Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour: Capilano Suspension Bridge & Vancouver Lookout
Description
Discover Vancouver's most popular sites on this fully narrated city excursion. Stop to explore the totem pole display and Prospect Point in Stanley Park, the art community on Granville Island, observation deck of Vancouver Lookout. Hold on tight as you trek across the swaying Capilano Suspension Bridge and look down through the glass floors of the Cliffwalk. Additional highlights include viewing historic Gastown, Chinatown, Vancouver Harbour, and the sandy beaches of English Bay.
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The beauty of each neighbourhood is that they have their own story to tell. Gastown is no different since it was Vancouver’s original downtown core. From your neighbourhood pub to fine dining, you can find it here, along the cobblestone streets and some of downtown’s oldest architecture.
The Millennium Gate and the red lampposts lining the streets are a clear indicator that you have entered this history-filled neighborhood, home to endless options for food and the first Chinese garden outside of China.
The Vancouver Lookout is all about reaching new heights. Located in the Harbour Centre Tower, watch as you rise towards the sky leaving the ground below in a forty second glass elevator ride. See the whole city and beyond from the observation deck at a height of 553 feet (168 meters) above the streets of Vancouver.
Pass by this beautiful neighbourhood with stunning coastal views. It is the most popular sunbathing, swimming, and sunset-watching beach in the downtown Vancouver area.
Granville Island is the perfect place to find that one of a kind keepsake. Wander through the local artisan galleries and check out the many restaurants and bakeries, including the Public Market, where you’ll find some of the island’s most notable vendors.
Travel over the iconic Lions Gate Bridge and enjoy scenic views of Vancouver's North Shore. Also known as the First Narrows Bridge it crosses the Burrard Inlet, a busy route for cruise ships, recreational boaters and seaplanes. Take a look back and catch a glimpse of the downtown Vancouver skyline and Stanley Park.
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is Vancouver’s oldest tourist attraction. With the original bridge constructed in 1889 from cedar logs, this destination attracts travellers from all over the world. This park’s main feature is the famous suspension bridge which stretches 1450 feet (137 meters) and 230 feet (70 meters) above the Capilano River. Once you’ve conquered the bridge and your adrenaline is pumping, rise up amongst the tree canopies with the Tree Top Adventures where a series of platforms and smaller bridges will give you a higher perspective. Make sure to also try the Cliffwalk, an exhilarating pathway that takes you around a granite cliffside.
After a short ride through Stanley Park and past the ancient cedar trees, past Prospect Point, the highest section in the park. Stop by the totem poles and learn about the history of Stanley park and the First Nations people that used to live there.
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PICKUP TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU ARE STAYING. Kindly also scroll down to "Additional Information " below to see the exact pick up time of your desired pick up location. Thank you.
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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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Suggested clothing: comfortable clothes for the day including a warm shirt or outer layer
- Walking shoes are recommended
- Snacks are available for purchase at Capilano Suspension Bridge and Granville Island
- PICKUP TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU ARE STAYING. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TOUR OPERATOR FOR YOUR EXACT PICKUP TIME.
- Richmond/YVR Zones (8:40AM-8:55AM)
- YVR AIRPORT VICINITY-Pickups @ 8:40 (10:00 Tour) /10:40(12:00 Tour)
- Fairmont Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:40 (10:00 Tour) /10:40(12:00 Tour)
- Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:40 (10:00 Tour) /10:40(12:00 Tour)
- RICHMOND (SOUTH)-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
- Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
- Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
- Quality Hotel Airport (South)-Pickups @ 8:45 (10:00 Tour) /10:45(12:00 Tour)
- Versante Hotel-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Vancouver(Airport/Richmond)-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel & Resort-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- River Rock Casino Resort-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport (Cambie Rd)-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Holiday Inn Vancouver Airport (Cambie Rd)-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport (Bridgeport Rd)-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Accent Inns Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Abercorn Inn Vancouver Airport-Pickups @ 8:55 (10:00 Tour) /10:55(12:00 Tour)
- Downtown Vancouver Zones-Pickups @ 9:20-9:55 (10:00 Tour) /11:20-11:55(12:00 Tour)
- Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre (Broadway)-Pickups @ 9:20(10:00 Tour) /11:20(12:00 Tour)
- JW Marriott Parq Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:20(10:00 Tour) /11:20(12:00 Tour)
- The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection-Pickups @ 9:20(10:00 Tour) /11:20(12:00 Tour)
- Granville Island Hotel-Pickups @ 9:20(10:00 Tour) /11:20(12:00 Tour)
- St Regis Hotel-Pickups @ 9:25(10:00 Tour) /11:25(12:00 Tour)
- Victorian Hotel- Pickups @ 9:25(10:00 Tour) /11:25(12:00 Tour)
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites- Pickups @ 9:25(10:00 Tour) /11:25(12:00 Tour)
