Private Vancouver Sightseeing Tours
See Vancouver’s highlights in 3 hours, with your own guide and vehicle. Stanley Park, Gastown, Granville Island and Queen Elizabeth Park, with pickup at your downtown hotel or Canada Place.
Just your group — no strangers
Your vehicle and guide are dedicated to your group. No shared buses and no other guests.
Hotel pickup — door to door
Pickup at your downtown Vancouver hotel or Canada Place cruise terminal at no extra cost. We confirm the time the day before.
Luggage welcome
Arriving or leaving on a cruise? Bring your bags. They ride with you for the whole tour.
Departure times
Apr 1 – Oct 13: 9 AM & 2 PM · Oct 14 – Mar 31: 10 AM. Pickup time confirmed the day before.
Vancouver’s Most Iconic Sightseeing Tour Stops
Six of the city’s best-known places in one relaxed morning or afternoon, in the order you’ll see them.
Chinatown
One of Canada’s largest and oldest Chinatowns. Your guide shares the neighbourhood’s story along the way.
Gastown
Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood: cobblestone streets, Victorian buildings and the famous steam clock.
Stanley Park
1,000 acres of coastal rainforest, seawall views and the Brockton Point totem poles.
English Bay
Vancouver’s best-known beach, with ocean views and the West End behind it.
Queen Elizabeth Park
The highest point in Vancouver, with views of the skyline and mountains, and the Quarry Garden.
Granville Island
Vancouver’s favourite public market: local food, coffee and artisan shops.
Vancouver in Motion
Get a feel for the city before you arrive: the landmarks, the scenery and the neighbourhoods you’ll visit.
Your Private Vancouver Sightseeing Experience
From pickup to drop-off, about 3 hours, just for your group.
Pickup at your hotel or Canada Place
Your guide meets you at your downtown Vancouver hotel or the Canada Place cruise terminal. We send the exact pickup time the day before. Luggage is welcome, which makes this tour easy on a cruise day.
Chinatown & Gastown 15 min stop
The tour starts with a drive through Chinatown, where your guide explains how the neighbourhood shaped the city. Then you stop in Gastown, Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, with its cobblestone streets and the steam clock that whistles every 15 minutes.
Stanley Park 40 min
Next is Stanley Park: 1,000 acres of coastal rainforest wrapped by the seawall. See the Brockton Point totem poles and the views of the Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore mountains. Many guests call it the highlight of the day.
English Bay & Queen Elizabeth Park 15 min stop
Drive along English Bay, Vancouver’s best-known beach, then head up to Queen Elizabeth Park, the highest point in the city. On a clear day you can see the skyline, the mountains and even Mount Baker in Washington State.
Granville Island Public Market 40 min
Finish at Granville Island, the city’s favourite market, with fresh seafood, local produce, bakeries and artisan shops. Your guide will point you to the best spots for food and coffee.
Drop-off at your hotel or Canada Place
Your guide drops you back at your hotel or the cruise terminal, so the end of the tour is as easy as the start.
Everything Arranged for You
- 100% private tour — just your group
- Private vehicle — luxury SUV, or a comfortable van for larger groups
- Pickup & drop-off — downtown Vancouver hotels & Canada Place
- Local guide — dedicated to your group
- Gastown — 15 min stop
- Stanley Park — 40 min, totem poles & seawall views
- Queen Elizabeth Park — 15 min, city & mountain views
- Granville Island — 40 min, public market
- Chinatown & English Bay — scenic drives
- Luggage welcome — in the vehicle for the whole tour
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Attraction tickets (none are needed on this tour)
Tour Details
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Price: CAD $275 per adult · CAD $233.20 per child
- Minimum 4 guests per booking
- Apr 1 – Oct 13: 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
- Oct 14 – Mar 31: 10:00 AM
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Suitable for all ages
Save 15% — Book Both Tours Together
Pair the city highlights with the North Shore and save when you book direct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A private vehicle with hotel or Canada Place pickup and drop-off, a local guide, and visits to Chinatown, Gastown, Stanley Park, English Bay, Queen Elizabeth Park and Granville Island. No other guests join your tour.
From CAD $275 per adult and CAD $233.20 per child, with a minimum of 4 guests per booking.
Yes. Book this tour together with the Private Capilano Suspension Bridge & Grouse Mountain Tour directly on our website and save 15% on the combined price. Message us on WhatsApp to claim the discount.
Yes. Pickup is available at Canada Place cruise terminal, luggage is welcome in the vehicle, and the 3-hour length fits most cruise arrival and departure days.
About 3 hours, including stops at Gastown, Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park and Granville Island, plus drives through Chinatown and along English Bay.
From April 1 to October 13 the tour departs at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. From October 14 to March 31 it departs at 10:00 AM. We confirm your exact pickup time the day before.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Cancellations within 24 hours are not refunded.
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