West End and Granville Island Tour

Vancouver’s famous FREE West End & Granville Island tour

 

Explore the neighbourhood that is constantly voted “most livable” in all of Canada! This tour will help you with getting your bearings in downtown Vancouver while giving you a chance to discover the international cuisine of Denman Street, enjoy beautiful views off English Bay and ride the False Creek Ferry to Granville Island (NOTE: At least $3.25 cash is required to purchase ferry tickets…sorry, transit passes are not accepted). The tour ends at the Granville Island Brewery where you can sample some local suds! 

On this 3 hour easy-walking tour we cover the main sights of the inner city. Our unique style of combining history with pure entertainment, stories & jokes has made us one of the most popular walking tour companies in Canada! 

Wanna see what you’ll experience on a Tour Guys West End & Granville Island tour? Check out the video below & then reserve your tour today! 

On your FREE Tour Guys adventure, you’ll experience: 

• public art displays throughout the West End& Granville Island
• international cuisine of Denman Street
• beautiful views of English Bayand Kitsilano from the Seawall
• picture stop at Vancouver’s famous Inukshuk
• ferry to Granville Island
• Granville Island’s famous Public Market
• a floating neighbourhood!
• toys & crafts galore at the Kid’s Market
• Vancouver’s best micro brews made locally at Granville Island Brewery

When and where can I join this Tour Guys adventure?

Tour Dates: West End & Granville Island tours run every Saturday(please note there will not be a tour on Saturday December 25th or Saturday January 1st – Happy Holidays!)

Tour Time: 1:00pm start, tour lasts approximately 3 hours 

 

Meeting Point

Meet At:

All Tour Guys walking tours begin at the former Olympic countdown clock in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery. This is at the corner of Georgia Street & Hornby Street, only 1 block away from the Burrard Skytrain or Vancouver City Centre Skytrain Station. (click here for a map) Meet at the western end of the fountain (the side closest to the Hotel Vancouver)

Tour Ends: To give you time to shop & explore Granville Island at your own pace, the tour will end at Granville Island Brewery. If you ask your guide at the end of the tour they will be happy to provide directions to wherever you are headed. 

Tour Cost: FREE! There is no charge for the tour itself, however please be sure to have at least $3.25 cash to pay for your ferry fee to Granville Island (round-trip tickets are $5.50). Also, there is no charge for the tour itself, but our guides work very hard for tips. Because you choose what you pay, you are guaranteed you’ll have a GREAT tour! 

PLEASE BOOK IN ADVANCE! These tours are very popular, and we want to make sure that you have the best experience possible. This tour is also available by request for groups or individuals. Email steve@tourguys.ca for rates and availability.