Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Vancouver, Canada

Very popular!

5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6

· Kenneth_K ·

Apr 2026

A great way to start our visit to Vancouver. Many interesting stops. Good pace Excellent guide. Easy pick up and drop off at our hotel.

· Sarathy_V ·

Apr 2026

Sam our tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He had good sense of humor and explained everything concisely. We had great experience with him and would not hesitate to recommend him as tour guide..

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Overview

Make the most of your time in beautiful Vancouver on a half-day tour of the city’s highlights. Your driver escorts your group to popular attractions such as Stanley Park, Granville Island, Chinatown, and Gastown. See totem poles, wander through food stalls and craft galleries, and get great city views from lookouts like Prospect Point. As you ride, listen to fascinating stories about the city, from the First Nations people to contemporary culture.

Visit Vancouver's most famous sights, all in a single tour
Learn insider stories about Vancouver's history, architecture, and culture
Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included to make logistics easy
This efficient tour is perfect for first-time or time-pressed visitors

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please call to arrange)
Professional guide
Local taxes

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

PICKUP TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU ARE STAYING. Kindly also scroll down in below to see the exact pick up time of your desired pick up location. Thank you.

Itinerary

Your half-day sightseeing tour begins with pickup at select Vancouver hotels or the cruise ship terminal.

Grab a seat in the comfortable coach for a guided trip through this vibrant seaport city, starting in Gastown. Hear about the historic district from your local guide as you cruise down cobbled streets, then continue to the city's vibrant Chinatown.

Next, trade the urban terrain for Stanley Park, a remarkable 1,000-acre (405-hectare) wonderland of 500,000 cedar, fir, and hemlock trees. Stop at Prospect Point—the park’s highest peak—for splendid vistas of the North Shore Mountains, Lions Gate Bridge, and Burrard Inlet, and marvel at First Nations totem poles at Brockton Point.

Your tour ends with drop-off at your original departure point.

Gastown (Pass By)

Chinatown (Pass By)

Granville Island Public Market

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Brockton Point Totem Pole

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prospect Point Lookout (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Suggested clothing: comfortable clothes for the day including a warm shirt or outer layer
Walking shoes are recommended
PICKUP TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU ARE STAYING. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TOUR OPERATOR FOR YOUR EXACT PICKUP TIME.
Richmond/YVR Zones (8:40AM-8:55AM)
YVR AIRPORT VICINITY-Pickups @ 8:40 (10:00 Tour) /10:40(12:00 Tour)
Fairmont Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:40 (10:00 Tour) /10:40(12:00 Tour)
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:40 (10:00 Tour) /10:40(12:00 Tour)
RICHMOND(SOUTH)-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
Quality Hotel Airport (South)-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
Sure Stay By Best Western Richmond Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
RICHMOND BRIDGEPORT-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Versante Hotel-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver (Airport/Richmond)-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
River Rock Casino Resort-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport (Cambie Rd)-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport (Cambie Rd)-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport (Bridgeport Rd)-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Accent Inns Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Abercorn Inn Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
Downtown Vancouver Zones-Pickups @ 9:20-9:55 (10:00 Tour) /11:20-11:55(12:00 Tour)
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre (Broadway)-Pickups @ 9:20 (10:00 Tour) /11:20 (12:00 Tour)
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:20 (10:00 Tour) /11:20 (12:00 Tour)
The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection-Pickups @ 9:20 (10:00 Tour) /11:20 (12:00 Tour)
Granville Island Hotel-Pickups @ 9:20 (10:00 Tour) /11:20 (12:00 Tour)
St Regis Hotel-Pickups @ 9:25 (10:00 Tour) /11:25 (12:00 Tour)
Victorian Hotel-Pickups @ 9:25 (10:00 Tour) /11:25 (12:00 Tour)
Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites-Pickups @ 9:25 (10:00 Tour) /11:25 (12:00 Tour)
L’Hermitage Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:25 (10:00 Tour) /11:25 (12:00 Tour)
Hilton Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:25 (10:00 Tour) /11:25 (12:00 Tour)
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown (Georgia St)-Pickups @ 9:30 (10:00 Tour) /11:30 (12:00 Tour)
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel-Pickups @ 9:30 (10:00 Tour) /11:30 (12:00 Tour)