- L’Hermitage Vancouver- Pickups @ 9:25(10:00 Tour) /11:25(12:00 Tour)
- Hilton Vancouver Downtown- Pickups @ 9:25(10:00 Tour) /11:25(12:00 Tour)
- Hotel Willo- Pickups @ 9:30(10:00 Tour) /11:30(12:00 Tour)
- Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown (Georgia St)- Pickups @ 9:30(10:00 Tour) /11:30(12:00 Tour)
- Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel -Pickups @ 9:30(10:00 Tour) /11:30(12:00 Tour)
- Hotel BLU Vancouver -Pickups @ 9:30(10:00 Tour) /11:30(12:00 Tour)
- Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:30(10:00 Tour) /11:30(12:00 Tour)
- Georgian Court Hotel-Pickups @ 9:30(10:00 Tour) /11:30(12:00 Tour)
- Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:35(10:00 Tour) /11:35(12:00 Tour)
- Quality Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:35(10:00 Tour) /11:35(12:00 Tour)
- Moda Hotel-Pickups @ 9:35(10:00 Tour) /11:35(12:00 Tour)
- Landis Hotel & Suites-Pickups @ 9:35(10:00 Tour) /11:35(12:00 Tour)
- Hotel Belmont Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:35(10:00 Tour) /11:35(12:00 Tour)
- Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:35(10:00 Tour) /11:35(12:00 Tour)
- Grand Park Hotel & Suites Downtown Vancouver (Formerly GEC Granville Suites Hotel)-Pickups @ 9:35(10:00 Tour) /11:35(12:00 Tour)
- The Parker Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:35(10:00 Tour) /11:35(12:00 Tour)
- Best Western Chateau Granville-Pickups @ 9:35(10:00 Tour) /11:35(12:00 Tour)
- Wedgewood Hotel & Spa-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40(12:00 Tour)
- Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40(12:00 Tour)
- Sandman Suites Vancouver (Davie St)-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40(12:00 Tour)
- Century Plaza Hotel & Spa-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40(12:00 Tour)
- The Burrard-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40(12:00 Tour)
- Sonder The Sunset-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40(12:00 Tour)
- Fairmont Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:40 (10:00 Tour) /11:40(12:00 Tour)
- Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Azur Hotel-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Pan Pacific Vancouver(Please meet across the street at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel lobby)-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Exchange Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Terminal City Club-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Rosewood Hotel Georgia-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Loden Hotel-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Hyatt Regency Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Fairmont Waterfront-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Fairmont Pacific Rim-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Executive Hotel Le Soleil-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Auberge Vancouver Hotel-Pickups @ 9:50 (10:00 Tour) /11:50(12:00 Tour)
- Paradox Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:55 (10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
- Carmana Plaza-Pickups @ 9:55 (10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
- Tropicana Suite Hotel-Pickups @ 9:55 (10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
- Divya Sutra Suites (formerly Riviera Hotel)-Pickups @ 9:55 (10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
- Blue Horizon Hotel-Pickups @ 9:55 (10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
- The Westin Bayshore-Pickups @ 9:55 (10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
- Times Square Suites Hotel Vancouver-Pickups @ 9:55 (10:00 Tour) /11:55(12:00 Tour)
Reviews(1,932)
Fabulous tour with Tall Tim. Excellent tour guide and tour. Hits on all the key spots in Vancouver for the perfect amount of time at each place. 6h goes really fast !! Highly recommend if you are new to Vancouver and want to get a tour of all the key spots in a short amount of time
A good chance to see the key areas of Vancouver with a witty, knowledge guide. Would recommend to anyone who only has a little time in the city.
Our guide Tim was very knowledgeable regarding Vancouver. Sometimes he talked without the microphone and we were in back so had a difficult time hearing. The biggest issue with this excursion was the baby and toddler with 3 adults directly behind us. With the crying, babbling and screaming, it was very difficult to hear Tim or enjoy the day. Shame on the carrier for allowing a baby and toddler to be booked on the trip.
A great tour with exciting experiences including the Capilano bridge. Beautiful views and a nice guide with a good sense of humour.
This seemed like a great highlights of the city review in just the right amount of time for a guided tour group. Take it early on during your stay and you can then decide if you want to go back to spend more time at certain places later. (We went back to Granville island by ourselves to spend more time on a different day for example.) Jordan was very entertaining. We enjoyed the different impressions of historical figures. He truly made it interesting and fun.
Timely pick-up with excellent driving while providing narration. Good timing with duration of stops. Would definitely do again.
Capilano Bridge the only worthwhile stop. Vancouver lookout un inspiring, Granville Island Market underwhelming. Vancouver has overbuilt its living spaces, and mismanaged its traffic flow such that quite a lot of the tour is spent in the bus in traffic going nowhere.
Great overview of Vancouver. Went to a number of key locations, with a very knowledgeable guide. Beautiful city.
Jordan was great tour guide!!
Best tour to see and hear about the highlights of Vancouver and enjoy time at the suspension bridge and lookout. Our tour guide, Jordan, was not only knowledgeable and personable, he was funny and entertaining.
