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Day tours from Vancouver

4 guided day tours departing Vancouver, British Columbia.

The best day tours from Vancouver include the Whistler and Sea-to-Sky Highway Day Trip and the Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip. In the city, choose the Vancouver City Sightseeing Tour or the Gastown and Chinatown Food Walking Tour for a shorter outing.

Vancouver is framed by ocean and mountains, and its day tours make the most of both. The Whistler trip follows the Sea-to-Sky Highway beside Howe Sound into the Coast Mountains, a spectacular drive in its own right.

The Victoria and Butchart Gardens trip crosses to Vancouver Island by ferry to visit the provincial capital and its famous gardens. Closer to home, the city sightseeing tour covers the major districts, and the Gastown and Chinatown walk focuses on food and history in two of the oldest parts of the city.

Tips for your day tour from Vancouver

  • Ferry-based trips to Victoria depend on sailings, so give your dates early.
  • Pack a waterproof jacket, as showers are common for much of the year.
  • In winter, ask how mountain road conditions may affect the Whistler trip.

Frequently asked questions

How long are the Vancouver day trips?

The Whistler trip takes about ten to twelve hours and the Victoria and Butchart Gardens trip about eleven to twelve hours. City tours are shorter, ranging from three to eight hours.

Is the Vancouver food walk a good first activity?

Yes. The Gastown and Chinatown Food Walking Tour is a three-hour outing that works well early in a stay, as it introduces two historic neighbourhoods.

Does the Victoria trip involve a ferry?

Yes, travelling between Vancouver and Vancouver Island involves a ferry crossing. Ask for details of the route in your request.

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