Hotel BLU Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:30 (10:00 Tour) /11:30 (12:00 Tour)
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:30 (10:00 Tour) /11:30 (12:00 Tour)
Georgian Court Hotel-Pickups @ 9:30 (10:00 Tour) /11:30 (12:00 Tour)
Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:35 (10:00 Tour) /11:35 (12:00 Tour)
Quality Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:35 (10:00 Tour) /11:35 (12:00 Tour)
Moda Hotel-Pickups @ 9:35 (10:00 Tour) /11:35 (12:00 Tour)
Landis Hotel & Suites-Pickups @ 9:35 (10:00 Tour) /11:35 (12:00 Tour)
Hotel Belmont Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:35 (10:00 Tour) /11:35 (12:00 Tour)
Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:35 (10:00 Tour) /11:35 (12:00 Tour)
Grand Park Hotel & Suites Downtown Vancouver (Formerly GEC Granville Suites Hotel)-Pickups @ 9:35 (10:00 Tour) /11:35 (12:00 Tour)
The Parker Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:35 (10:00 Tour) /11:35 (12:00 Tour)
Best Western Chateau Granville-Pickups @ 9:35 (10:00 Tour) /11:35 (12:00 Tour)
Wedgewood Hotel & Spa-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40 (12:00 Tour)
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40 (12:00 Tour)
Sandman Suites Vancouver (Davie St)-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40 (12:00 Tour)
Century Plaza Hotel & Spa-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40 (12:00 Tour)
The Burrard-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40 (12:00 Tour)
Sonder The Sunset-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40 (12:00 Tour)
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40 (12:00 Tour)
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Azur Hotel-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40 (12:00 Tour)
Pan Pacific Vancouver (Please meet across the street at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel lobby)-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Exchange Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Terminal City Club-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Rosewood Hotel Georgia-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Loden Hotel-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Hyatt Regency Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Fairmont Waterfront-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Fairmont Pacific Rim-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Executive Hotel Le Soleil-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Auberge Vancouver Hotel-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50 (12:00 Tour)
Paradox Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:55(10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
Tropicana Suite Hotel-Pickups @ 9:55(10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
Divya Sutra Suites (formerly Riviera Hotel)-Pickups @ 9:55(10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
Blue Horizon Hotel-Pickups @ 9:55(10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
The Westin Bayshore-Pickups @ 9:55(10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
Times Square Suites Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:55(10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
Luggage can be brought with you if necessary. It will be kept safe while you enjoy the tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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

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Reviews

4.6

based on 1,810 reviews

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Mixed thoughts about the City Tour

Gail_H, May 2026

The guide was very engaging but didn’t give us any information about how to really explore the areas, what restaurant s would be good or advice on how to explore more. It just felt like the stop at the totem poles was to get souvenirs-and the Granville market was too short

It gives a very good...

Judith_S, Apr 2026

It gives a very good overview of how beautiful Vancouver is. Our driver Jordon was exceptional. Educational and a great sense of humour and above all very responsible toward his passengers.

The tour was...

KATHRYN_S, Apr 2026

The tour was excellent....with great information provided by our guide/driver (Kyle) along the route and a good amount of time at selected stops for us to see and do what we wanted.

City Tpur

Ruth_L, Apr 2026

Very informative, a great way to get a feel For the city and its highlights.. great at further helping you to plan your free days.. Heather was fun, friendly and took extra care

Five stars to Jordan!

Rachel_W, Apr 2026

Our guide Jordan was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He did impressions of different celebrities and historical characters as he was telling us everything about Vancouver. 5 stars to Jordan !

Definitely use this tour to explore the city

Tonia_J, Apr 2026

Great way to see some of the city and explore its history. Tim our tour guide was very experienced. Picked us up from the hotel which was very convenient

Great time on Vancouver City Tour!

Stephanie_D, Apr 2026

Very enjoyable for all ages! The guide was great, the weather good, sites very interesting, highly recommend!

Vancouver Downtown Highlights

Janet_F, Apr 2026

Guide was very knowledgeable of the city of Vancouver and interaction with our small group was fun.Would recommend to all visiting this area

Fun afternoon

Sandi_L, Apr 2026

The guide was knowledgeable, informative, helpful and funny! He even did voices of the historical people hectoldvus about. A trip to remember. Thank you.

Perfect Way to See Vancouver!

Kenneth_K, Apr 2026

A great way to start our visit to Vancouver. Many interesting stops. Good pace Excellent guide. Easy pick up and drop off at our hotel.

Great

Linda_A, Apr 2026

Great guide Sarah, knowledgeable and friendly. Helpful with my husbands walker and getting on and off the bus

Sam our tour guide was...

