The Grand Bicycle Tour by Cycle City Tours
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Vancouver, Canada
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the beauty and culture of Vancouver, and see more of the city in less time, on a small-group bike tour—great for riders of all levels. Accompany your guide on a leisurely ride along dedicated bike routes. Explore the city’s natural wonders, such as Stanley Park, and visit historic neighborhoods lincluding Gastown and Chinatown. Cruise along the seawalls for gorgeous views of the North Shore Mountains, False Creek and more.
- This bike tour is great for first-time or time-pressed travelers
- Explore the rugged nature of Stanley Park with ease on two wheels
- Learn about Vancouver history, architecture, and culture from your guide
- This small-group tour is capped at nine people for a personal feel
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Use of bike, helmet and lock
- Gratuities
- E-Bike Upgrade (E-bikes are in-store only for an extra $35+tax, subject to availability, 16+ years )
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 646 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G2, Canada
Check in at our downtown Vancouver bike shop centrally located within a short walk of most hotels. Please arrive 15-30 minutes before the tour to get checked in. Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time and we are unable to hold the tour for late arrivals.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Begin your bike tour in central Vancouver. Meet your guide and small group, and receive a quick safety briefing before setting off on on two wheels. Along the way, stop for great photo ops, get insider tips, and learn insider stories about Vancouver’s colorful history.
Head to Stanley Park, and wind through a section of the remarkable 1,000-acre (405-hectare) green space. Be rewarded by splendid vistas of the city skyline, the North Shore Mountains and Mount Baker (on a clear day).
Next, head over to Granville Island. Here, enjoy free time to stroll explore the Public Market—bursting with colorful produce and artisan goods—and grab lunch (own expense). Then head along False Creek, through Olympic Village for stunning views of Vancouver's skyline.
Your tour concludes with a trip through Chinatown and then Gastown, the city’s historic logging outpost turned chic shopping and entertainment district.
Arrive back at the bike rental shop by mid-afternoon.
Head to Stanley Park, and wind through a section of the remarkable 1,000-acre (405-hectare) green space. Be rewarded by splendid vistas of the city skyline, the North Shore Mountains and Mount Baker (on a clear day).
Next, head over to Granville Island. Here, enjoy free time to stroll explore the Public Market—bursting with colorful produce and artisan goods—and grab lunch (own expense). Then head along False Creek, through Olympic Village for stunning views of Vancouver's skyline.
Your tour concludes with a trip through Chinatown and then Gastown, the city’s historic logging outpost turned chic shopping and entertainment district.
Arrive back at the bike rental shop by mid-afternoon.
1
Cycle City Tours And Bike Rentals
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Stanley Park
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
English Bay (Pass By)
3
Granville Island Public Market
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
False Creek
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Olympic Village
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Science World (Pass By)
6
Chinatown
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Gastown
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- For tours in the winter, spring and fall (Oct – May), we recommend wearing layers and gloves, as the weather can be unpredictable (rain ponchos available for use if needed); for tours in the summer, we recommend wearing shorts, T-shirts, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Ages 10 and up
- Tour runs rain or shine; keep an eye on the forecast and if you don't want to ride in the rain, let us know 24 hours before your tour time
- We recommend bringing a light jacket in case of unexpected weather conditions, even in the summer months
- Bikes are rated for a max 300lbs/ 136kg total weight
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
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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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Featured review
Edmond_S
An electric bike is recommended. The variety of places we visited was fantastic. From deep in the forest of Stanley Park to the heart of gas town, we had an incredibly varied experience. Our tour guide, Marian, was exceptional. She provided great information about places that most guides would probably gloss over. I highly recommend this tour!
Reviews
5.0
based on 1,844 reviews
Edmond_S, Apr 2026
An electric bike is recommended. The variety of places we visited was fantastic. From deep in the forest of Stanley Park to the heart of gas town, we had an incredibly varied experience. Our tour guide, Marian, was exceptional. She provided great information about places that most guides would probably gloss over. I highly recommend this tour!
beckyaldaz, Mar 2026
It was sooooo fun!!! Def book this experience. You get to meet people, check out amazing spots and learn about the city you're in!
