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Exploring Vancouver: Includes Admission to Vancouver Lookout

Name: Exploring Vancouver: Includes Admission to Vancouver Lookout
Brand: Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing
SKU: 5313CITYLOOKOUT
Price: 73.02 USD
Rating: 4.5 (120 reviews)

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Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission

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4 hours 30 minutes
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Soak up the city scenery on a half-day coach tour of seaport Vancouver! Your expert guide will escort you to key attractions such as Canada Place, Robson Street, Granville Island, Chinatown and Gastown. Travel through the winding canopies of Stanley Park, check out epic totem poles at Brockton Point and head to the top of the Vancouver Lookout for panoramic views of the city and its stunning natural backdrop.

Visit Stanley Park and admire the historic First Nation totem poles in Brockton Point
Discover the vibrant stalls of Granville Island’s Public Market and purchase a locally sourced lunch here
Take a glass-elevator ride up Vancouver Lookout and take in breathtaking aerial views from the observation deck
Lookout admission fee and round-trip transport from downtown Vancouver hotels included

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off at most hotels in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, and Burnaby
Local Guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Gratuities
Food and drink

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Canada Place, 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing Welcome Kiosk

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

**Late guests may not be accommodated to participate on the tour and will not be refunded.** Pick up from hotels start at 45 minutes prior to tour departure time. If you are meeting at our 999 Canada Place location, meet us at 30 minutes prior to tour departure time. Luggage transfer to hotel is not available. We do not drop off at Vancouver International Airport. Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing will pick up from select downtown Vancouver hotels. Please provide the hotel information at the time of booking. Guests must contact Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing by 5 pm the night prior to departure to confirm pick up location and time.

What To Expect

Your half-day sightseeing excursion begins with morning pickup at your central Vancouver hotel or Canada Place Cruise Terminal. Climb aboard the coach for a guided trip through this historic seaport city.

From your comfortable vantage point, see the flying white sails of Canada Place and the Olympic Cauldron, then tour the remarkable 1,000-acre (405-hectare) Stanley Park, a wonderland of 500,000 cedar, fir, and hemlock trees. Enjoy splendid vistas of the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet, and marvel at First Nation totem poles in Brockton Point. Continue to Prospect Point, atmospheric Gastown, and Chinatown – boasting the largest Chinese population outside of China!

View some of the city’s best shopping and eating as you cruise down Robson Street, where bustling eateries mingle with upscale retailers and independent boutiques. Then visit Granville Island's colorful Public Market, selling coffee and a range of delectable foods – a great place to buy lunch!

Conclude your day with a trip to the Vancouver Lookout atop Harbour Center. Take the high-speed elevator straight to the observation deck – more than 550 feet (169 meters) up! – and quietly soak up the grandeur of the city, the mountains and the majestic Pacific Ocean.

Your tour ends with a drop-off at your departure point in the afternoon.

Canada Place (Pass By)

Robson Street (Pass By)

Stanley Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prospect Point Lighthouse

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gastown (Pass By)

Granville Island

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vancouver Lookout

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

120 reviews

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Beautiful Vancouver

Angie_C, May 2024

Jessica our tour guide was AMAZING !! She was very knowledgeable due to growing up in Vancouver. Great history lesson about the city. Granville Island Market was an totally mind blowing with all of the food and shops. A must see. Take the Aquabus to Granville Island - easy transport across the harbor.

Jessica, the driver/guide...

MARION_I, May 2024

Jessica, the driver/guide was so enthusiastic, friendly and happy. Good half day trip to get a feel for Vancouver.

Great tour

Lyle_E, May 2024

Anthony was a very personable, enjoyable and knowledgeable guide. We got to see the important things in Vancoiver and it was very enjoyable. Highly recommend it as an introduction to Vancouver.

Great

Robert_B, Apr 2024

Extremely knowable / humorius and very helpful to an elderly couple on our tour.. Leslis pointed out all the most important areas or locations in and around Vancouver . He was very professional.

