Vancouver · HISTORICAL TOURS
The shortlist you would hand a friend flying in: 6 historical tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Gastown’s cobbled streets, taste Vancouver specialties, and hear Wild West tales with food, drinks, and a local guide.
“I will return when visiting Vancouver again! Variety of yummy food and treats. Interesting history. Tour group was good and the guide was cool.”
Explore Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ past on a two-hour walking tour with storyteller Glenn, from Pride landmarks to Davie Street and Jim Deva Plaza.
“History of Vancouver and its people… Hearing it for the first time how it has been, how it has evolved and how far we have changed as society….though there is always place for improvement …”
Taste Vancouver through porchetta, poutine, sushi, and sweets while exploring Gastown and hearing local stories on a small-group walking tour.
“Amir was such a fantastic guide. He did a wonderful job of explaining the food on the tour along with local history. I was quite impressed with the quantity and variety of food provided. Everything we had was delicious.”
Explore Victoria’s oldest Chinatown with local guides, historic buildings, Fan Tan Alley, and stories of Chinese Canadian life.
“Great tour.... Took my 11 year old grand daughter on the tour and we both loved it. We were fascinated by the tales about history and lives of the early Chinese settlers. It was a tough life for them, with open discrimination, racism, working and living conditions,. Our guide was excellent, the historical buildings interesting and the time flew by! Would definitely recommend this tour for locals and tourists alike!”
Walk Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ past with storyteller Glenn Tkach, from Davie Street to Jim Deva Plaza, in a moving two-hour West End tour.
“This was the best gay tour of a city . We try to get a tour in every city we go to. I was shocked how informed and passionate Our tour guy Glenn was .”
Explore Vancouver’s holiday lights, Art Deco landmarks, grand hotels, and warm organic hot chocolate on this lively 90-minute walking tour.
“best tour on our trip. guide was acoomodating and very knowledgeable and friendly. couldn't have asked for a better art deco treat!”
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