Vancouver Layover Tours

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The best private layover tours & experiences with locals

Do you have a long layover in Canada’s prettiest city? Wedged between the snow-capped Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is a cosmopolitan, multicultural gem surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, and if you happen to be here, it’s not to be missed. So instead of waiting it out at the airport, why not join a local guide on Vancouver airport layover tours with City Unscripted? We’ll take one of the worst parts of traveling and make it one of the best when we whiz you into the heart of Vancouver on an unforgettable experience. Bring your bucket list along and tick off as many as you can in the little time you have – that’s what Vancouver layover tours are for!

Meet some of our local hosts around Vancouver

Kim

Vancouver

A curious explorer of the Vancouver's diverse cultures and natural wonders, with a passion for uncovering hidden gems and sharing them through the power of words.

Omar

Vancouver

Vancouver's neighborhood navigator and local hotspot expert, celebrating years of exploring every corner of the city with passion and insider knowledge.

Ingrid

Vancouver

Vibrant Vancouver host, passionate about exploring haunted spots, indulging in festivals and foodie delights, uncovering hidden gems, and admiring the city's diverse architecture.

Daniel

Vancouver

Adventure aficionado and avid hiker/camper with insider knowledge of Vancouver's top trails and outdoor hangouts as well as the best foodie spots.

Erika

Vancouver

Passionate Vancouver explorer and hidden gem enthusiast with an insider's knowledge of the city's most captivating spots and a love of finding new experiences to dive into.

Huy

Vancouver

Foodie fanatic and hiking enthusiast with insider knowledge of Vancouver's top culinary and cultural hotspots.

Monica

Vancouver

Enthusiastic Vancouver host with insider knowledge of Downtown, Gastown, and Riley Park, specializing in urban bike tours and fish delicacies.

Thinh

Vancouver

Passionate Vancouver host with an insider’s knowledge of hidden hiking trails, culinary delights, local museums, art galleries, and serene city parks.

NAS

Vancouver

Enthusiastic Vancouver host with an insider’s knowledge of the city's hidden gems, exploring every corner daily and weekly while chatting with people about life and the city.

See Vancouver on your layover

What’s there to love about a lengthy layover? Truthfully, nothing much. But sitting around eating sad airport snacks and watching time tick by isn’t the only way to wait out your layover. Instead, join a Vancouverite on the ultimate Vancouver layover tours that squeeze in both the highlights and hidden gems. Vancouver airport layover tours give you the opportunity to explore this incredible cityscape, from the bijou boutique stores in the downtown area to cobbled old-town districts that paint a picture of Vancouver’s past. One thing’s for sure: There’s no better way to spend a layover.

Layover tours with a local insider

We get it – getting out and exploring an unfamiliar city in limited time is a daunting prospect, especially when you have a flight to catch. But who needs to struggle with a GPS and guidebook when our Vancouver airport layover tours give you a local to do all the hard work for you? Getting around is a breeze when you have a Vancouverite to plan every aspect of your trip, from transport to timing. Even better, your local guide will come to pick you up right at the airport and drop you off again. We couldn’t make your Vancouver layover tours more stress-free and seamless if we tried.

Not just Vancouver for visitors

Vancouver has no lack of world-renowned sights and exciting things to do, but on Vancouver layover tours with a local, you won’t just get caught up in the tourist traps. Sure, you’ll explore iconic attractions like bustling Main St and the historic Chinatown, but we’ll also take you off the tourist trail to see the places only locals know about. Instead of staying in the city center, your Vancouver airport layover tours might take you further west to the modern marina of Coal Harbour, or even deeper inland to Granville Island, a popular shopping district loved by locals.

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Latest reviews from our guests

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.

January 2025

Cristina S
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.

January 2025

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

September 2024

Linda M
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!!

July 2024

Lesley P