: Hollywood North.
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Discover Vancouver in a whole new way on this one-of-a-kind haunted walking tour. Perfect for fans of ghost stories, history, architecture, and iconic landmarks, this tour combines the city’s spooky past with its rich cinematic history.
Explore real-life haunted locations in Downtown Vancouver, including Granville Street, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, the Vancouver Art Gallery (the outside), iconic old theatres (viewed from the outside), Gastown, Blood Alley, the Steam Clock, and Waterfront Station. Learn about their dark histories and the ghosts that are said to haunt them today.
Adding to the intrigue, you’ll hear how horror and thriller movies have used these eerie locations as filming sites. Watch thrilling clips on a tablet and see how these landmarks were transformed on screen.
Tour Details:
This is a walking tour covering 3 km (2 miles) at a leisurely pace with plenty of breaks.
Please note: some clips depict violence and the supernatural and are rated PG-13.
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Guided Tour throughout Vancouver's Nightlife district. Access the 4 best bars/nightclubs of Vancouver + includes drinks at every location!!
Party while meeting awesome people from around the world!
Meet @ The Yale Saloon - Saturday nights @ 9:00pm
Game bar | Bull riding | | Party bar | DJ bar | Night Club
IMPORTANT!
- Two pieces of physical ID are required to enter the bars*
- We will contact you to confirm meeting points*
WHAT YOU GET
- Guided Tour through Vancouver
- 1 free shot at 4 different bars/nightclubs
- Cover at 2 party bars + 2 nightclubs
- Skip the lineup at 2 party bars + 2 nightclubs
Your guides will be waiting in the bar with signs saying “Granville Pub Crawl”!
HOW IT WORKS
The Granville Pub Crawl starts out at The Yale Saloon bar located at the peak of the entertainment district. We go on to various stops for drinks, games, and more fun stuff at a range of venues. We end up at one of Granville's biggest and best bars and venues.
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Step into the historic streets of Gastown and become a daring treasure hunter chasing the legendary Oppenheimer Stash - a lost fortune from Vancouver’s Gold Rush era. Guided only by an old letter and your own instincts, you'll follow hidden clues, solve real-world puzzles, and uncover secret corners of the city.
With your smartphone as your guide, you'll explore ornate turn-of-the-century architecture, discover landmarks from Vancouver’s past, and even glimpse long-lost sites through a mysterious picture frame that reveals echoes of history.
Each solved puzzle reveals a new piece of the story and brings you closer to the treasure. Play at your own pace, solo or with friends and family, and create unforgettable memories as you walk, think, and explore.
What makes this tour unique?
It’s a story-driven adventure that transforms Vancouver’s Old Town into your own real-life puzzle board, blending discovery, mystery, and exploration.
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Wear comfortable shoes — Vancouver streets may be cobblestoned.
Don’t miss trying local food or drink
Look out for public fountains to refill your water.
Book tickets in advance to skip the lines at popular attractions.
Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours
A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical
context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you
prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore
Vancouver at your own pace using maps and mobile apps.
Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.
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