Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours 5.0 (6)

Top 10 Vancouver with a Vancouverite

Vibrant Vancouver waits for no-one! Uncover the bucket-list-worthy sights with a little local help.

Vancouver gets rained on around 170 days a year so it's a good idea to bring a compact umbrella and a waterproof jacket

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • See 10 of Vancouver’s top attractions with a like-minded local host leading the way
  • Visit the city’s most famous landmarks and historic buildings including the Rainbow Intersection
  • Experience the cultural diversity of Vancouver at North America’s largest Chinatown
  • Foodie? Grab something to eat in one of Gastown’s trendy local stops
  • Listen to the iconic steam-powered chimes at Vancouver’s famous Steam Clock
  • Enjoy the breath-taking peninsula views from the once industrial, Granville Island

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, it’s easy to see why Vancouver is rated one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You could start with a walk over Vancouver’s famous Rainbow Crosswalk in the downtown's West End, then head to the neighboring attractions of Yaletown and Stanley Park. Browse for hidden gems along Robson Street before heading to Stanley Park nearby that offers the perfect natural oasis to relax in. In the afternoon, enjoy some retail therapy at Chinatown and Granville before sampling everything under the sun at the local Granville Island farmers' market. See first-hand the cultural vibrance of Vancouver, your like-minded host will help to reveal famous sights and a few hidden gems. 

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Natasha, Apr 2023

The rooftop of library, gas town clock and Vancouver downtown skyline. My tour guide Derek was excellent!

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Cristina, Jan 2025

First time in Vancouver and it was amazing experience to explore the city with my guide Kim. She is so knowledgeable about the city and the buildings! It was a real treat.

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Jeffrey, 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.

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Linda, Sep 2024

Stanley park, coal harbor, Chinatown, and gastown. Omar took us all over Vancouver. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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Lesley, Jul 2024

We were only in Vancouver for 2 days and were lucky enough to have Kim as our guide. Kim was born in Vancouver and knows the city very well. In fact, her father is an architect in Vancouver which gave Kim special insight and she was able to point out some very interesting buildings and secret spots that other guides may not know about. Kim was so fun to be with and it felt like we were out for the day with a friend. We told Kim what we wanted to see if the short 3 hours and she was able to fit everything in. We took the underground, a boat and walked around the city. Kim has great knowledge and was such a great tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour and Kim as your guide!!

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Aaron, Jul 2024

Kim was flexible and showed us exactly what we wanted to see. Very good tour guide with a lot of local knowledge of the city. I’m very happy we scheduled this tour.

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