Vancouver · HISTORICAL TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 5 history walks justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Walk about five to eight easy city blocks through Gastown with an English-speaking guide such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, or Connor. Stop for roughly six to seven food tastings and three to four drinks, including karaage, pasta, poutine, waffles, beer, and wine. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and expect stairs.
“Delicious food and drink! Our tour guide Connor, was enthusiastic and shared so much of Vancouver’s history.”
Meet Glenn, the guide in pink, outside Trees Organic Coffee Shop for a two-hour walk through Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ past. Hear stories of Pride, drag, activism, the GRID crisis, bookstore bombings, Two-Spirit history, and the Davie Street village. Expect explicit language, a moderate walk, and rain-or-shine touring.
“Here from Australia and wanted to learn about Vancouver’s queer history. Thanks Glenn for a fabulously fascinating tour!!”
Spend three hours tasting Vancouver favorites and newer food ideas with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll try porchetta, poutine, sushi, a vegetable dish, butter tart, and a secret dish while learning about Gastown, the waterfront, and the North Shore. Groups are limited to 10, with private tours also available.
“Our Guide Ali was very efficient, friendly, and courteous. Easy to understand, we didn’t feel too rushed. Would have appreciated a little more history information.”
Meet Glenn Tkach, the Man In Pink, outside Trees Organic Coffee Shop for a two-hour walk through Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ story. Hear about Pride, the GRID crisis, drag culture, bookstore bombings, and the people who pushed the city toward change, ending on Davie Street.
“Glenn estuvo fabuloso!!! El recorrido está súper interesante y Glenn es un increíble narrador! Súper recomendable!”
Walk from Granville Street to the Marine Building with an English-speaking guide, organic hot chocolate, holiday-decorated hotels, Vancouver Art Gallery history, and a stop at the Hyatt’s Gingerbread Lane. The small group is capped at 20 people.
“best tour on our trip. guide was acoomodating and very knowledgeable and friendly. couldn't have asked for a better art deco treat!”
Pick a shoreline, a mountain or a table.
