Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park
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3h
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About this experience
Hit some of Vancouver's most popular sites on this 3.5-hour sightseeing tour. Wind through Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island and more, while learning about the places you see from an informative guide. This is a great way for first-time visitors and those short on time to get a great overview of the city.
Available options
Vancouver City Highlights Tour
Vancouver City Highlights: For this tour we will pick guests up from their Vancouver hotel and return them to the same hotel after the tour.<br/>Pickup included
What's included
Professional guide
Local taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please call to arrange)
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
Pass by
Vancouver's original downtown core is now a National Historic Site.
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Stop 2
Pass by
Vancouver's cultural diversity in Canada's largest Chinatown.
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Stop 3
The Granville Island Public Market features a farmers' market, day vendors, and artists offering local Vancouver goods.
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Stop 4
After a short ride through Stanley Park and past the ancient cedar trees, lies Prospect Point, the highest section in the park. Stop by the totem poles and learn about the history of Stanley park and the First Nations people that used to live there.
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More than just a viewpoint, this area played a significant part in shaping the Vancouver of today. Find out more about the SS Beaver, get delicious ice cream and watch as the ships come and go under the Lions Gate Bridge.
What's not included
Gratuities
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Important notes
PLEASE FIND THE PICKUP TIME FOR YOUR HOTEL LISTED BELOW. If you haven’t selected a hotel yet, please contact Landsea Tours at 604-255-7272.
RICHMOND/YVR ZONES - 8:40 AM
Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport
SOUTH - 8:45 AM
Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
Quality Hotel Airport
Sure Stay By Best Western Richmond
RICHMOND - 8:55 AM
Versante Hotel
Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver - Airport
Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Airport
The Westin Wall Centre
Travelodge Hotel
Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport
River Rock Casino Resort -Call us
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
Holiday Inn & Holiday Express Vancouver Airport
Accent Inns Vancouver Airport
Abercorn Inn Vancouver Airport
DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER ZONE
9:20 AM
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre
JW Marriott Parq
The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection
Granville Island Hotel
9:25 AM
St Regis Hotel
Victorian Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown
L’Hermitage Vancouver
Hilton Vancouver Downtown
9:30 AM
YWCA Vancouver Hotel
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel
Hotel BLU Vancouver
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown
9:35 AM
Residence Inn by Marriott
Quality Inn & Suites
Moda
Landis Hotel & Suites
Hotel Belmont
Holiday Inn & Suites
Best Western Chateau Granville
9:40 AM
Wedgewood Hotel & Spa
Sutton Place Hotel
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Sandman Suites Vancouver
The Burrard
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
9:50 AM
Azur Hotel
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Metropolitan Hotel
Exchange Hotel
Rosewood Hotel Georgia
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle
Loden
Hyatt Regency -Call us
Fairmont Waterfront
Fairmont Pacific Rim
Days Inn by Wyndham
Coast Coal Harbour
Auberge Vancouver
9:55 AM
Paradox Hotel Vancouver
Tropicana Suite
Divya Sutra Suites
Blue Horizon
9:55 AM
The Westin Bayshore
Times Square Suites
10:00 am
Best Western Plus Sand
Sylvia
About Vancouver
Vancouver is a vibrant coastal city known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse culture, and outdoor activities. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the North Shore Mountains, it offers a unique blend of urban living and wilderness adventures.
Top Attractions
Stanley Park
Stanley Park is a 400-hectare public park that boasts stunning views of the ocean, mountains, and the city skyline. It is one of the largest urban parks in North America and offers a variety of recreational activities.
Nature
Half day to full day
Free (Vancouver Aquarium has an admission fee)
Granville Island
Granville Island is a bustling hub of activity, known for its public market, artisan shops, and waterfront restaurants. It is a great place to sample local food, shop for unique gifts, and enjoy live performances.
Market/Entertainment
Half day
Free to explore, costs vary for food and shopping
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers a thrilling experience with its suspension bridge, treetop walkways, and cliffwalk. It provides a unique perspective of the lush rainforest and offers educational programs about the local ecosystem.
