Vancouver Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Our guide was great and very knowledgeable! I really enjoyed her spirit and her wish to share all of Vancouver's highlights with us! It was a very nice tour!

I received a text that the trip was canceled after I had arrived at the meeting spot. No explanation offered. It would have been nice to receive such information much earlier. Or better yet, actually conducting the tour.

It was booked as a group tour but ended up being a private tour with Shima. Shima was very friendly and open to suggestions on where we would like to go. We enjoyed the view from the top floor of the Public Library and walking through the Sun Yat Sen Garden.

Uniformed guide, no real route, often incorrect information. Mainly about social problems and not about history.

The tour guide did not have a high level of English, and had a heavy accent, so I was only able to understand 65% of what she said. It was a 2 hour tour, and after 55 minutes as if we wanted to end the tour or continue to see other things??

We booked the tour for 10am and were given a very specific meeting place. The evening prior we received a request to meet Shima at 930a. We agreed and arrived promptly at 930. After waiting 15 minutes and calling Viator she arrived at 945a with no apology. After reading wonderful reviews about our tour guide, we were very disappointed with her lack of knowledge. Our questions were often answered with “I don’t know”. Having lived in Vancouver for 3 years, I would think she would have more insight into her city. After our tour ended, we looked up information on the places we visited and learned so much more on our own than we did on the tour. We travel extensively and always begin our visit to a new city with a walking tour. This one was very disappointing.

We unfortunately never got to enjoy the tour because the tour guide didn't show up or could be contacted after Viator to call and email them twice. We requested a refund but have received any reply from the local tour operator.

I’m very disappointed! I was waiting at the location as instructed, I arrived 15 minutes early. Nobody showed up. I messaged the site and was told they tried to contact me. I have no messages. They offered a 3 pm tour but I already have a food tour booked. I asked about a refund, no response so far.

Many highlights, which included our guide Sydney. What a lovely young lady. Pleasant and informative. Other highlights; Granville Mkt, Engine 374, Aquabus, Steam Clock and Chandelier. Highly recommend.

Shima was a gem. She was professional with an infectious sense of humor. Would ask for her again.

We did this walking tour on our first day and it really helped get our bearings as it covered a lot of the main areas. Our guide, Shima, was very knowledgeable and offered a lot of tips on places to visit during our stay . We had time to also visit the public library, which has a great viewing point on the 9th floor, definitely worth a visit.

Our guide, Shima, showed us Vancouver in a very unique way. As an architect, she drew on her architectural knowledge and explained the architecture of both the Old Town and the modern part of the city. It was a fascinating perspective on the city, but the tour wasn't limited to just that, we also learned about the city's history from its founding to the present day.

We had a really good experience on this walking tour with Shima. She took us to a really nice coffee shop which was truly a hidden gem. Shima was very friendly and knowledgeable and patient and helped us have a truly memorable evening. It helps to go with comfortable shoes and dress in layers.

Such a wonderful day and evening we had together, especially with Shima, nice conversation and company. We walked through beautiful sea wall and downtown in great weather. Enjoyed a lot

Sarah was a great tour guide, very informative and interesting. We learnt a lot about the history of Vancouver and enjoyed the 2 hours.

We really enjoyed the walking tour of downtown Vancouver. Our guide Sarah was very friendly and informative, displaying a wide array of interesting facts and tales! Would highly recommend.

We’re traveling through Western Canada for two weeks, and this walking tour in Vancouver was a fantastic experience! One of the things we enjoyed the most was the small group size, which made the tour feel more personal and allowed us to connect with the other participants. It was great to share the experience with fellow travelers, exchange stories, and enjoy the city's sights together.

We just arrived in Vancouver yesterday, and this walking tour was the perfect way to start our trip! We loved learning about the rich history of the city and how it has evolved over the years. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating stories, but what we appreciated the most were all the great recommendations for other places to visit during our stay. It really helped us plan the rest of our trip, and we can't wait to explore more of this beautiful city!

I recently went on my very first walking tour in Vancouver, and it was an amazing experience! As someone who is new to traveling, I was really impressed by how much history this city has. The guide did a fantastic job of explaining how Vancouver has grown and changed over time, from its early days to the modern city it is today. I especially loved hearing about the people and events that shaped its development. It was the perfect way to learn about the city and made me appreciate it so much more!

We been hearing great things about Vancouver, so we booked this walking tour to really dive into the city's vibe. It was exactly what we were hoping for! The guide gave us a unique look at the mix of cultures and how Vancouver has evolved over the years. We especially loved exploring the waterfront and learning about the Indigenous history of the area, something we hadn’t expected to be so rich and fascinating. The pace was relaxed, and we felt like we could ask anything. Highly recommended!

No one showed up at the meeting point. I planned my whole day around it and am now annoyed.