Craig_S, Mar 2026
What an amazing experience. A perfect way to see Vancouver. Biking through the rainforest, the seawall, Granville Island, the totem poles, and all the other stops were great. Greg, our guide was entertaining and fun to spend the day with for sure.
Francimar_S, Feb 2026
Our guide Zack was fun, friendly, and full of interesting stories! It felt like we got from an official Vancouver ambassador! This was the best way to get to know a city. We thoroughly enjoyed our bike tour and highly recommend it! If we ever return with family and/or friends, we will take this tour again and will ask for Zack!
AlfredJoseph_J, Nov 2025
We enjoyed our first cycle city tour. Steve was an amazing guide. He is very knowledgeable. He provided history and local know how during the tour . It was very organized and safe. I highly recommend this to whoever visiting Vancouver.
Bob_V, Oct 2025
From the moment we arrived for our tour, the staff were very accommodating in every aspect. Very courteous and informative! Our guide Nick was wonderful! Knowing there might be some wet weather, we were given a biking poncho to help stay dry which worked very well even though we were somewhat prepared for the wet weather. Well done and would highly recommend this company. If you have never been to Vancouver, this is a must to cover a lot of area much quicker. Along with some history lessons as well
Danette_R, Oct 2025
Safe, informative and FUN!! Greg was an amazing guide with a wealth of local history and stories. A great way to see the city. More time for lunch and exploring Granville Island would have been preferred but overall it was a 10 out of 10 experience!
Roy_C, Sep 2025
Great Tour, our guide Marion was Terrific. We were able to see a lot of the city and she explain many things to us
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the great review! We’re happy to hear Marion was terrific and that you enjoyed seeing so much of the city. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon!
Carol_H, Sep 2025
We had great bike tour with Gary! It’s a fun way to see the city and learn some history. And Gary made it a lot of fun!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you had a fun time exploring the city and learning about its history. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Laura_M, Sep 2025
Wonderful way to see Vancouver! Marion our guide was knowledgeable and gave us time to enjoy the sites! Upgraded to electric bikes at the store but overall the terrain was relatively flat.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed seeing Vancouver with Marion and found the ride comfortable. Great choice on the e-bikes too. Hope to see you again soon!
Tone_H, Sep 2025
A great way to get to know the city. Our guide, Marion, was great. Leading the group at a comfortable pace and gave interesting information about everything.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring the city with Marion. She’ll be glad to hear your feedback. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
Tom_O, Aug 2025
Listed as 5 hours was actually a bit longer. Guide very informative and helpful. Best way to see the major sights in Vancover because bus tours do not go along the seaside trail, interior of Stanley Park. People with varied cycling experience from4 countries on my tour
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing Vancouver’s major sights, especially the beautiful seaside trail and Stanley Park. It’s great to hear our guide made the experience informative and welcoming for riders of all levels and from different countries. We appreciate you choosing to tour with us!
Hugh_H, Aug 2025
Heidi was an amazing guide! Very informative and we could tell she loved her city. Highly recommend this trip. Easy to moderate riding.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share with us about your experience!
Kirstin_D, Aug 2025
Great way to see Vancouver and get a lay of the land! Our guide, German, was so knowledgeable and passionate about the city.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for leaving a review Kirstin! :)
Lauren_A, Aug 2025
It was a great tour. Tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the area. It seemed a little long (14 miles)for the average biker, but it was definitely worth it.
Steven_A, Jul 2025
It was a long ride, but almost all flat, or slight incline. Greg A was our guide and was completely engaging, very knowledgeable, and entertaining. We saw a lot, learned a lot, and had a great time. We did not use E bikes, although some in our group did. There was one short hill (ramp to a bridge) that we walked the bikes up, but no other issues. It was a hot day, and wish we had brought water, but there were plenty of schedule bathroom stops where we could get drinks.
Lucienne_N, Jul 2025
It was a great way to see Vancouver, get some history, local knowledge via bike. We covered a lot in 5 hours which was terrific
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We are so glad you had a terrific time with Mark on your Grand Bicycle Tour!
