Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local

Vancouver, Canada

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover another side of Vancouver with a private guided tour. Get paired with a local guide who is aligned with your unique interests, and visit both classic attractions and off the beaten path spots. From Granville Island and Kitsilano Beach to exploring the West End, you're sure to get a great blend of what makes the city unique while still hitting some of the most popular points of interest.

See a side of Vancouver that most tourists don't see
Tour the city with a local to discover hidden gems and popular sites worth visiting
Visit spots like Granville Island and Kitsilano Beach, or explore the West End
Get suggestions from your host or tailor the tour according to your interests

What's Included

Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Choose 3 or 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Starbucks
655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7, Canada
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit you preferences with the help of our Experience Planners

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Davie Street (Pass By)

West End (Pass By)

Granville Island (Pass By)

Kitsilano (Pass By)

Kitsilano Beach (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Most travelers can participate
Wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 9 reviews

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So much to see and do

Cathie_W, Sep 2025

We were able to customize calling tour of downtown. We toured Stanley Park and Gastown. Also made our way to Granville Island based on directions from our guide.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hello Cathie, We’re glad to hear that you were able to customize your tour and explore Stanley Park, Gastown, and Granville Island. We always aim to provide a seamless experience, and your input helps us continue improving our services. We hope to welcome you to another City Unscripted experience in the future! Warm regards, Sheenah and the City Unscripted team

Seeing Vancouver for the First Time

Cathy_A, May 2025

We had always heard how beautiful Vancouver was, but didn’t really know much about the city. Since we only had a few hours after our cruise and before our flight home, a highlights tour was exactly what we needed. Walking around with our guide and hearing some of the history while seeing some highlights was fun. We stopped for pictures and heard some of the stories that piqued our interest to learn more. We found a couple of places to spend a wee bit of time before flying home, so seeing the city in this way was perfect! Thanks for a great tour!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m so glad we could help you make the most of your short time in Vancouver. A highlights tour is a wonderful way to get a feel for the city, especially when it’s paired with a knowledgeable local to share its stories and hidden corners. It’s great to hear you found places you wanted to explore more and that your guide made the walk engaging and worthwhile. If you ever return to Vancouver or explore a new city, we’d love to help you dive even deeper.

Fun way to see Vancouver

Jeffrey_V, Jan 2025

Kim was fantastic! She created a personalized tour for my family that was rich with history and architecture. She had great insights on local’s favorites for food and entertainment. I highly recommend her.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Kim provided such a personalized and insightful experience for your family. Your recommendation means so much to us!

Great Way To Experience the City

Lauri_M, Oct 2023

Wonderful way to explore the city. Our tour guide, Derek, was so knowledgeable. We learned so much about Vancouver. Definitely recommend this tour.

Great tour of Vancouver!

MarryElizabeth_D, Jun 2022

Andi provided a driving tour of Vancouver after I flew into Canada. She was lovely and showed me many sites. It was a great experience. Thank you Andi!

Great Time!

Gloria_R, Mar 2022

Kim was amazing and very patience with my 3 year old son. She customized the trip based on what she thought we would want.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello Gloria_R Thank you for the lovely review. I am glad to hear you, and your son, had such a wonderful experience with Kim in Vancouver. Warm regards Liezel

Happy tour

Enrique_S, Oct 2021

Wonderful tour! Guide was very informative and courteous. Granville Island was the most enjoyable site on our tour

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Hello Enrique Glad to hear you have wonderful tour in Vancouver with one of our local hosts. We hope to host you for another 5* experience in any of our 60 cities worldwide in the future. Best Liezel