Sarathy_V, Apr 2026

Wonderful tour. Great...

Patrick_C, Apr 2026

Wonderful tour. Great insight to Vancouver. Plenty of time at Stanley Park and Granville Island. Only suggestion is to keep more cool air flowing in the bus. Very warm and stuffy

Fun!

Laney_R, Apr 2026

Greg, our guide, is knowledgeable on the history and very helpful on where a good place to eat Filipino food!!!

Plenty of time given to...

Cindy, Mar 2026

Plenty of time given to explore Granville Island Public Market! Got a good overview of Stanley Park and came back the next day to walk the seawall path.

Thank you Viator and Jordan!!!

Carol_T, Mar 2026

Our tour guide Jordan was great! So informative and funny with his various impersonations. Thank you for a great time!!!

Unfortunately Missed tour

Cindy_J, Mar 2026

Unfortunately I missed the tour. I never received a reminder, I booked the incorrect day 😞, it would help if a reminder was sent

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Cindy, Thank you so much for letting us know about this! We are so sorry to hear that you missed your tour. I completely understand how disappointing it is to realize a booking was made for the incorrect date, especially when you’ve been looking forward to exploring Vancouver with us. Regarding the reminder, Viator typically sends automated confirmation and reminder notifications to the email address used at the time of booking. We always recommend guests double-check those details or log into their Viator portal to confirm their schedule. However, I understand your frustration and we sincerely apologize. While we rely on the date selected at the time of booking to manage our vehicle capacity, we truly want to help if you are still in town. Please send us an email at reservations@vancouvertours.com with your booking reference number so we can look into our current availability and discuss options for getting you out on a tour. We hope to hear from you soon! Warmly, The Landsea Tours & Adventures Team

Great overview!

Cynthia_D, Mar 2026

The guide was knowledgeable about the city and gave a very good overview. We were able to decide on the places we wanted to visit and spend more time.

Vancouver Van Tour

George_S, Mar 2026

Interesting and informative tour. Guide (Tim) was very friendly and helpful. Went on subsequent trip the next day after invitation. Highly recommend if new to Vancouver

Fun and Informative!

Susie_H, Mar 2026

This was a great way to see an overview of Vancouver, with stops in key places. Loved seeing Stanley Park and the Public Market on Granville Island.

This is a great quick...

Masako_T, Mar 2026

This is a great quick tour if you only have a few hours. Our driver/guide, Sarah, was very friendly and knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories. We got to see a couple of major tourist attractions in Vancouver. I highly recommend this tour.

Great trip

Simon_B, Feb 2026

Great value, tour guide was very friendly & extremely knowledgeable about the whole area, we went up in a sea plane later in the day & saw the trip from a different view, well worth doing 5* 🕶️👍

Vancouver highlights

Beverly_W, Jan 2026

Very good way to see highlights of the city. We especially enjoyed lunch at Granville island and walking through the market there. Used our guide’s recommendations.

Vancouver trip

David_B, Dec 2025

Great tour guide, Sam was funny and made it a memorable day. He was knowledgeable and shared some great tips.

A good investment.

David_D, Nov 2025

The guide was knowledgeable and humorous. We felt it was a worth the time and expense. There is a lot of walking, especially at Granville Island. The weather can be changeable so come prepared with appropriate clothing.

Take the tour if this is...

James_K, Oct 2025

Take the tour if this is your first visit to Vancouver. I do not have the time to go into a lot of detail. Thank you.

Not our cup of tea. We...

Carin_D, Oct 2025

Not our cup of tea. We have done many tours booked through viator & always been happy until this one. We spent the first 40 minutes being bussed from one bus to another bus before the tour started. It was a lot of driving through Stanley Park, then more driving to Granville Island. We decided to take a taxi back to our hotel from there as the tour leader told us after the 3rd stop there would be 12 different hotel drop offs. We feel bad for the 12th. In the future, we will only book tours labeled small group or private.

Learn about Vancouver from a native

Eleanor_S, Oct 2025

Great guide, safe driver, knowledgeable and good stories. Granville island was great fun, good variety of food and local artists and worth the stop

A great tour of high spots in Vancouver

Helen_B, Oct 2025

The driver Sean was excellent. Informative professional and humorous. Great stops Excellent driver. .

Excellent tour.

Janet_B, Oct 2025

Sean was great. He was very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great time. The sites that we visited were interesting especially Stanley Park. Great tour. I highly recommend it.