Walking Tour of Yaletown & Granville Island

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Duration: 3h
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada | Vancouver, Canada


Category: Private Tours

Highlights:
Fun-filled walk in trendy & historic Vancouver neighborhoods
Galleries & studios of the artist-attentive Granville Island
Historic architecture, hip shops & trendy cafes of Yaletown
Charming ferry ride past floating homes around False Creek
Private tour guide offers fascinating insight along the way

Inclusions:
Private guided walking tour of Yaletown & Granville Island
Ferry ticket
Roundtrip transportation to and from your downtown Vancouver hotel or Canada Place Pier
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Uncover rows of picturesque floating homes, stroll through colorful markets, and learn about the past of British Columbia’s largest city on this delightful walking tour. Your active exploration of Vancouver takes you around the hip streets of Yaletown and into the artist enclaves of Granville Island.

Lace up your walking shoes and enjoy convenient transportation from your hotel or cruise ship to your starting point in the center of downtown. Wander away from shimmering skyscrapers as you head into Yaletown. Once home to warehouses, rail yards, and industrial centers, this quirky neighborhood is now brimming with chic housing, innovative restaurants, and renovated historic buildings. Hear how city planners carefully manage the aesthetic differences between old and new while you saunter by the fascinating façades along Hamilton and Mainland Street.

Reach the scenic banks of False Creek—which is actually an inlet—and hop aboard an adorable ferry for a short ride over to Granville Island. Along the way, snap photos of charming houseboats and listen to stories about how the waterway helped define the city’s early trade history.

When you arrive on the other side, disembark onto bustling lanes lined with eclectic art galleries and trendy cafés. Check out the work of local artists that are drawn to this creative corner of Vancouver, and meander around the produce-packed stalls at the local market. Your day ends here, but not before your in-the-know guide shares tips on the best neighborhood spots to have dinner, or maybe just a quick drink.