Adventure/Nature
2-3 hours
Moderate (around $55 CAD for adults)
Gastown
Gastown is Vancouver's oldest neighborhood, known for its Victorian-era architecture, trendy boutiques, and vibrant nightlife. It is a great place to explore the city's history, shop for unique items, and enjoy a variety of dining options.
Historical/Shopping
Half day
Free to explore, costs vary for shopping and dining
MuseuM of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is a world-renowned museum that showcases the art and culture of the First Nations peoples. It features an impressive collection of totem poles, carvings, and artifacts.
Museum
2-3 hours
Moderate (around $18 CAD for adults)
Must-Try Local Dishes
Sushi
Vancouver is renowned for its high-quality sushi, thanks to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and a large Japanese community. Fresh, locally-sourced ingredients are used to create delicious sushi rolls and sashimi.
Dinner
Contains fish, seafood, and sometimes raw ingredients
Poutine
A Canadian classic, poutine consists of crispy fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in gravy. It's a must-try for anyone visiting Vancouver.
Snack
Contains dairy and often meat-based gravy
Japadog
A Vancouver street food staple, Japadog is a hot dog with Japanese-inspired toppings such as teriyaki sauce, seaweed, and bonito flakes. It's a unique and delicious snack to try while exploring the city.
Snack
Contains meat and sometimes seafood
Bubble Tea
Originating from Taiwan, bubble tea is a popular beverage in Vancouver. It consists of tea, milk, and chewy tapioca pearls, served either hot or cold. There are many flavors and variations to choose from.
Drink
Varies by flavor, often contains dairy and sugar
Popular Activities
Hiking
Skiing
Snowboarding
Rock climbing
Kayaking
Spa
Beach
Picnic
Best Time to Visit
June to August
This is the warmest and driest time of the year, perfect for outdoor activities and exploring the city's beaches and parks. It's also the peak tourist season with the most crowds.
15-25°C
59-77°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: English
- Widely spoken: English, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Punjabi, Tagalog
- English: Widely spoken
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Time Zone
PST (GMT-8) / PDT (GMT-7)
Electricity
120VV, 60HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe
Vancouver is generally a safe city for travelers, with low crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere. However, as with any major city, it's important to stay aware of your surroundings and take precautions to ensure your safety.
Important Precautions:
- • Stay aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded areas
- • Keep valuables secure and out of sight
- • Use reputable tour operators and transportation services
Getting there
By air
- Vancouver International Airport • 12 km from city center
By train
Pacific Central Station
By bus
Pacific Central Station, Greyhound Bus Depot
Getting around
Public transport
The SkyTrain is a fast, efficient, and affordable way to get around Vancouver. It consists of three lines: the Expo Line, the Millennium Line, and the Canada Line.
Taxis
Available • Apps: Uber, Lyft
Rentals
Car, Bike, Scooter
Neighborhoods
Downtown
West End
Kitsilano
Gastown
Mount Pleasant
Day trips
Whistler
120 km from Vancouver • Full day to overnight
Whistler is a world-renowned mountain resort known for its skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor activities. It's a popular day trip destination from Vancouver, offering stunning mountain views and a variety of recreational opportunities.
Victoria
100 km from Vancouver • Full day to overnight
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, known for its historic architecture, charming streets, and vibrant cultural scene. It's a popular day trip destination from Vancouver, offering a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Steveston Village
25 km from Vancouver • Half day to full day
Steveston Village is a historic fishing village located in Richmond, known for its waterfront views, fresh seafood, and charming shops. It's a popular day trip destination from Vancouver, offering a taste of coastal life and local flavors.
Festivals
Vancouver International Film Festival • Late September to mid-October
Celebration of Light • July to August
Vancouver Folk Music Festival • Mid-July
Pro tips
- Use the SkyTrain and other public transportation options to get around the city efficiently and affordably
- Visit Granville Island Public Market for a taste of local flavors and unique gifts
- Explore Stanley Park by bike or on foot to enjoy the stunning views and natural beauty
- Try local specialties, such as sushi, poutine, and Japadog, for an authentic Vancouver experience
- Book accommodations and popular attractions in advance, especially during peak seasons and events
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Free cancellation available