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Robert, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Leslie provided such a positive and helpful experience. We'll be sure to pass along your appreciation to Leslie for his exceptional service. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable experience in the future!

Fun when you have a day

Dave_P, Oct 2023

We really enjoyed the informative tour. We were only in Vancouver for one day. We wanted a tour that gave us an overall glimpse of the town, that was a success.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it provided you with an overall glimpse of the city during your short visit. If you ever find yourself in Vancouver again and wish to explore more, we'd be happy to assist you with other tours and experiences. Should you have any further comments or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you

Enjoyed our tour

Francoise_D, Oct 2023

Driver and tour guide (Anthony) was very informative and had lots of knowledge about Vancouver and surrounding area. Loved our pick up. It was very easy to find. Drop off at airport was a bonus.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello, It's wonderful to hear that your driver and tour guide, Anthony, provided you with informative insights about Vancouver and the surrounding area. I'm glad you found the pick-up process easy and that the drop-off at the airport was a bonus. If you have any more feedback or if there's anything else you'd like to share about your experience, please feel free to do so. Thank you

Good intro tour if you’re short of time

Rosie_C, Sep 2023

This is a good introductory tour that covers all the main places, especially if you don’t have much time in the city. Would have been nice to stop in gas town and maybe walk to the lookout? It worked for us as we’d just disembarked from a cruise ship and wanted a short tour and an airport transfer. Our guide Jessica was excellent! My 1 complaint is that the instructions sent by the tour company are contradictory and misleading. They requested a confirmation call the day before that we could not make and was not needed, they also said the ticket needed to be redeemed and this was also not the case. Finally we selected the Pan Pacific as our pick up and checked with the west coast booth who told us the bus would pull in for us, it did not, we luckily spotted the guide heading off on foot as the bus could t use the street due to the amount of cruise traffic, this made it all a bit stressful!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on the Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission. It's wonderful to hear that you found the tour to be a good introductory experience and that your guide, Jessica, was excellent. We appreciate your feedback regarding the tour instructions and the pick-up process, and we apologize for any confusion and stress it may have caused. Your input helps us improve our services and communication. If you have any more comments or if there's anything else we can do to enhance your future experiences, please feel free to reach out. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Vancouver! Thank you

Not recommended

Barnaby_A, Sep 2023

The tour consisted of: - Stanley Park Totum poles - amazing but rushed -Granville Island shopping district - I personally do not want 1.5 hours of a tour to be dedicated to shopping and eating. I can do this anytime outside of the tour. I did not find the area striking in anyway, except from the location which has amazing views of the water and city. Far too much time was spent here. - Chinatown - This would have been a great choice 10-20 years ago but unfortunately it's very rundown, homeless and drug infested so it was a very depressing part of the tour. - Vancouver Lookout - Definitely a high light of the tour and a must do. However again there was not enough time so it felt rushed. There was also a gift shop at the bottom which most people wanted to visit but there was no time allocated for this at all. Unfortunately this tour was a bit of a mess. Not enough time spent in the good places and too much spent in the bad places. The tour needs serious redesigning or scrapping completely. I hope this feedback is useful and leads to positive change.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to provide detailed feedback about your Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission. We appreciate your insights into the tour's itinerary and your suggestions for improvement. Your feedback is valuable in helping tour operators enhance their offerings to provide a better experience for all guests. If you have any further comments or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to the tour operator directly at info@glwcs.com. Your input can indeed contribute to positive changes in the tour design. We hope your future travel experiences are more enjoyable and aligned with your expectations. Thank you

Good Vancouver city tour

janette_M, Sep 2023

Good familiarisation trip. Greg shared his knowledge of the city with humour. Glad to have the stop off at Granville Market.

