Vancouver City Tour plus Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Description
Experience the perfect blend of urban and natural beauty on the Vancouver City and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Sightseeing Tour. • Visit top Vancouver locations including Stanley Park, Historic Gastown and Chinatown • Explore Granville Island and its incredible artisan markets • Experience the thrilling, scenic Capilano Suspension Bridge including ample time to to explore. • This is a half day tour We are celebrating 40 years of sharing our stunning cityscape, urban beaches, and coastal rainforests with our guests. Our expertly curated guided tours offer a special and safe experience.
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Itinerary
Departure from Downtown Vancouver!
Snap a postcard-worthy pic of the five white sails of Canada Place flared toward the sky, while learning about the convention center’s construction for Expo ’86.
Catch glimpses of Vancouver’s rich diversity as you cruise down Robson Street, chock-full of shops from high-end retailers to indie boutiques, fine dining to hole-in-the-wall eateries, sports bars to cafes.
Now you are on your way to Stanley Park and its 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of natural oasis.
Cross the historic Lions Gate Bridge. It is a suspension bridge that crosses the first narrows of Burrard Inlet and connects the cities of Vancouver and North Vancouver.
The trek along the Capilano Suspension Bridge will afford you an unforgettable perspective. Enjoy activities such as the Cliffwalk and Treektrek and of course the main attraction of the bridge itself! (Treektrek will be going under maintenance between Feb 5 to May 31, 2024. The rest of the park will remain available for exploration).
Located in False Creek, Granville Island where the locals go to shop and relax.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up is available from most downtown Vancouver hotels. If your hotel is not listed, please choose the closest available location. Please be ready at your selected pick-up point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled tour departure time. Drop-off at Vancouver International Airport is available at the end of the tour for guests who select the Airport Drop option at the time of booking. **Late arrivals may not be allowed to join the tour and will not receive a refund.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Guests may activate ticket in Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
- There is some moderate walking on the tour.
Reviews(1,839)
Nice trip that covered the highlights. Alex gave a very interesting commentary. The airport transfer was excllent
This tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Vancouver! The Vancouver City Tour, Granville Island, and Capilano Suspension Bridge were all incredible, and everything was well organized. A special thank you to our driver and guide, Greg, with Westcoast Sightseeing. He was knowledgeable, fun, and genuinely cared about everyone on the tour. His stories, local history, and recommendations made the sights come alive, and his great sense of humor kept us entertained throughout the day. He made sure everyone felt welcome, stayed on schedule, and had an amazing experience. If you’re looking for a wonderful way to see Vancouver, we highly recommend this tour. And if Greg is your guide, you’re in for a truly memorable day!
We had an amazing time on the Vancouver City Tour, including Granville Island and Capilano Suspension Bridge. It was the perfect way to experience some of Vancouver’s most beautiful and iconic attractions. A special thank you to Greg, our bus driver and tour guide with Westcoast Sightseeing. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing interesting facts and local history throughout the day. He also had a great sense of humor, making the tour both fun and engaging. Most importantly, Greg genuinely cared about everyone on the tour, making sure we were comfortable, informed, and enjoying every stop. His enthusiasm and professionalism made the entire experience memorable. We highly recommend this tour, and if you’re lucky enough to have Greg as your guide, you’re in for a fantastic day!
The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about the local neighborhoods we traveled through. Our tour happened to take place on the same day the FIFA Canada soccer game was going on and our guide was able to navigate the MANY closed roads to still get us to all of the destinations without delay. KUDOS!!!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that your guide's local knowledge helped make the experience so memorable. It is especially rewarding to know they were able to navigate the busy match day road closures while keeping the tour running smoothly. Thank you for choosing Westcoast Sightseeing. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
Jessica W. was our tour guide. She was funny, polite, professional, and very knowledgable about the area. I appreciated her recommendations. It was good to see different areas of Vancouver. Times at each stop were about right for me. I found myself around being the last or second last person returning. Birds of prey were a neat treat at the bridge. The tour is good blend of nature and city. Highly recomended if you prefer a smaller tour group.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Jessica made your tour so enjoyable with her humour, professionalism, and knowledge of the area. It is great to know her recommendations helped you make the most of your day and that you enjoyed the balance of city highlights and natural attractions, including the birds of prey at Capilano Suspension Bridge. We will be sure to share your kind words with Jessica. Thank you for choosing Westcoast Sightseeing, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
If you’re looking to squeeze in as much as you can in one tour, this one is fabulous. My only suggestion would be to cut back the amount of time at the Granville Island markets. Otherwise, it was perfect
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were able to experience so many of Vancouver's highlights in one day. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the time at Granville Island. Guest comments like yours are valuable as we continue to evaluate and refine our itineraries. Thank you for choosing Westcoast Sightseeing, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.
Joanne was a wonderful tour guide and bus driver! She was informative and very calm driving around a busy city. We really like the stops and opportunities to get off the bus and look around and take pictures. We would have liked to have better air conditioning!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Joanne made your tour so enjoyable with her informative commentary and calm driving through the city. It is great to know you enjoyed the stops and had plenty of opportunities to explore and take photos. We will be sure to share your kind words with Joanne. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the air conditioning and will share it with our operations team. Thank you for choosing Westcoast Sightseeing, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon.
This tour was a great day to see the highlights of the city. Anthony did a great job getting us around to all of the stops with plenty of time to enjoy each stop.
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed seeing the highlights of Vancouver and that Anthony helped make the day such a great experience. We will be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing Westcoast Sightseeing, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon.
We enjoyed a lot exploring Granville Island, taking in the beautiful views, and walking across the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge. Our amazing guide was friendly and kept the tour running smoothly.
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Granville Island, taking in the beautiful views, and experiencing Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. It is wonderful to know that your guide helped make the day enjoyable and kept everything running smoothly. Thank you for choosing Westcoast Sightseeing, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon.
Most of the trip was good. Our bus broke down while at the bridge and we had to wait an hour for the mechanic to get there. Got back on the road and was told she was cutting the tour short and going straight to Granville Island. We got there late in the day and there wasn't anything to do. We had a bag of souvenirs from previous stops. The driver stated she was going to take some passengers to the airport and would be back and said we could leave our items on the seat. However, she didn't come back. Instead, she sent another bus - without our souvenirs. She assured the new driver she would get our items to our hotel. She didn't do that, instead stated we were told we needed to go get them. We didn't stay in the city and it was very costly for us to get back there. We called and talked with a supervisor, who agreed to split the cost to ship the pkg (pretty small, would not have cost much). I gave all my information to the customer service rep. We have been home almost 2 weeks and have not received our package. We are very disappointed in the whole experience. Will be very hesitant to use Viator in the future. May, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the breakdown, the disruption to your tour, and the frustration caused by the handling of your belongings afterward. While mechanical issues can occasionally occur, we understand your disappointment with the shortened itinerary and the lack of follow through regarding your souvenirs. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we are sorry that your experience did not meet expectations. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and will ensure your feedback is shared with our management team to follow up on your package.
