Downtown Vancouver History And Treats Tour With VIP Access | 2 hours

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Downtown Vancouver History And Treats Tour With VIP Access
2 Adults x $52.73
$105.46
Approx Total
$105.46

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Forbidden Vancouver’s virtual guidebook with recommendations on what to do in Vancouver, value $20.
  • Professional guide
  • A selection of 3 sweet treats
  • Entrance for private viewings of heritage buildings
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private transportation

Overview

Explore inside Downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the sinful history of the city’s past, and the delicious sweet treats of its present. You'll enjoy a private VIP viewing inside Art Deco masterpiece the Marine Building as the incredible finale to this one-of-a-kind Vancouver experience. Don't miss out: we're the only Vancouver tour company approved for private viewings inside! Vancouver is one of North America's most walkable cities. You'll enjoy a gentle stroll with your friendly and knowledgeable guide through the bustling streets of downtown as you weave a path from one beautiful heritage building to the next. But beware...behind the ornate exteriors of these heritage beauties, lie tales of murder, corruption and sin. Your guide will share all the juicy details from our city's shady past, while you savour gourmet goodies from some of Vancouvers very best pastry chefs and chocolatiers.

Meeting points

Meet your guide outside Old Navy on Robson and Granville Streets in Downtown, Vancouver.

End point

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Your tour ends at Mink Chocolate Shoppe at 863 W Hastings St.

Itinerary

  • Robson Street

    Get off to a delicious start with your first sweet treat of the tour at the tour start point, rig tin the heart of downtown Vancouver

    10 minutes

  • Robson Square

    Police corruption and the mistress who told the tale!

    10 minutes

  • Vancouver Art Gallery

    Learn the dramatic story of one of Vancouver's most prominent architects, and his wife... and her lover.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Admire the Streamline details of the 1930's masterpiece, Hotel Vancouver.

    10 minutes

  • CF Pacific Centre

    Make a stop inside the bustling Pacific Centre for your second sweet treat of the tour

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Learn about the history of Vaudeville in Vancouver!

    10 minutes

  • Sinclair Center

    The Great Depression and rioting in Vancouver

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    Learn about the most notorious may of Vancouver!

    10 minutes

  • Marine Building

    Explore the jaw dropping details of the Marine Building and learn about one of the biggest real estate deals in Vancouver History.

    10 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • ALLERGIES AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Please note, the treats served on this tour may contain gluten, eggs, dairy, and nuts, and are prepared in kitchens where these and other common allergens are present. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, attend at your own discretion. Get a taste of Vancouver history storytelling (without the treats) on any of our other walking tours!

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Showing 1-5 of 91 reviews with 5 stars

Great fun and yum

Published on Jan, 2025

Ashlyn was a great guide. Really enjoyed this yummy tour and her narrative information. I’m old and this was not to strenuous walking. Would highly recommend.

The best time!

Published on Nov, 2024

Glenn was a polished professional storyteller and we had an exceptional time learning about the fascinating history of Vancouver! We will return for another tour for sure!!

Entertaining and Insightful

Published on Oct, 2024

Loved our tour of downtown Vancouver with our guide Rob, who was wonderfully entertaining. My husband and I were visiting from Chicago for the first time and learned many things about the city that we wouldn't have found on our own. We especially enjoyed the private tour of the beautiful deco Marine Building that we wouldn't have been able to see inside as it was a Sunday. The pastries and chocolates were a nice addition and we went back to the stores later in our trip to buy more. Thanks Rob for an exemplary experience!

Vancouver’s hidden gems

Published on Oct, 2024

Glenn was an absolute professional from woe to go. His entertaining stories and scandalous tales were captivating and the art deco architecture was our favourite.

Awesome

Published on Sep, 2024

Very interesting to learn some history in your own town. Our story teller/ guide was Glenn and his is definitely a Five Star presenter.

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