Great way to get an overview of Vancouver

JoAn_H, Sep 2023

Anthony was a great tour guide and told us much about this beautiful city while on the tour. Wish we could have had more time at Stanley Park

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello, It's wonderful to hear that you had a great experience with Anthony as your tour guide in Vancouver. Knowledgeable guides can truly enhance the tour experience by providing valuable insights about the city. It's understandable that you wished for more time at Stanley Park, as it's a stunning and iconic destination in Vancouver. If you plan to revisit Vancouver in the future, you might consider spending additional time exploring Stanley Park to fully appreciate its beauty and attractions. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and I hope you have more opportunities to explore this beautiful city! Thank you

Great Tour and Guide

Cathleen_F, Sep 2023

Senan our guide was terrific, he showed us the highlights that Vancouver had to offer. Great value for the money and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a comprehensive tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello, Thank you for sharing your review of our Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission. We're thrilled to hear that Senan, your guide, was terrific and showed you the highlights of Vancouver. Providing great value for the money is important to us, and we're pleased to know that you found the tour comprehensive and recommendable. If you ever decide to explore more of Vancouver or other destinations, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd be delighted to assist you in planning more enriching and memorable tours. Safe travels! Thank you

Loved Vancouver

George_L, Sep 2023

Had a great time. Was picked up at our hotel which made it very convenient. Tour Guide very informative and knowledgeable . It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the sights!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello, Thank you for sharing your positive experience on the Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission. It's wonderful to hear that you had a great time, especially with the convenience of being picked up at your hotel. Having an informative and knowledgeable tour guide can truly enhance the experience, and I'm glad you enjoyed the sights on a beautiful day. If you have any more comments or if there's anything else you'd like to share or inquire about, please feel free to let me know. Thank you

Informative and fun!

adelaidessi20, Sep 2023

We booked this last minute because of a late night flight. It was a great way to spend our last day before our flight. Our tour guide was very informative about Vancouver and seemed to be a really genuine guy that cared about our experience. He was super nice and did a great job!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience on the Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission. It's great to hear that you had a memorable last day in Vancouver and that your tour guide made it informative and enjoyable. Late-minute bookings can sometimes turn into wonderful surprises. If you ever find yourself back in Vancouver or exploring other destinations, I hope you have more fantastic experiences. Safe travels! Thank you

Wonderful tour!

Michele_S, Sep 2023

Our tour guide, Nigel was amazing … he was funny and knowledgeable and made the tour really fun while giving us the tour! The only part that I wish your company had made clearer was … if we had brought our luggage to the tour bus with us … after the tour we could have been dropped off at the airport! We were picked up at Canada Place after disembarking from our cruise! We stored our luggage to go on the tour and then had to find our own way to the airport! I tried to make our drop off at the Airport but the website wouldn’t let me do it … it indicated we could only be dropped off at the meeting place!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello, It's wonderful to hear that you had an enjoyable tour with Nigel as your guide. His knowledge and sense of humor certainly add to the experience. Regarding the drop-off situation, I apologize for any confusion. It's essential that such information is communicated clearly to ensure a seamless experience for travelers, including airport drop-offs when applicable. Your feedback is valuable, and I hope that future travelers will benefit from this clarification. If you ever plan to explore more of Vancouver or have any questions in the future, feel free to reach out. We appreciate your feedback, and I'm here to assist with any further inquiries or travel plans you might have. Safe travels! Thank you

Disappointed

Linda_K, Sep 2023

Staying on the bus since Stanley Park closed Had no desire or interest in another hatchery. Derek (our guide) did not fully explain the activity level needed to go down, nor did he slow down when requested. I stayed on bus - many older people came back extremely distressed Lunch at Granville Island - Vancouver Fish Company highlight for me. Excellent service and awesome food. Lookout Tower very good. But not sure if all people got back before leaving - Derek left without taking headcount. Overall dissatisfaction and disappointment.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello, We appreciate your detailed feedback regarding your Vancouver City Tour with us. It's concerning to hear about the delay and the unsatisfactory experience you had due to the bus situation. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you faced. Our goal is to provide a seamless and enjoyable tour experience, and your feedback is instrumental in helping us identify areas for improvement. We will thoroughly review the issues you've raised and take the necessary steps to ensure that such situations are avoided in the future. Your comfort and satisfaction are of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to making the necessary adjustments to enhance our services. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with a more enjoyable tour in the future. Thank you

Pick up was great, very...