Joel_G, Jul 2025
The 5 hour trip around the city was beautiful & provided a well rounded introduction to Vancouver. We saw all the hot spots, got top Line history and it helped us know where we wanted to spend more time.
Our guide was Heidi & she was AWESOME! She set a good biking pace for the group, she related to each group on our tour & she had a lot of fun facts about the city.
This was my second time & I’d do it a 3rd. Bravo city cycle 👏
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Joel, it is a joy to read about your second experience with us on your Grand Tour with Heidi! We look forward to welcoming you back for your 3rd!
Laura_B, Jul 2025
We love doing a tour on our first day to get acclimated and get a lay of the land and this was such a perfect "Vancouver" way to do so! Loved the time spent in Stanley Park, Granville Island and the West End. There were some hills at the end that could be challenging for some and we were definitely a little sore afterwards but so worth it! Zach was so energetic and knowledgeable- five stars all around!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Laura, what a heartwarming review to read, we are so overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed visiting some of Vancouver's gems with Zach, including Stanley Park, Granville Island and the West End! Happy cycling!
Anouk_R, Jul 2025
This bike tour was an amazing way to see Vancouver! JT was an awesome guide. I found it to be a good mix of history, nature and architecture. JT had a flip book of pictures to go along with each stop which was a great touch.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Anouk, we are so glad to hear you had such a positive experience on your tour with JT - we love that you enjoyed learning about the history, engaging with nature and observing the wonderful architecture of Vancouver!
Wendy_P, Jun 2025
JT was a fabulous tour guide! We did the grand tour and are so happy we booked it. Great quality bikes and our tour guide, JT, was so knowledgeable. He shared excellent info and we learned so much about the history and culture . Riding bikes along the sea wall is awesome! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Wendy, we're thrilled that you were able to learn all about the history and culture of Vancouver and enjoyed your time biking along the Seawall with JT! Thanks for cycling with us :)
Frank_P, Jun 2025
This is a great way to navigate the city and get to know your way around. Frank our tour guide and leader was very good, great knowledge. He set an even pace as we traversed the city spending almost all our time on designated bike lanes. There are a couple of hills to negotiate and all had the option to walk up if so inclined , this did not in any way interfere with the general progress of the tour. There is a stop for lunch of about an hour at Grenvill island. The market is wonderful and you can eat your way around the world. If you are a cyclist in the UK or Europe be mindfully of the fact that the brake leavers are reversed.
Generally a great day we had a drop of rain but nothing heavy and quickly stopper. Pancho covers are provided if needed as the tours go no matter what the weather.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
What amazing feedback, Frank! We're so glad you had an awesome experience exploring and learning about Vancouver with Frank and we'll pass on your wonderful feedback to him!
Stacie_B, Jun 2025
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.
Clara_S, Jun 2025
It’s such a great overview of Vancouver. But it does require some cycling experience/comfort. Our guide, JT, was just awesome, and did a great job of making me feel comfortable on the bike.
Steven_S, Jun 2025
Excellent tour and experience. We felt like we had an amazing introduction to Vancouver and our guide German was a superb guide
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Glad to hear German gave you a great introduction to our beautiful city, Steven!
Anthony_H, Jun 2025
Heidi did a wonderful job teaching us about the city! She was very informative and was very accommodating.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
It is so great to hear that you had a lovely time on your tour with Heidi!
stephen_p, Jun 2025
Best bike tour I've taken! Kris was great. So informative. Saw alot city which i would of never gotten.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your positive words, we are happy you had an educative and enjoyable time!
helen_s, May 2025
Amazing! My guide was the best ! My guide was pleasant and extremely informative. She was also a very lovely and helpful person! Love it
Jacqueline_R, May 2025
Great day, the best way to get a taste and history of Vancouver. Our guide Steve was amazing and made everything more interesting by adding stories of his childhood and life in Vancouver.
Cindy_P, May 2025
We had such a great time! Greg was our guide…he was entertaining, incredibly knowledgeable and excited about his job. Highly recommend the tour and ask for Greg!
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