Tours/Whistler/The Great Whistler Walking Tour: Discover Whistler's Sights, History & Culture!
Viator · group up to 20 pax

The Great Whistler Walking Tour: Discover Whistler's Sights, History & Culture!

5.0(22)Whistler1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(19)

Description

This fully guided walking tour showcases everything world class Whistler, BC has to offer in under two hours. You will discover the most beautifully scenic, interesting and must-see areas, while enjoying a fun and informative commentary on all things Whistler! • Photo Worthy Locations • 2010 Olympic Areas • Amazing Street Art • Hidden Local Shopping Zones • Stunning Nature & Wilderness • Iconic Must-See Sites THIS TOUR TRULY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - DON'T FORGET YOUR CAMERA!

Tour Options

3PM Whistler Walking Tour
  • 3.00pm
5PM Whistler Walking Tour
  • 5.00pm
9AM Whistler Walking Tour
  • 9.00am
11AM Whistler Walking Tour
  • 11.00am
1PM Whistler Walking Tour
  • 1.00pm

Itinerary

20 min

Discover the most interesting and beautifully scenic areas in and around the world class resort town of Whistler BC. While visiting an array of photo worthy locations, you will enjoy glacial rivers, vibrant local artworks, Olympic venues, hidden local zones, historic sites and even some local wildlife on occasion. This tour truly has something for everyone!

30 min

While moving around on tour you will uncover some great sections of the Whistler Valley Trail network. You will also learn what this world class trail network has to offer year-round!

15 min

While exploring the Blackcomb Village you will discover a whole other side to Whistler, "The Dark Side" as the locals call it. Full of cafes, bars, shops and restaurants, this area truly has something for everyone. Twice a week in summer it's also home to the Whistler Farmers.

Admission not included5 min

Learn all about Whistler's Indigenous Museum as we view the centres amazing architecture and enjoy some of the larger pieces of outdoor artwork. You will also have the option to return here at the end of the tour to fully explore this world class attraction and meet the local First Nations people!

Admission not included2 min

Enjoy the stunning architecture of Whistler's world renowned Audain Art Museum. This leading arts organization boasts a comprehensive permanent collection of the province’s most celebrated artist and takes it's visitors on a visual journey from the late 18th century to present.

5 min

Discover the location of Whistler's historical archives. This hidden gem is tucked away in the small forested area of Florence Peterson Park, a great little area full of local artworks. You will have the option to finish the tour here or return at a later time.

Admission included5 min

Whistlers Olympic Plaza was the central hub during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. These days it's where both visitors and locals come together to enjoy an array of festivals and events throughout the year. It's also home one of Whistler's most photographed sites - The Olympic Rings!

Highlights

All Taxes & Fees
A Friendly Local Guide

What's included

Included
All Taxes & Fees
A Friendly Local Guide
Not included
Meals

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(22)

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PhilipM719
October 6, 2024
Great site especially for walkers.

Loved this site. Large pitches, immaculate facilities and great location. One of the most helpful receptions we’ve experience although I have to say they could do with being open longer as we had gone out before they open each day and were closed when we got back. 20 minute walk to Anstruther with a quaint harbour and selection of cheap and mid-range restaurants. Cellaredyke harbour closer and also pretty. 5 minutes to the sea front (steep steps) and coastal path. Buses 10 minutes walk which we used to walk back along the coast path. Lovely! Be aware if you walk back from Kingsbarn that the first couple of miles are along rocky beaches as the farmer and golf course don’t allow walkers. Very nice walk though.

Operator response

Thank you for reviewing

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aacgalhere
October 2, 2023
Worth every penny

My husband, daughter-in-law, 4 month old grandson, and I went on this tour while in Whistler. We all found it very informative and interesting. The tour guide was named Ryan and he did a wonderful job of explaining the history of the area as well as sharing his knowledge of the Village itself. He made accommodations for the stroller along the way and was welcoming to all the people on the tour making sure to personally visit with everyone. It was a great way to start our trip to the area, so that we could better plan our itineraries for the rest of our stay. I highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

Thanks for the lovely write up of your experience : )

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NoUsernameOR22
August 31, 2023
Great way to start our vacation

Ryan was super knowledgeable. The pace of our walking tour was family friendly. Learning all about Whistler at the start of our trip was great. It helped us understand the village layout, history of the town, and maximize our trip.

Operator response

Thanks for the great review!

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Erika_T
August 24, 2023
A great way to start our vacation

Ryan kept the walk a family friendly pace and it was super informative. Really a wonderful way to begin our vacation and learn some good options for dining, activities, history, and more from a local with 15+ years of experience within Whistler.

Operator response

Thanks for the lovely review of your experience. Safe travels!

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LaVonneW
July 21, 2023
Informative tour

Ryan was very knowledgeable of all aspects of the Whistler area. He showed us areas of the town that we would not have found on our own. I would recommend this tour the first day you arrive to get acquainted with the village are.

Operator response

Thanks for the outstanding review :)

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Julie D
September 25, 2022
Excellent tour of Whistler info

We were suppose to take the walking tour from 11-12:30 the day after we arrived, but were contacted about either changing it to 5 p.m. the afternoon that we arrived or 9 a.m. the day after. We choose the 9 a.m. even though we had to get up a lot earlier for it. Ryan was our guide and we really enjoyed walking and talking with him. We walked all the trails surrounding the village while Ryan filled our heads with all the history of Whistler. At the end of the tour, Ryan gave us a lot of info on the best restaurants and art/culture around Whistler. We enjoyed it all.

Operator response

We are so happy to hear you loved the tour! Apologies for the time change and we really appreciated your flexibility : )

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Mylss
September 9, 2022
Whistler walking tour

Ryan being willing to accomodate my limited time availability and being willing to run the trip for me on my own - many thanks We visited the whole 3 village area of Whistler with an introduction to local history both ancient and modern, ideas on activities and sites to visit, and even visiting some local art sites. Great trip - made me want to come back and spend more time than one morning in Whistler

Operator response

Great to hear you loved the tour and that you’ll be back for even longer next time round. Safe travels!

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5301lexington
July 31, 2022
Must thing to do for a first time visitor

Ryan’s tour gave us a total prospective on the history and development of Whistler from the very begging to a world class sky resort and a host of the Olympic Games. Thanks for your tips and free beer! And it was nice to see you at the Rainbow park, your tip as well. Next time in Whistler we will definitely plan to chill for a day in that park by the lake! See you buddy!

Operator response

Thanks a million guys! Have a safe trip and we will see you again soon : )

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Drew_L
July 25, 2022
Ryan was great ...

Ryan was great His tour was extremely interesting and he made it fun He provides facts about the history of Whistler that we would never have known Highly recommend to anyone

Operator response

Thanks a million Drew. We're stoked you loved The Great Whistler Walking Tour : )

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Sunshine755079
July 7, 2022
Whistler Walking Tour

Walking tour with Ryan was an interesting and informative tour with all the highlights of Whistler. The 1.5 hr walk went by quickly and Ryan was outstanding!

Operator response

Great to hear you loved the tour. Thanks for the five star review and we hope to see you again real soon!

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