Marc_B, Sep 2023

Pick up was great, very accommodating. Much appreciated that they could drop us off in a different location. Good tour. Very interesting, Thank you!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello, You're very welcome! We're delighted to hear that your Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission provided a great experience. It's wonderful that the pick-up and drop-off were accommodating and that you found the tour interesting. If you ever decide to explore more of Vancouver or its surroundings, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help you plan your next adventure. Safe travels! Thank you

Tour guide

Judith_P, Sep 2023

Unfortunately this tour wasn’t able to go to Stewart Park because of the triathlon So we were rescheduled to go to the Salmon Hatchery. Unfortunately I had been there the day before on Gordy’s tour to Grouse Mountain All the way there Derek kept telling us he was. Hiker and I tended to do. Hike when we got there. Which he did. The bus parked up the hill away from the hatchery Derek got off first and went for his hike He did not wait for the bus to unload, he did not consider that there were people on the coach who could not hike ( one poor lady was on a walker). Nor did he tell the non hikers how to get to the hatchery. I did. He could have asked the driver to drop them at the entrance and then gone off on his one man adventure. Not a great ‘hike’ may I say, just a walk up a trail. He had no idea where any of the group were as he was too busy being ‘hiker’. Dreadful. Then we went to Granville Island - for nearly two hours. That’s shopping not a city tour! When we did go,through the city he pointed out places of interest but failed to say whether they were on the right or the left so by the time you worked out what he was looking at we missed it. It was not an enjoyable morning. Had I known we would spend two hours on Granville Island I wouldn’t have gone I can understand the change of itinerary to the hatchery but why take us there if he wasn’t interested in the hatchery itself. Terrible morning, terrible waste of time.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello, I'm genuinely sorry to hear about your disappointing experience during the Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission. Your feedback is valuable, and I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the change of itinerary and the guide's behavior. We appreciate your comments, and I will ensure this feedback is passed on to the tour operator for their awareness and improvement. If you have any further concerns or would like to discuss this matter in more detail, please feel free to contact info@glwcs.com, as suggested. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope your future travel experiences are more enjoyable. Thank you

Great way to familiarize yourself with Vancouver

Dana_A, Sep 2023

Stopping off a few extra photo ops , Granville island public market .Bobby was not only informative but funny and was very attentive to us when he took us to Granville island

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hello, It's fantastic to hear that you had a great experience on the Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission. Making stops for extra photo opportunities and visiting the Granville Island public market is a wonderful addition to the tour. Bobby's informative and humorous commentary, along with his attentiveness, certainly enhanced your tour experience. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, and we hope you enjoyed exploring Vancouver and capturing some memorable moments! Thank you

Historical experience

Olakunle_O, Aug 2023

Very good and knowledgeable driver/tour guide. Greg was an amazing guy with sense of humour. He made the tour very enjoyable for us.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on the Vancouver City Tour with Vancouver Lookout Admission. We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive and enjoyable tour with our driver and tour guide, Greg. It's wonderful to know that his knowledge, sense of humor, and efforts contributed to your overall satisfaction. We truly value your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future! Thank you

The tour to take in Vancouver.

Patricia_S, Aug 2023

The city tour & Lookout was a nice tour. Pick up & drop off at hotel made it easy. Stanley Park was interesting. Granville Island was big area to cover. Many eating places. Wish we had more time there. The Lookout was such a site to see fantastic view of Vancouver. Tour guide Sophie M. Did a great job. So did driver.