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Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local

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Overview

Vancouver is Canada’s most populous city and from Granville Island market and Vanrie Park to long, sandy beaches and historic structures, our local host will show you the pick of the best.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

What's Included

  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Choose 3 or 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
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Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7, Canada

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Davie Street (Pass By)

The famous Rainbow Intersection in Davie Village is a sight you might want to see during your experience.
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West End (Pass By)

You could stroll through this trendy neighborhood full of interesting shopping spots and pass by Sunset Beach Park and Vancouver Aquatic Centre
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Granville Island (Pass By)

If you enjoy shopping Granville Island Market is the place to be - from arts and craft to delicious food. You will also get to cross the well know Granville Bridge before getting done to the market.
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Kitsilano (Pass By)

You can enter the Kitsiano neighborhood through Vanrie Park, and not only enjoy the ocean views and greenery, but you will walk past Vancouver Academy of Music, Museum of Vancouver and the Vancouver Maritime Museum
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Kitsilano Beach (Pass By)

An wonderful place to end a tour is Kisilano Beach where you can either soak up some some in the summer or enjoy the forests across the water - often snow capped in winter.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location).
  • Choose 3 or 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems.
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used).
  • Tickets to any attractions.
  • Gratuities (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vancouver: Private & Custom Half-Day Tour with a Local will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Vancouver. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Choose 3 or 4 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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