Vancouver
Discover Vancouver's best kept secrets
Hidden Gems • 3 hours
5.0
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Discover Vancouver's best kept secrets
Peek behind Vancouver’s ‘big ticks’ and instead savor the secret finds.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Let a local host lead you off the tourist trail to explore Vancouver’s secret side.
- Forego the well-trodden routes in favor of this coastal city’s hidden gems.
- Hang out with the locals on the beach and take a dip in one of the world’s largest outdoor heated pools.
- Shop the lesser-known independent boutiques and galleries with the help of your local insider.
- Navigate Granville Island market like a local as you taste your way through local bites and delights
- Have your host recommend unique things to do according to your interests.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Take a peek behind Vancouver’s big tourist attractions and feast your eyes on a few of her hidden gems as revealed by true locals. Follow your guide across the colorful crosswalks at Vancouver’s famous Rainbow Crosswalk to explore the trendy stores and neighborhoods of the West End. You can’t go wrong on Robson Street, where diverse dining ranges from ramen shops to seafood grills. Navigate Granville Island market with the help of someone who speaks the lingo and enjoys delicious fresh produce made by the locals, all fresh from the ocean or oven. Perhaps a walk past the heritage-house beachfront of Kitsilano is more your style, offering the chance to blend in with the beachgoers. From May to October and for those really ready to earn their ‘local’ status, head to the Richmond Night Market, on every weekday and bustling after dusk.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Jodi
Feb 2024
Derek was such a gracious host and showed us all the great spots around Vancouver
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Melinda
Dec 2023
Great tour and knowledgeable guide. Granville island the highlight.
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Melinda
Dec 2023
Kim was very professional, friendly and extremely knowledgeable of Vancouver. It was a very relaxing tour and the time went very quickly and saw a lot on the day.
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Nancy
Jul 2022
Kim made a point of designing a tour that met our interests. She was knowledgeable about what would appeal to us, and about the architecture of Vancouver.
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Sarah
May 2025
Monica was amazing! She met me at my hotel, was on time and had already planned out the day based on my interests. We literally explored all over Vancouver from the tourist hot spots to lesser known gems. We also used all the various modes of public transport from buses to subway to ferries. Monica was very personable, passionate about the city and really knowledgeable. It was a fast paced, fun day and thrilled I got to see so much.
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Sarah
May 2025
Monica was amazing! She met me at my hotel, was there on time and had already planned out the day taking me to all the key sights but also showing me places off the beaten path and using all the modes of local transportation. She was really personable and easy to chat to, she obviously loves Vancouver and her passion and knowledge came across. We covered the whole city it seemed and it ticked everything off I needed plus more as she thought of things on the fly.
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